My Amp is Broken - Not Sure What to Do - Any Recommendations?


I went to turn on my Audio Research SD135 amplifier the other day, but it will not turn on. According to the Audio Research service technician I spoke to, the problem is a broken Thermal Trak module chip. He said that it is a temperature sensing component, and that replacements are no longer being manufactured. He said that it is a known problem, and that Audio Research will give me credit to purchase an Audio Research amplifier from an Audio Research authorized dealer. 

I was wondering if Audio Research makes anything powerful enough to drive Vandersteen 3A Signature speakers (which need between 100 - 200 watts of power)? I am using an Audio Research SP8 Mk II as a pre-amp.

I don't really have much of a budget and am not sure what to do. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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What atmasphere says. Any thermal switch has to be some sort of on off. Just make it ON 100% of the time. After all these years if it never was kicking it off. who needs it?

 It sounds like some sort of protection switch. If the amp is over driven or over heats, then it turns the amp off. You may not be able to over ride it safely. Though I do agree that ARC service is not what it once was. 


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Contact George Meyer AV in Los Angeles or Musical fidelity in Culver City.

They can repair the unit.