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Can the sound of SS amp deteriorate over time??

Would like to know if the quality of the sound of a "high- end" solid state amp can deteriorate over a period of 10-15 years. That is, the the bass sounds less tight and controlled, the sound is less clean and clear and imaging is less focused and precise. I realize that a tube pre-amp or power amp are subject to this deterioration in sound depending on the quality and condition of the tubes.... Need some technical advice
sunnyjim
porziob
316 posts
 
Assuming proper ventilation & not being maxed out power wise 24/7, no reason you couldn`t get 30 yrs. or more.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Many solidstate amps will need to have their transistors replaced.This was a problem on some of the early Krell amps,their transistors would "leak" although they tested fine.Same with the NRG Control amps,though that problem was due to under-heat-sinking the driver transistors.
Hpoefully the devices you need are still in-stock.
beavis
272 posts
 
As you purchase better & better ancilary components, a point is reached where the ancilary components become superior & the older components faults become evident. Nothing is actually wrong, but maybe that point has been reached.
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