What are the signs that amps need servicing

Posted by: Quad 33 on 01 October 2018

Hi everyone, this is a general question regard the signs / symptoms to sound quality if any to indicate that a service is due. I have noticed a change in the sound of my system over the last month or so which I can only describe as a softening and a change in the balance / imaging of the sound stage not quite as focused not unpleasant but different . I also have to increase the volume slightly, any comments will be welcome. Both my NAC 282 NAP 250.2 left Naim in September 2006 I have owned both since March 2012 from Moorgare Acoustics and will be giving Darran at Class A a ring in the morning to ask the same question.

Regards Graham.

Posted on: 09 October 2018 by Nagual

Does anyone know the recommended service shedule for a NAP 300 pre DR? mine is 2005, sounds superb still but only gets a couple of hours playtime a week for the last few years as its in my second system, Still powered 24/7 though.

Posted on: 09 October 2018 by RaceTripper

Nagual posted:
Does anyone know the recommended service shedule for a NAP 300 pre DR? mine is 2005, sounds superb still but only gets a couple of hours playtime a week for the last few years as its in my second system, Still powered 24/7 though.

My 250 is a 2005. I didn't use it much either for several years, but always left it plugged in and powered on. This summer I returned it for service and DR upgrade, and I can't recommend that enough. It's as if I upgraded to a higher end amp. Huge improvement and I am enjoying the system so much more now. I also had 282 and HC serviced (+DR for HC).