Amplifier servicing

Posted by: al9315 on 26 November 2016

I suppose I was a little sceptical that servicing power amps, whilst necessary, would not provide any audible difference ?

Boy ! - Was I wrong !

Just got my 2 x NAP 135s back from servicing on Friday - even from nearly cold, very pleased indeed.

Now Saturday - just had a nice session this afternoon, everything which niggled a little has improved. Bass bloom reduced, note edges sharper, tenor saxophone sounded really good ! I am quite thrilled really and glad I made the effort to get the boxes down from the loft, pack it all etc.

Anyone who is thinking "Is it worth it?" - 

Don't delay - do it today !!!

 

Question is now - is it worth doing NAC82 ?

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by jon h

even better than having 2x135 serviced is to have 6 done, and set up as a 6pack

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by trickydickie

That's excellent news, I suspect you preferred my 250dr which was unexpected, no doubt the 135's now serviced overtake the 250dr?

Richard

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by al9315
trickydickie posted:

That's excellent news, I suspect you preferred my 250dr which was unexpected, no doubt the 135's now serviced overtake the 250dr?

Richard

No I don't think it overtakes your system Richard, it really did sound great !

I begin to (do not wish to !) think that the Fraim is worth having, but not sure if I could face parting with the amount of money required !??

Enjoying the music at the moment though ! - The main thing?

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by hungryhalibut

Not sure about the 82 but it's most definitely worth doing its power supply if it's ten years or more since it was last done. 

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by al9315

Thanks HH - do you mean the Supercap or the NAPsc ?

If you mean the Supercap, I replaced my 2 x Hi-Cpas with a serviced Supercap, that was a good leap too !!

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by hungryhalibut

Sorry Al, I forgot that. I'd forget the 82, and put the money towards that 52 that you know you want.

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by al9315

Sure - but VERY reluctant to consider paying £2k for 25yr old electronics - maybe just me ?

I think at the moment I had better clear my head and get back to Stacey Kent, who is waiting for me in the lounge !!! (along with a selection of other ladies)

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by trickydickie

Clever lady Stacey, she seems to be in two places at once.

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by BigH47

A 52 maybe up to 25 years old but it still plays superbly. Get a newer version by all means but it don't match the other Olive kit.

Posted on: 26 November 2016 by Moussa
al9315 posted:

Sure - but VERY reluctant to consider paying £2k for 25yr old electronics - maybe just me ?

I think at the moment I had better clear my head and get back to Stacey Kent, who is waiting for me in the lounge !!! (along with a selection of other ladies)

Is Melody Gardot waiting in your lounge as well? ) 

Posted on: 27 November 2016 by al9315
 
Is Melody Gardot waiting in your lounge as well? ) 
 

She is as a matter of fact ! Not sure if I can cope with more than one or two in a day !? 

Posted on: 27 November 2016 by trickydickie

The trouble with Stacey is that she always brings her flippin husband round as well, Melody may be a better choice.