I am looking at setting up a "third" system for my computer room where I actually spend most of my time. But because this is my third system, I am on a strict budget. I plan to spend more for speakers, but that is leaving me looking at used amps in the $300 range. That means old amps. Right now I am considering some older Rotels and Adcoms, etc. in the $300 range. Of course that means I am looking at amps that were built in the early 90's.
What kind of concerns should I have using an amp that old? I have read that older amps should be checked over carefully and have the "caps" (?) replaced or risk blowing a driver. That would seem to make these older amps unfeasible from an econmic standpoint.
How long can you expect an amp to last? What concerns should I have?
