BigStewMan Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thinking about going into the archives and bringing out some old gear to use in my garage (converting it into a lounge). I still have an NAD 1020a preamp, and I believe the amp is NAD 1150--both purchased in 1984, along with a pair of HERESEYS (best purchase I've ever made!). If I remember correctly, the NAD left channel was not working (no sound at all). A few questions: would this be the channel on the amp or preamp? (don't know if they both have left and right channels--that is why I asked--don't know much about how these things work). What is a ballpark figure for the repair if the channel is blown? Hope these are answerable questions--just looking for a rough idea as to whether it's worth it to have it repaired--it served me well, back in the day. Since we've recently "gutted" the house and spending a fortune remodeling, I don't think buying new gear will go over too well. But, then if the repair costs equal or more than something new of comparable quality...appreciate any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 To determine if it's the amp or preamp channel, switch the right and left preamp channels into the amp. If the problem moves to the right channel, it's the preamp. If the problem stays in the left channel, it's the amp. Ballpark figure depends only on where you would take it, what their expertise level was/is, and how involved the problem is. $100? ...a guess.... Good luck, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelDetail?storeId=15001&catalogId=13401&itemId=86137&catGroupId=25013&modelNo=SA-XR70S&surfModel=SA-XR70S&cacheProgram=11002&cachePartner=7000000000000005702 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Dean: This response applies ....in which way? Sorry, I'm lost on this one. A link with nothing pertinent to the original poster's questions....or am I missing it? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 perhaps Dean was suggesting a new receiver??? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Then why that one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yeah - the guy was talking about a basic amp/preamp, not a receiver for HT - and the link has no explanation with it whatsoever, just a link. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 His stuff is getting up there in years. Even if it wasn't broken that old NAD stuff would sound mediocre at best on the Heresys. If he manages to find someone competent to fix it, it'll probably cost almost as much as the piece is worth. To do it right you' d want to replace all of the big power electrolytics too since they're about close to shot -- add that to the total cost of repair and I think why bother. For couple of hundred more you can get something that runs circles around it soundwise.That's a unit I wouldn't mind having myself -- and probably will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 That is a good choice I think, but I will more likely buy one of these. http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4032234 Bob Crites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ha! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Really Bob? Am I missing something, why would a PANASONIC be better than let's say a Rotel, Marantz or Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 It is a 100 WPC digital amp. I like the technology and have used a small Griffin digital amp for years for a portable system. I would like to try a digital amp with more power such as the Panasonic. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Interesting, I asked about Panasonic products months ago, and got ZERO response, was very curious about them...............Had a Panasonic receiver in the 70's and everyone laughed at me, got rid of it, was always sorry I did that, just because other people didn't like it........I will never change equipment again based on what others think.......Interesting to me that Dean and BEC point to that product......must have some merits...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I would like to know more about the assumed merits. I know very little between positives and negitives of an analog signal vs. digital. Clue me in on your findings or refer me to another post so I come to a better conclusion. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 You can do a forum search on "tripath" or "panasonic digital" and see some discussion of the technology. There are some reviews on the internet also. http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=806 Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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