Hi all. I have an annoying low-level crackling coming from one channel of my hifi. Having changed cables etc, it seems to be the right hand channel of my Meridian 557 power amp. It's 17+ years old, but I really don't want to replace it. I have the name of a guy who does Meridian repairs, but just before I enquire about sending it away, two questions:
1) Does anyone have any suggestions as to anything I could try/look at on the 557? Any known faults?
2) If the quotation comes in too high for repair, which power amps would you suggest as a replacement? My budget would probably be around £750-1250.
My listening is almost exclusively classical. The remainder of the setup is Meridian G02 CD, 501 Pre and PMC OB1.
I need cheering up. At least I have the "backup" hifi... Thanks.
1) Does anyone have any suggestions as to anything I could try/look at on the 557? Any known faults?
2) If the quotation comes in too high for repair, which power amps would you suggest as a replacement? My budget would probably be around £750-1250.
My listening is almost exclusively classical. The remainder of the setup is Meridian G02 CD, 501 Pre and PMC OB1.
I need cheering up. At least I have the "backup" hifi... Thanks.