Nad 2600 pe

cincycat13
cincycat13 Posts: 882
edited June 2011 in Electronics
Ok, I finally moved my 15TL from a reciever to separates a couple of weeks ago. And a couple of days ago I started getting the dreaded static and drop outs from the older amp. I was hoping to find some bad solder joints. I found mold and rust. So...do I buy a gallon of de ox and dunk it...sh@t can it...or is is worth trying to find a repairs shop?

thanks...cincy
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,277
    edited May 2011
    I have seen these in the 250-$400 range used...oxidation is one thing but rust and mold????
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited May 2011
    Well, trying to be optimistic, with all of that moisture the caps may not be dried out :wink:

    If I recall correctly the NAD Monitor series uses physical contact relays in the power circuit, and they are likely to be highly corroded based upon what I'm seeing in your photos. Mine were problematic after 23 years even used in a temperature/humidity controlled enviroment.

    Wayne at Stereo Repair - In House Service Company (stereorepair.net) has put 3 vintage NAD Monitor Series pieces back in shape for me (no affiliation).

    Personally, I would email him the link to this thread and ask him to give you his opinion after seeing the images.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited June 2011
    I have a Wayne-repaired NAD 2200. I highly recommend his work.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited June 2011
    nspindel wrote: »
    I have a Wayne-repaired NAD 2200. I highly recommend his work.

    Yep, but rescuing one from the depths of a damp basement may be another matter :biggrin:
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited June 2011
    In that case, my Wayne-modded 2200 happens to be for sale...:wink:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119095
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited June 2011
    Hey all, thanks for the solid shop information. I did not store it in a damp basement, but I would say that was a pretty good guess. Certainly reasonable pricing. I put a Carver C-1 pre and M500 amp in place of the suspect Adcom 565 Nad 2600 combo so I am back up. This combo seems to be missing the boom and fun I had before. I guess back to a shelf for now...at least the cooling fins seem to be in good shape:rolleyes: Just not sure I want to invest in this one.
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