RB991 - On death's door or not?

[Jonesy]

I haven't been here in a while but you are the Rotel guys so I thought I'd see what you folks think.

I'm measuring a 3db reduction in output of my 991. I've switched cables and inputs and re-calibrated and wrung my tiny brain dry. I finally figured it's the amp after running direct signals (by-passing the pre/pro) out of my DVD player into both the 991 then my 985 using the same program material, source, cables and speaker.

I am wondering what might cause this and is it worth investigating and possibly repairing. This has been a great amp for me for the last couple of years and I have a new set of mains coming for it (B&W 604s3).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Andrew Pratt]

If it really is the amp you might be better off taking it in for an inspection. The capacitors in amps do fail eventually but the 991 isn't that old is it?

[Jonesy]

According to Rotel's website the 991 was a 1997 model, but I am the third owner, having had it for the last couple years. I don't suppose a capacitor is something that can be easily diagnosed and replaced.