My amp just toasted itself.... Please help. NAD T955

[ElCid79]

Well, a few days ago I power up my home theater, and I hear a relay click on after the rest of the amp boots up. Everything starts, and is working. A few minutes later I get a really stinky electrical smell. So I sniff around, and put my hand on top of the amp, and find that the number two channel is hot, and smells.

I shut everything down, wait about 24 hours, and fire it back up. Within 30 seconds I can smell it again, and feel the heat. So I shut it down. So here is where I am.


The receiver that I am using is very out of date and in need of updating. It is a Marantz SR7001. The amp is the T955 by NAD. My intention was to eventually upgrade the processor to a modern one and use the NAD amp being that it was only about 4-5 years old. I expected it to have a much longer life. I am kinda surprised, but I did buy it "Factory Refurbished."

Is it worth attempting to repair the NAD amp and then upgrading my Marantz. Or should I simply toss both of them, and purchase a modern Receiver. Or should I toss them both and buy a new processor and amp.

What would you all recommend.


As per the rest of my system, I have a Marantz TT-15s1 turn table, hooked into a Cambridge audio 640 preamp.

Speakers are a
Mains - Klipsch KF-28
Center - Klipsch Synergy SC-1
Surrounds - Klipsch Synergy SF-1
Sub - Klipsch Synergy KSW-12


I really enjoyed this pre-pro setup.

 

[TLS Guy]

Well, a few days ago I power up my home theater, and I hear a relay click on after the rest of the amp boots up. Everything starts, and is working. A few minutes later I get a really stinky electrical smell. So I sniff around, and put my hand on top of the amp, and find that the number two channel is hot, and smells.

I shut everything down, wait about 24 hours, and fire it back up. Within 30 seconds I can smell it again, and feel the heat. So I shut it down. So here is where I am.


The receiver that I am using is very out of date and in need of updating. It is a Marantz SR7001. The amp is the T955 by NAD. My intention was to eventually upgrade the processor to a modern one and use the NAD amp being that it was only about 4-5 years old. I expected it to have a much longer life. I am kinda surprised, but I did buy it "Factory Refurbished."

Is it worth attempting to repair the NAD amp and then upgrading my Marantz. Or should I simply toss both of them, and purchase a modern Receiver. Or should I toss them both and buy a new processor and amp.

What would you all recommend.

As per the rest of my system, I have a Marantz TT-15s1 turn table, hooked into a Cambridge audio 640 preamp.

Speakers are a
Mains - Klipsch KF-28
Center - Klipsch Synergy SC-1
Surrounds - Klipsch Synergy SF-1
Sub - Klipsch Synergy KSW-12


I really enjoyed this pre-pro setup.

NAD: - Not Always Dependable. Remember that and do not make the same mistake again.

Your speakers are pretty sensitive and not the apogee of speakers by a long shot. So, much as I dislike receivers, a mid to high end receiver will likely be satisfactory for your purposes.

 

[herbu]

a mid to high end receiver will likely be satisfactory for your purposes.

That's exactly where I would start. You can always add an amp later if you want. In the meantime, move the NAD to the kitchen. Ever done toast on the grill? Smoked toast is good.