I had an audiolab 8000C " recapped" and overhauled about a year ago. The pots were crackly , I'd bought the amp new in the 80s and it's power amp brother had blown up quite spectacularly and could not be fixed. So, I think the recap was worth it. They certainly changed a lot of caps and it's been fine since, currently working with an elderly Rotel power amp. So my question is, I'm thinking of getting some dynaudio lyd 7 speakers which are active. My fear is, what would I do if the 8000C failed and how likely is that, given its only a pre amp. Back in the day, pre amps were available from many manufacturers but now it seems they are as rare as hen's teeth unless you want to spend a lot of money. I have several sources Inc phonograph so I cannot just plug something into the dynaudios.