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if it's a nicely built amp it's probably worth repairing, just keep in mind that capacitors will need to be replaced at some point yet it's quite hard to predict when (typically right after having the crackling repaired...)
Buying new may well be a better choice, what's hifi seems to have decent information on consumer electronics divided over a few budget categories.
First thing is figuring out what you want the thing to do (2 channel or more, internet streaming, wifi, etc etc) then what level of sound quality you're aiming for and at what budget. Identify a few candidates and then have a listen (do not forget to check the ergonomics work for you, poor design of the interface can mean that you'll hardly use a device that is otherwise quite good)
Buying new may well be a better choice, what's hifi seems to have decent information on consumer electronics divided over a few budget categories.
First thing is figuring out what you want the thing to do (2 channel or more, internet streaming, wifi, etc etc) then what level of sound quality you're aiming for and at what budget. Identify a few candidates and then have a listen (do not forget to check the ergonomics work for you, poor design of the interface can mean that you'll hardly use a device that is otherwise quite good)