Adcom repair in Houston

pablo_rodz
pablo_rodz Posts: 331
edited April 2013 in Electronics
Does anyone here knows of a reputable repair shop in Houston? I have an Adcom GFA-555 that needs service.

Thanks
HT:
Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

Living Room:
Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited April 2013
    So I took the Adcom to a repair shop and they quoted me $350 to repair the amp.

    They said that that the output stage (?) needs to be replaced (order a new one from ADCOM). The quote also includes replacing the binding posts (which I already have) and replacing the damaged the RCA terminals.

    I bought these amp used/damaged, thinking that I would only have to replace the RCA jacks, but clearly that back fired. I posted pictures a while ago, and was told that it has been modded, but I don't know to what extent.

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    Should I pay to have it fixed (output stage, RCAs and binding posts) or let it go?


    Thanks in advance.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    edited April 2013
    Wow...that thing looks NOTHING like my 3 GFA-555s on the inside.
    I would have a hard time spending $350 to repair one considering I paid ~$350 each for all 3 of mine.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited April 2013
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Wow...that thing looks NOTHING like my 3 GFA-555s on the inside.
    I would have a hard time spending $350 to repair one considering I paid ~$350 each for all 3 of mine.

    Yeah, that's my dilemma. What I don't know is if the mods are worth fixing it.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited April 2013
    Thats outrageous. $350? Your essentially buying that amp all over again. If you have to drop $350, buy another GFA-555 and put that amp in the closet until you find a reasonable repair center.

    Hypothetically speaking (because I don't know if I'm breaking any rules...)
    I'd buy it as is (broken) for $225 out the door. I say that because I believe the amp, when operating, is worth $300 minimum. It would cost me $75 (maybe a little more) to fix at my local Adcom factory-authorized repair shop.

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    That said, it was modded - I don't know how that would factor in to the repair cost. I STILL would hold onto it and find a cheaper quote or sell it as is.
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