Well....This Sucks

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited December 2013 in Electronics
Got my Rotel RMB-1066 Wednesday and it was very minty. I mean it looked like it was right out of the box. Very psyched and hooked up immediately. Started in bridged mode 150 x 3 and let it warm up a bit running stuff from the TV. Then it shut off. Weird. Checked all the connections and polarity...good to go. Tried again....hour or so later....shut off again. Hmmmm. Fiddled around with the 12v trigger and input sensor mode. 12v trigger would turn the amp on, but would not turn it off. Sensor on mode worked sporadically.

Thought maybe my speakers, even rated at 8 ohms were causing protection mode to kick in. So, I hooked it up in stereo mode in 5 ch. Shut down again. I think the amp is defective and have contacted the seller asking for a refund. Just started the process and hope the guy is reasonable.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited December 2013
    That sucks,hope the seller makes it right.


    Dan
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    That sucks,hope the seller makes it right.

    Dan

    Me too! Seller had a 100% rating and it was like new as he described. He said it was his uncles and he just hooked it up for a bit to see if it worked. He really had no experience with it other than a quick check.
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  • mytime
    mytime Posts: 87
    edited December 2013
    Ebay? If so PayPal will reimburse you.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    mytime wrote: »
    Ebay? If so PayPal will reimburse you.

    Ya, Ebay. Used PayPal with Bill Me Later. Think it will work itself out, but always a pain in the arse.
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  • mytime
    mytime Posts: 87
    edited December 2013
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Ya, Ebay. Used PayPal with Bill Me Later. Think it will work itself out, but always a pain in the arse.
    Indeed. Remember squeaky wheel and all....
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    Sorry to hear it man. I've become a little leary of buying used electronics recently. I'll still buy the speakers, but as far as electronics go, I'm now one to head into the deal expecting something to be wrong.

    I know. I have had pretty good luck for the most part. This seemed like a lock and I really think the guy had no idea. Just selling something he got from his deceased uncle. Anyway, will give it some time to work out. If not, at least there are resources.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    mytime wrote: »
    Indeed. Remember squeaky wheel and all....

    Right! Not gonna let it go
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  • mytime
    mytime Posts: 87
    edited December 2013
    deronb1 wrote: »
    I know. I have had pretty good luck for the most part. This seemed like a lock and I really think the guy had no idea. Just selling something he got from his deceased uncle. Anyway, will give it some time to work out. If not, at least there are resources.
    Well you went Bill me later and not a debit card so your chances are very good. Sorry about the bad luck. I hate when a new toy craps out.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2013
    Had a nice Rotel for you earlier....
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Had a nice Rotel for you earlier....

    lol...I knew that was coming! and was thinking the same thing. Might hit you up later if you will take me back :(
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2013
    I'll sleep on it...jk.

    I've had this happen as well and it sucks but usually its just a fluke. Let me know what I can do and it sounds like it's gonna work out.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    Guy got back to me already. Said he will refund in full. He confirmed that he didn't run it too long to check it out. Pretty cool. All I am out is shipping back to Philly area. Price of the hobby!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2013
    That's solid Deron...great response as well.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    dorokusai wrote: »
    That's solid Deron...great response as well.

    Thanks man! So where were we? Seven bucks and a picture of F1 in a thong?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2013
    That picture will remain on my wall of honor and respect....strike a pose? I think YES.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited December 2013
    Well there you go, a seller schilling for someone else. Whether it's a relative or friend it wasn't his and admitted very little test time w/ the unit. You should get a full refund not a defective piece. Yes it sucks and glad to hear he's refunding in full..
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    leftwinger57 wrote: »
    Well there you go, a seller schilling for someone else. Whether it's a relative or friend it wasn't his and admitted very little test time w/ the unit. You should get a full refund not a defective piece. Yes it sucks and glad to hear he's refunding in full..

    Me too! All boxed up and ready to go back Monday.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2013
    If you go through ebay with your claim you can print a return with free shipping!! If you want or need another rotel then I have a nice black 1552 that I may sell that wa being used with my krell showcase to power my rears
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