Well Crap, My Amp Needs Repair

DaveHo
DaveHo Posts: 3,513
Aragon 8008x3. No output from channel 3😭. Live in SE PA. There's Mort's and EBC that I'm aware of. Would like to drive it there rather than risk shipping a 70lb amp. Any locals have a suggestion? @mantis , with your background, you likely have some experience. Any help appreciated. Yes I've thought about just replacing it. Would like to explore repair options first.

Thanks all.

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,761
    Bummer, I went through that a few years back. Luckily your amp is pretty well known with service manuals and easily found replacement parts. I don't know any techs in that area, but if they've been around awhile and they have a long wait, they are probably good.
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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 2,494
    DaveHo wrote: Β»
    Aragon 8008x3. No output from channel 3😭. Live in SE PA. There's Mort's and EBC that I'm aware of. Would like to drive it there rather than risk shipping a 70lb amp. Any locals have a suggestion? @mantis , with your background, you likely have some experience. Any help appreciated. Yes I've thought about just replacing it. Would like to explore repair options first.

    Thanks all.

    If the EBC you reference is this outfit, I can absolutely recommend them - I had them repair a Velodyne plate amp, and their service was excellent, and pricing was quite fair.

    https://www.ebcelectronics.com/
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,513
    Yes, that's the place. I'm leaning towards going there.
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,635
    Just curious have you done any upgrades on the 555 before
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,513
    As far as I know, bone stock. I've owned it for probably 15 years. To my untrained eye, the internals look to be untouched. DC offset in one channel was around 40mv. That hasn't changed since I've owned it. Sounds great, but I'm aware what can happen with these if things go south. It is mint in every way so I thought a preventive refresh was in order.
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,635
    Nice. Hope when it's done it performs well. I've only heard of the upgrades here on CP. The one I had was stock as well. Very SDA compatible.. Enjoy your Aragon break in. Hope you report back as well.. I have the Acurus 200/3 it works fine & in time it will need to go to the shop for refresh as well. I may have to ship it out, slim pickings on repair shops in Maine
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