Does anyone here do Amp repairs?

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CH46E
CH46E Posts: 3,546
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Looking for someone that does amplifier repairs. I have 1 channel out on my NAD 906. Fuse blows as soon as I turn it on.

I'm in central FL. Local would be awesome!


Thanks for any help!
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  • Mr_Hz
    Mr_Hz Posts: 176
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    Reach out to Legendary Amps, also in Florida. I have used them in the past to do a complete re-furb on a Yamaha M-80. Not sure if NAD is in their wheelhouse, but it doesn't hurt to enquire.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
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    There is a guy on CL that did the repair on my dad's TT, and I am going to have him fix a couple of receivers at some point. He did a great job, and it works perfectly.
    He also builds custom tube amplifiers and preamps, IIRC. I'll see if I can find him.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,085
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    Any referral in Michigan or northern Ohio would be greatly appreciated.
    I’ve got a couple of older Adcoms that should be recapped before any issues arise
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  • mlistens03
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    mlistens03 wrote: »
    There is a guy on CL that did the repair on my dad's TT, and I am going to have him fix a couple of receivers at some point. He did a great job, and it works perfectly.
    He also builds custom tube amplifiers and preamps, IIRC. I'll see if I can find him.

    I couldn't find him, I'll have to ask my dad what his name was.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Any referral in Michigan or northern Ohio would be greatly appreciated.
    I’ve got a couple of older Adcoms that should be recapped before any issues arise

    Got a good guy in Chicago:

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    anthonyses.com/
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  • GlennDog
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    halo wrote: »
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Any referral in Michigan or northern Ohio would be greatly appreciated.
    I’ve got a couple of older Adcoms that should be recapped before any issues arise

    Got a good guy in Chicago:

    Much appreciated . . .
    But I was just given good contact info on a "local-ish" guy
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  • delkal
    delkal Posts: 764
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    After you pay to get it fixed you will have a $200 amp Unless there is some sentimental value you might be better off taking the repair $$'s and put it toward something better.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
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    delkal wrote: »
    After you pay to get it fixed you will have a $200 amp Unless there is some sentimental value you might be better off taking the repair $$'s and put it toward something better.

    Not sentimental, but I LOVE the way this amp sounds. I think it is certainly worth fixing, to me anyways.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
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    mlistens03 wrote: »
    mlistens03 wrote: »
    There is a guy on CL that did the repair on my dad's TT, and I am going to have him fix a couple of receivers at some point. He did a great job, and it works perfectly.
    He also builds custom tube amplifiers and preamps, IIRC. I'll see if I can find him.

    I couldn't find him, I'll have to ask my dad what his name was.

    Any chance you were able to find a name for me Micha?
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
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    CH46E wrote: »
    mlistens03 wrote: »
    mlistens03 wrote: »
    There is a guy on CL that did the repair on my dad's TT, and I am going to have him fix a couple of receivers at some point. He did a great job, and it works perfectly.
    He also builds custom tube amplifiers and preamps, IIRC. I'll see if I can find him.

    I couldn't find him, I'll have to ask my dad what his name was.

    Any chance you were able to find a name for me Micha?

    Yep, his name is Kris Rhoades, or Rhoads maybe? I'm not sure.
    Here is his website. http://fine-tuned.com/
    I can confirm that he also does custom tube amplifier builds... They looked really sweet. He did a great job on my dad's TT.
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  • tonyb
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    I could use a good guy myself in the Chicago NW burbs. City is just too far. Both my B&k amps have developed a higher pitch on the left channel and run hotter also on that side.

    My guess is the Bias/DC offset is off. Already called a few shops with no luck. One can work on it, but has a 6 week turn around. Anyone with repair shop suggestions, shoot some over to me also. You Rockford guys have a vintage repair shop out that way, any good ?
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    tonyb wrote: »
    I could use a good guy myself in the Chicago NW burbs. City is just too far. Both my B&k amps have developed a higher pitch on the left channel and run hotter also on that side.

    My guess is the Bias/DC offset is off. Already called a few shops with no luck. One can work on it, but has a 6 week turn around. Anyone with repair shop suggestions, shoot some over to me also. You Rockford guys have a vintage repair shop out that way, any good ?

    Talk to @ALL212 Tony. He maybe able to assist you.
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  • ALL212
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    I only blow up... I mean attempt to fix my own stuff but I got a guy close to Aurora that might work for you. Will try and remember to post his info when I get home.
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  • Faustin
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    Hey Tonyb, I know you mentioned that you do not like to go to the city, but I highly recommend Stereo Rehab in Chicago, the Edgewater area. I have had several items gone through by tech Casper. Just had a Scott ss 385r receiver that I bought for my son in his shop last week. Dropped it off Friday afternoon and picked it up Saturday afternoon. His turn around is not always that quick but I have gotten to know him and asked to have it ready for Christmas. He responded by having it done in 24 hrs. And I live 75 miles or so south of him, but I like his work and he is extremely knowledgeable. Just have to get used to his quirky personality.
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  • ALL212
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    Kyle Reeves. 917-428-6041. Blistabusta@hotmail.com
    Aurora, IL

    He did the checkup on the Revox R2R and pretty much nailed it.
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    audioluvr Posts: 5,432
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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 699
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    My B&K ex-442 was running noticeably warmer on one side as well ....
    Had the offset and bias adjusted last spring - runs like a champ now ....

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    tonyb wrote: »
    I could use a good guy myself in the Chicago NW burbs. City is just too far. Both my B&k amps have developed a higher pitch on the left channel and run hotter also on that side.

    My guess is the Bias/DC offset is off. Already called a few shops with no luck. One can work on it, but has a 6 week turn around. Anyone with repair shop suggestions, shoot some over to me also. You Rockford guys have a vintage repair shop out that way, any good ?

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