Recommended HiFi / AV Repairers (Australia)

[MattyS]

On 11/05/2020 at 3:52 PM, aussiepoida said:

Any updates on your experience? I've been looking to get some repairs done to my Cambridge Audio 640R.

 

Looking forward to hearing more.

Any luck with this I’ve got an intermittent problem with the sound board I’ve heard it’s impossible to get parts.

[Peter_F]

30 minutes ago, thegeezer said:

Any luck with this I’ve got an intermittent problem with the sound board I’ve heard it’s impossible to get parts.

Out of everybody previously mentioned in this thread, Jason; AKA Ultra Systems, The Speaker Doctor and The Turntable Doctor, is the ONLY authorised WA hifi repairer and service agent for the major hifi companies.  If he can't get the parts then nobody can.  I've heard some absolute horror stories from SNA members about some of the other alleged 'technicians' mentioned in this thread.   

[BetaBoy]

10 hours ago, Peter_F said:

Out of everybody previously mentioned in this thread, Jason; AKA Ultra Systems, The Speaker Doctor and The Turntable Doctor, is the ONLY authorised WA hifi repairer and service agent for the major hifi companies.  If he can't get the parts then nobody can.  I've heard some absolute horror stories from SNA members about some of the other alleged 'technicians' mentioned in this thread.   

I agree with this 100%. There are not only shoddy ones in terms of bad repairs, there are ones that will over inflate what they've done and "Cheerfully" overcharge you. If you want it done without being ripped off, Jason Boyd is the best one to go to.

If you are getting anything done by anyone, you should get a quote before going ahead too. There's a place in Carine that will push your invoice to the limit he can get away with, whilst he does a good job and pretends to adore your equipment to justify it and try to catch you off guard.

[BetaBoy]

On 24/04/2019 at 4:40 PM, Hydrology said:

Not many left. Try Turntable Doctor or JW Electronics, both long-standing techs. Mike from Liquid Audio may be worth a call but I think he is snowed under with work at the moment.

He says he's snowed under, but it's more like the nightclub with the line out the front that's actually got plenty of room inside, so you think you're privileged for him to fix your stuff while he overcharges you. A very clever tactic that people fall for.

[lencoloony47]

Hi everyone. I've just moved from Canberra to Adelaide and need to find a reliable, quality repairer/restorer for my vintage hifi. I have just found a Sansui SM-12M tube receiver which could do with a good service. I've searched StereoNET and found a couple of recommendations, but none are avaliable/willing to do the work. Bruno is too busy. I used Bill at The Audio Factory in Canberra and he was great. Surely it can't be so difficult to find someone able to restore a valve amp! Any recommendations please.

[Bisguittin]

I'd be interested to hear who Bruno recommends. Surely he's in the best position to know.

[Guest]

@skies2clear

[Guest Mr Thorens]

Go to the retro shop on Hampstead Toad opposite the Hampstead Rehab Centre. He knows a guy who builds and services Tube amps, I think his name is Tavi and lives at Valley View. You might find him selling the odd stuff on gumtree. 

[Thibbler]

I really rate Tim of TunedInAudio.  Incredible knowledge and expertise as an ex Navy technician 

[Skysurfer86]

I need an amp looked at in Adelaide and it seems "Bruno is the man" but I didn't get an answer to my email to him.

 

Anybody got another way to contact him, or someone else to try?

[rantan]

1 minute ago, Skysurfer86 said:

someone else to try?

Send a PM to @skies2clear.

 

Very high quality work and very reasonable rates.

 

Highly recommended.

[Skysurfer86]

3 minutes ago, rantan said:

Send a PM to @skies2clear.

 

Very high quality work and very reasonable rates.

 

Highly recommended.

Thanks!

[gemini07]

On 09/08/2018 at 3:04 PM, RAF13 said:

Hi,

Can anyone here recommend a reputable technician in Adelaide for amplifier repairs. I'm looking for someone that knows what they are doing and that has preferably worked with high end gear before.

Thanks in advance.

Rich

if you are in Perth why not use Liquid Audio? I gather they are excellent and very highly regarded.

[lencoloony47]

Thanks for the replies. Bruno didn't recommend anyone unfortunately. @Skies2Clear, is Skies2Clear a repairer?? I Googled them but couldn't work out what's what. I've sent a message on Gumtree to Tavi so will see what he says.

[Guest]

53 minutes ago, lencoloony47 said:

Thanks for the replies. Bruno didn't recommend anyone unfortunately. @Skies2Clear, is Skies2Clear a repairer?? I Googled them but couldn't work out what's what. I've sent a message on Gumtree to Tavi so will see what he says.

Skies2clear is a member here and a truly knowledgeable gentleman.

[lencoloony47]

Thanks Grizzly. I'll see if I can contact him. In the meantime I'm going to start a new thread about my Sansui SM-12M and it's journey.

[Emsworth]

Hi all, my beloved Accuphase E-204 just made a massive POP while I was playing a record, and then stopped producing sound, save for some intermittent crackling. 

 

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a trusted repairer in Sydney? 

 

 

[metamatics]

JW Electronics has serviced my equipment when needed ,  He listens and does not big note himself , as mentioned above , one repairer has listed on his website a list for dodgy repairers which i think is not cool  because this is a tactic to lure you onto his waiting list . 

[skies2clear]

If you wish to contact me I can help you

Thanks

[BetaBoy]

1 hour ago, Diynamic said:

JW Electronics has serviced my equipment when needed ,  He listens and does not big note himself , as mentioned above , one repairer has listed on his website a list for dodgy repairers which i think is not cool  because this is a tactic to lure you onto his waiting list . 

Yes and his waiting list is a farce... I'm amazed how many people he fleeces.  You're right, John Alan from JW is a lovely guy too. Works super hard and very late at night back in the day.

Edited September 14, 2020 by BetaBoy
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[MrC]

I think the experience you get depends on so many random factors that it is difficult to make sweeping statements.

Edited September 14, 2020 by MrC

[BetaBoy]

2 hours ago, MrC said:

I think the experience you get depends on so many random factors that it is difficult to make sweeping statements.

Hmm, up to you. I can tell you this, if you go to JW Electronics or Turntable Doctor, you won’t feel like you’ve been taken for a ride, 

[lencoloony47]

Great, what's the best way to make contact? How do I PM you??

[hellzigha]

I have used the services of  both Chamila At RF waves and Jason at Speaker Dr over the years and highly recommend both of them. 
From my experience, I can vouch that these are reliable guys have always done a splendid job for me. 
Again , I can appreciate that everyone has had different experiences . 
 

Worst case  is you lose a few hundred bucks but the plus point is you become a little wiser.
We have all been through that,  be it in the stereo world or otherwise. 

Edited September 15, 2020 by hellzigha

[Skysurfer86]

 

On 08/09/2020 at 12:17 PM, rantan said:

Send a PM to @skies2clear.

 

Very high quality work and very reasonable rates.

 

Highly recommended.

 

I contacted him and came back here to say he is GREAT.  Very nice guy and he didn't find a fault with my subwoofer amp and consequently didn't charge me anything at all to test it out, send me a couple pics of the perfect output waveforms, and clean up a couple of little things while he had the lid off. 

 

If you're in Adelaide and need repair work you should definitely try him.  He's semi retired and works from home so his charges are lower than a regular business, and from my experience I know I can trust him completely.

 

Thank you skies2clear.