ag47 Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 EAD Powermaster 2000 which recently has some buzzing coming through. Any suggestions for someone that will know how to handle it perfectly (Sydney, Au)? The sound out of this amp is amazing and I would like it to stay that way...
MattyW Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Brisbane Electronics did wonderful work recapping my Victor TT-Y5 as well as installing quality RCA sockets + a banana plug for the earth wire. It should now last another 40 years and will work with any interconnects I should want to run. https://www.briselec.com.au/ Edited January 6, 2021 by MattyW
vagrahb Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Hi Guys, Happy New year!. I'm looking to get my Parasound A51 amplifier serviced and could any Brisbane folk recommend a good technician locally. Thanks.
Candyflip Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) The big problem I'm finding at the moment is the wait times to get in to see anyone... upwards of a month just to get something on the benches around Melbourne, because the queue of repair jobs they already have to do is so long. JLS are quoting a wait time of 5-6 weeks just to have something appraised, before the repair starts. Of course given COVID, this is completely understandable. Just frustrating is all. Edited January 13, 2021 by candyflip 3
mud_shark Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) On 13/01/2021 at 2:25 AM, candyflip said: The big problem I'm finding at the moment is the wait times to get in to see anyone... upwards of a month just to get something on the benches around Melbourne. Of course given COVID, this is completely understandable. Just frustrating is all. Expand Am definitely feeling this. Given the wait to get in, and then for the actual service time... half makes me want to buy a second TT for such emergencies Edited January 13, 2021 by mud_shark Typo 1
MattyW Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) On 13/01/2021 at 2:52 AM, mud_shark said: Am definitely feeling this. Given the wait to get in, and then for the actual service time... half makes me want to but a second TT for such emergencies Expand Yeah, not many people willing to work on them these days. Most places don't have the knowledge or skillset. That and because so few people actually get gear repaired there are not many repairers to start with. It's that whole throw away mentality I've 2x spare tables though the Victor TT-Y5 is the best of them in my mind. That said my Victor TT-71 based tables with Fidelity Research tonearms are not far behind. Edited January 13, 2021 by MattyW
Lexie Posted January 13, 2021 Posted January 13, 2021 CVE Electronics in Pascoe Vale South have done good repair work on two old amps for me recently. Couple of weeks turnaround. I found them from other recommendations here.
Timoth Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 Hi, Can anyone recommend someone to service my Luxman SQ 505X Amp? I'm in Sydney. Thanks, Tim
dneco Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 Given that the amount of backlog repair techs have right now might be a very long wait here in Melbourne. I have a cd player where the disc won't spin so i'm assuming its a relatively straight forward fix with a replacement motor if anybody knows how to do that? Located in Melbourne's North Thanks
ag47 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 6:00 AM, dneco said: Given that the amount of backlog repair techs have right now might be a very long wait here in Melbourne. I have a cd player where the disc won't spin so i'm assuming its a relatively straight forward fix with a replacement motor if anybody knows how to do that? Located in Melbourne's North Thanks Expand I don't know if you've opened it up already, but the motor usually runs a belt that looks like a rubber band. Check that it hasn't come off / isn't broken as your first check. 1
rockeater Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 On 24/01/2021 at 11:04 AM, ag47 said: On 20/01/2021 at 6:00 AM, dneco said: its a relatively straight forward fix with a replacement motor if anybody knows how to do that? Expand I don't know if you've opened it up already, but the motor usually runs a belt that looks like a rubber band. Check that it hasn't come off / isn't broken as your first check. Expand Unless it is a belt driven C.E.C. this is never the case. These belts that @ag47 talks about normally drive CD trays and clamps, not TT motors (C.E.C.s excepted). The fact that CD does not spin is virtually never a motor fault. The fact that the motor does not spin, means that one of the number of things that need to happen before you get to spinning CD, did not happen. It could still be a belt which did not close the tray properly or CD is not fully clamped. But most likely some limit switch is not activated and servo simply does not know that everything is already in place. Most likely it is a matter o finding it and cleaning it. Hope it helps.
Wilco Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 On 13/01/2021 at 2:25 AM, candyflip said: The big problem I'm finding at the moment is the wait times to get in to see anyone... upwards of a month just to get something on the benches around Melbourne, because the queue of repair jobs they already have to do is so long. JLS are quoting a wait time of 5-6 weeks just to have something appraised, before the repair starts. Of course given COVID, this is completely understandable. Just frustrating is all. Expand This. I dropped stuff off start of 11th Jan, 3 speakers and 1 integrated amp, and still not done. I had made one call 2 weeks later, and they were kinda onto it. Not planning on calling until 1st March I guess. Has anyone had any experience with Class A Audio and repairs (I know they are a seller here and they regularly list on other platforms), just curious if anyone has had experience with them regarding repairs: https://www.classaaudio.com.au/content/7-hifi-repair-service 1
BuzzzFuzzz Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 G'day Folks. I have a Denon AVC-A1, which has started dropping out in one chanel. It's a 20 year old amp. I'm looking for recommended repairers in either Sydney or Melbourne. I've enquired with The Factory in Canberra... and, though they have been recommended here... I've also heard negative feedback about them. Looking at options. Regards. Ant.
ozmatchbox Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 On 28/02/2021 at 7:10 PM, BuzzzFuzzz said: G'day Folks. I have a Denon AVC-A1, which has started dropping out in one chanel. It's a 20 year old amp. I'm looking for recommended repairers in either Sydney or Melbourne. I've enquired with The Factory in Canberra... and, though they have been recommended here... I've also heard negative feedback about them. Looking at options. Regards. Ant. Expand Hi Ant., Try Dr HiFi in North Sydney. Google the details. He was highly recommended when I had my Sansui amp & tuner serviced. He does a detailed smoke test (over 48 hrs I think) and sends you details on work he's done. He's not cheap but his work speaks for itself. 1
Robertoh Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Hi folks, Can anyone recommend a trusted service repair person for CD players in Melbourne, please? A few tech shops that I have approached either don't touch CD players or are snowed-in with backlogged jobs from 2020. I have a nice Marantz CD63SE that won't power up. I have zilch technical and electrical skills so would prefer to get a proper tech to look at this, especially if there are problems beyond the basic power one. Many thanks, Rob
Robertoh Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 On 20/02/2021 at 8:58 AM, Wilco said: This. I dropped stuff off start of 11th Jan, 3 speakers and 1 integrated amp, and still not done. I had made one call 2 weeks later, and they were kinda onto it. Not planning on calling until 1st March I guess. Has anyone had any experience with Class A Audio and repairs (I know they are a seller here and they regularly list on other platforms), just curious if anyone has had experience with them regarding repairs: https://www.classaaudio.com.au/content/7-hifi-repair-service Expand Hi. Did you have any luck with this? Curious to hear if you found someone in Melbourne that you'd recommend who's not backlogged until 2025... Thanks, Rob
Wilco Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) On 11/03/2021 at 5:26 AM, Robertoh said: Hi. Did you have any luck with this? Curious to hear if you found someone in Melbourne that you'd recommend who's not backlogged until 2025... Thanks, Rob Expand Nope, I still went with JLS lol Too many mixed reviews from Class A Audio... Good luck =/ Edited March 11, 2021 by Wilco 1
G-Dubz Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 Very sad...I'm not sure what happened but after coming back from overseas after a year I connected up my Primare Poweramp which is only a few years old and there was a loud explosion sound with a spark and the Poweramp is blown...I suspect the subwoofer connection is at fault... Is this a salvageable situation? Just wondering if anyone can recommended a Primare repairer in Melbourne not backlogged? many thanks
wen Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 Great service from JLS, was worth the wait, quality workmanship and reasonably priced
Robertoh Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 On 11/03/2021 at 5:22 AM, Robertoh said: Hi folks, Can anyone recommend a trusted service repair person for CD players in Melbourne, please? A few tech shops that I have approached either don't touch CD players or are snowed-in with backlogged jobs from 2020. I have a nice Marantz CD63SE that won't power up. I have zilch technical and electrical skills so would prefer to get a proper tech to look at this, especially if there are problems beyond the basic power one. Many thanks, Rob Expand Updating my earlier post with outcome: JLS did a good, rapid job fixing my Marantz CD63SE. Would happily use them again.
Pna Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 I was looking to repair my Luxman L530 integrated amp and found this web site, just wondering could anyone help recommend someone in the Brisbane area please.
Ihearmusic Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 Would anyone know of a good tube amp technician in Sydney? Or is any competent hobbyist keen to sort out a tube amp? Thank you for any info. Stephan
Sco1035 Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 Hi all. Looking for recommendations for someone to repair my vintage Pioneer CT F6161 cassette deck. I'm in the N/W of Melbourne but happy to send my stuff to the right person, and would rather support an audiophile who works from home or has a small business rather than a larger places. You can see a pic of the player in the link. Anyone you know fit the bill? TIA. https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/344231-hidey-ho/?tab=comments#comment-4740066
tassiepete Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 Hi, I'm having an issue with my Rotel RCD1570 slot load CD, its not pulling discs in Any suggestions for getting it looked at / fixed in Launceston, Tasmania?
Steever Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Tim Wilkinson (Tuned in Audio) in Hornsby, Sydney. ADF trained and an absolute gun with Cyrus. He’s the ex-Crestmore head tech and can problem solve and fix almost anything. He also does upgrades. https://tunedinaudio.com.au/
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