Need help with Vintage amp repair
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deltalight
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Nice amp. A main issue is correctly replacing C405-C408 main caps. There are no drop-in replacements and they are soldered to the board....
Thanks for that info. I don't know much about electronics, is there a way around that issue?
Flyingbase
Active Member
A quick google search yielded a site claiming to repair vintage audio in your area https://www.octvservice.com/
tater415
Active Member
The repair shop that I use is 40 miles from Orange County he's been in business since the mid-70s. He has repaired 6 of my Altec 9440 amps, 2 Carver PM 1.5 amps, my Technics sa 1000 my Pioneer SX 1980 my rotel 1603 and many more. He charges $39 for diagnostic. He's a one man show so sometimes it takes awhile to get things repaired, his business is called stereo and video repair in Rancho Cucamonga he is working on my Sansui G 33000 right now. Good luck
UPDATE:
I ended up getting the amp repaired and a complete replacement of the caps at a reasonable price.
It was a little out my way having to go up to Alhambra , but it was worth it.
Turns out he is a member here , OMGCat! , This guy knows his stuff.
Thanks Jim, the amp sounds better than ever and hopefully it's good for another 20 years.
I ended up getting the amp repaired and a complete replacement of the caps at a reasonable price.
It was a little out my way having to go up to Alhambra , but it was worth it.
Turns out he is a member here , OMGCat! , This guy knows his stuff.
Thanks Jim, the amp sounds better than ever and hopefully it's good for another 20 years.
