Sorry, but this is a no-brainer. Send to Terry. I've shipped several pieces from CA to Terry and it just isn't that expensvie. It's worth it. :thmbsp:
Turn around has been 2-3 days which is, well, super.
Boxing and shipping an amp can be a pita but it can be safely done.
Murray
I have had two experiences with him. About 4 years ago he restored my SX 950 and did an awesome job. I know enough about checking under the hood and he replaced just about everything and then I sent him my SX 1010. That was horrible.
It took me 3 years to get it back and at one time he did not respond for over a year. And, to get it back I travelled all the way to Dripping Springs, TX (from 800 miles away), found him and he gave it back to me. For $400 he rebuilt the power supply board and when I got it back it isn't working at all. Not sure what I am going to do with it at this point but it is cosmetically a pristine condition SX 1010. I do not even think he cleaned anything in it.
I have all my receipts from sending it to him, copies of emails, etc... at least I got my 1010 back.
I've been to his house/shop - his address on his website is the UPS Store.
He still has one of my Thorens turntables and this 2022! I pre-paid a deposit on the work, never got that back either when he closed the shop in Austin.Wish I had read this before I took him my Thorens. Paid a lot on $$ for not very much work. It took 7 weeks and he didn't even replace the belt as he said he did. I won't deal with him again, and I am also local.
He tried to get my McIntosh solid state 50-watt monoblocks, which back then were worth $600 for the pair, but then he started adding on various costs...I'm glad I resisted him.I can't say anything good about "Circle Stereo", assuming it's the same as when they were in Austin, close to the hospital.
I took a R2R and receiver to him that now I know was repairable but he recommended disposal.
If I knew then.....