Hello all,
I've been away from the AK forums for quite a while, but the vintage stereo bug bit me again and I bought a gorgeous Yamaha integrated amp (a CA-1000). Tragically, it was damaged in shipping. One corner got smashed, splitting the case and scraping one faceplate corner. The shipping expense was enormous (I had it sent to the U.S. from across the Pacific), so I may agree to a partial refund as an alternative to inflicting more shipping cost on the seller. My thinking is that the faceplate damage is probably repairable (not perfectly, but well enough) by a decent auto body shop and that I can have a new cabinet built. As it happens, my folks' handyman of many years is a gifted carpenter and cabinetmaker who I think will give me a fair deal, and the automotive restorer I work with should be able to recommend someone who is good with aluminum parts. I know this may not strictly be economically rational, but the amplifier is special and deserves to be saved if possible.
Anyway, I just got my step-down transformer and am going to test for function. My question for you guys is this. If I am going to make an informed decision on whether to accept a partial refund, I want to thoroughly check the amplifier internals for trauma. None of the pot shafts seem bent and none of the switches appear to be broken, so I'm cautiously optimistic. Where should I look for damage from the drop? Are there any functional checks I should make?
Also, I know this is a long shot, but if anyone has a CA-1000 parts unit on hand, that would affect my decisionmaking.
Thanks in advance, y'all.
Cheers,
Rex
I've been away from the AK forums for quite a while, but the vintage stereo bug bit me again and I bought a gorgeous Yamaha integrated amp (a CA-1000). Tragically, it was damaged in shipping. One corner got smashed, splitting the case and scraping one faceplate corner. The shipping expense was enormous (I had it sent to the U.S. from across the Pacific), so I may agree to a partial refund as an alternative to inflicting more shipping cost on the seller. My thinking is that the faceplate damage is probably repairable (not perfectly, but well enough) by a decent auto body shop and that I can have a new cabinet built. As it happens, my folks' handyman of many years is a gifted carpenter and cabinetmaker who I think will give me a fair deal, and the automotive restorer I work with should be able to recommend someone who is good with aluminum parts. I know this may not strictly be economically rational, but the amplifier is special and deserves to be saved if possible.
Anyway, I just got my step-down transformer and am going to test for function. My question for you guys is this. If I am going to make an informed decision on whether to accept a partial refund, I want to thoroughly check the amplifier internals for trauma. None of the pot shafts seem bent and none of the switches appear to be broken, so I'm cautiously optimistic. Where should I look for damage from the drop? Are there any functional checks I should make?
Also, I know this is a long shot, but if anyone has a CA-1000 parts unit on hand, that would affect my decisionmaking.
Thanks in advance, y'all.
Cheers,
Rex