Ya shipping is a pain indeed. Luckily the MX110Z isn't very heavy and not too complicated packing it safely
Have you had any work done by World of Sound? I was thinking about taking my Mac amp there for a diagnostic. They did a pretty good job on my turntable a couple of years back, and while they sell Mac and are an authorized repair service... as you pointed out that title doesn't mean the work is good. Any input is appreciated!
I'd agree DeWick is your best resource, but you are looking at 6 months most likely. Also, he is closed for the summer until September 5th.
FWIW I just got my Dynaco MKIII's back from Sertech in San Jose and they did a very good job for a reasonable sum. I have no doubt that they could work on Mac's and do a more then satisfactory job. .
FWIW I just got my Dynaco MKIII's back from Sertech in San Jose and they did a very good job for a reasonable sum. A little over 2 months, which is not bad. The only frustrating thing at all was communication was a little lacking, but once you get past that the end result is good. I have no doubt that they could work on Mac's.
Gene is a nice,honest guy and he tries hard. Only does house calls. He tried fixing a receiver for me, ran to a local parts house to get a "replacement" part which turned out to be wrong..then gave up. said its not worth the repair. He asked for 60 bucks for travel and diagnostics. I didn't want to argue so I just gave it to him..ive heard good and not so good with Gene. Probably worth a call.
Yeah, that's quickly becoming the norm for a lot of older skills-based work. Having my preamp waiting on a shelf in a box dang near on the opposite side of the continent for half a year before DeWick will even crack open the covers is something I'd like to avoid if I can. The C20 is definitely more than a house call, so it looks like Gene's out as well. Time to give a couple of calls to Sertech and WOS to see what what their rates are and then get in the repairs line like it's the DMV and wait for my number to be calledand his backlog is also getting longer
I'm going to make a guess that he is not the least expensive provider in the Bay Area.
Ha. For sure. But if "least expensive" was the primary criteria for my audio, I certainly wouldn't be listening to the radio on my dang near spotless MR67 right now through EL34s, driving a pristine pair of '67 Altec 846As.
I had a pleasant conversation with Nick and the gentleman over at sertech a few weeks back. Like Terry, both were patient and took the time explaining scope of work and what to expect. Audio Classic charges are at a premium compared with the usual suspects. Am I wrong?