Help in Columbus Ohio.

[meandog]

Help neded in 43103 ( columbus ) area. I am new to tubes.

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I just bought a pair of Realistic Tube monoblocks From Jaybirdss396.
It took a few days for me to open the package and set things up. I called him on the phone because I couldn't get any sound out of them. WE tried a few different things but nothing worked. No sound at all.
Is there someone in the Columbus area who knows tubes and would be willing to come and take a look ?
I am disabled and don't drive so this really limits my options. I would be more than happy to pay for your time.
Please Help.
John.

PM for a phone number.

 

[meandog]

After looking it was found there is shipping damage to both of the monoblocks.
I found there to be a broken wire in 1 of them and suspect the same in the other.
Where can I take these to have them checked in the Columbus Ohio area ?
Any recommendations ?
Thank You in advance.

 

[Chip Chester]

Maybe try Abell Audio on King Ave. They list tube amps as an item they repair, and they do pro sound repair, too. They've been around awhile.

The one and only experience I've had with Stereo Lab (on Indianola) on a refoam was good, but I've read not-so-nice things about them on this site regarding their electronic repair.

Chip

 

[StuartB]

What part of CBus are you in? When you turn them on do all the tubes light up? Is it just one wire and can you tell where it belongs? Have you checked the fuse(s)?

The is a place called Needle in the Haystack that does repairs....somewhat close to OSU. I have no experience with them.

 

[meandog]

Thank You for the quick replies. Actually what I was looking for a fellow AKer . I like to keep things in the family so to speak.

 

[Chip Chester]

Well, I believe I've seen Abell Audio in the "Featured Sponsor" banner ad positioned at the top of the page. So, they're evidently a supporter, if not actually an AK 'member'.

Or it could be a Google placement thing. But they were there...

Chip

 

[evman140]

Maybe try Abell Audio on King Ave. They list tube amps as an item they repair, and they do pro sound repair, too. They've been around awhile.

The one and only experience I've had with Stereo Lab (on Indianola) on a refoam was good, but I've read not-so-nice things about them on this site regarding their electronic repair.

Chip

I can only resonate with these comments.

Abell audio is a company that thoroughly cares about the equipment and your experience as a customer.

As for StereoLab, just don't go.