Yamaha M85 Amplifier Repair

[Chopperbones]

New member and currently own a Yamaha system I have pieced together through the years I Run a C-80 Preamp, M-65 Amp, CDC-697 CD player, and a KX-W262 Tape Deck and a pair of Cerwin Vega D9's and a pair of D7's. I recently purchased a M-85 Amp that needs a little tlc one of the speaker terminals on the "A" channel is broken and there is some of the dreaded Yamaha board glue on this old unit. Can anyone recommend a reputable repairman in the Detroit Michigan Area or somewhere that is in driving distance I hate to try and ship this beast and risk any further damage. I guess I could ship this if I had to any advice for a good shop? I would also like to get the M-65 and the C-80 serviced down the road as well. Thank you for letting me join this group.

 

[avionic]

Welcome aboard

I know a tech in north central Iowa..

 

[Chopperbones]

Welcome aboard

I know a tech in north central Iowa..

Thank you sir! I may take you up on that if nothing closer shows up on here!

 

[bobdod]

Thank you sir! I may take you up on that if nothing closer shows up on here!

I wouldn't wait. Send that beauty to @avionic without hesitation. You may find someone else, but you won't find anyone better.

 

[GeoffGriffin]

I have a M85 needing repair. I am in southern Minnesota. Any suggestions.

 

[Soundscape]

Where's this Iowa glory hole I hear about? I'm too snookered to fix my M-85.
Thanks

 

[avionic]

To many irons in the fire right now.

 

[rickl]

If the m85 is similar to the m80, the assembly glue holding the big caps can cause problems.

Here is an example
Post in thread 'Yamaha M-80 Protection/Restoration' https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...-protection-restoration.1039302/post-16628810

 

[avionic]

If the m85 is similar to the m80,

It is the same electronically.