repair service for old school amp?
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: repair service for old school amp?
Posted By: sonicflux
Subject: repair service for old school amp?
Date Posted: October 16, 2006 at 11:27 AM
After managing a partial fix for this problem (will solve it later), I ran into another "fun" problem. A month ago I won a used soundstream ref700s amp in cosmetically very good condition. The previous owner used it for full range/stereo duty, and I tested it in my old car with the same settings. It worked fine. Fast forward to last Saturday, and I installed the 700s in my truck for sub duty. So I switched it to bridged/low pass. I confirmed all wiring was correct, turned the key to ACC, and POW/FIZZLE/CRACKLE... smoke starting pouring out of the ebay amp :x Now to confirm it was the amp, I hooked up an identical 700s (that i'm the orgininal owner of), and it ran the sub fine on the same wiring. So I know the problem was most likely related to something wrong with the bridging circuitry of the ebay amp. I googled for car amp repair shops and surprisingly didn't find much, but I did find this place, JustRepairs.com, and it seems that a ballpark estimate is $120 for fixing the blown amp which is acceptable to me. Is anyone familiar with this place or can recommend an amp repair place? Have you guys had similar ebay experiences, or did I just get unlucky this time?
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Posted By: tophatjimmy
Date Posted: October 16, 2006 at 3:45 PM
might try these guys: https://hometown.aol.com/jandrelectronics SS Amp repair specialists.
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: October 16, 2006 at 4:09 PM
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: October 16, 2006 at 4:32 PM
I have seen quite a few ebay amps either never turn on or turn into a smoke bomb......
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Posted By: sonicflux
Date Posted: October 17, 2006 at 10:55 AM
I'm in Houston. I bought this from an individual knowing it was used and knowing that I was taking a risk, but I am an original owner of one 700s and really wanted a second one for this budget upgrade. I set my original 700s on mids/highs duty, and it's still outperforming my expectations after sitting on a shelf for a few years... amazing amp, and I hope it lasts a few more years. Thanks for the link tophatjimmy. Currently I'm getting quotes from a few places including Soundstream themselves. So far SS has been the quickest responder with a reasonable low flat rate of $125. So I might be sending it direct to SS unless I find out they don't offer a good warranty. So now this amp will have cost me $300, but if it can be fixed I'll still consider this project a successful budget upgrade. When I brought the smoking amp inside the house my wife asked, "My god what is that smell?" After I told her what happend she laughed and said, "That's what you get for buying ebay!" I tell ya I get no sympathy at home.
Posted By: sonicflux
Date Posted: October 17, 2006 at 4:56 PM
It turned out that SS didn't want my business. So I'm sending it to https://hometown.aol.com/jandrelectronics. Jamie was quick to call me back and answer my questions. $129 flat rate, includes ground shipping back and 90day warranty.
Posted By: luckydevil
Date Posted: October 18, 2006 at 10:11 AM
I wouldn't even consider sending an amp to be refurbed to anyone but Steve Mantz at Zed Audio.
Zed Audio
Posted By: reefguy
Date Posted: October 28, 2006 at 2:28 AM
zed audio repairs all makes even soundstream?
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: October 29, 2006 at 1:20 AM
didn't even know there was a Stock Boy lol
Posted By: boulderguy
Date Posted: October 29, 2006 at 10:29 AM
I've used the Soundstream crew for two repairs for their old-school amps & have been less than impressed. Very slow turn around, poor communication & service. I wish I'd known about another source for repairs, keep us posted on how this works out.
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: October 29, 2006 at 8:56 PM
Hahaha. Okay, who's the wise guy? Can I have one that says scapegoat?
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Posted By: dragon51
Date Posted: October 30, 2006 at 9:34 PM
Zed audio, have not heard of them befor but it looks like they used to make some good amps then down to some por amps, so how good is there line of amps the price is low, so you get what you pay for still apply I assume, anyone have any input on there amps?
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