This service include repair for your Sonic frontiers LINE 1 preamplifier.
REPAIR SERVICE ONLY , NOT THE UNIT ON PICTURE.
By sending your unit to us, you can rest assured that both channels are properly upgraded using matched components . Our service includes a replacement of ALL varied and aged components at no extra cost
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We will perform repair and cleaning service inside unit , not outside, focusing on bad internal components and parts.
Unit functionality on us. Repair idea - return full functionality making minimum change to your unit .
OUR JOB IS INSIDE
What is included:
- unit testing and problem troubleshooting.
- cleaning internal boards,switches and trim resistors.
- replacing all bad , electronic components, tubes.
- replacing all aged (some components have limit of life)critical components (electrolytic capacitors, some specific transistors, diodes.switches )
- new front panel lamps if needed.
- inside oxidation and corrosion removal .
- soldering joints testing and rebuilding if needed.
- parts, labor and return back cost included in this price.
- audio grade components only will be used.
- testing after repair --- 24 hours.
- No hidden fees or charges.
PROBLEMS COVERAGE
- no power or unit stops working after period of time.
- smoke coming from inside.
- no sound.
- sound distorted.
- left channel has no sound.
- right channel has no sound.
- unstable sound.
- low sound on one or two channels.
- some function not working.
- distorted sound in one or all channels.
- illumination or front light not working.
- missing components ( less than 30%)
- intermittent problems
After repair you will have a fully working unit back + our shop receipt with explanation of all replacement done inside.
Price includes parts, labor and tax.
PARTS AND COMPONENTS WE USE IN REPAIR PROCESS
ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS ---- Elna, Panasonic, Nichicon,Rubycon, Samxon,
NON ELECTROLYTIC TUBE SCHEMATICS -- Sangamo, k73-16 , Mullard , K42Y-2, KSO-2G
NON ELECTROLYTIC solid state SCHEMATICS --- Saha, Vishay ,
TRANSISTRORS , IC ---------------------------------- Philips, Pioneer,Sanken,DEC,SMK, Mitsubishi.
Tubes --- original or closest analog.
Each repair case is unique and we will decide what part will be used.
Our goal --- minimum change to unit to keep unit original schematic design.
Critical components for sound will be original or close as possible by parameters.
Time frame for repair project -- 8-20 days.
Most parts for this model we have in stock but sometime if it needs some unusual, rare, specific parts - time frame could be longer.
Example - specific switches, trim resistors, tube holders, exclusive ,rare push buttons.
In any case we will contact you and inform you how it goes.
Certified repair shop.
THERE ARE UNITS WE DO NOT TAKE FOR REPAIRS
-- AFTER MAJOR FLOOD OR WATER DAMAGE INSIDE.
-- AFTER MAJOR FIRE AND CHEMICAL DAMAGE .
--- 30% AND MORE MISSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS
--- AFTER IDIOTIC UPGRADES AND REDESIGN.
-- AFTER SEVERE MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
---- AFTER MODIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SCHEMATIC CHANGES.
PLEASE NO MODIFICATION AND UPGRADES !!!
STOP DOING ALL MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIR / UPGRADES BASED ON GOOGLE KNOWLEDGE. GOOGLE IS GOOD HELPER BUT HAS LIMITED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPECIFIC PROBLEM ON EACH SPECIFIC UNIT. EACH REPAIR CASE IS UNIQUE.
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WITHOUT REAL ELECTRONICS REPAIR KNOWLEDGE ---- DO NOT TOUCH ACTIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INSIDE .
SHIP IT TO US (WE WILL PROVIDE SHIPPING ADDRESS AFTER PURCHASE) , SHIPPING BACK TO YOU IS FREE.
THIS IS NOT HEAVY UNIT , BUT PLEASE PROTECT CORNERS AND BACK PANEL.
WE NEED FROM YOU -- ACTUAL UNIT AND PIECE OF PAPER WITH EXPLANATION ABOUT ALL PROBLEMS YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS UNIT.
IT HELPS A LOT IN REPAIR PROCESS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.
ANY QUESTIONS OR REPAIR PROCESS UPDATES - JUST ASK.
IF FOR SAME REASON WE CAN,T FIX UNIT - FULL REFUND, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.