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BEL 1001 service in 2013?

Shortly after Richard Brown died in 2009, I saw posted somewhere that someone in Southern CA had acquired the rights and/or designs, parts etc and was offering service of BEL amps.

Anybody know who that might be?

I have a 1001 Mark II. The power switch is failing. I now leave it on and power it on/off via the power strip switch. That gets me by but it would be nice to get it repaired.

If no such BEL specific servicer exists, any suggestions? I live in the SF Bay Area. Richard produced them in San Jose.

Thanks for any help or advice.
nedhoey

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nedhoey OP
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Thanks for the responses.

Zd542, that did occur to me but I thought I would at least see what options were out there for "factory" type service. Particularly if something more serious developed someday.

Along those lines, I'm not an electronics tinkerer, so for example, if the OEM switch on there is a common or easily found one, I have no idea. Mine has a rocker switch that is white plastic that glows orange when "on".

I'd certainly being willing to repair it if I knew where to source either the exact switch or an equivalent one. Suggestions anyone?
nedhoey OP
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Ok thanks.

Actually, I'm the original owner. Bought it back in '93. It wasn't in use from about '98 to '09, when I downsized from a BAT VK500 - Wilson Watt/Puppy 7 system to the BEL into Proac Response D2's. I'm quite happy with this arrangement, so no plans to sell. If anything I might watch for another mk II to pair it with and do the mono block thing.

It sounds like it's a standard size switch and available, suitable replacements will fit the opening in the faceplate, even if the appearance is different. I happen to live 30 miles from San Jose CA where Richard produced BEL amps, so possibly with some hunting around I may find a shop there that can fix me up or point me towards my best option.
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