Help with "popping" Quad 2805

Right you are cleeds, no tubes in the speakers.

Thank you hamr, I'll give him a call.  Crossing my fingers I can even afford it.  I'm disappointed that one doesn't work as it was advertised as a "gorgeous" pair.

--Bob

Thank you acbc,

I can't wait to hear them!  And thanks for the tip on the power cords.

I'm going to wait until the end of the business day tomorrow hoping the seller will express some sort of interest to work this thing out.  If not I have to wait until Feb. to send them in.  I spent more than all my money just buying them.

Bob

Marco,

I agree that either the speakers were defective or they were damaged during shipping. I also agree that the seller should take some responsibility. I even offered to split the cost of repair.

He’s been incredibly unresponsive and while I agree that doing the right thing is what he should do, I pretty certain I’m stuck.

The funny thing is the seller has a boatload of good reviews here on Audiogon

-- Bob

Thank you everybody for your suggestions.  I've been in touch with Kent @ Electrostatic Solutions and will be shipping my speakers there.

The seller finally contacted me claiming he had sent several emails.  I never received them and they weren't in my junk folder.  He suggested I repair them myself.  I'm not a tool guy.  Not even close.  I proposed we split the cost of repair and as of yet I've heard nothing.  (that was Sunday.)

I'm going to give him until the end of the business day today and then leave honest feedback.  

The upside is that Kent is a great guy to talk with and I'm sure when I finally get my Quads back, they'll sound beautiful.

Bob