Don't pay $900 to have that fixed. I'd almost bet a kidney that it's simply a bad Alps volume pot. They likely use the orange series which is junk unless it's only used for knob position tracking. Find a different, honest tech to install a Blue Velvet.
Integrated Amp Recommendation
I have a Musical Fidelity A3.2 integrated amplifier that started making static when the volume is adjusted. The authorized repair shop informs me it needs a complete overhaul -- for $900. I am considering 3 options:
1) Repair it -- the repair shop tells me essentially they don't make them anymore like they used to and this is a great unit that I can get another 10 years out of.
2) Replace it with a Musical Fidelity M5si for $2k or a few hundred less for a factory-refurbished unit.
3) Something else... Rotel 1592? Parasound Halo?
The speakers are B&W 804's. Input is a Naim Uniti media server through a Naim DAC. No vinyl.
Any advice, recommendations and suggestions welcome!
Thanks,
Bill
1) Repair it -- the repair shop tells me essentially they don't make them anymore like they used to and this is a great unit that I can get another 10 years out of.
2) Replace it with a Musical Fidelity M5si for $2k or a few hundred less for a factory-refurbished unit.
3) Something else... Rotel 1592? Parasound Halo?
The speakers are B&W 804's. Input is a Naim Uniti media server through a Naim DAC. No vinyl.
Any advice, recommendations and suggestions welcome!
Thanks,
Bill