oddiofyl, thank you for the mention of EBC Electronics. I have contacted them about my broken REL. So far, very quick and cordial responses and VERY reasonable estimate. I will check back in when I get it back.
Rel "legacy" subs and fixing the amplifiers.
I have a REL Stadium 3 sub and it hums (60hz) when powered on with NOTHING attached to it. I took out the amp and could see nothing obviously wrong and went on line for some information. Called about a local tech who I trust taking a look. It is a pretty simple amp, Was told that REL does not provide schematics so he wasn't sure about fixing it. So I called REL in CA and was told that REL no longer supports "legacy" models. REL was at one time a high end company that made good/very good stuff and provided excellent service. WTF? I have been all over the web and have yet to find a way to get my amp fixed. I like the Stadium 3 and especially the wood cabinet and want to keep it going. REL offers sum small $ towards a new REL but why would I want another REL? The amp is a single board and probably needs the filter capacitors changed out (several sources on the web). Can anyone help? Has REL gone the way of Bose which I am told doesn't service earlier models? Let this also serve as a warning about buying an older REL that no one seems able to fix. I now look at my REL G-1 and see it as a disaster in the making.
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Contact Gary at The Audio Wizard here in Scottsdale Az @ 480-946-7164. He repaired my Stentor amp as well as another guys Stadium amp with no issues. I believe he has the schematics for this family of amps and I even lent him my Stadium III amp for a while to model and take measurements for his notes. He's usually 2-3 months behind, but he does offer expedited service for an additional fee. I just had him repair my Denon POA-1500 as well and it's as good as new. |
I went through the exact same situation with my REL. REL service is no help, unfortunately. My solution, that I am quite happy with and with sound quality that is as good or better: The REL plate amplifier is easily removed and the box remains sealed allowing easy access to the connection to the woofer for use of: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sa230-230w-subwoofer-amplifier--300-813 |