At the prices Spectral charges for gear it's absurd they won't repair that especially since they know what the cause of it is? Good luck getting it repaired ptss!
A relay makes sense, ask if you can get the schematics/part number and whether or not it is a plug-in. Lots of relays are in sockets so it's a 10 second job after you get the cover off.
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