Due to 100% user error, involving testing and shorting out a transformer on a preamp while it was plugged into my two amps, a second preamp, and CD player, I sent 120 volts through the entire patch cold array. No one wanted to repair anything, because the amp/preamp designer/maker never released any repair info or drawings. Luckily, I found the trick. Find out who does warranty repairs for companies like McIntosh in your area. It is probably an old man in a garage, or a small repair shop, with a son up front and the old man in the back, but this warranty guy will know everything needed to test and repair it. This has worked in Tennessee and Florida (My Bad!!!) for me. Thanks long time sales guy Greg in Knoxville, and Chris at Audio Advisors in WPB, FL for the leads.
User Error Disaster
Howdy, and thanks for any advice. A combination of fatigue and laziness resulted in me blowing the right-side channel in my beloved 1993 B&K Sonata 202+ amplifier a couple of days ago. It's just the right stage, everything else works fine, and I've checked all the fuses and they are okay. My real problem seems to be locating a company that can repair it. I live in Dallas, TX, btw. I'd prefer to repair it since it's paired with a matching 93 Sonota Pro-10 MC pre-amp but if I just can't find anyone to repair it, could I get some advice on a comparable amp to replace it? Vintage or more modern works, I guess, but that's the route I'll have to go if I cannot find a shop or company that can do the repair. Thanks for any advice, it's much appreciated.
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