Uber expensive repair at United Radio

+1 @daveyf 

It's not just United Radio.  Places like George Meyer in LA, Pyramid Audio in Austin charge similar rates to work on complicated solid-state electronics, unfortunately for us (fortunately for them!)

@sokogear

While I basically agree with you, this is only true in a competitive market where you would have multiple products/services purchasing options made available to you.

@dasign - you have options  - take it or leave it. If the market for their service was significant enough, other places would offer it (authorized or not). What about if you had something that you couldn't get parts for and that couldn't be fabricated? Then you could sell it for parts or toss it. It's the risk you take buying something without warranty. You pay less, you take the risk. 

You made the deal, got what you paid for, be happy. We are not here to be therapists. Get over it and enjoy your amp that works now. Hopefully they gave you some warranty on the repair.

OP I can't believe people's responses to you, you've stated the facts and yet others just don't get it. I wish you good fortune and many happy years listening to your repaired amp.