Hi Fi Care question

[argonsixar]

Dont want to hijack another thread, but have a question. My shed HiFi uses an old Technics amplifier and it is feeling its age. Volume control is variable (needs a light tap to make it work). All the other controls have an occasional lapse in behaviour too.

Does anyone know of a good service/repair shop or person for old (90s) kit ? Preferably in East London area.

 

[Betsy]

Getting things like this^ serviced / fixed, often aint cheap but buying a second hand replacement is.

I'd say.. It's def worth servicing an amp with a second hand value of £400+ but possibly not if said amp can be replaced with a working alternative for £150

 

[highlandsflyer]

Have you tried some switch cleaner?

 

[legrandefromage]

As above

"servicing ' is mostly switch cleaner

 

[argonsixar]

switch cleaner sounds good.

 

[highlandsflyer]

I have no idea what sort of environment your shed is, but a few days in a relatively warm and dry place might be an idea while administering care.

 

[argonsixar]

Getting things like this^ serviced / fixed, often aint cheap but buying a second hand replacement is.

I'd say.. It's def worth servicing an amp with a second hand value of £400+ but possibly not if said amp can be replaced with a working alternative for £150

probably worth 50 quid !

 

[argonsixar]

cheers guys, got my electrical contact cleaner from amazon today.