Aussieamps Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Hi Mark More than happy to help you with the repair of your Luxman amp. Send me a PM and we can go from there, or you can email me at info@holtonprecisionaudio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdDrawerDown Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Continuing to be curious about a Sony cassette deck repairer. Australia - wide. Now happy to receive a referral to anywhere in Australia (my previous requests were Melbourne only). Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 31 minutes ago, ThirdDrawerDown said: Continuing to be curious about a Sony cassette deck repairer. Australia - wide. Now happy to receive a referral to anywhere in Australia (my previous requests were Melbourne only). Thank you. I have asked around when I wanted to have a rare early 80’s flagship walkman cassette player repaired and unfortunately very scarce numbers of people who can craft and have knowledge/experience to work on cassette players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auracle Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 17 hours ago, ThirdDrawerDown said: Continuing to be curious about a Sony cassette deck repairer. Australia - wide. Now happy to receive a referral to anywhere in Australia (my previous requests were Melbourne only). Thank you. May I ask, what is the nature of the fault, ie, mechanical/electronic? Azimuth alignment of 3-headed decks can be a bit tricky without the manufacturers' service manual. Also, worn or perished pinch rollers and belts are a bit more difficult to source these days. PM me if you wish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_m_54 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 17 hours ago, F18 said: I have asked around when I wanted to have a rare early 80’s flagship walkman cassette player repaired and unfortunately very scarce numbers of people who can craft and have knowledge/experience to work on cassette players. There are many more people that just don't have the inclination to work on them. Especially a walkman type. I know I used to dread them with a passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magical Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 On 28/04/2019 at 12:25 PM, F18 said: What that tech told you is false. Wow, based on what? Phenolic reson ( bakelite) has mush better temp stress than plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, magical said: Wow, based on what? Phenolic reson ( bakelite) has mush better temp stress than plastics. Bakelite is more brittle than modern plastic. Bakelite also reacts to environmental temperature changes and applications, this includes change of form and physical structure. Modern polystyrene and polyethylene plastic has a better bond and tightly structured molecular form level, they also have a better base backbone. Since the dawn of usable transistors in the last century they have been silicon based since the 50’s (excluding germanium). There are no bakelite transistors. Your tech said bakelite transistors is better than plastic transistors. Neither really exist. Edited June 1, 2019 by F18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Anyone know of a cable repair place in Brisbane? Have a headset with inline volume control that is buggered. Want it just cut out and the cable made into a normal one. Pretty basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Bengineer said: Anyone know of a cable repair place in Brisbane? Have a headset with inline volume control that is buggered. Want it just cut out and the cable made into a normal one. Pretty basic. usually any specialist store know off alternative is to just buy an aftermarket headset cable ? depending on headset, brand / type .... likely be a lot cheaper.... keeping in mind labour costs and such involved. unless just getting some DIYer to do for you or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_m_54 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, F18 said: Bakelite is more brittle than modern plastic. Bakelite also reacts to environmental temperature changes and applications, this includes change of form and physical structure. Modern polystyrene and polyethylene plastic has a better bond and tightly structured molecular form level, they also have a better base backbone. Since the dawn of usable transistors in the last century they have been silicon based since the 50’s (excluding germanium). There are no bakelite transistors. Your tech said bakelite transistors is better than plastic transistors. Neither really exist. Obviously the tech was referring to the package, and not the transistor active substrates. To be honest, I don't know for certain of any bakelite packaged txtors, but I do remember some round (button like bodied) transistors that we used in training in 1972, that were possibly not plastic, and could have been bakelite. The thing is, the packages weren't marked, and we only used them in soldering practice, so I can't quote any part numbers. But I tend to agree, that the tech is probably mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, betty boop said: usually any specialist store know off alternative is to just buy an aftermarket headset cable ? depending on headset, brand / type .... likely be a lot cheaper.... keeping in mind labour costs and such involved. unless just getting some DIYer to do for you or something Beyerdynamic MMX 300. Not very common, don't really want to buy same cable. Any DIY person could so it, just don't know anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 46 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Beyerdynamic MMX 300. Not very common, don't really want to buy same cable. Any DIY person could so it, just don't know anyone. is this the cable ? https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/catalog/product/view/id/4409/ if want it without the volume control you could just replace it with this ? any number from $5 upwards ? https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X4+pole+3.5mm+cable.TRS0&_nkw=4+pole+3.5mm+cable&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Close. That is the one for portable devices. It also comes with a 2.5mm TRRS Male to two (2) 3.5mm TRS Male (one stereo for headphones, one stereo for mic input). This one: https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/connecting-cord-pc.html Edited June 1, 2019 by Bengineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Close. That is the one for portable devices. It also comes with a 2.5mm TRRS Male to two (2) 3.5mm TRS Male (one stereo for headphones, one stereo for mic input). This one: https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/connecting-cord-pc.html I dare say in that case you might have a bit of difficulty eliminating the box that does vol and mic and headphone though. good luck ! hopefully find someone who can do what you want done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cope Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hi all, I have an old Denon PMA-320 stereo integrated (a 60w thing from 1989) that has the following issues: - one channel will take longer to fire up than the other by about 30s (assume this is solder?) - the phono stage is kaput (no signal) - it's almost as old as I am, and doubtless could do with a recap Now, I bought this amp for $50 as a temporary solution, so I'm not planning to throw my whole wallet at the job, but it's a charming little thing once it's up and running and I've grown quite fond of it. Hard rubbish collection has come around again this week, and I've decided to spare it that rainy fate. I'm in Melbourne, and it seems my options are CVE (close to me), JLS (specifically mention Denon as a brand they service, price for a recap mentioned here by another seems very reasonable), and potentially an SNAer or two (peace of mind?). Am I going to have an luck for $300 or less, and who would you recommend for that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, twofires said: Hi all, I have an old Denon PMA-320 stereo integrated (a 60w thing from 1989) that has the following issues: - one channel will take longer to fire up than the other by about 30s (assume this is solder?) - the phono stage is kaput (no signal) - it's almost as old as I am, and doubtless could do with a recap Now, I bought this amp for $50 as a temporary solution, so I'm not planning to throw my whole wallet at the job, but it's a charming little thing once it's up and running and I've grown quite fond of it. Hard rubbish collection has come around again this week, and I've decided to spare it that rainy fate. I'm in Melbourne, and it seems my options are CVE (close to me), JLS (specifically mention Denon as a brand they service, price for a recap mentioned here by another seems very reasonable), and potentially an SNAer or two (peace of mind?). Am I going to have an luck for $300 or less, and who would you recommend for that work? Certainly can recommend our very own @Tubularbells, he fixed my Meridian CD player with an unfixable stiff drawer! Works like brand new again! But it does get marginal being worth fixing the older gear that has a very low value on the current market. Poor old tech's often need to spend a few hours diagnosing the problem- ascertaining, (often a guestimate), on likely amount of time to fix plus cost of parts, then conferring with the customer if want to go ahead. In our throw away society , many aren't prepared to spend much - but us diehard audio fanatics often have a sentimental attachment to our gear so not clear cut. For me , the Meridian CD player was one of the best you could buy so it made economic sense to be willing to splash a few hundred on repair. I'm not a tech ,but having multiple issues or defects lessens the likelihood it's worth fixing especially something low in resale value. But only you can decide. Edited June 15, 2019 by evil c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cope Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 @evil c Absolutely. I work in a bicycle shop that focuses on repairs and servicing, and I have that conversation with customers all the time. That said, I'm the kind of person who thinks that recapping and reflowing is normal long term use expense, like replacing a wheelset when the rims wear out. Having said that, the amp has a particular sound none of my other stuff has, so it might yet be worth pursuing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 16/06/2019 at 6:55 AM, twofires said: Hi all, I have an old Denon PMA-320 stereo integrated (a 60w thing from 1989) that has the following issues: - one channel will take longer to fire up than the other by about 30s (assume this is solder?) - the phono stage is kaput (no signal) - it's almost as old as I am, and doubtless could do with a recap Now, I bought this amp for $50 as a temporary solution, so I'm not planning to throw my whole wallet at the job, but it's a charming little thing once it's up and running and I've grown quite fond of it. Hard rubbish collection has come around again this week, and I've decided to spare it that rainy fate. I'm in Melbourne, and it seems my options are CVE (close to me), JLS (specifically mention Denon as a brand they service, price for a recap mentioned here by another seems very reasonable), and potentially an SNAer or two (peace of mind?). Am I going to have an luck for $300 or less, and who would you recommend for that work? Try Dr Sound in Mulgrave. He has been most helpful to me. Very interesting to visit and see the range of gear that is brought to him for repair. He has a website for the contact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockeater Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 18/02/2017 at 3:29 PM, Karl Rand said: Tony McKay at Tivoli Hi-Fi skilled, honest and reliable and helpful may I add. I fix stuff in Perth and on occasion I had to ask about some substitute parts for one of the brands he does. He was always ready to provide assistance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlansmart Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 13/02/2016 at 7:13 AM, Owen Y said: Things with Mark continue to turn out well! He has recently repaired drivers from a set of ATC SMC35's and is now onto another job for us which is 12" driver from an SVS sub. AudioMark = Highly recommended ================================ harlan - Mark Brumby (Audiomark) has been recommended - in Remuera, Akld - 529 5455. Let us know how things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Took my Yamaha TT into @Tivoli Hi-Fi this week, hopefully the solenoid issue can be rectified. But a 4-6 week wait was quoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tivoli Hi-Fi Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, joz said: Took my Yamaha TT into @Tivoli Hi-Fi this week, hopefully the solenoid issue can be rectified. But a 4-6 week wait was quoted Hey @joz Apologies for the delay Tony our tech is phenomenal but fast he is not and at the moment is pretty backed up with jobs, we hope to get it done faster but can't promise it at the moment hence not wanting to promise a quicker timeline and end up in the opposite situation. Hope you understand. Cheers James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, Tivoli Hi-Fi said: Hey @joz Apologies for the delay Tony our tech is phenomenal but fast he is not and at the moment is pretty backed up with jobs, we hope to get it done faster but can't promise it at the moment hence not wanting to promise a quicker timeline and end up in the opposite situation. Hope you understand. Cheers James No need to apologise. I’m just hoping with fingers crossed he’s successful in getting it back up and running again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tivoli Hi-Fi Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, joz said: No need to apologise. I’m just hoping with fingers crossed he’s successful in getting it back up and running again. Tony will give it his all! Cheers James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, joz said: No need to apologise. I’m just hoping with fingers crossed he’s successful in getting it back up and running again. Serves you right for actually cracking a record open to play on it 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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