help wanted with amp repair

[walpurgis]

i must admit to being romanced by the appeal of the quad 33/303

Some people love them. I'd sooner have a 405 II myself for similar money and use a non Quad pre-amp.

[PaulStewart]

IMO 33/303/Dittons are a great match all you need to add is a 401/3009/V-15 and it's classic gold.

[DarrenHW]

IMO 33/303/Dittons are a great match all you need to add is a 401/3009/V-15 and it's classic gold.

V15 III incoming!

[mik_rik]

Hopefully a little re-assuring, in my experience ,sometimes the more dramatic the fault/failure ,the less serious was the fault!. If the fuse blows exactly" instantly" then I would expect the fault to be something like the bridge rectifier or the diodes that make a bridge ( I would change electrolytic caps around said circuit) If fuse blows fractionally later ,then could be o/p devices.p.s saying this with having experience of your amp, just saying may be cheaper to repair than you were maybe fearing.Hope it works out well...... Mick

[karma67]

nice one ta, yep the fuse blows the instant you press the power button. i have an urge to go and get another amp but being sensible i will at least explore the repair of this amp first.

[prsjnb]

JS Audio located in Coulsdon Surrey - 45 - 50 minutes from you (non peak) and straight up the M23. John is an experienced audio electronics engineer with an impressive track record and a passion for music. Speaking from personal experience, I can vouch for the fact that the work he does is of the highest standard and that he offers excellent after-sales service. http://jsaudiorepairs.co.uk/

He also happens to be a true 'gent' and a pleasure to meet!

Jon

[karma67]

excellent! many thanks

[walpurgis]

i must admit to being romanced by the appeal of the quad 33/303

Did you see that there's a decent looking set at a fair price here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...lus-other-bits

[karma67]

i did indeed geoff,im just waiting to get a ball park figure for repair before i go quad hunting,as you have said though and from what ive read the 405.2 might be the best way to go,thanks for the heads up mate.

[Gordon Steadman]

excellent! many thanks

Or...my nephew lives near him at Forest Dale and his girlfriend's parents live in Brighton so I'm sure I could persuade him to act as courier. Obviously, you would be subject to when he goes to see them.

I'll have a word with him if you like and see if he is up for it.