My SL-QL1 @ Vantage Audio service

[Techno Commander]

The thing is, when dealing with small, specialist companies, you have to make allowances for the fact that they don't have the same infrastructure in place, compared with bigger organisations, to guarantee similar levels of efficiency. Therefore you must allow more time for work to be carried out than normal, and sometimes there will be delays. However, nine times out of ten, there's nothing 'dodgy' going on!

Small companies like Vantage Audio will generally be working flat out most of the time to earn a decent living, and so will often take on more work than they can realistically handle, which can lead to the delays some have experienced. If quoted, say, three weeks for completion of any work, then add another couple of weeks on top, and that'll usually be about right...

But that's the price you pay for access to such expertise, so the best thing to do is be patient, sit tight, and you'll reap the rewards when your gear comes back sounding better than ever!!

Marco.

Indeed. I had to send my VRDS 10 away for repair and trying to find someone who could asctually do the repair was an effort in itself. The person I sent it to "probably" could have provided better communication to me. However, he has done the (almost) impossible and for that reason alone, I have to give them credit.

I will make a separate thread when it returns. But I wanted to echo Marcos comment that sometimes these specialists have certain idiosyncrasies and these must be taken into account.

[chris@panteg]

The 1210 going head to head with it when it comes back

[chris@panteg]

Ok Chaps a quick update

Richard has finished work on my SL-QL1 and there was quite a bit of work involved , as well as the service all the electric components and caps etc , have been replaced , but also things like the trim pots and so on.

The linear arm has been restored to perfect working order , new phono leads fitted which are Vantage's own design , a new bearing thrust plate .

The psu has been worked over and tightened up , the cost is more than i originally intended ! upsetting my cartridge plans but i really wanted to do this and now will see the results , hopefully soon

[colinB]

Nice one chris. All things considered the work was done quickly.
I wish he would put more info on his site, thats an interesting looking bearing he does for the 1200.

[Tarzan]

Do we know any more about the Vantage Audio Bearing, any images?

[colinB]

There is a image on his site but it has no info. It looks like it has a base unit fitted on the underneath.
Have to send an inquiery e mail

[colinB]

Oh! One thousand posts. Do i get a badge?
Thanks to all AOS members thanks for all your help

[chris@panteg]

Nice one chris. All things considered the work was done quickly.
I wish he would put more info on his site, thats an interesting looking bearing he does for the 1200.

Thanks Colin

All being well Richard will be bringing the QL1 to my house next weekend the 22nd , he is also bringing a standard QL1 from his own collection to compare ! and delivering Jason's SP10 mk2 probably 1st .

I have exchanged a number of email's with Richard and of course i have asked all sorts of questions ! some of the information Richard has divulged has been absolutely fascinating , especially regarding the SL1200 .


Just looking forward to hearing my QL1

[Marco]

Hi Chris,

I have exchanged a number of email's with Richard and of course i have asked all sorts of questions ! some of the information Richard has divulged has been absolutely fascinating , especially regarding the SL1200 .

Some of it is shocking to be frank , but i won't be discussing it on any forum .

Lol - so why bother mentioning it?

Spill the beans either here or via PM

Marco.

[chris@panteg]

Hi Marco

Your quite right of course but i will PM you shortly , its important stuff .