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Power Amp Repair Question

Just wonder how best to proceed in my situation. I took my McCormack Micro Power Drive to a repair shop one month ago. They had a $100 estimate fee and I assumed I'd get an estimate with a diagnosis. After one month, the shop doesn't know what's wrong but says I lose the $100 if I want it back. I asked if they might know in 2 more weeks and they said probably not. So, how long is it reasonable to wait? 2 months? More? Is it fair to ask for the estimate fee when there's no diagnosis or estimate after one month?

Thanks,
Ron
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knghifi
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I've had ZERO luck with independent repair shops.

My suggestion is pay the $100, get the amp back and contact Steve McCormack http://smcaudio.com/ He can fix and probably upgrade it with latest parts.

Can you name the repair shop so we can avoid using them?
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
I already moved on and placed an order for a brand new amp. I got a nice trade-in on the working McCormack that I have left. It's not worth the hassle to struggle with getting the broken amp back. My new one is the Parasound A23, which is supposed to be a good match for my NHT 2.5 speakers.
I understand. Sometime you just have to cut your losses and move on.

GL with your new amp!
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