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SF can't repair Pre/pro What to do?

I have an Anthem AVM2 that is about 20 months old. Three months ago, it stopped working. Sent it back to Sonic Frontiers for repair under warranty. They had if for about 6 weeks and when I got it back it was dead out of the box. And, the faceplate and top cover were scratched. I sent it back to SF for repair again, after much arguing, about 6 weeks ago. So, I go to my local dealer to pick it up this afternoon, and what's the first thing we noticed? They had agreed to replace the faceplate and top cover because they damaged it. Well, needless to say, the faceplate was not replaced, and it looks like they let a 2 year old repaint the top cover. The volume control is not working, and the unit keeps going into protection.

So, my question is what are me legal options. They have had the unit for more then 20 days on the shop floor, so can I sue under the lemon law? In addition, they sent me a repair order stating that the top cover and faceplate had been replaced. But, they were not replace, so is this considered consumer fraud? Can I sue for triple damages because of consumer fraud. Do I sue the distributer, Audiostream in Buffulo NY, or do I sue Sonit Frontiers directly(located in Canada)?

I'm really frustrated, and I feel betrayed because I have been mistreated and lied to by a supposed "High End Company". Any suggestions or legal advice would be greatly appriceated. I'm going to contact an attorney on Monday, but I'm climbing the walls and need to do something right know less I explode.

Thanks,
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prpixel OP
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I originally purchased the unit while on vacation in Washington state. I have been dealing with a local dealer in New Jersey. Sonic Frontiers policy is that they do not deal with customers directly; you must go through your local dealer for customer service. I don't agree with this policy for two reasons. First, if I have a problem or a question I like to pickup the phone and call the manufacturer and get the answer straight from the horses mouth. Second, I don't think it's fair to put the burdon of customer service on the dealers. This is just a thinly discised way of saving money on customer service. It's a pain to two step tech questions also. When your paying this kind of money you should get a little support.

I have putchased a Sunfire Theater Grande IIMkII to tied me over until I decide what to do about the AVM2. I was going to purchase a AVM20, but after this nightmare I will never purchase or recommend another SF product.
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Scott c-

I have not even contacted the dealer, in Washington, where I purchased the unit because I live in New Jersey. I've been dealing with my local dealer who has been kind enough to help me even though he did not sell me the unit. I appreciate the offer of help.

Matt -

Anne, the director of customer service at Audiostream, told me that SF does not deal directly with customers and all communications must go through an authorized SF/Anthem dealer. I've run up over $150.00 in telephone charges to both SF/Anthem and Audiostream, the US distributor, trying to resolve this issue.

Drguayo-

SF/Anthem are the same company. Anthem is their solid state stuff. Audiostream/Paradigm purchased the company a few years back and has since consolidated a lot of the operations under one roof. Sonic Frontiers/Anthem now consists of only two employees: Frank and Nick.

Thanks again,
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