Which companies also offer good service??


I just thought it would be interesting for Audiogoners to share their experiences both good and bad when is comes to service. I think when spending the kind of money we do on audio equipment, service should be a big factor.

Thiel - Good. Just recently I sent in a speaker for repair and the folks there just couldn't have been better. All the way from the customer service to the actual repair work I had done to the cabinet, which came back looking like new.

Mark Levinson / Madrigal - Bad. Tried to get an updated EPROM chip for my preamp and was told we don't have anymore. My preamp is only 6 years old and the manual says you can get this for free. I also asked about upgrading my DAC from a 36S to a 360S and was told, we don't upgrade "legacy" products anymore. The 36s is only one generation old. Not a company I want to have thousands of dollars tied up in equipment with.
dewinkle
HSU Research is always good to me! and although I do not own them, Bruce Thigpen at Eminent Technology is about as nice as the come!
I think if you search the archives you'll find more input on this subject.

I'll echo my previous posts to this effect: Mike Sanders of Quicksilver offers customer service as rock solid as his products. I doubt you'll ever have to use it, but if you do, he'll be there. I'd further second Modwright as a company that stands firmly behind their services and products.

Marco
Conrad Johnson, Bob Pletka on behalf of JJ Electronic, and Ridge Street Audio have all treated me well!