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Howdy, and thanks for any advice. A combination of fatigue and laziness resulted in me blowing the right-side channel in my beloved 1993 B&K Sonata 202+ amplifier a couple of days ago. It's just the right stage, everything else works fine, and I've checked all the fuses and they are okay. My real problem seems to be locating a company that can repair it. I live in Dallas, TX, btw. I'd prefer to repair it since it's paired with a matching 93 Sonota Pro-10 MC pre-amp but if I just can't find anyone to repair it, could I get some advice on a comparable amp to replace it? Vintage or more modern works, I guess, but that's the route I'll have to go if I cannot find a shop or company that can do the repair. Thanks for any advice, it's much appreciated.

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stereoisomer
hshifi
572 posts
 
Hello,
I appreciate you wanting to fix this Component instead of dumping it. There is a repair shop in Woodridge, IL called Deltronics. They are very good at what they do. https://www.deltronics.com/
They tripled the store in Woodridge and closed the Chicago location to get it all in one location. They have been doing business since 1984. I hope this helps. 
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audioguy85
2,049 posts
 
I'll second the sugden a21se, fantastic integrated for the money. Once you hear pure class A its hard to go back. Paired with some tannoys is blissful. 
stereoisomer OP
41 posts
 
I'd like to thank everyone for their interest and help with this. With the help of another user I was able to locate a documented, refurbished and tested ST-202 for a very reasonable price. I'm planning on plugging that in place until I can locate some place local that can check out and fully repair my Sonata 202+ hopefully getting it back close to factory specs. And thanks to those who provided non-local repair shops as well.

You may wonder why I might be willing to spend $600 to refurb a nearly 30 year old amplifier. Some of you already know. You cannot find a modern $600 amp that can perform as well as this one. Pretty simple. Sure, if I was in the market for multiple new components, looking at a $2000 integrated amp might make sense. I appreciate the comments about needing to move into the 21st century. Thanks, I think we all got there whether we wanted to or not. And once my Sonata 202+ is repaired/restored, I have a fine amp to form the basis of a smaller system in a different room with the ST-202 I just bought.

Sometimes it just comes down to not overthinking things. I have an excellent temporary replacement until I can get mine fixed properly. Again, thanks everyone for your help and opinions. They were all valuable in their own way :)

j
93rubyz
40 posts
 
I'll second the Fort Worth Audio suggestion.  They'll take care of you.
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hartf36
231 posts
 
I've got an EX442 Sonata that is long in the tooth, but I simply love it.  I expect I'll do the same as you when it starts going:  fix it.  John Hillig (Musical Concepts) modded the Hafler DH220 I've got in my office, so I expect I'd send my B&K to him.  It's in mint condition and looks good in the living room, so.........there you go.  

It pairs up too well with my MMGs to roll the dice on chasing the sound through a different amp when I'm perfectly content with the current setup.
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