ruraltom

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What do/did you do for a living?
Chef at a non-profit 'house museum' in rural SW PA. 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
Mission accomplished!@bryhifi  Your suggestion for Shoenbauer worked out, easy to deal with and, after emailing and calling at least 18 different companies, they actually responded quickly and professionally.   
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
@dave1980 Thanks,  I will do just that on Monday.@fsonicsmith Yeah, I broke one of my few 'rules' when I bought these speakers...  never have speakers shipped or ship them.  I've driven many hours to grab speakers over the years and always look to... 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
Price isn't really the issue, I need a quote for insurance.  I'm not sure I will actually have them refinished but recompense is due for loss of value.I'm pretty sure Bondo and automotive spray paint isn't the solution for a high gloss, maple burl... 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
Thanks on both, I sent them emails.T 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
I did drop AZ a line, I will try to call soon if no response comes. 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
Private party sale... but I'm starting to realize I'm likely getting screwed in most potential scenarios. 
Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets?
Well, definitely not 'any' as I've quickly found out.  If it were going to be super easy, done-by-any-local work, I would not be reaching out here. 
Belles Statement LA-01 preamp experiences?
@snapscThanks for the response!I’m looking at moving up and -hopefully- into a solid, upper end preamp that I can build into over time, which is why the Statement was calling me. My rig is solidly top tier mid-fi to low tier hifi and looking for t... 
Lampizator 4 Gen 4 issue....
Snap!  I can't believe I'm the only person who has had this issue?  I've actually gotten iTumes to play now, but when I turn the Lampi off,I can't 'reconnect'. 
Would you like to know about Dunlavy mods?
Hello! This is an ancient thread but seemed like, perhaps the best way to contact you short of trying through Star Sound Technologies...Looking to potentially recap/refresh my Dunlavy SC-IVs and had a question or two.ThanksTom 
Resale value
I always buy used to begin with and look for solid deals where I 'shouldn't' lose money if and when I decide to part with the component.