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RolandVV-360 wrote:

ChuckA wrote:
Find a tech that is knowledgeable with early electronics to get it working. If you want I can give you contact info of a good tech not far from you.


Chuck

Hey, Chuck. Sorry for taking so long to respond, but I'd LOVE to know who's able to help me out with technical issues, especially if I don't have to ship to them.

Many thanks,
-Roland

Roland,

PM sent


Chuck

HisMastersVoice wrote:Ouch...bummer. Sounds like maybe one of the power transformers on the amplifier may have gone, though I’m not an expert on electrical matters. Luckily, these aren’t rare. In fact, I have a spare set of components for the day that happens to me...

"Ouch" is the best you can say. Every experienced collector knows better than to plug something in if you don't know the repair history MUCH LESS, giving such advise to newbies. Your advise, or lack of, just cost him a hefty repair bill if the transformer has to be re-wound.
To all newbies, never plug these old girls in if you don't know the repair history and your not experienced.

thedman wrote:"Ouch" is the best you can say. Every experienced collector knows better than to plug something in if you don't know the repair history MUCH LESS, giving such advise to newbies. Your advise, or lack of, just cost him a hefty repair bill if the transformer has to be re-wound.

Excuse me?

First of all, the advice about how to safely bring it up was given before I shared my personal "take a chance" story. I did not not advise him to plug it in and turn it on. Doing so was already established as a risk, which he chose to take and it didn't work out. Secondly, you can buy an entire working RE-45 for like $300, I got my spare working amplifier for $20, so I think "hefty repair bill" is a bit dramatic. Next time you want to make nasty remarks toward me, I'd advise you to do so in private so I don't have to call you out on your misdirected attitude in public.

HisMastersVoice wrote:

thedman wrote:"Ouch" is the best you can say. Every experienced collector knows better than to plug something in if you don't know the repair history MUCH LESS, giving such advise to newbies. Your advise, or lack of, just cost him a hefty repair bill if the transformer has to be re-wound.

Excuse me?

First of all, the advice about how to safely bring it up was given before I shared my personal "take a chance" story. I did not not advise him to plug it in and turn it on. Doing so was already established as a risk, which he chose to take and it didn't work out. Secondly, you can buy an entire working RE-45 for like $300, I got my spare working amplifier for $20, so I think "hefty repair bill" is a bit dramatic. Next time you want to make nasty remarks toward me, I'd advise you to do so in private so I don't have to call you out on your misdirected attitude in public.

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