B&O service / repair in Southern California

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tom.newth (archived2)
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Posted November 22, 2021 at 20:31 GMT
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hi there - i am desperately in need of some B&O TLC in Southern California. i don't want to go back to Tek Media in Burbank, for reasons i won't elaborate here, but to the point where i've actually considered giving up the B&O lifestyle, so you can see how serious things are.

i gather Tek are the only licensed service people in the state, so i'm wishing to find someone who tinkers at home, or a generally-licensed service person (none that i called would touch B&O) as an alternative.

I have a 9500 Beogram and center with multiple issues, eg one of the speaker channels - 1 right, i think - is out; and the Beogram is (still) awaiting an estimate in Burbank for loss of power, but it has mostly served me very well for years.

any advice eagerly welcome - thank you!

 

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Curly
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Posted November 22, 2021 at 21:46 GMT
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Tom, I know B&O Southern California has multiple locations. You could try them, right?

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tom.newth (archived2)
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Posted November 22, 2021 at 22:04 GMT
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thanks - they all send the gear to Tek in Burbank it seems (or advise to take equipment there directly.) i was told that Tek are literally the only licensed B&O service people in the state ugh 

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trackbeo
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Posted November 23, 2021 at 05:23 GMT
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Call Scottsdale (480-515-9288) and ask if they use Tek too?  It used to be that repairs were driven & dropped-off/delivered because commercial shipping often led to damage.  Maybe they had someone local instead of driving the equipment all the way to LA?  If so, you would have to drive the 6 hours with your 9500...

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tom.newth (archived2)
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Posted November 23, 2021 at 15:39 GMT
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thank you yeah - i'm getting used to the idea we might have to go on a road trip

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tom.newth (archived2)
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Posted November 26, 2021 at 20:36 GMT
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that's brilliant - thank you very much indeed!

i got bagged by thanksgiving, but he'll be seeing me on monday

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beofrederic
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Posted December 16, 2021 at 19:53 GMT
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tom wrote:

that's brilliant - thank you very much indeed!

i got bagged by thanksgiving, but he'll be seeing me on monday

Hi Tom: can you give an update on your repair adventures in SoCal? I’m in the same boat — I’m in NorCal, with an ailing BC9500, looking for someone who can *actually* repair it. Dealer recommends Tek, btw.

My B&O Icons:

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Beosound-9000.png Beosound-9000.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
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tom.newth (archived2)
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Posted December 17, 2021 at 01:39 GMT
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apologies - i've been a bit slow in updating, but the bottom line is that Joe is great

So, thank you very much evereddie - you totally solved my longstanding and worrisome problem.

Joe knows the B&O secrets. Most repair people, it seems, do not, and thus will not touch B&O gear. As mentioned, Tek Media have been noticably lacking (and expensive) on 4/4 occasions - BeoFrederic, I was told they are the only licensed B&O repair people in the whole state.

Joe is at STONE ELECTRONICS, 7928 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90048 tel.

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beofrederic
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Posted December 17, 2021 at 05:35 GMT
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Thanks for the review, Tom.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beosound-Shape.png Beosound-Shape.png
Beosound-9000.png Beosound-9000.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-H9i.png Beoplay-H9i.png
Beoplay-A8.png Beoplay-A8.png
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BeoMegaMan (archived2)
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Posted January 5, 2022 at 20:44 GMT
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Try reaching out to Adams Electronics 714.848.0110. You can also use the Classic Service Center - Modular Electronics but that would require shipping. If the unit is pack properly. I.E transport screws - platter removed - boxed & wrapped well - you can send it to him. Benny does a great job there.

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