Keisler

Well, I think I answered my own question. I just purchased a new RSW-12 400watt peak for $179 with free shipping from Adorama. Comes with 5yr/2yr speaker/electronics warranty which is much better than the 90day warranty I would get on a repair which would run about $175 with shipping both ways.

Question to the group: are these older KSW-10/12/15 series subs worth fixing given the cost to purchase a refurbished new sub? I purchased the KSW10 new in 2004 as part of an entire home theater system. The plate amp needs repair (attached image power transformer checks out OK), needs the rectifier section fixed. I can send to the firm in Holland MI and they will repair for $125 plus shipping with 90day warranty. OR I can try to figure out the rectifier components, purchase them and adjust the system. BUT if this system is in fact drawing power all of the time even when idle, this seems to be a design deficiency and we can count on it failing again. Given I've had this system 18yrs, if there is something special really good about the design and construction that stands out I would get it fixed rather than scrap it. Thanks in advance for your opinion! PS - I have 1962 Telefunken Hymnus console and wanted to use this to round out the bottom end.