funkyhambone Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. I have really been searching for someone good in Little Rock but the closest I have found is Mississippi. Twin City Antique Mall has a vintage audio booth and they send everything to a guy in Jacksonville named richard. He is an older guy very old school. I have seen his work and it looks good. However, I gave him a portable record player to fix in March but he was waiting for parts. I figure I'll call him next month. Call Twin City Antique mall and ask for the guys with the stereo equipment and they can give you his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 yeah, i took something to richard for a friend, but all he did was clean it. nice enough guy i guess. i brought a bathroom scale to be refinished last november yes november to him and still haven't gotten it back. i hesitate. thank you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I wish I did know someone in Arkansas to do this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 yeah, i took something to richard for a friend, but all he did was clean it. nice enough guy i guess. i brought a bathroom scale to be refinished last november yes november to him and still haven't gotten it back. i hesitate. thank you though. I took a marantz 2245 to Richard in January, he still has it.[*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 It's a morbid though, but you did mention that he was an old guy? I hope everything is alright. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Also, the sad thing is that there's no one known in an entire state that can work on it, reliably that is. Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 It's a morbid though, but you did mention that he was an old guy? I hope everything is alright. [] He ain't that old.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I suppose you "ain't that old" either then, JT? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 yeah, i took something to richard for a friend, but all he did was clean it. nice enough guy i guess. i brought a bathroom scale to be refinished last november yes november to him and still haven't gotten it back. i hesitate. thank you though. I may never see my 78 player again : ( Personally I was hoping he was waiting for parts. These guys are very close. Vintage Amp Repair http://www.vintageamplifierrestoration.com . I talked to them not long ago. I liked them because they had time frames in which they deal with your gear. They are also close enough that you can drive to pick up your gear if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Yeh, when you go down to Hattiesburg to pick up your refurbed amp you're just an hour away from the Dtel's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. Stereo One in Fayetteville. His name is Tony. Ask for, and speak to him only, not the biz. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. Stereo One in Fayetteville. His name is Tony. Ask for, and speak to him only, not the biz. tc Has he worked on your gear? This is good to know. Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplummer Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 No affilliation, but I read a Craiglist from Jefferson City Missouri recently. A guy was advertising specifically repairing older tube gear. In his ad he gives a detailed Resume, including a 30or so year career with tube repair in the military. Might want to give him a call. He is located in Holts Summit, very near Jefferson City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringmun1 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 You might try Durham's in LR. Their number is 501-224-2349. They service McIntosh gear. Hal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I spoke with Durhams last year and they told me they did not service tube gear but perhaps something has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. Stereo One in Fayetteville. His name is Tony. Ask for, and speak to him only, not the biz. tc Has he worked on your gear? This is good to know. Thanks!!!! Tony works for a Mac dealer and is a certified Mac tech. So many people were bringing in stuff for repair, that the store owner poo-pooed repairs on anything not sold there. So any contact must be made privately. He works SS and tubes, but his first love is vintage tube amps. He has worked on two preamps for me, however both were SS. He up-graded a 7T for me and did a great job. I took him a Holman pre just to freshen up and clean the pots. As I understand it, T. Holman (the H in THX) designed it in the late '70's (?) while studying at MIT, and APT corporation built a few of them in the early 80's. If you think Merlin is Plain-Jane, you should see this one! Point: Two or three days later, he called me all pumped up and raving about the build quility and circuit design. (I wouldn't know) Told me that he could see the beginnings of surround sound in the design and ask if he could take some liberties with it, and he did. He had hot-rodded the thing, gave me a replacement part list as long as my arm and charged me.................$50.00!!!! H*ll, his bench time was $45.00 per hour at the time! The pre sounded wonderful! I think that if he likes a unit, the repairs become a labor of love, he goes the second mile with it, and charges a small price because he enjoys working on it. Take that for what it is worth. The above is from my experience only, and with SS not tubes. If someone in the know believes that the Holman is a POS, and the tech is nuts for flipping out over it, say so, and I will delete my recommendation. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 is there anyone that works on tube equipment in little rock? in arkansas???? i just received an amp with probably minor damage (thanks ups) but i know of noone to take it to. Stereo One in Fayetteville. His name is Tony. Ask for, and speak to him only, not the biz. tc Has he worked on your gear? This is good to know. Thanks!!!! Tony works for a Mac dealer and is a certified Mac tech. So many people were bringing in stuff for repair, that the store owner poo-pooed repairs on anything not sold there. So any contact must be made privately. He works SS and tubes, but his first love is vintage tube amps. He has worked on two preamps for me, however both were SS. He up-graded a 7T for me and did a great job. I took him a Holman pre just to freshen up and clean the pots. As I understand it, T. Holman (the H in THX) designed it in the late '70's (?) while studying at MIT, and APT corporation built a few of them in the early 80's. If you think Merlin is Plain-Jane, you should see this one! Point: Two or three days later, he called me all pumped up and raving about the build quility and circuit design. (I wouldn't know) Told me that he could see the beginnings of surround sound in the design and ask if he could take some liberties with it, and he did. He had hot-rodded the thing, gave me a replacement part list as long as my arm and charged me.................$50.00!!!! H*ll, his bench time was $45.00 per hour at the time! The pre sounded wonderful! I think that if he likes a unit, the repairs become a labor of love, he goes the second mile with it, and charges a small price because he enjoys working on it. Take that for what it is worth. The above is from my experience only, and with SS not tubes. If someone in the know believes that the Holman is a POS, and the tech is nuts for flipping-out over it, say so, and I will delete my recommendation. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I have a gentleman I have talked out of retirement to do some work.40 plus years experience tubes,solid state,guitar amps.Does only first class work,no shortcuts.Is working on some Mac and Marantz gear for me now.He is located in Mountain Home.I am reluctant to recommend people.This fellow is a craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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