mm.pulp Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Hi all, I’ve recently moved from Adelaide to Sydney and unfortunately my Yamaha A1 integrated amp didn’t make the journey.. Could someone recommend a Sydney based repairer who could take a look? Fault: Very rhythmic ticking sound starts up when amp is switched on and gets louder when the speakers are activated. I am hoping it is just some wiring that has come loose on the drive. Amplifier will not send signal to speakers while making this noise. it is not intermittent, same sound each time. Thanks so much, David
bulletim3 Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Ah, thats a shame! Considering the restrictions in Sydney, it might be helpful to know where in Sydney. If you're around inner west, you can check out classic-hifi.net, they are located in Newtown. I've been to their store and the owner seemed pretty switched on. Almost used them to get my Marantz PM300 serviced... instead ended up purchasing another amp. GL and welcome to Sydney. 1
Jeddie Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 You could try Speaker Hospital > https://www.speakerhospital.com.au/?_sm_nck=1 They fix amps according to their website. Whilst I have never used their services, I walk past regularly and usually have a fair bit of gear in there. 1
mm.pulp Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 On 23/8/2021 at 2:08 PM, Gryffles said: Kimil Electronics Thanks Gryf, I did give Chris a call but his shop is closed due to lockdown :(
mm.pulp Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 On 23/8/2021 at 2:11 PM, bulletim3 said: Ah, thats a shame! Considering the restrictions in Sydney, it might be helpful to know where in Sydney. If you're around inner west, you can check out classic-hifi.net, they are located in Newtown. I've been to their store and the owner seemed pretty switched on. Almost used them to get my Marantz PM300 serviced... instead ended up purchasing another amp. GL and welcome to Sydney. Hi, thanks for the recommendation re Classic Hifi in Newtown, I will give them a call. I'm in Hurstville so a point to point courier to Newtown is reasonable. Thanks again !
mm.pulp Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 On 23/8/2021 at 3:44 PM, Jeddie said: You could try Speaker Hospital > https://www.speakerhospital.com.au/?_sm_nck=1 They fix amps according to their website. Whilst I have never used their services, I walk past regularly and usually have a fair bit of gear in there. Hi Jeddie, I hadn't considered Speaker Hospital! Name is a little misleading, haha. Thanks for the suggestion, checking out their website now
Cecil B Posted September 11, 2021 Posted September 11, 2021 Second Kimil.....Chris is straight forward and knows his stuff. 1
Cruncher Posted April 2 Posted April 2 I need my Gryphon repaired. I tried Kimil and they seem to have shut down. Any other suggestions ?
Whites Posted April 2 Posted April 2 @Cruncher Contact Advance Audio as they are the official distributor, they will know who the official repairer of Gryphon products is. Advance Audio
Spinnergeoff Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Now that Chris at Kimil has closed, who is next best amp repairer? 1
Spinspin69 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, Spinnergeoff said: Now that Chris at Kimil has closed, who is next best amp repairer? I recently took a tube preamp in to Tim at tunedinaudio.com.au. he v did an excellent job at a fair price...
Spinspin69 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 23 minutes ago, Spinnergeoff said: Where is Tim/Tuned In Audio? Hornsby.
Spinnergeoff Posted April 9 Posted April 9 There isn't an obvious address on the website. A friend is asking for a repairer, I don't need one at present. 1
Spinspin69 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 31 minutes ago, Spinnergeoff said: There isn't an obvious address on the website. A friend is asking for a repairer, I don't need one at present. He works from a workshop in his home. So give him a call on the number on the website and he'll give you all the details.
beark Posted April 13 Posted April 13 I took my amp to Tim at tuned in audio and 7 months later still nothing he doesn’t answer my phone calls or messages, I’ll just have to turn up and take it back.
lulucas Posted April 24 Posted April 24 Can give Classic HiFi in Newtown a call, they have an in-house technician that does the repair. I'm not sure of the turn around time as the technician is there on part time basis, this was over a year ago when I visited the shop.
Silver Audiophile Posted April 24 Posted April 24 Anyone knows what happened to Chris Kimil? He was the best. I know the sign on his business last December reads retiring? He's too young to retire. Did he win the lottery Division one prize?
Spinnergeoff Posted April 24 Posted April 24 11 minutes ago, Silver Audiophile said: Anyone knows what happened to Chris Kimil? He retired as at the end of 2024. He did my Rotel power amp as one of his last jobs. 1
Silver Audiophile Posted April 24 Posted April 24 9 minutes ago, Spinnergeoff said: He retired as at the end of 2024. He did my Rotel power amp as one of his last jobs. Bugger. I want him to return. I don't trust the others know what they're doing, particularly with tube amps.
vinyl-62 Posted April 24 Posted April 24 It seems to be a real issue in Sydney at the moment finding a replacement that matches the expertise of Chris. I'm in same position in that I require a tube amp that requires a service and finding it difficult to find a reliable and competent technician. I contacted Tunes in Audio but got no response. 2
metal beat Posted April 24 Posted April 24 2 hours ago, vinyl-62 said: It seems to be a real issue in Sydney at the moment finding a replacement that matches the expertise of Chris. I'm in same position in that I require a tube amp that requires a service and finding it difficult to find a reliable and competent technician. I contacted Tunes in Audio but got no response. Yes, a really big hole in the industry. Chris looked after my vintage DD turntable - he was brilliant. I also tried to contact Tunes in Audio several times - also zero response. I have my table in with another tech recommended to me. 4 months later, still not fixed and he seems stuck. Just shows how much of a wizard Kimmel was. 3
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