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Message started by jimmieg on 08/19/23 at 17:55:40

Title: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 08/19/23 at 17:55:40

The amp is about five years old. I'm the original owner. Recently my dog knocked over a stand mounted speaker which fell on the amp. The rectifier tube was knocked over in the process, breaking the plastic center pin. I put a new tube in but the amp will not light up. I bought another amp last year which I also like....will keep that one and would like to sell the Decware "as is" to someone with the knowledge and tools to fix it. I'm in the Dallas TX area.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmydrunk on 08/20/23 at 14:22:07

Good morning. What is your asking price and are there any pictures available?

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 08/20/23 at 18:05:57

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 08/20/23 at 18:11:41

Pics were taken today. I included a close up of a small "scuff" on the front corner of the case.
I had the amp on the floor due to space constraints, which did not help with the accident. The other amp I have has a tube cage so safer to have on the floor.
I am not sure what exactly the damage is, but maybe the rectifier tube socket is broken. I paid $995 in 2017, and it worked perfectly until this. Maybe another member might be able to help with a fair price would be under the circumstances?

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmydrunk on 08/20/23 at 18:37:17

If a fair asking price is established, please allow me first chance to purchase. Thank you very much.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by will on 08/20/23 at 21:51:24

Wow, I bet that gave you a pit in the stomach!

I imagine this could be relatively simple.... or not. Even though a minimalist design, there is a lot in there including parts and connections, and this sounds like a relatively notable hit.

I can imagine, like you, that this could possibly have damaged the rectifier socket and/or connectors.

But was the amp on when it happened. I am wondering also if knocking the rectifier out while the amp was on, seems this could possibly have shorted the rectifier along the way and blown a fuse (or more depending on if fuses are inside that amp).

Seems that just the impact could possibly even break fuses. Have you checked the IEC fuse, and the internal ones if your amp has those? And if you are comfortable opening it, might look around carefully and see if anything catches your attention... including looking over solder connections to see if any broke

But I suppose it could possibly be a just a fuse or two... fingers crossed...

If not something you can fix, like fuses or whatever level you are confident and safe with, being the original owner especially, could be worth calling Decware to see what they might charge per hour to look and fix... may be worth it even in prep for selling so that you and the buyer know it is all good. A trained tech would not likely take long to identify problems. And I imagine there may be some creative way to integrate this with a warranty transfer setup for the next buyer if you wanted??? Guessing they can likely mitigate or even fix the powder coat "scuff" too. My thoughts anyway.

Good Luck!

Will

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 08/21/23 at 15:57:00

Thank you Will.....this continues to be an excellent forum with great members!
Not sure I want to open it up. And while I know how to solder fairly well, I don't know that I will correctly diagnose the issue. May prefer tp sell it "as is".
A new one costs $1,195.00 and has a very long wait list. So someone may jump on this one even though they will have the risk of fixing it?

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by Jabo on 08/30/23 at 20:44:26

Has this sold yet?

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by cmdc on 09/01/23 at 04:16:22

Just re-upping Will’s question about whether the amp was on when the speaker fell on the rectifier. Sharing that info could be useful for anyone considering whether to make an offer on the amp, and the appropriate offer to make.

Best,

Carroll

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 09/01/23 at 04:29:13

Hello: no the amp was not on when the speaker fell on it. The plastic center pin on the rectifier tube was snapped off in the socket. I was able to turn the amp over and have it fall out. I heard back from Steve who simply said it should be sent to him for service. I’m interested in letting go as-is.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by Jabo on 09/02/23 at 17:03:33

I was potentially interested in this but have just purchased a used Rachel. However, this is my take…. No one can guess the cost for repairs. Putting all the risk on the buyer will require a very significant discount, certainly multiple hundreds of dollars. (Additionally, a discount would be appropriate for the scuffs). My thought was to agree to a price as if the unit was in good working condition and then the seller would send the unit to Steve for an estimate. I would agree to pay the first $X which would equal the cost of Steve putting the unit in warranty condition (including fuses). The seller would pay the balance of Steve’s charges, then I would pay the seller the agreed upon price of the unit and receive the unit directly from Decware and have the warranty. Maybe this is too complicated but I think it would be fair to all parties.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 09/02/23 at 18:23:38

Yes, all of this has been on my mind as well. For now I am going to pursue getting it fixed and then come back to maybe selling it.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by Carlsbad on 09/02/23 at 21:44:34

Offer sent.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by Dino on 09/05/23 at 11:30:40

Wondering if you will be listing the amp again at a later date?

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by Dino on 09/05/23 at 11:34:07

PM sent, thanks.

Title: Re: SE84UFO for sale - needs repair
Post by jimmieg on 09/15/23 at 22:07:19

SOLD