Phoenix Gold Phorum

Looking for a reputable and reasonable repair guy to fix the channel out on one of my ZPA 0.5 amps. One channel works perfect and the other channel has no output. I also have new caps for it I need installed. The 2 red LED lights on the board don't light up on the side that's out. I had valeks1 (Alex) repair a couple ZPA amps for me but I just can't swing his repair prices right now because I'm seeing these ZPA amps getting sold for cheaper and cheaper and it's just not worth it. He did a great job on my amps but I just can't see paying $180 plus shipping it for an amp that's lucky to see $300 these days. Let me know any info on a good repair guy. Thank you.

When it comes to reputable I only know of 2 valeks1 and Eric.

todd217 wrote:When it comes to reputable I only know of 2 valeks1 and Eric.

Do you know Eric's id? Do you know how much his repair fee is?

I charge depending on the work required to repair the amp. If you issue is something simple, it could be as low as $25. If it were really complex and the amp needed a lot of parts, it could be $100.

Does your amp blow fuses at all?

Matt’s ZPA amplifier is a big mess. He purchased them in non-working condition then tried to repair them locally and after the local “repair attempt” he sent it to us. First thing we did was try to undo the previous repairs and then fix it, it usually takes between 3-4hrs. Last time we charged him $180 and that included parts, labor and return shipping plus we replaced the PS caps and upgraded it to V.2.

valeks1 wrote:Matt’s ZPA amplifier is a big mess. He purchased them in non-working condition then tried to repair them locally and after the local “repair attempt” he sent it to us. First thing we did was try to undo the previous repairs and then fix it, it usually takes between 3-4hrs. Last time we charged him $180 and that included parts, labor and return shipping plus we replaced the PS caps and upgraded it to V.2.

For all that, $180 is a bargain. I am pretty sure I could not do all that work and keep it under $180.

valeks1 wrote:Matt’s ZPA amplifier is a big mess. He purchased them in non-working condition then tried to repair them locally and after the local “repair attempt” he sent it to us. First thing we did was try to undo the previous repairs and then fix it, it usually takes between 3-4hrs. Last time we charged him $180 and that included parts, labor and return shipping plus we replaced the PS caps and upgraded it to V.2.

Alex I appreciate what you repaired for me and you did an excellent job but this amp has only 1 channel out on it and you still quoted me $180 because that is your "flat rate". Only 1 of the 4 amps I sent to you I had taken to a local guy, the other 3 were sent to you EXACTLY the way I purchased them, needing repaired. I'm not here to debate you or ruin any reputation you have because you did an excellent job on my amps but I can't see spending $180 to fix one channel and that is why I'm searching other options. Also how do you know this amp is a big mess? You have never seen this amp. I have not had anybody try and fix this amp. Also I SENT YOU THE CAPS you did not pay for them. This could get real ugly real quick and that was not my intent of this...I am simply looking for somebody a little more reasonable to fix an amp that does halfway work.

Eric D wrote:I charge depending on the work required to repair the amp. If you issue is something simple, it could be as low as $25. If it were really complex and the amp needed a lot of parts, it could be $100.

Does your amp blow fuses at all?

ZPA 0.5 doesn't have any fuses in the actual amp unless you wanted to know if it blows my inline fuse? I have never hooked this amp up in my car, I bought it exactly the way it sits with only one channel working and it has sat in my closet since lol.

Here is my amp that needs repaired. The wires that go to the ground mechanism where you put the screw at that holds the plexi top on also needs put back on but obviously not a big deal. As you can see it looks like 2 resistors are bad and that is on the channel that has no output. That bag next to the amp is the new caps that need to be put in.