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The right front channel on my Rotel RMB-1095 amplifier stopped working about a week ago. I thought I had noticed an electrical component burning smell the day before, but could not locate the source. When I took the cover off, I found a big pile of cat hair inside. I suspect this caused an electrical short. I found it impossible to check the fuses without dismantling the amplifier. I only checked the 5 fuses on the right side, since that was the side the bad channel was on. Those fuses were all good.
Well yesterday I bought a used Integra Research RDA-7 amplifier on eBay for $2000 (seemed like a bargain considering the retail price of $5000). In the meantime I'm using a Sherwood Newcastle AM-9080/AVP-9080 combination.
I have no idea what it will cost to have this Rotel repaired, but it has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for repair (it's very heavy), and though it is under warranty (I think), it probably won't cover this type of damage. I paid $1800 for it three years ago, so I guess I should get it repaired.
Any ideas? One thing I should say is, "keep your cats away from your amplifier!"
Well yesterday I bought a used Integra Research RDA-7 amplifier on eBay for $2000 (seemed like a bargain considering the retail price of $5000). In the meantime I'm using a Sherwood Newcastle AM-9080/AVP-9080 combination.
I have no idea what it will cost to have this Rotel repaired, but it has to be shipped back to the manufacturer for repair (it's very heavy), and though it is under warranty (I think), it probably won't cover this type of damage. I paid $1800 for it three years ago, so I guess I should get it repaired.
Any ideas? One thing I should say is, "keep your cats away from your amplifier!"
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