Cost to repair XPA3

[shepdog]

I have a xpa3 that had all 3 rca inputs damaged when the unit was moved with cables attached. The rca inputs are now loose and the unit goes into protection mode.

Any idea on cost to fix?
I live in the Dallas area. Any chance I can take it somewhere local?
Those who have shipped it for repair, how much is shipping?

Thanks.

[creimes]

Find a local electronics repair place and get them to change the RCA jacks to Tiffanny style ones like in the picture, cheaper than shipping to Emotiva for a simple fix

[teaman]

Jul 15, 2016 21:38:26 GMT -5 shepdog said:

I have a xpa3 that had all 3 rca inputs damaged when the unit was moved with cables attached. The rca inputs are now loose and the unit goes into protection mode.

Any idea on cost to fix?
I live in the Dallas area. Any chance I can take it somewhere local?
Those who have shipped it for repair, how much is shipping?

Thanks.

Have you tried the XLR's? You may save yourself some money with a still functional amplifier if they are still working.

[shepdog]

Jul 15, 2016 23:42:47 GMT -5 teaman said:

Jul 15, 2016 21:38:26 GMT -5 shepdog said:

I have a xpa3 that had all 3 rca inputs damaged when the unit was moved with cables attached. The rca inputs are now loose and the unit goes into protection mode.

Any idea on cost to fix?
I live in the Dallas area. Any chance I can take it somewhere local?
Those who have shipped it for repair, how much is shipping?

Thanks.

Have you tried the XLR's? You may save yourself some money with a still functional amplifier if they are still working.

No I'm using a Yamaha receiver with pre outs. No balanced option

[shepdog]

Jul 15, 2016 21:45:59 GMT -5 creimes said:

Find a local electronics repair place and get them to change the RCA jacks to Tiffanny style ones like in the picture, cheaper than shipping to Emotiva for a simple fix

Thank you

[smarties]

You can use RCA- XLR cables, I'm doing that with Lexicon MC-8 to ATI 2004. But since it's tripping it's likely the terminals are shorted. One fix is to remove the terminal then make sure the wires don't short/touch PCB.

Or then replace the RCA's.


If the RCA's are backplate mounted it should be easy to fix, in fact as long as not useless with a soldering iron. Except the voltages inside

[shepdog]

Ok thanks I will try it. I've found a local shop that does repairs so I will definitely be taking it in next week. I forgot what a difference it makes until Iit was removed. Wow. Soundstage has collapsed a bit and dynamics are gone.

[dmraupp]

I agree with trying XLR to RCA cables.

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