Dearly departed Music Reference RM9


My Music Reference RM9 is down and beyond repair. I'm devestated as it has been the heart of my system through so many changes. My system is- Lexicon RT 20/ Cal Audio Alpa- VPI Scout Master/ Soundsmith Carmen- Jadis DPL- RM9- Dynaudio C1 model 2's, all high end cardas cable. Any suggestions from those that know? The RM9  had really sweet mids and while a tube amp, never sounded overly soft like many I've heard. Thanks for your help, fellow fanatics/ addicts.
fearsnears
the Vandy 4 are probably a local pickup only type sale as shipping those beasts will be serious trucking €
parts are for the most part unobtainable also....I see people trying to get $600-$800 every now and then


@desktopguy - You did not mention if your RM-9s were Mk I or Mk II. I’ll speak with Roger, but you may have the only ones with the triode/pentode switch. That could push the price up a bit. Realistically, these amps generally go for $1500 - $2000 depending on condition. Those refurbished by Roger generally fetch $500 or so more. Given their age there could be some minor servicing needed (power supply caps mainly) but otherwise these are extremely reliable amps. We have many customers that have owned them since the 80’s.

Disclaimer - I work for Roger/Music Reference
clio09, believe it or not, I'm just now seeing your reply. 

I hate that these 2 amazing RM-9s (both v1, both modded by Roger to be triode/pentode switchable on each output tube) sitting in a closet gather dust for decades. I'd love to sell them--but also no doubt they need some updating (beyond me). 

Are you on the East coast? Do you know anyone on the east coast who can do this? I'm thinking the caps should be replaced, testing of tubes (they won't go bad, but still); maybe update the binding post to WBTs or something like that.

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You should contact JohnnyR at the Audio Connection in Verona NJ. His techs work on Music Reference amplifiers all the time.