Hi cleeds, I don't think you understood the problem. I Can't get Esoteric to call me back! Shipping to them is impossible at this point unless they respond to my calls. Even if their policy is to deal only with dealers, I need to know that. That is a question I'm hoping someone here can answer. The player sounds really good. I'd like to resolve the issue. I did buy it from a dealer but not an authorized Esoteric dealer. With many companies, this isn't an issue. Most of my gear is second hand. Pass Labs never had a problem servicing my preamp or amp. What is Esoterics position? Joe
Problem with Esoteric service
Hello all. I recently bought an Esoteric UX3SE from another site. It arrived intact. After giving it 24 hours to warm up, I settled in for a listen. It sounded great. However, the next day as I went to listen I found that the unit didn't want to read many of my perfect CDs. I verified that the discs played on other units. Still, the Esoteric gave the message "no disc". I called Esoteric to find out the cost of evaluating the problem and to find out their service cost. Two days into trying to get a call back, I'm worried about this company. The receptionist says that only one man; Brian can answer questions about my problem. I'm concerned with the fact that I've called three times in attempt to talk to him. Of course I can return the unit to the seller so I'm not out the money. Does anyone else have experience with Esoteric? I'm nervous about them at this point. Thank you. Joe
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jnovak ... I Can't get Esoteric to call me back! Shipping to them is impossible at this point unless they respond to my calls ... I did buy it from a dealer but not an authorized Esoteric dealer.If you purchased this from a dealer, I'd let the dealer deal with the repair. That's a basic function of a dealer. If you want to deal directly with Esoteric, what you need to know is clearly stated on its website: If you would like to return your product to us for service please use the guidelines below. No RA number is needed. The shipping and mailing address is: Tap Electronics Company
6920 Hermosa Circle
Hours: In your shipment please include:
1.A complete description of the problem |
OK, SUCCESS! I spoke with Ted at Esoteric in California. The toll free number is in New Jersey. (where Brian apparently resides). Ted is a tech who gave me the scoop. Not as bad as I feared though this unit may need to go back to the dealer depending on what he agrees to. Because this unit is a UX3SE, Ted said it may need to go back to Japan as there is a jig for setting the laser only in Japan. Maybe not though. He is checking with Japan. Best case scenario is $300.00 to $400.00 or upwards of $800.00 IF it can be repaired here. I'll post the results as they become available. Joe |
I certainly understand your thinking chayro. I do have PayPal protection as well as EBay. Actually, I bought a pair of Snell Type B speakers from the same guy two years ago. I drove 2 + hours to get there plus $80.00 in tolls. When I got the Snells home and further scrutinized them, I realized that the four midrange drivers were delaminated. I called the highendauction guy with the problem. He acted surprised and said that they sounded great at his shop. He did give me the option of returning them as he said he had no idea of where to get replacement drivers. I found them online out of Australia for $240.00 I think. I had paid $650.00 for the speakers (I bid $1800.00 but had no competition). So, I had $900.00 into a set of speakers that in my opinion are worth 10 times that price. I'm happy. (They are in MINT condition!) IF I have to put out $200.00 to $300.00 to get an Esoteric with a new lens, factory calibrated, I would be into around $2600.00 total. Highendaudioauctions is guilty of not verifying his equipment, for sure. I can think of several other times when I wound up getting a good deal because of situations like this. They can be a headache though. Joe |
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