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McCormack ALD-1 repair

I have a McCormack ALD-1 in need of repair. I reached out to Conrad-Johnson, who claim on their website to repair McCormack, and received the reply that they no longer do so. Right channel is limping and their is evident heat damage on a board. The resistor color codes cannot be read. My go-to local tech cannot repair it, especially with no schematics. I hate to relegate this sweet pre to use as a beautiful boat anchor. Does anyone know of a business who does repair work on said unit?

edwin4
gdaddy1
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Did you contact Steve McCormack directly? 

https://smcaudio.net/

IMHO... for the extreme cost of repair you can buy a new unit for less that has modern advancements that will outperform it. For example, modern volume controls are far superior. 

soix
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+1 @gdaddy1  SMcAudio will be straight with you.  If you like the sound of your pre and send it in to be repaired you might inquire about their mods as they’re known to make big improvements.  Just something to consider.

edwin4 OP
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I reached out to him four or five days ago but have not yet received a reply. In the meantime I picked up a used Denon preamp as a stopgap until I find a suitable replacement (assuming the ALD-1 cannot be repaired).

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