One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.

Charles, this is an update: my friend at Audiopax has informed me that they have contacted you in order to arrange for replacing the transformer free of charge.
Please respond to their e-mail to get the ship-to address in Europe.
My best wishes
Carlos

Replied to email from Silvio Pereira so fingers crossed.

Service centre opening in Spain.

Charles

Well at 15.30 yesterday I fired up my Audiopax 88s and sat down in my big armchair.

The sound is better that I remembered and that's with the EMM Labs SACD rather than the turntable.

Eric Bibb is sounding just like he did earlier this year when I saw him in Edinburgh.

Just about to fire up the phono stage so it can heat up and I'll try some of that new vinyl I have bought!

Thanks go to Silvio for sorting me out and yes it was worth the wait! :O)

Just for the record: I also live in Brazil and visit Audiopax from time to time. After a period of reduced activity, they are back up to full steam and should be able to provide the service everyone expects from a company of this level!

Charles, I am glad to know that your problem has been solved.
If I understand it correctly, you have received upgraded amplifiers with new, improved transformers.
Audiopax has set up new service centers in Europe and the USA in order to respond faster to customer requests.
Have fun and enjoy the music.
best wishes
Carlos