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Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair

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thetubeguy1954

Hello All!
A while back I asked if anyone knew of someone that could help me get my Mastersound amp repaired. This 135LB, 40W/ch, SET amp is a monster to try and move. Well please forgive me for forgetting who it is, but one really nice fellow suggested I contact John S. up in Jacksonville. Although it took a while to be able to do so I'm happy to inform those who tried helping me that I finally got a ride from Orlando, FL. up to Jacksonville, FL. yesterday. John S. is one of the nicest people I've met and his audio system, in which, he built the gorgeous preamp and monoblock SET amps, DAC, TT, and completely redid his K-Horns to the point that IMHO they're no longer K-Horns, is the best audio system I've ever heard in terms of a truly realistic rendition of singers and instruments.
As I stated before I dropped my amp off yesterday and by 11:30 PM that same night John was already texting me with the problems he diagnosed with the Mastersound, the type and quality of the ordered parts, and a couple of other things he was going to do to the amp as well to improve its performance. I believe when I get the Mastersound back it will be better and sound better than new, John really is that good! My thanks to all who helped and gave advice. If it wasn't for you folks and especially for John S. I wouldn't be where I am today, i.e., getting my amp fixed that I thought I was going to have to sell for parts...

Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)

Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers

Edits: 04/18/21

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RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair - pehare 14:00:52 04/28/21 (0)
Great news Tom. I heard Mastersound in Jacksonville years ago at APOXNA show and they were fantastic. John S. sounds like a great person look forward to meeting him someday. Happy listening!
RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair - Akolegov88 12:38:59 04/24/21 (1)
Congrats!
- RE: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair - thetubeguy1954 18:34:38 04/24/21 (0)
  Thank you, my friend, it was almost worth having the Mastersound go down when it did because it provided me with the opportunity to meet John...
  
  Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)
  
  Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
  Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
John's Explanation: Mastersound Reference 845 Amp Repair - thetubeguy1954 11:56:15 04/24/21 (0)
Below is a link to John that explains what he repaired on the Mastersound. He actually posted this down below on my original request asking for help to get the Mastersound repaired. Anyone who gets to meet john will be lucky to do so, he's knowledgeable, humble, and just fun to be around. So with no further ado, a link to John's text is down below...

Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)

Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
- https://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=set&n=86570&hi (Open in New Window)

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