Need help, Arc Audio Kar 900.1D

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

just like my 1000.1 same year amp.there is a circuit in these amps that were know to go bad alot,i've sent mine in twice ,the last time i sent it in the tech did some mods to it and no more issues anymore,hell the thing actually caught fire from the power wire coming loose and arcing against the ground,pulled it out opened it up,cleaned it up and reinstalled it plays flawless still.anyways prolly that circuit .

 

[radwilsons5803 10+ year member]

There are a few guys on here that repair amps, may wanna get a hold of them. I know a guy that has done a few of mine and he does an excellent job.

 

[kSwift 10+ year member]

just like my 1000.1 same year amp.there is a circuit in these amps that were know to go bad alot,i've sent mine in twice ,the last time i sent it in the tech did some mods to it and no more issues anymore,hell the thing actually caught fire from the power wire coming loose and arcing against the ground,pulled it out opened it up,cleaned it up and reinstalled it plays flawless still.anyways prolly that circuit .

Goddam, that's a lot of work to send it back and forth. So what do you suggest? Talk to tech support for a bit, get their input on things? I'm thinking about going to a local shop and letting them test it out and play with it first. And, how much approximately did you pay for repairs from Arc? I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of cash trying to repair this amp. Thanks again.

 

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There are a few guys on here that repair amps, may wanna get a hold of them. I know a guy that has done a few of mine and he does an excellent job.

Oh, do you know their user names by any chance?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

got mine fixed both times for free,just paid shipping

 

[kSwift 10+ year member]

Hm, were they both under warranty? Because I'm pretty sure mine isn't anymore

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

nope ,just made a phone call and talked to a tech told him that i was a dealer and needed it fixed.

 

[kSwift 10+ year member]

Haha, so if I called them and said that would it work? My amp is second hand. And I think somewhere on their website it says that getting a 2nd hand amp voids warranty? or some sort. I'll keep you updated on what happens at the local dealer tomorrow.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

dont tell them its a second hand amp.just tell them you dont have the receipt.but since the board has a burnt spot ,that may screw you

 

[kSwift 10+ year member]

Well looking at the amp, would the burnt spot be from an external reason? Or could it have happened because of something that went wrong with the amp?

 

[radwilsons5803 10+ year member]

Best bet is to either sell it as a blown amp or send it in to have it repaired. I can ask my buddy to check out the pics and see what he says? but shipping costs will be involved on top of repair costs. Im sure there has to be someone close to you that does this from here, just not sure who