Service restore your Collins Gates RCA Pultec Tube Gear Studio Electronics makes your tube gear work like new Start Price - Current Price - Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, June 26, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'Service restore your Collins Gates RCA Pultec Tube Gear' Description Studio Electronics, founded in 1981, is known for its expertise with vintage analog and digital studio equipment, and classic tube gear is one of our specialties.We service all pro audio tube equipment.  The more popular items are...CBS Audiomax 3, 3-411, 3-444 and Volumax 400, 4010Collins 26-1U, AM-864U, 26J, and 26W CompressorsGates Sta-Level, Level Devil, SA-38, 39B, and Dual Tube CompressorMarshall and Fender tube ampsMcIntosh MC30, MC60, MC240, MC275 Tube AmpsPultec EQP1A, EQP1R, and MEQ-5 Equalizers...and other Pultec productsRCA BA6A Compressor, OP-6 Portable Mic Preamp, all other RCA tube itemsUniversal Audio 175, 176, 177, and LA2A Limiting AmplifierAnd of course...the famous and amazing Fairchild 660 and 670 Compressors!We have a huge parts inventory that includes many brands of new old stock and reissue tubes, high voltage axial film and mica capacitors, hard to find connectors, power resistors, tube sockets, vintage style knobs, and much more.  We’ve got loads the documentation for pro audio tube gear and have established a thorough restoration program to return them to their original specs, and sounding like new.A typical restoration includes:Replacement of all electrolytic and “paper” capacitorsCareful testing of each tube and replacement of missing tube shields, with complete “retube” available on requestReplacement of brittle or damaged wiring (using wire with with a similar appearance)Calibration of all gain reduction and metering functionsPower supply check out and VU lamp replacementCleaning of switches and potsInstallation of 620 ohm output termination resistor, with high quality XLR adaptor cables installed on requestPerformance test including frequency response, signal/noise ratio, gain, distortion, output level, and headroom.Faulty meters are a common problem with older gear.  In most cases, they can be repaired.Frequently, we service tube gear that has not been used for many years.  When we perform initial tests on a vintage tube item, the first power up is done gradually and safely, to prevent damage to rare and expensive components.  While the appearance of some replacement parts will e do out best to preserve the vintage appearance of some new parts will differ from the original components, we take pains to preserve the original look of vintage gear.  In some cases, original “can” capacitors and other discontinued components can be “restuffed” with new parts, to retain their original look.The buyer of this service is responsible for shipping both ways, and shipping costs are additional.  Labor and materials are guaranteed for 60 days.  Our return rate is very low but in the event you have a problem, we’ll get you taken care of as quickly as possible.Please, be extremely careful when shipping your vintage tube gear.  The tubes should each be unplugged, wrapped in bubble wrap or newspaper, and placed in a separate box.  If the VU meter is exposed, it too should be removed and also packed separately.  The main chassis should be generously covered with bubble wrap or Styrofoam, and shipped in a double wall box.  Double boxing is ideal.This ad listing addresses a large number of models, and repair and restoration costs vary widely according to the condition of the item.  The cost generally starts at $500, but can be much more than that.  It’s hard to give very accurate estimates before seeing an item in person, but if the customer emails us a few photos along with information on the history of the unit, we can usually give a ballpark estimate.  These tend to be expensive repair jobs but these units are usually worth several thousand dollars, so repair and restoration is a good investment.  Feel free to phone us at 818-843-7981, or just send us a message via ebay if you would like more information.Studio Electronics has served the pro audio industry since 1981.  We run one of the best equipped service repair shops in North America, with a vast parts inventory and an extensive library of documentation on all types of audio gear -- from the 1950’s to present day.  We are an authorized service center for several manufacturers, and offer expert service on all kinds of vintage pro audio gear including EMT, AMS, UREI, Pultec, Marshall Electronic, Eventide, API, Neve, and many others.  We’ve installed over 250 studios -- everything from small project studios to large scale projects for firms like Warner Brothers and Disney.  We’re proud of our reputation in the pro audio community.  You can get more info about us by visit us at www.studioelectronics.biz.  If you have vintage and classic Collins, Gates, RCA, Pultec, Tube gear that you might like to sell (in any condition) please drop us a line. We're always looking to buy old gear, for repair or spare parts. Place a Bid!