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A while ago, I contacted Tom at BK Electronics to ask for advice for my two REL Storm (Mark I) subwoofers. The Strata, Storm and Stentor for Mark I and II (but stopped before any further versions) were all built by BK.
He informed me that they will take back the plate amps for these models for refurbishment! Bearing in mind these are approx. 25 years old!
One Storm:
- Buzzed unbearably when not even connected.
Other Storm:
Tom offered for me to send them back and "bring them back to spec."
I asked if they could have RCA connectors added as a modification, as the low level is a pain.
I was quoted (and later paid) only £140 including postage back for both to be brought back to spec. and have the RCA connections added.
Notes:
Observations on return of plate amps:
Not setting them up properly until our main room is all moved around and revamped. So, in the next couple of months, I'll use this thread to post the Audyssey curves and subjective comments.
Beautiful, sturdily built subwoofers back to how I like them. Very pleased.
Note it is only those models in Mark I and II.
He informed me that they will take back the plate amps for these models for refurbishment! Bearing in mind these are approx. 25 years old!
One Storm:
- Buzzed unbearably when not even connected.
Other Storm:
- Lightly buzzed but bearable.
- Volume control crackled and difficult to adjust for Audyssey.
Tom offered for me to send them back and "bring them back to spec."
I asked if they could have RCA connectors added as a modification, as the low level is a pain.
I was quoted (and later paid) only £140 including postage back for both to be brought back to spec. and have the RCA connections added.
Notes:
- Process was painless!
- Remember to note which are + and - connections before you disconnect the speaker from the plate amp!
- And, in my case, which plate amp was in which unit.
Observations on return of plate amps:
- Looks like all capacitors have been replaced.
- Volume pots are now perfect.
- Plugged in and connected (not in home cinema just in loft room). Buzz free and working perfectly!
Not setting them up properly until our main room is all moved around and revamped. So, in the next couple of months, I'll use this thread to post the Audyssey curves and subjective comments.
Beautiful, sturdily built subwoofers back to how I like them. Very pleased.
Note it is only those models in Mark I and II.