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[RondoKobe]

Hi,

I would love to get some assistance from anyone with my question as I know very little about this stuff.

I have a Yamaha RX-V 1900 which is about 4yrs old. The HDMI out port has stopped working and I've been told I need to replace the whole board (or something) and it will cost me approx $820 to fix, including labor. I use it to power my 5.1 B&W (602 s3 and 604 s3) speakers. I use the HDMI ports to get signal from my MacMini (my media centre), DVD and also Foxtel.

I'm unsure if I should fix this board and pay the $820 or buy a new amp. I'm not even sure how much I would need to spend on a new amp, or what to look for to get similar performance and features of my current Yamaha 1900.

Any assistance would be appreciated

Thanks

[yorac]

Replace, and whatever you purchase will provide you with a brand new warrantied product.............

[Highjinx]

Get an independent 2nd quote........try a repairer from the yellow pages

[Chopsus]

Highjinx, on 22 May 2013 - 05:28 PM, said:

Get an independent 2nd quote........try a repairer from the yellow pages

Agree, that quote sound over the top to me.

If more than $250 I would replace over repair.


Edit: don't throw it away though ... It still had usable amps for a second zone or kids room.

Edited by Chopsus, Yesterday, 05:51 PM.

[Storm AV]

Rondo-If you are in Sydney I can recommend a top repair centre that is very fair with pricing.

I would pay to get a quote-its a nice receiver,
$800 seems very steep-more like $200 I would think.

[RondoKobe]

Thank you for all of your assistance. I will go out today and get another opinion, ill also look into the costs of a new suitable amp.

I'm in Melbourne so if anyone can recommend a service centre that would be great. (Thanks anyway Storm AV)