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One of my DSP8000s was noticeably lower volume than the other (I posted here previously about it), so I dropped off the amp plates, psu’s and the top driver units to a local authorized meridian repair shop here in LA.

I just finally got the repair quote back after 2 months and was told this:

“We need to replace several capacitors in the power regulating circuit, and completely calibrate.”

14 10uf 50v capacitor 105 Degree $8.92ea. $124.88
8 1000uf 16v capacitor 105 Degree $11.99ea. $95.92
2 470uf 16v capacitor 105 Degree $10.91ea. $21.82
6 3300uf 6.3v capacitor 105 Degree $12.89ea. $77.34
1 SHOP MATERIAL MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL USED IN REPAIR $39.95 $39.95
3.2 Technical Charges Technical Charges $149.90 $479.68

$873.78 total after tax


This is PER AMP PLATE. So 1,747.56 total.


It just struck me as odd that both amps would need the exact same capacitors replaced. Is that normal? Or is it possible that based on the problem, they’re just replacing all the caps in that signal path?

Honestly given the value of a decent pair of legacy 8ks, and the amount of work it takes to re cap a panel, I would consider the repair costs to be chump change given how long they should provide enjoyment after being refurbished.

If it is any consolation, in my opinion the labor charge is way cheaper than I would expect for LA so it's kind of a wash.

I agree with others, this seems reasonable considering the amount of labor required.

They should sound great once fully recapped.