Bob Carver and Rita Helm have closed another shop.
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Bob Carver and Rita Helm have closed another shop.
Rita Helm and I (Bob Carver) have opened a new shop for fixing and restoring all vintage Carver Corp, Phase Linear and Sunfire audio equipment.
We also restore ALL vintage tube amps as well. Rita's Vintage Audio Repair.
Each unit will be repaired, updated and gone through from top to bottom, restored to the same performance and condition as it was the day it was built.
The address is:
Rita Helm, Old Sunfire building
1920 Bickford Ave
Snohomish WA 98290
Phone 360-568-4700.
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Updated post from another thread. This is from Lisa at Bob's repair shop..............and I quote.......
Hi Everyone,
I am Lisa from Rita's Vintage Audio Repair. Here is some helpful info:
Here is our info:
Rita's Vintage Audio Repair
1920 Bickford Ave.
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-4700
ritasvintageaudio@gmail.com
*As of Dec. 25 2009*
Our Charges:
$350 standard flat repair fee on most units
$250 flat fee for easy repairs (I have no idea what "easy" does and doesn't cover)
$100 bench testing fee
Customer pays Shipping & Handling both ways.
We ship UPS Ground for return UNLESS customer chooses otherwise, also we insure for $999.00 for return.
Please include all contact info when shipping to us. We will not ship your unit back until we receive payment.
Billing will occur at the time of return shipment. Please include the best time to contact you for payment.
We warranty any work We performed for one year.
Any questions please feel free to call.
P.S. Occasionally Mr. Carver finds time to drop by & we can get him to sign units!:-"
Thank You,
Lisa Selph
We also restore ALL vintage tube amps as well. Rita's Vintage Audio Repair.
Each unit will be repaired, updated and gone through from top to bottom, restored to the same performance and condition as it was the day it was built.
The address is:
Rita Helm, Old Sunfire building
1920 Bickford Ave
Snohomish WA 98290
Phone 360-568-4700.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Updated post from another thread. This is from Lisa at Bob's repair shop..............and I quote.......
Hi Everyone,
I am Lisa from Rita's Vintage Audio Repair. Here is some helpful info:
Here is our info:
Rita's Vintage Audio Repair
1920 Bickford Ave.
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-4700
ritasvintageaudio@gmail.com
*As of Dec. 25 2009*
Our Charges:
$350 standard flat repair fee on most units
$250 flat fee for easy repairs (I have no idea what "easy" does and doesn't cover)
$100 bench testing fee
Customer pays Shipping & Handling both ways.
We ship UPS Ground for return UNLESS customer chooses otherwise, also we insure for $999.00 for return.
Please include all contact info when shipping to us. We will not ship your unit back until we receive payment.
Billing will occur at the time of return shipment. Please include the best time to contact you for payment.
We warranty any work We performed for one year.
Any questions please feel free to call.
P.S. Occasionally Mr. Carver finds time to drop by & we can get him to sign units!:-"
Thank You,
Lisa Selph
Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Right on! Hey Bob if I send you my Sunfire Classic Tube Preamp would you autograph it? By the way you have a nice little town up there in Snohomish. Some great bars downtown, but none of the little punks there seem to have ever heard of you. What's up with that? Damn kids...
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.







HOT DAMN! That's the best news I've heard in MONTHS! Congrats to you and Rita, Bob!
Let me get this straight; SUNFIRE units are only $170 flat fee as well??
So you're price cutting Rolland & Sunfire, eh?



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Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.

From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
OconeeOrange wrote:"Gary likes to play it 'loud' as do I. His system begs you turn it up until you die"
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
I agree Gary; thank you Bob, that truly IS the best news I've heard in months too!
Why let facts or common sense get in the way of your opinions.
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
GREAT!!!!!! I've Got a Sunfire 300 x 2 that will be coming you're way as soon as the Holidays are over




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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Sweet, Thanks Bob
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Thank you and good luck to both of you,, I'm sure that the new venture will be well supported.
Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Wow This is Awesome!!!
Thanks Mr. Carver!!!
I have (2) TFM-35X's & (1) A-753X.
I'm moving into a new house February 1st and my new audio room won't be ready as soon I move in so that may be a Great time for me to send my amps in.
Thanks a Lot!!!!
Lasareath
Thanks Mr. Carver!!!
I have (2) TFM-35X's & (1) A-753X.
I'm moving into a new house February 1st and my new audio room won't be ready as soon I move in so that may be a Great time for me to send my amps in.
Thanks a Lot!!!!
Lasareath
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
yes, this very good news 

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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
This news is tantamount to an endorsement in the quality of all Carver produced equipment and recognizes the inherent value in maintaining it in perfect working order. Clearly the desire to maintain Carver components has existed all along and is now validated to the highest degree.
Thank you Rita and Bob. This is an immeasurable contribution to the Carver legacy.
Thank you Rita and Bob. This is an immeasurable contribution to the Carver legacy.
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weitrhino wrote:This news is tantamount to an endorsement in the quality of all Carver produced equipment and recognizes the inherent value in maintaining it in perfect working order. Clearly the desire to maintain Carver components has existed all along and is now validated to the highest degree.
Thank you Rita and Bob. This is an immeasurable contribution to the Carver legacy.
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From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.

From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
OconeeOrange wrote:"Gary likes to play it 'loud' as do I. His system begs you turn it up until you die"
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Excellent!!!!! Thank you, Bob and Rita! It's good to know of at least one more source for expert and "connected" Carver repairs and refurbishments.
Should the need occur, does the shop include work on Carver CD player/carousels as well?
Reese
Should the need occur, does the shop include work on Carver CD player/carousels as well?
Reese
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Sunfire Classic Tube Preamp; 2 Carver Silver 7ts, 2 Silver 9ts; bi-amped ALS (Originals upgraded to Platinum), Rane PE15's eq's and Rane AC22 xcrossover; Carver c-19 tube pre;
Carver 390t CD carousel; Carver 490t CD player; BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer; C-9 SH; Sony ES tuner and DAT deck; Sony CD copier/burner; Sony dual cassette deck; TEAC 2340R 4 ch r to r tape deck; Dual CS5000 tt, Shure V15 Type V-MR cartridge
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
Well, he said "all vintage Carver Corp, Phase Linear and Sunfire audio equipment"Reese wrote:Excellent!!!!! Thank you, Bob and Rita! It's good to know of at least one more source for expert and "connected" Carver repairs and refurbishments.
Should the need occur, does the shop include work on Carver CD player/carousels as well?
Reese
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From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.

From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
OconeeOrange wrote:"Gary likes to play it 'loud' as do I. His system begs you turn it up until you die"
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
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Re: Bob Carver and Rita Helm have opened a new shop.
This is extremely good news, Bob. I think I'll hang up the old soldering iron.
It should sound like it isn't there!
There is a difference between hearing and listening...
Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics.
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Sunfire:Theater Grand III processor, Ultimate Receiver, Cinema Grand Signature 400 ~ seven, True Subwoofer Mk. II, D-10 Subwoofer
There is a difference between hearing and listening...
Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics.
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Carver: C-4000 & C-1 preamps, PSC-60 preamp/tuner, TX-11a tuner, M-400 (2), C-500, M-500, M-500t, M-500t Mk.II, A-500x, AL-III loudspeakers (2 pr.)
Sunfire:Theater Grand III processor, Ultimate Receiver, Cinema Grand Signature 400 ~ seven, True Subwoofer Mk. II, D-10 Subwoofer