Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Please thank Michael for repairing my amplifier so well. It is performing brilliantly – if only my hearing were as good!

Sidney W

May I also say a huge thanks to Michael for taking this job on and repairing this radio for me, I wasn’t sure what was actually going on with it and radio technicians are very hard to find these days. I’m absolutely rapt its working again.

Mike T

Fantastic service. Very fair pricing, quick repair on my amp. I am very impressed. Hard to get such a tradesman now a days. I certainly will recommend to everyone. Thank you again.

Oznur, Christchurch

Just wanted to pass on another big thank you. The radio is in place and working like a charm 🤗.

Rachel, Christchurch

AIMAC Electronics Limited pride ourselves in being able to deal with most electronic based products. With our “can do” approach, we will tackle most normal and unusual matters!

Often we can help once you no longer have branded support. Where possible, we’ll save you money on replacement part costs by repairing your equipment to component level.

Yes we do repair domestic audio gear, except amplifiers.

Just ask our team if we can fix your item now!
Call 0274242661

Please email aimac@aimac.co.nz
if you have any questions.

FAQ

Why get my AV serviced when its working ok?

There are many good reasons to consider a regular service to your expensive equipment. The foremost is to remove the build-up of dust, dirt and grime, through to attending to minor faults to ensure the maximum life of your gear. As the electronics inside equipment are getting smaller and smaller these days, the effects of dust and corrosion are vastly more significant in terms of reliability and life expectancy of your gear.

Corrosion? But my AV never gets wet…?!

You might be surprised. Aside from the common drink spillage, dust build-up inside amplifiers and other electronics is the beginning. A fine layer of dust on the electronics sucks the moisture from the humid air and corrosion begins. In addition, dust reduces the efficiency of the cooling system, leading to hotter operation and hence accelerating the possibility of component failure. Located near the sea? Salt air makes this problem even worse.

Ok, so how often should I get it serviced?

As a rule of thumb, an annual service is a great idea. However, if the environment is especially dusty then a more frequent cycle of servicing is recommended. Take a few minutes to visually inspect your equipment, paying close attention to fan grilles and cooling vents. If you can see dust accumulating there, you can be pretty sure there will be plenty more inside.

How about just blowing it out with compressed air through the fan hole?

Sure, that removes a lot of it, but it is surprisingly easy to burn out the fan bearing if you let it spin freely with compressed air. For a thorough clean, we dismantle the equipment and get right into the nooks and crannies.

What other issues are there? What about bacteria? Ants? Cockroaches? Grease? Fog machines?

Amplifiers make fantastic breeding grounds for bacteria, ants and cockroaches… they offer a warm environment and the dust blanket offers a great place to breed. Cooling fans suck in grease and other particles which stick to the accumulated dust layer, and then assist in spewing the bugs and grime back out into your environment.

Resist the thought of spraying anything into your gear, at best you’ll damage it or even start corrosion… worst case you might electrocute yourself or someone you love!

Fog juice is another common source of problems, the smoke is sucked in and can start to pool inside. If enough of it accumulates, it can start to “burn up” inside, triggered by the heat and high voltages present. Smoke juice makes a mess, damages parts, and frequently leads to equipment failure.

How do I deal with this?

The answer, to get the item professionally serviced and cleaned. By arrangement, we can turn this type of repair around quick-smart so you can get it reinstalled when you reopen your venue next. And don’t forget to move your smoke/fog machine away from your electronic gear!

How much will it cost?

We need to see it FIRST!!! Otherwise we are just guessing.
Due to the nature of repairing equipment, it is impossible to know what has happened or is wrong with your item without personally looking at it. Generally speaking we need to either put it on a test bench or open it up to investigate the problem.

How can I measure the speed of my turntable?

There are a number of methods that can be used to check the speed on your turntable, some more accurate than others. While there are phone apps available for this, they may not be completely accurate as you are placing weight unevenly on the platter, and the accuracy may differ from one phone to the next.

The tried, tested and true method is the use of a strobe disc which we offer as a printable document with links below. Speed discs are a visual method of checking your turntable speed. to use this method, you will need a printer and a lamp with a 50hz or 60hz bulb.

50Hz Disc
60Hz Disc

1. Print and cut out the speed disc that matches the lamp you’ll be using.
2. Punch a hole in the marked center of the disc and place it over the spindle of your turntable platter.
3. Place the lamp so the light is shining on the disc and set the speed selector to the speed you want to test. You may need to turn off Auto Stop to allow the platter to spin without moving the tonearm.
4. With the platter spinning, watch the bars on the speed disc:
– If the speed is correct, the bars will appear to stand still.
– If it’s too fast, the bars will blur and move in a clockwise direction.
– Too slow and the bars will appear to reverse.