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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Some have used Dr. Don to keep their Delco-Bose chugging along. I have both rear speakers that don't work. Just humm. The amps are bad and the goo has leaked out. The speaker assys look quite fresh actually. Just those bad amps.

Two rear amps repair at Dr. Don $100 each + $20 shipping and lifetime warrentee.

This may be a little smart *** but just wanted to know is Dr. Don a 1 or 2 man operation? Or a sizable electronics company. Just wanted to judge what a lifetime warrentee means. I'm 60 so I'll probably need 15 years or so of that warrentee.

Yes, I'm keeping the Bose so I'm not going to be talked in to something else. I just want to know about the good Dr.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Some have used Dr. Don to keep their Delco-Bose chugging along. I have both rear speakers that don't work. Just humm. The amps are bad and the goo has leaked out. The speaker assys look quite fresh actually. Just those bad amps.

Two rear amps repair at Dr. Don $100 each + $20 shipping and lifetime warrentee.

This may be a little smart *** but just wanted to know is Dr. Don a 1 or 2 man operation? Or a sizable electronics company. Just wanted to judge what a lifetime warrentee means. I'm 60 so I'll probably need 15 years or so of that warrentee.

Yes, I'm keeping the Bose so I'm not going to be talked in to something else. I just want to know about the good Dr.
I don't know how big Dr. Don's operation is but can vouch for great service and fast turn around. I will mention a less expensive option the rebuilder sells on e-bay, the sellers name is fixworks. Not sure if this link will work but will try.http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSE-AMP-REBUILT-SERVICES-FOR-1988-1995-CORVETTE-/261230295440?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd289f990If the link does not work do a search on e-bay for the seller mentioned above. I have used fixworks too and was happy with their work, the warranty is only 5 years, but the price is much less than Dr. Don.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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I can't speak to the warranty issue, but I can to the quality of Dr. Don's work. I used him 2 or 3 years ago to rebuild my amps. Work was excellent and the turnaround time was a bit quicker than I expected.

I can't say for sure, but he may be a one man operation. This is not necessarily a bad thing; you know that the person doing the work knows what he's doing and not a 17 year old high school drop out. Don is very responsive, returns call quickly and is generous with his time. Good guy to deal with and really knows the Bose system.

From my experience, his strong reputation is justified.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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I have used Fixworks and there work is good and so are there prices. IMO Dr. Don's prices are crazy and I think he charges more for his name.
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Dr. Don did a good job for me, I am very satisfied. I thought the price was right on for the work he did and his communication and turn around were great.
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Dr Dons has done great work on my speakers (not as great on my hvac controls...) but I've never had to pay 100 bucks for the work either. They're friendly on the phone and have a fast turnaround.
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