RUPES Repair

If not comfortable DIYing it, I`d look for a local power-tool repair shop. I wouldn`t expect a [specific brand of Polisher] to be so, uhm...special...that a guy who fixes such stuff every day can`t work on it.
 
gorram said:
I`ve been let down a few times by that thought. Hell check out Louis Rossmann`s Youtube channel. More and more you`ve got manufactures purposely hindering the ability to repair their products.

How enraging was your story on the amplifier. I bet that dealer had it on the shelf merely for his customers to gawk at and wish they could one day afford it. I can`t run away from a company fast enough that puts up resistance to money being handed to them.

Like companies that want you to fill out paperwork and wait for approval to purchase something. Nope, I`ll go shop elsewhere. Gladly the Internet shopping has killed off most of that nonsense.
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I wasn`t at all enraged about the McIntosh Amplifier, as I was disappointed, it`s not the Dealers but McIntosh themselves who control their Dealer Network.

I understood clearly that I wasn`t asking to buy, then have them ship, this they will not do. I clearly explained that I`d be there in person with money in hand. I gave them my name, number, location.

I was well aware that commonly, McIntosh products do sell at MSRP. I surely could`ve figured out NM State Tax tacked onto $8500 and had the bank cheque made out to the dealership.

The salesman did tell me there`d be a little "wiggle room", but would not say how much? I pretty much explained the rest of the situation in my previous post

The Bryston 7BBSST2 Amps I bought weren`t exactly pocket change either, MSRP for the pair of 600 watt Monoblock Amps was $10,000, but the dealer saved me $2,000 and they were shipped free by Fed-Ex from their USA main distributorship originating first from Alberta, CA. Yes, I bought them sight unseen-sound unheard, but no problems, they arrived in fine shape, and they are quite impressive, clean, dead quiet, and quite powerful Amps.
 
MarkD said:
I was so much enraged about the McIntosh Amplifier, as I was disappointed, it`s not the Dealers but McIntosh themselves who control their Dealer Network.

I understood clearly that I wasn`t asking to buy, then have them ship, this they will not do. I clearly explained that I`d be there in person with money in hand. I gave them my name, number, location.

I was well aware that commonly, McIntosh products do sell at MSRP. I surely could`ve figured out NM State Tax tacked onto $8500 and had the bank cheque made out to the dealership.

The salesman did tell me there`d be a little "wiggle room", but would not say how much? I pretty much explained the rest of the situation in my previous post

The Bryston 7BBSST2 Amps I bought weren`t exactly pocket change either, MSRP for the pair of 600 watt Monoblock Amps was $10,000, but the dealer saved me $2,000 and they were shipped free by Fed-Ex from their USA main distributorship originating first from Alberta, CA. Yes, I bought them sight unseen-sound unheard, but no problems, they arrived in fine shape, and they are quite impressive, clean, dead quiet, and quite powerful Amps.
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Thank you for sharing. I was thinking of replacing my 15 year old Rotels with McIntosh, I`ve always loved the looks and performance of their amps, but if their CS sucks it is not worth it.

I had one issue with my Rotels in 15 years of ownership and it was a painless process.

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GearHead_1 said:
The throw on these is the same as on the name brands. 21mm is roughly .75” Rupes, Griots are the same on their long throw.
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Setec Astronomy said:
I know that`s how it READS, I contend that`s not what they MEAN. Why don`t you contact them? At one time they were pretty proactive here on the forum, between Todd and Dylan...unless I`m thinking of AGO.



There are 25.4 mm in an inch...so a pretty big difference.
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Guys. RUPES 21 = 21 mm, not 21 inches. The machines are the same footprint.
 
GearHead_1 said:
You do know that’s what we’ve been saying? :)
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According to harbor freight they measure in mm just like RUPES. What am I missing besides 1mm (21vs20)?
Here is a description of the tool from their website:


The Bauer™ 6 in. 7.5 Amp Dual Action Random Orbit Polisher combines a six-speed dial with electronic speed control to deliver constant speed and power, even under load. 3X orbit diameter* produces an ultra-smooth, swirl-free finish. Lightweight, ergonomic design makes this polisher easy to maneuver in all positions. Includes a flexible backing pad with hook and loop backing to hold 6 in. foam polishing pads.

Electronic speed controller provides constant speed control to automatically apply power to the motor when under load
High-performance 7.5A motor with soft start for smooth start-ups and long gear life
Six speed dial with trigger lock-on for precise speed control
Ergonomic rubberized front handle designed for comfort and precise control
Replaceable brushes for extended tool life
20mm orbit diameter delivers swirl-free finish
Trigger grip handle provides better control, reach and leverage
All-metal gear construction for long life and durability
 
GearHead_1 said:
You do know that’s what we’ve been saying? :)
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I don’t think you’re missing anything. It’s just that in one of your previous posts you erroneously mentioned a 21” throw and it was mentioned that it’s really only a 21 mm throw. I wouldn’t be surprised to see HF’s also be a 21 mm throw even if they advertise differently.
 
Accumulator said:
Ah, that`s good to hear! Doesn`t really surprise me, but I`d wondered...if/when I sell my LHR75 that could factor into somebody`s decision to buy/not.
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Yep. A typographical error on their part. Hopefully this will answer someone else`s question in the future. Going to box this up and ship out soon.
 
Bad Penny:
A year and a half later and I have to ask;
1) Did you get your ever get your Rupes repaired by the factory?
2) How long did it take?
3) What exactly was wrong with it?
4) What did it cost for the repairs?

LOVE the hi-fi amps side discussion as well. Some Autopian like great sounding music in addition to detailing!
 
I also forgot to add information/thoughts on "lifetime warranties":
This is one big misunderstood term in product warranty law. Lifetime means the lifetime of the company is in business, NOT how long you own and use the product. Here in Wisconsin a lawsuit ended up at the Wisconsin State Supreme Court over such a warranty claim and the courts decided lifetime meant 7-years (the case was over driveway material). This has been the legal presidence for determining how long "lifetime" really is for such warranties. Most long-term warranties are pro-rated over time, meaning the longer you own and use the product, the less you get monitarily,usually by a ever-decreasing percentage based on the time from the initial purchase date,in compensation for a warranty claim. I have no problem with that, BUT again, it is only IF the company stays in business for the duration of the warranty time.
The legal workaround term "limited lifetime warranty"is now used to tell the buyer that the warranty is limited to the lifetime of the company, NOT the buyer.
To me the term"lifetime warranty" is the biggest marketing scam to get a person to buy a product, making them believe the company and its product is of the highest quality because it is backed by such a warranty. I would like to ban the use of the term altogether OR have companies be required by law to set up a monetary escrow account of 20% of the sales amount to cover such warranty claims. Even if the company goes out of business, the escrow account remains for such warranty claims until it is depleted. At least buyers of that product have SOME form of monetary compensation over time for warranty claims.
Caveat Emptor...Buyer Beware!
(No, this is not the first time I have made such comments on lifetime warranties, but no one wants to search for them, so I repeat them. Not that anyone cares to read them.....)
 
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Looking at that, but veering off a bit, Magnaflow and Corsa exhaust both have limited lifetime warranty on products, MBRP has lifetime on their top tier, while Borla has 1,000,000 mile warranty. Different takes.
 
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