I have for sale an Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X (British Mode) version.
Only one issue with it, the redline indicator remains on. Looking into this, it does not affect the unit at all and looks to be a simple fix. See here https://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-en ... issue.html
Outside of this, the unit is in excellent condition and sounds great
$1500
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FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
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Re: FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
I serviced one last year with an issue where the LED ramp was latched on. It was an LED driver IC, it that's the same issue it's a straightforward repair.
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Re: FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
Thirteen wrote:I serviced one last year with an issue where the LED ramp was latched on. It was an LED driver IC, it that's the same issue it's a straightforward repair.
I may look into getting it sorted. Anyone in Melbourne that's recommended?
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Re: FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
Thanks. Will get in touch with him
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I have sent the unit to Rob to get the LED fixed, so not currently for sale
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Re: FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
The unit was sorted by Rob, turned out to be a minor fix. I can provide the invoice for the repair.
I decided to hold onto it for a while longer to get more use out of it, but have decided to now put it back up for sale.
I decided to hold onto it for a while longer to get more use out of it, but have decided to now put it back up for sale.
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Re: FS: Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
On hold pending payment
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