Issues with Integra DTR-9.3/ Amp suggestions

[Stereo-guy]

I just moved and when I hooked up my Integra Audio DTR-9.3 the right channel didn't work. I've figured out that it is only the right front channel that isn't working at this point.

I called a local service shop and it would cost $80 to have it looked at. I have a feeling it will get very expensive to have it serviced and am inclined to purchase a two channel amp and hope that I can bypass the broken channel. Does this sound reasonable? Should this work?

What two channel amps are a good value for the money? I don't have much of a budget, but don't want something that is worse than what I had in the DTR-9.3. I would like to keep the price below $400 and am fine with Ebay or Audiogon.

Any advise will help...

 

[TLS Guy]

I just moved and when I hooked up my Integra Audio DTR-9.3 the right channel didn't work. I've figured out that it is only the right front channel that isn't working at this point.

I called a local service shop and it would cost $80 to have it looked at. I have a feeling it will get very expensive to have it serviced and am inclined to purchase a two channel amp and hope that I can bypass the broken channel. Does this sound reasonable? Should this work?

What two channel amps are a good value for the money? I don't have much of a budget, but don't want something that is worse than what I had in the DTR-9.3. I would like to keep the price below $400 and am fine with Ebay or Audiogon.

Any advise will help...

Does that unit have preouts? If it does it will work as long as the fault is in the power amp stage. If the problem is ahead of the power amp, it will not solve your problem.

You need to connect the preout of that channel to an audio device and see if there is output. If not you will have to get it fixed.

This Hafler amp is available now and should give you fine service.

 

[Stereo-guy]

I have a crazy plan... Do you think it will work?

Could I use the pre-out for the dead channel and the processor input for one the of the back effects channels (which I don't use) and then plug my speaker wire for the front right into whichever effects channel I use...

Does this sound like it should work?

 

[TLS Guy]

Could I use the pre-out for the dead channel and the processor input for one the of the back effects channels (which I don't use) and then plug my speaker wire for the front right into whichever effects channel I use...

Does this sound like it should work?

I downloaded your manual, and I see no mention of an effects channel. I could see no method of accomplishing what you want to do.

The other issue, is that it is generally a bad idea to use equipment that is not working properly. It is probably best to have the amp serviced.

I do have an observation, that there is far too much electronics crammed into that box. If I purchased a unit like that, I would expect punishment for having anything to do with such a conception.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Hi Stereo-guy, and a warm welcome to Audioholics.

I think you meant the rear (center back) surrounds, not the back effects channels.

* Anyway, if I was you, I'll call around to see if you can find an audio shop that will look into your Integra DTR-9.3 Receiver, for a free estimate. There are some, you just have to find out which one.
Do you have any friends that are handy with electronics?

Your receiver is a very nice one, it's worth fixing in my opinion, as I'm sure that the channel in question (the right one), should be easily fixed.
Too bad you don't live near by.
Even if it would cost you $100 or so, you'll still save a bunch, instead of buying an external amplifier.
Could be as simply replacing an output transistor, or even a burned fuse.
A fuse is about .99 cents, or maybe less. Could even be a bad solder joint right at that speaker terminal. Or a bad connection from a wire.
I know that you can do with an external amp, as your DTR-9.3 has the requisite preouts. And I can find you a powerful stereo amp for less than $200.
But it is my sincere belief that you can get your DTR-9.3 fixed for less than that, if you find the right guy that knows about electronics, living near by.
Call around, and each time you talk to a new audio repairman, ask him if he knows someone else that do free estimates.
Also, talk to several of your friends, I'm sure you'll find someone that knows someone of their friends with the knowledge on fixing receivers like yours with that channel interrupted.

Best of luck & please stay in touch to let us know about what was the exact problem and the fix for it.

Bob

 

[TLS Guy]

Hi Stereo-guy, and a warm welcome to Audioholics.

I think you meant the rear (center back) surrounds, not the back effects channels.

* Anyway, if I was you, I'll call around to see if you can find an audio shop that will look into your Integra DTR-9.3 Receiver, for a free estimate. There are some, you just have to find out which one.
Do you have any friends that are handy with electronics?

Your receiver is a very nice one, it's worth fixing in my opinion, as I'm sure that the channel in question (the right one), should be easily fixed.
Too bad you don't live near by.
Even if it would cost you $100 or so, you'll still save a bunch, instead of buying an external amplifier.
Could be as simply replacing an output transistor, or even a burned fuse.
A fuse is about .99 cents, or maybe less. Could even be a bad solder joint right at that speaker terminal. Or a bad connection from a wire.
I know that you can do with an external amp, as your DTR-9.3 has the requisite preouts. And I can find you a powerful stereo amp for less than $200.
But it is my sincere belief that you can get your DTR-9.3 fixed for less than that, if you find the right guy that knows about electronics, living near by.
Call around, and each time you talk to a new audio repairman, ask him if he knows someone else that do free estimates.
Also, talk to several of your friends, I'm sure you'll find someone that knows someone of their friends with the knowledge on fixing receivers like yours with that channel interrupted.

Best of luck & please stay in touch to let us know about what was the exact problem and the fix for it.

Bob

I agree with tat advice. The chance of this being something simple, is quite high, as it happened as part of a move. This means the probability of an internal pin connector, or something like it coming off is high.

The big caveat, is that there is an awful lot of function in that box. If there is board removal for repair required there may well be a lot of labor getting access and getting it back together.

I think the whole issue of accessibility is important. This is a big issue for my what ever I purchase, electronics, car boat etc. I think the wisdom of putting that much function in one case is a valid topic for debate.

The first thing I ask to look at a car dealer is the service manual and procedures.

 

[Lordoftherings]

^ Like anything in life, simplicity rules.