NOTE ABOUT TARIFFS
It appears that parts vendors are adding tariff costs to their invoices now. I just ordered a routine part that I've been using for years and a new 20% tariff surcharge was added. If this starts happening with other parts I use, I'll be forced to adjust my prices. I can't absorb this without passing the cost along. Sorry about that.
If I'm working on your tuner, you aren't billed until the work is completed and photos have been provided. Payment is via an emailed secure PayPal business invoice (not Friends & Family). You don't need a PayPal account to pay a PayPal business invoice and there are no invoice-related service charges when paid in full. A credit or debit card works, as well as PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay.
Please note that I am not Best Buy or Amazon. Tuners offered for sale, modded, and/or repaired units come with a warranty that they will perform as described. But I don't do returns/refunds if a buyer changes their mind.
"Level 1" Essential Refurbishment Package
Extend the tuner's service life, improve its audio quality
The Level 1 Essential Refurbishment Package described above is $195 including Priority insured return shipping to a US address and a 60-day "Repair It or Replace It" warranty on the entire tuner. ADD $15 FOR FEDEX OR UPS GROUND SHIPPING.
Optional Additional Upgrades to the Essentials Package:
Discounted Package Pricing for the Level 1 Essentials + All listed optional upgrades with 120-day warranty: $275. ADD $15 FOR FEDEX OR UPS GROUND SHIPPING.
*3 capacitors are long-life 85℃ rated part due to availability.
Photos below are examples of my work.
Some XDR-F1HDs still in use are nearing 15 years of service. I'm seeing a big increase lately in requests for problem diagnosis and repair of failed tuners as they age. I don't charge to diagnose the problem(s).
The most common problems will be fixed by doing the Level 1 Essential Refurbishment. After that's done, the tuner should have a substantially extended service life. So going forward, the Level 1 Essentials is the minimum repair procedure. The Level 1 package price of $195 includes a 60 day "Repair It or Replace It" warranty on the entire tuner, and Priority insured return shipping to you.
If I find something else going on during problem diagnosis that won't be fixed by the Level 1 Essentials Package, I'll contact you and discuss the options. For example a replacement HD Module costs $100 above and beyond the L1 Pkg - maybe that's just too much. In that case if you just want the tuner back, return shipping costs $20. If you want out of the tuner, I might offer to buy it from you to use as a parts donor. There's no pressure either way - it's up to you. I'll always tell you straight-up what's wrong and what your options are.
XDRGUY, LLC / dave@xdrguy.com