Meridian 508 service?

[enbee23]

I have a 508.24 here that has just started to skip and stutter occasionally. Does anybody know if Meridian are still able to service these?

I don't know if the mech is of an age that parts are now NLA... :nerves:

 

[Cambs12]

Hi Nick.Might be worth a PM to Meridian Reuben (new member,advertises kit in the dealer section).I believe he has a contact who services Meridian kit,and might be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[rocky raccoon]

Hi Nick.Might be worth a PM to Meridian Reuben (new member,advertises kit in the dealer section).I believe he has a contact who services Meridian kit,and might be able to point you in the right direction.

hi nick. I have the same machine. When it started going awol meridian advised us to buy the new G808 or whatever. I discovered that the reason for the tray misbehaviour was the ribbon cable which connects the sled to the electronics.

It used to skip as well.

The cable is clamped at the back of the chassis. if you move the cable (and remove the clamp) you may find it solves the problem. Unless it's the sled- in which case I'd bomb the fucker with 3 in one and clean the lens afterwards.

Nothing to lose at this stage.... Bob will not help !

 

[eastsoutheast]

The 508.24 is a cracking player and a new drive/repair is likely to enable you to get another 10 years out of it. These maintain very strong second hand value and remain very sought after. I would head over to the meridian unplugged forum and post asking for someone who can repair this. You will receive a swift response and great service.

 

[rocky raccoon]

The 508.24 is a cracking player and a new drive/repair is likely to enable you to get another 10 years out of it. These maintain very strong second hand value and remain very sought after. I would head over to the meridian unplugged forum and post asking for someone who can repair this. You will receive a swift response and great service.

link or contact details would be great. I bet they just move the ribon cable & bomb the sled......

Just kidding. I love mine and want to keep it functioning.

That said, moving the ribbon cable and bombing the sled has worked so far....... ; )

 

[mjkelshaw]

Hi,

Regarding your Meridian, it may be useful for you to speak to Chris at the "Meridian Repair Shop", you can find his contact details etc. on his website.

I have only spoken to him on the 'phone, but he was very helpful and obviously knows a great deal about 'older' Meridian products.

Regards

Mike Kelshaw

 

[Jelly Tussle]

This is the chap you need to speak to:

http://meridianrepairshop.co.uk/

Meridian Repair Shop

Enterprise centre, Caxton Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 3LS

Tel: 01480 463463

 

[eastsoutheast]

Chris (I could not remember his details when I posted previously) is a great guy and repaired my G98DH not too long ago. My Meridian refused to play CD's and Chris fitted a new drive. He took great care of my equipment, charged me a very fair price and I could not recommend him enough. I knew if you headed over to the meridian forum you would get his details very quickly.

 

[enbee23]

Chris @ Meridian Repair Shop would appear to be the man I need to talk to. Thanks to all who posted :^

Should I take it then that Meridian themselves are less interested in customer support for older product these days? Would be a shame, they were very helpful indeed on the one occasion I had cause to contact them previously for a part for a 555.

 

[Jelly Tussle]

Chris @ Meridian Repair Shop would appear to be the man I need to talk to. Thanks to all who posted :^ Should I take it then that Meridian themselves are less interested in customer support for older product these days? Would be a shame, they were very helpful indeed on the one occasion I had cause to contact them previously for a part for a 555.

As I understand it; Meridian will no longer communicate directly with their customers.

If you call them; you are referred to your nearest 'Premium Partner' Meridian dealer. So if you're returning something for repair; you can expect the added cost, hassle and delay of your equipment going from you > dealer > Meridian > dealer > you.

I also remember the good old days of calling Meridian and speaking to their technical/service dept (usually Dave Hall I think..) and getting information from the 'horse's mouth' and parts put in the post straight away which always turned up the next working day.

Sadly those days are long gone.

Meridian's primary focus is no longer the audio enthusiast; but instead the well heeled 'life style' customer who will buy from a custom installer.

 

[enbee23]

As I understand it; Meridian will no longer communicate directly with their customers. If you call them; you are referred to your nearest 'Premium Partner' Meridian dealer. So if you're returning something for repair; you can expect the added cost, hassle and delay of your equipment going from you > dealer > Meridian > dealer > you.

I also remember the good old days of calling Meridian and speaking to their technical/service dept (usually Dave Hall I think..) and getting information from the 'horse's mouth' and parts put in the post straight away which always turned up the next working day.

Sadly those days are long gone.

Meridian's primary focus is no longer the audio enthusiast; but instead the well heeled 'life style' customer who will buy from a custom installer.

That is a real shame :x

 

[jobseeker]

Meridian have had some 'second thoughts' and are in the process of trying to rebuild relationships with former enthusiasts (time will tell). That doesn't extend to supporting pre G Series equipment though, so Chris is the guy.

 

[rocky raccoon]

Hi,Regarding your Meridian, it may be useful for you to speak to Chris at the "Meridian Repair Shop", you can find his contact details etc. on his website.

I have only spoken to him on the 'phone, but he was very helpful and obviously knows a great deal about 'older' Meridian products.

Regards

Mike Kelshaw

Thanks for this MJK -