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North Georgia Spirio Specialist

Steinway Spirio Service

Spirio and Spirio | r — calibration, connectivity, regulation, and component-level repair. In-home service throughout North Georgia.

$100 flat-rate diagnosis $125/hr repair labor In-home service — we come to you Spirio & Spirio | r

Spirio Is Not a Set-and-Forget System

Spirio is the most precise player system ever put in a piano — and that precision is exactly why it needs more regular service than most owners are told. The system compensates for the piano falling out of regulation until it can't, and then problems surface all at once.

Playback

Spirio

The playback-only system in Model B and M grands. Solenoid calibration, iPad connectivity, and regulation drift are the usual service items.

Record + Play

Spirio | r

Adds high-resolution recording. The optical sensor arrays need periodic cleaning and alignment — recording quality degrades quietly before it fails outright.

Calibration

Playback Calibration

Spirio playback is only as accurate as its calibration. Heavy use drifts it — soft passages disappear or loud ones bang. Recalibration restores the dynamic range.

Regulation

Action Regulation

The system masks regulation wear by compensating — until it overheats and shuts down. Keeping the action regulated keeps the system inside its working range.

Connectivity

WiFi & iPad Issues

Spirio depends on a stable network and current firmware. Dropouts, app pairing failures, and update problems are common and usually software-side.

Acoustic Side

The Steinway Itself

Tuning, voicing, and regulation for the instrument under the system — handled alongside Spirio work or as a standalone visit.

Common Spirio Problems We Fix

These are the Spirio issues we see most often in the field.

01

iPad App Won't Connect

The most common Spirio complaint. Usually network configuration or firmware rather than hardware — the system and the iPad stop agreeing about the network. Often a one-visit fix.

02

System Shuts Down Mid-Playback

A heavily used Spirio falls out of regulation, works harder to compensate, overheats, and protects itself by shutting down. The fix is regulation and recalibration — not parts.

03

Playback Dynamics Sound Wrong

Soft passages vanish or fortes bang. Solenoid calibration has drifted from the recorded performance data. Recalibration restores the dynamic range Spirio is famous for.

04

Spirio | r Recordings Degraded

If your recordings sound rough or capture wrong dynamics, the optical sensors need cleaning and realignment. Quality degrades gradually — most owners notice late.

05

Firmware Update Failed or Stuck

Interrupted updates can leave the system half-updated and misbehaving. Recovery is methodical but routine.

06

Single Notes Misbehaving

One key plays too loud, too soft, or not at all during playback. Individual solenoid wear or a calibration outlier — diagnosable note by note.

How It Works

No guesswork, no sight-unseen quotes. Every job starts the same way.

1

Contact us or book a diagnosis

Call to talk through what your system is doing, or book the $100 flat-rate diagnosis to get on the schedule. Either way works.

2

In-home assessment

We come to you. Ethan assesses the system on-site — no moving the piano, no hauling it anywhere. At the end of the visit you get a full written estimate.

3

Approve the repair

Review the estimate, ask questions, and decide. No work starts without your sign-off. If you decide not to proceed, the $100 diagnosis fee stands.

4

Repair or no charge

If we can't diagnose the problem, you don't pay anything. If we can diagnose it and fix it, we schedule the repair at $125/hr with written progress updates.

Straightforward Pricing

No surprise charges. You'll always know the cost before any work begins.

In-Home Diagnosis

$100 flat rate

Full assessment of your Spirio system, on-site. Includes a written explanation of the problem and a repair estimate. Paid upfront to book your visit.

Repair Labor

$125 / hour

Billed only after you approve the written estimate. Simple repairs may take 1–2 hours. Complex failures across multiple components can take more — you'll know the range before we start.

Can't Diagnose It?

No Charge

If we come out and genuinely can't identify the problem, the diagnosis fee is waived. If we diagnose it and you choose not to repair, the $100 stands.

Parts are billed at cost — driver boards, solenoids, power supply components, and media drives are sourced and billed separately from labor. You'll see parts costs in the written estimate before we order anything.

Steinway Spirio Service Questions

Do I have to use Steinway's own service for my Spirio?
No. Steinway dealers service Spirio, but independent technicians who know the system can handle calibration, regulation, connectivity, and most repairs — usually faster and at lower rates. For warranty-covered work, your dealer is still the right call; we'll tell you when that's the case.
Why does my Spirio keep shutting itself off?
Almost always heat. When the piano's action falls out of regulation, the system drives the solenoids harder to compensate, overheats, and shuts down to protect itself. Regulation plus recalibration fixes the cause rather than the symptom.
How often does a Spirio need calibration?
Steinway suggests service intervals, but the honest answer is: it depends on use. A Spirio that plays daily needs calibration attention roughly yearly; a lightly used one can go longer. If the dynamics have audibly changed, it's due.
My Spirio | r recordings don't sound like my playing. What's wrong?
The optical sensor arrays that capture your performance need periodic cleaning and alignment. Recording accuracy degrades gradually, so it usually goes unnoticed until it's well off. It's a service item, not a failure.
How much does Spirio service cost?
Diagnosis is $100 flat, in your home. Labor is $125/hour with a written estimate before any work starts. Calibration and connectivity visits are typically shorter jobs; regulation work takes longer — you'll know the range up front.

Book a Diagnosis or Call First

Spirio scheduling is handled directly by Ethan. Call to talk through what your system is doing, or book the $100 diagnosis online to get on the schedule.

Service Area

All of North Georgia — we come to you

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