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Crack / Re: Left Channel Spontaneously Dead
« Last post by Paul Birkeland on Today at 04:44:18 AM »If you thwack on it just the right way, maybe it will pop back into place 
(No, don't try to do that!)
(No, don't try to do that!)
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Crack / Re: Just getting started.
« Last post by Mucker on Yesterday at 09:13:58 PM »Nice job! It's really a great feeling when the resistance and voltage checks are completed and the source connected. Have fun and enjoy!
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Crack / Re: Just getting started.
« Last post by sean on Yesterday at 03:18:28 PM »Made good progress today. Assuming I don't run into any issues, I may have this done tomorrow!
The advice of moving slow is invaluable. So far I've only run into silly problems.
I forgot to put in the fuse, which took me longer than I want to admit to figure out. I knew something was off when I wasn't getting voltage from the switch. On the upside, there isn't too much to check when there's only a few wires hooked up.
The other thing was only one half of the 12au7 was lighting up. I resoldered the A4-A5 connection, and that took care of it.
So, all in all, a pretty good day.
The advice of moving slow is invaluable. So far I've only run into silly problems.
I forgot to put in the fuse, which took me longer than I want to admit to figure out. I knew something was off when I wasn't getting voltage from the switch. On the upside, there isn't too much to check when there's only a few wires hooked up.
The other thing was only one half of the 12au7 was lighting up. I resoldered the A4-A5 connection, and that took care of it.
So, all in all, a pretty good day.
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Crack / Re: Left Channel Spontaneously Dead
« Last post by Voxelr on Yesterday at 02:51:23 PM »I'm still waiting on my replacement to arrive, but just wanted to update the thread here. I did a closer visual inspection of my current 6080, and found that this wire feeding into pin 6, connecting into terminal 9 looks pretty clearly busted. I'd call that a pretty conclusive root cause of my problem.
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BeePre / Re: Mechanical Buzz from Power Transformer on BeePre2
« Last post by Paul Birkeland on Yesterday at 05:49:02 AM »I think it's worth mentioning here that some transformer noise isn't particularly abnormal. I have gotten back a few PT-9 power transformers that were returned for noise issues and I can only hear noise if I'm very close to the transformer (so those transformers are currently running in my system). We did have our winder revise the transformer design a while back to remedy an issue where there would be a loud buzzing audible from 6+ feet away, but so far that issue seems to be resolved. Do also note that loose hardware on the power transformer can amplify an issue like this as well.
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BeePre / Re: Resistance Check on 52
« Last post by Emoreigns on Yesterday at 05:39:18 AM »Perhaps I am misinterpreting something Paul- I will make a detailed exhibit with some marked up photos of the readings I am getting tonight, and hopefully that will assist in the diagnostic.
Thanks again,
Thanks again,
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Crack / Re: Just getting started.
« Last post by Thermioniclife on Yesterday at 04:16:41 AM »Take your time, read instructions a few times and double check each step. Enjoy the build and listening.
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BeePre / Re: Mechanical Buzz from Power Transformer on BeePre2
« Last post by Green0 on May 29, 2024, 10:05:47 PM »Hi Bruce,
I am interested in if you had success with the replacement transformer? I have a Beepre2 running in my system purchased in September of last year and have experienced a very similar mechanical buzz to what you shared in your video. My Beepre2 is also stock with all upgrades.
Best,
Aaron
I am interested in if you had success with the replacement transformer? I have a Beepre2 running in my system purchased in September of last year and have experienced a very similar mechanical buzz to what you shared in your video. My Beepre2 is also stock with all upgrades.
Best,
Aaron
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Crack / Just getting started.
« Last post by sean on May 29, 2024, 03:16:15 PM »Just getting started on my Crack build!
Rustoleum metallic paint on the transformer bell, and main plate. Linseed oil on the wood pieces. Tomorrow the basic assembly begins!
Rustoleum metallic paint on the transformer bell, and main plate. Linseed oil on the wood pieces. Tomorrow the basic assembly begins!
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General Discussion / Re: Website maintenance Monday night
« Last post by Doc B. on May 29, 2024, 09:56:53 AM »OK, newly revamped website is beginning to come to life! E-commerce sites are very complex beasts these days. Please bear with us while we shake out a few bugs.