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Title: Crackle + distortion in 1 channel
Post by: smodtactical on July 05, 2022, 05:15:18 PM

I am getting crackle and distortion that is intermittent in 1 channel. It doesn't flip if I flip the stock tubes but does flip if I swap outputs (red and black). Only 1 set of outputs are usable because some of my rca jacks i think melted a bit inside so the phono plug won't go in.. so I can't test the other output.

Should I reflow all the solder joints on my outputs ? I did use lead free solder which I know in hindsight was not smart and I won't do that again.

Title: Re: Crackle + distortion in 1 channel
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 06, 2022, 07:39:36 AM

Lead free solder is extremely difficult to work with.  I would get some proper 60/40 leaded solder and touch up any joints that aren't shiny.

Title: Re: Crackle + distortion in 1 channel
Post by: smodtactical on July 06, 2022, 04:21:49 PM

Ok i got kester. thx