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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: dvu969 on December 02, 2010, 04:20:12 AM

Title: SEX, fixed level hum in 1 channel
Post by: dvu969 on December 02, 2010, 04:20:12 AM

Hi,

Got a SEX amp for 5-6 years and have been using it pretty regulary either as preamp or powering tweeters.  It has always been dead quiet even on 98dB Lowthers.  Recently it developed a fixed hum in the right channel.  Swapped the tubes, but the hum remains in the right channel.  Not sure what's causing this.  Please advise.

Thanks,
Dinh

Title: Re: SEX, fixed level hum in 1 channel
Post by: Grainger49 on December 02, 2010, 06:31:45 AM

Swap inputs too, probably not the problem, then check the solder joints.  I have had a component that wasn't soldered at all, just crimped well, work for 2 years before biting my butt.