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Bottlehead Kits => Moreplay => Topic started by: roycruz23 on December 02, 2022, 05:21:49 PM

Title: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: roycruz23 on December 02, 2022, 05:21:49 PM

Hi! I am experiencing intermittent “static sound” (like popping sound of a dirty record/vinyl).
The sound is not really that bad when playing on my preferred level.

Title: Re: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: Paul Joppa on December 02, 2022, 05:37:25 PM

One channel, or both? If it's one channel, swap the tubes to see if it follows the tube.

Title: Re: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: 2wo on December 02, 2022, 05:38:36 PM

You might need to clean the tube pins. Or just try removing and inserting them a few tims...John

Title: Re: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: roycruz23 on December 02, 2022, 05:59:32 PM

I tried to switch tubes but it is still there on left channel.
The static sound starts 3-5 minutes after switching on the amp.
It goes up when I turn up the volume but is not affected by
turning the balance pot L or R.

Title: Re: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: Paul Birkeland on December 02, 2022, 07:34:50 PM

This could easily just be a flaky solder joint or loose connection in your Moreplay.

Title: Re: Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel
Post by: roycruz23 on December 03, 2022, 05:58:04 AM

I think I found the “cold solder”. I reflowed it and now static is gone so far.
It was at the A4 socket terminal. Thank you people!