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Title: Left channel gets quiet
Post by: Dzrout on March 17, 2023, 09:11:20 AM
Having some odd issues, starting today, my left channel will slowly fade out. When I turn the balance to the left it slowly comes back. Then I turn it back to center and it does out again. Thoughts. Tried multiple inputs. Going to try another power amp next time it happens.
Title: Re: Left channel gets quiet
Post by: Doc B. on March 17, 2023, 09:16:36 AM
Have you tried swapping tubes side to side?
Title: Re: Left channel gets quiet
Post by: Dzrout on March 17, 2023, 10:33:51 AM
I didn’t problem did not follow the tube. It hasn’t done it in a while. But happened a couple times today. Next time it does it I am going to connect my other power amp and see if I can replicate it.
Title: Re: Left channel gets quiet
Post by: Paul Birkeland on March 17, 2023, 02:43:24 PM
A slow fade out probably would come with a change in voltage that could point where the issue may lie.  I would predict a flaky solder joint that is jostled back into operation when you move the balance control.