Left channel cuts out [solved]

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Offline jt

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on: September 20, 2014, 10:49:50 PM
The left channel on my crack cuts out after about 10 minutes. Swapped tubes and get the same result. Voltage check is ok. How can I troubleshoot this?

Thanks, Jay.
« Last Edit: September 24, 2014, 05:11:52 PM by Caucasian Blackplate »


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Reply #1 on: September 21, 2014, 06:19:46 AM
To start, swap the input RCA cables.


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Reply #2 on: September 21, 2014, 06:25:23 AM
Visually inpect every solder joint to see if you missed soldering one. Cutting out after a few minutes is usually something that happens because something expanded as the amp warmed up and shifted, losing contact.

If everything looks good, redo your voltages while in the amp is warm and post any big deviations from the figures in the manual. If you can find what is getting disconnected we can isolate the problem.
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Offline jt

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Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 11:28:35 AM
I figured Doc was right about heat expansion so I re-flowed all the socket connections and terminal strip connections.
Fixed the problem.

Thanks for the help!

Jay.


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