Trouble with my Paramounts [resolved]

[Paul Birkeland]

Check your jumper that's Kreg to Breg.

[patm]

I get 8.3vdc at breg (Kreg to breg A side) I just noticed the LEDs are not lit on B side.

[Paul Birkeland]

I would just double check your work against the working amp and the manual.  A backwards TL431 could also present some strangeness like this.

[patm]

Ok, I went through all the steps and everything is installed correctly. Noticed what might be a bridge between pads IB and OB, cleaned it up with some braid. Touched up the transistor soldering and OUTSTANDING, turned on power B side led's lit. 5670 plate voltage came right in to 175vdc.

Listning to music now. Sounds wonderful as usual.

Thanks for all the help. I think it might be time to hang up my soldering iron. Some of the medication is slowing me down and my last two builds have been wrought with problems. Although, it is job security for you guys if I keep building kits.

I have arrainged for Shawn to build the Eros that I havent started yet.

Thanks again,
Ps: even if I quite building kits, I will definitely stick with BH gear.

[Doc B.]

You are most welcome, Pat. Congrats on getting it running.