Foreplay 3 amp no output (Paramount)

[Rob C]

Hi, still waiting on the manual. The 12at7eh on the non working para, is 130⁰f opposed to the 190⁰f on the working one. When testing voltages, I'm assuming test to ground? Thanks

[Rob C]

The only Tube that isn't lit is the 12at7 on the non working para,

[Rob C]

Wow, ok, I was getting votages, when I touched the meter probes to these two spots in the picture, it came on. Instantly. 

[Paul Birkeland]

That kind of behavior would indicate a loose or broken wire.

[Thermioniclife]

Super nice build. Something to pass down to your kids.

[Rob C]

Yes, it's staying in the family for sure.
Ok after the amp came on, I played music for about an hour. Sounds great, turned off,, went out for a few hours, wouldn't come on when I got back home. I once again touched the two meter leads, one on ground,  one on pc2 transformer red wire tab that goes to the first tab on the board w 4 red LED's. It came to life,, Nothing seems to be loose.

[Paul Birkeland]

Something is loose in the amp.  If you touch things and it magically comes on, you're moving the loose connection.

[Rob C]

I agree, just turned the system on, both amps working without probing. I'm going to meticulously check solders then voltages once I get manuals. Thank you

[Rob C]

Played for about 3 hrs, amp stopped, touched probes ground to tab on Pc2, the tab across from 6. Amp Came back on. Nothing loose.

[Paul Birkeland]

If you touch something in the amp with your meter probes and it magically comes to life, there's a loose connection or a broken wire. 

[Rob C]

It definitely feels like magic!  I still agree. Maybe a bad solder somewhere? I'm going to check around some more today.

[Thermioniclife]

 if you touch a terminal and it comes to life, you need to heat that joint and apply just a little more solder.

[Karl5150]

What a wonderful gift, looks like there were plans to move the controls to the front of the pre base.
As for your volume question earlier, SF speakers (photo) aren't generally very sensitive (mid to high 80's) so 8W/ch probably won't rock the house.
Karl

[Rob C]

Karl, Indeed a great gift! I love em already.  Good eye on the control plan. Good info on sf speakers thanks. Paul, Found a loose connection as you said,  switch ground, thank you.

[Rob C]

Ah, spoke too soon. Back to the soldering board.