Intermittent “Static sound” on Left Channel

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Offline roycruz23

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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.



Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 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.

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Reply #2 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

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Reply #3 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.



Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #4 on: December 02, 2022, 07:34:50 PM
This could easily just be a flaky solder joint or loose connection in your Moreplay.

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Reply #5 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!