I built my kit in January of 2009 and it hasn't had a problem since, but recently when I flick the amp from standby to on the only output that the amp makes is a popping sound, at first I suspected the tubes might be going so I swapped all preamp tubes individually and nothing changed, but when I wiggle V2 while the amp is on the popping noises gets worse.
Also to note some of the preamp tubes I swapped in that I know are good there was no popping and no output of the amplifier at all. Any suggestions of where to start are appreciated greatly I am guessing there is a solder joint somewhere that wasn't flowed properly and finally went but I don't know if anyone else has any suggestion I could try.
THANKS A TON! Btw anyone know where I can find a 100 watt plexi kit? I was saving up for one when they stopped doing them
Makes Popping Sounds
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Makes Popping Sounds
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Re: Makes Popping Sounds
Mojo and Ceriatone might be a good starting point for the 100 watt kit.
As for the amp problems, maybe start with reflowing the solder joints on the preamp tube sockets.
As for the amp problems, maybe start with reflowing the solder joints on the preamp tube sockets.
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Re: Makes Popping Sounds
Ahhh, I got it, my power tubes were starting to go....I got a year and a half out of Gold Lion kt66's
~~Current Amps~~
1.) JTM45
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1.) JTM45
--------Terawatt--------
http://www.reverbnation.com/terawatt" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.myspace.com/terawatts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;