Makes Popping Sounds

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Makes Popping Sounds

Post by zrAC/DC » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:04 am

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 :(
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Re: Makes Popping Sounds

Post by Spodeeodee » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:23 am

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.
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Re: Makes Popping Sounds

Post by zrAC/DC » Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:18 am

Ahhh, I got it, my power tubes were starting to go....I got a year and a half out of Gold Lion kt66's :(
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