From the "Oh bugger..." department

[Black Mariah]

Slight problem with my amp. I flick the standby switch, wait until all sound disappears, then hit the power switch. Used to, there was maybe a slight pop and the sound came back then faded like a good tube amp should. But for some reason the popping has been quite a bit louder recently. Where it used to be about the same volume as the switch being flipped, now it's about the same volume as a solid state amp when being turned off. I'm guessing this isn't good, but I have no idea why. Does this sound like a problem or am I showing my amp stupidity?

[skidd]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

My boogie did that a couple of years ago, I replaced the power switch and all was fine.

[OklaStrat]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Depending on your amp, your switch may be barely rated voltage-wise for long life. Likely the contacts inside are wearing/arcing, and the noise will just get worse until it finally goes out. Get another switch - should be 2 or 3 wires at the most to resolder. Just make sure you put em in the right places!

Pete

[Black Mariah]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Oh joy. Yeah, me poking around in an amp. That's good. Good FOR THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE A LIVING BURYING IDIOTS THAT DECIDED TO DO THEIR OWN AMP WORK. [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

For right now, I think it's best if I wait and see if it gets any worse. Who knows? I prefer to put off cracking open deadly electrical things for as long as possible. At least now I've got an idea what the problem is. Thanks, guys.

[RacerX]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Yeah, BM, go ahead and poke around in there with a screwdriver! Make sure the amp is plugged in & turned on....also wash your hands first but don't dry them off! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[Black Mariah]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Sounds like a plan. I'll go try that right now...

[img]graemlins/evilimages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

It works best if you insulate your genitals with tin foil or a wire coat hanger first [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Newc

[skidd]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Maybe try some contact cleaner?

[80sRock]

Re: From the "Oh bugger..." department

Just piss on it while it is turned on, This should fix the problem. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Just make sure you hit the capacitors [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]