skin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hi guys, long time no post... I just turned on my setup at home and my power amp made a loud pop! I noticed a red LED inside the case and then it popped again so I quickly turned it off. I could smell burning. So is it toast? Is it an easy fix or an insurance job? Cheers in advance, skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Ring Arthur mate, he'll be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitcon1503562253 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Was the noise from the speakers or the amp itself? Loud pop's or crack sounds from the amp itself are often a capacitor blowing, but I certainly wouldn't call it "dead" or go writing it off. It will most certainly be able and worthy to be repaired and even if it's out of warranty it's unlikely to be costly. As the person above suggested it would be wise to give Arthur (or the place of purchase) a phone call and have a chat. If for some reason it was something external that lead to it being faulty/damaged you will still need to have the damage and cause assessed by someone qualified to do so for a successful insurance claim to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 The pops were definately from the amp. I have Arthur's contact details so I will ask him what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrantz Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 The pops were definately from the amp.I have Arthur's contact details so I will ask him what happened. All the best... And when arthur gets back to you, can you tell me what's wrong? How long did you have your amp for before this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) All the best... And when arthur gets back to you, can you tell me what's wrong? How long did you have your amp for before this? I just sent him an email and he replied within minutes. He said it can be fixed and asked me to send it to him. Worse case $120 to fix. I bought my Theatron secondhand from these very forums (from Curious) in December 2009. It has been faultless since then and never skipped a beat. I am guess it is just a couple of blown capacitors or fuses. It didn't catch on fire or anything, it just popped twice. Edited October 15, 2011 by skinXBWAU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Red LEDs inside is normal. Each amp module inside has one. Good luck, Arthur will fix it regardless am sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just sent him an email and he replied within minutes.He said it can be fixed and asked me to send it to him. Worse case $120 to fix. I bought my Theatron secondhand from these very forums (from Curious) in December 2009. It has been faultless since then and never skipped a beat. I am guess it is just a couple of blown capacitors or fuses. It didn't catch on fire or anything, it just popped twice. That a pretty good price. As you know here in Adelaide most electronic repair shops want about $65 to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yeah, happy with that. Sent it off today...Maybe he will put a new HD in the box by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) lol :lol: Edited October 17, 2011 by Eli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sorry to hear about the drama Skin, let me know if you want me to pick up for you or drop off anywhere Cheers, Curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp51 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yeah, happy with that.Sent it off today...Maybe he will put a new HD in the box by mistake. Add about 1200 dollars to the parcel and he might Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sorry to hear about the drama Skin, let me know if you want me to pick up for you or drop off anywhere Cheers, Curious Thanks for the offer but it isn't costing that much to freight. To be honest, I could not be happier with it. It has served me faultlessly up to this point and I haven't gone easy on it. A lesser amp would be a smouldering pile of junk by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah, happy with that.Sent it off today...Maybe he will put a new HD in the box by mistake. Nah I hoped exactly the same thing when he replaced my relay. no chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of the problem with the Elektra = Cat piss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrantz Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of the problem with the Elektra = Cat piss! Must say, I'm having very mixed reactions atm (Disclaimer: I like cats)... Hope all will be sorted out soon, and give the cat a hug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mining Man Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of the problem with the Elektra = Cat piss! Solution to the problem = happy dog owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawlty99 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Cause of the problem with the Elektra = Cat piss! Really - or joke? I've had a few things wrecked by mouse p*ss but no f'n cat is getting near my HT gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Really - or joke?I've had a few things wrecked by mouse p*ss but no f'n cat is getting near my HT gear. Yep, cat piss. We have a male and a female and the male sometimes sprays if there are strays outside at night. I guess he was claiming the Elektra for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 As the boy said to the streetwalker:Psst! How Much? How much piss or how much to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Don't know yet. I will post here when I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POV Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 shizenhousen.....I know what i'd be doing with any animal that pissed on my gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) shizenhousen.....I know what i'd be doing with any animal that pissed on my gear I know what I would be doing with the gear a cat pissed on. It must pong . Knowing Arthur he is a very delicate petal He will probably pass out as soon as he pops the cover. Stale pussy juice YUK!! Edited October 19, 2011 by Crist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I hope to shortly read a "high-end" review, about how cat-piss gives a much warmer stage to the audio, also providing a cheap upgrade to smell-o-vision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I hope to shortly read a "high-end" review, about how cat-piss gives a much warmer stage to the audio Me too. Probably cheaper alternative to tuning fuses Edited October 20, 2011 by Crist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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