I just purchased a used Hifonics Warrior Merlin amplifier on Tuesday. I had it powering two 12" RF Punch HE2 @ 1ohm. Sounded beautiful!
However, late Wednesday, the amp suddenly cut out.
The amp power light comes on.
When it powers up, I hear a *click* sound.
However, there is *no* output, and I've tried multiple subs. Subs that I knew to be working.
I pulled the RF subs and looked at them, and lo and behold, one of the tinsel leads had come undone and likely shorted out the connection..
I opened up the amp to visually inspect for damage and couldn't find any.
Any idea what could have happened or gone wrong? I'm interested in repairing it, I have a mild amount of electrical knowledge and am quite handy with a soldering iron and a VMM. I could use some help on figuring out the next step.
Thanks!
However, late Wednesday, the amp suddenly cut out.
The amp power light comes on.
When it powers up, I hear a *click* sound.
However, there is *no* output, and I've tried multiple subs. Subs that I knew to be working.
I pulled the RF subs and looked at them, and lo and behold, one of the tinsel leads had come undone and likely shorted out the connection..
I opened up the amp to visually inspect for damage and couldn't find any.
Any idea what could have happened or gone wrong? I'm interested in repairing it, I have a mild amount of electrical knowledge and am quite handy with a soldering iron and a VMM. I could use some help on figuring out the next step.
Thanks!
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