Hi
Got a crown macro tech 600 power up ok I've got no sound coming out
Anyone knows what's the first thing to check
thanks
Got a crown macro tech 600 power up ok I've got no sound coming out
Anyone knows what's the first thing to check
thanks
Welcome to the forum Daz, but you should not make two threads on the same topic - read it in the rules! 
Start by giving us some information on your item of equipment, and of the ancillary equipment you are using it with.

Start by giving us some information on your item of equipment, and of the ancillary equipment you are using it with.
I have found the service manual here:
https://www.crownaudio.com/en/site_elements/macro-tech-600-service-manual
https://www.crownaudio.com/en/site_elements/macro-tech-600-service-manual
I think this is a non-technical person, so the best advice is to check the source, the connections, and the controls.
Refer to the manual to verify the proper settings. What do the indicator lights say?
It is unlikely that anyone other than a highly experienced technician can repair this amplifier, if it is defective.
Refer to the manual to verify the proper settings. What do the indicator lights say?
It is unlikely that anyone other than a highly experienced technician can repair this amplifier, if it is defective.
The photos of the front controls and rear connections to be found on the site below may be helpful:
https://reverb.com/item/21400486-cr...ower-amp-original-packaging-free-shipping-603
https://reverb.com/item/21400486-cr...ower-amp-original-packaging-free-shipping-603
If the amplifier is defective, I'd sell it on ebay "as-is" and get a new one. It would be expensive for a tech to repair,
if you cannot do that yourself. Parts substitutions would probably have to be made also.
if you cannot do that yourself. Parts substitutions would probably have to be made also.
Its a medium power class AB amp of the type I learned to repair by myself. The only part in there you can't buy a substitute for at farnell or digikey is U100 U103 the dual PNP transistor. As an input part, it is not likely to be bad anyway. I don't even use a scope or signal generator. just a DVM, analog AC voltmeter, & portable FM radio.if you cannot do that yourself. Parts substitutions would probably have to be made also.
What is certain that the Class D modern amp with switcher supply you could buy as a replacement, cannot be repaired by amateurs. ~5000 hours then off to the dump with it. Less if it is not pro grade.
I repaired my first transistor amp using only the GE Transistor Manual 6th edition (1970). Badly, it put out 1/6 rated wattage. I didn't even have a schematic diagram. Then with help from diyaudio posters I got it to 125% of rated wattage & improved the sound, too. Now you can buy community college approved electronics texts that are much better.
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