3e Audio TPA3255 (SY-DAP1002) problem - wont leave standby (red light blinking)

Hi Folks,

Well, it's a bit of a long shot but I wonder if anyone has had this issue before or might know of a solution or way to diagnose further? Here's the problem:

Turn on the unit at the wall Red LED slow blinks:
  • If i press volume in the red light goes off and wont come back on without powering off for a few seconds at the wall
  • If i press once quickly then long press the red light stays blinking
  • Line in doesn't do anything
  • Can get th lights around the volume knob to turn on at all

This device was a gift for a friend and has been working admirably for more than a year ... naturally it's on me to find a solution 🙂 I have emailed 3e Audio (@3eaudio) on the gmail address I have used in the past but had no reply this time.

I have a USBi programmer from another project but wary of making the problem worse - though with a broken device and no other options dont really have anything to lose. Any advice on best way to proceed would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Will.