Just got this amp, noticed one of the power resistors on the output stage was toast. In the schematic it suggests 2W, so to make sure it didn't happen again, I ordered some 5W replacements, installed them, recalibrated as per service manual, but after about an hour of use, I noticed the amp could fry an egg on itself, I have nothing above the amp, so it has free airflow all around it, yet it is ridiculously hot.
Service manual suggests I should wait 5 minutes, then calibrate for 2.5mV between TP3&1 / TP4&2 and 0V between 1&E1 / 2&E2. I followed this, but the voltage continued to increase between test points, so I left it warming for about 30 minutes until it stabilised, then calibrated. Now after an hour of use it is working more like a heat generator than an amplifier. Sound doesn't appear to be affected in any way.
Possibly not related, but the mono switch only seems to work on initial power up when the amplifier is cool
Service manual suggests I should wait 5 minutes, then calibrate for 2.5mV between TP3&1 / TP4&2 and 0V between 1&E1 / 2&E2. I followed this, but the voltage continued to increase between test points, so I left it warming for about 30 minutes until it stabilised, then calibrated. Now after an hour of use it is working more like a heat generator than an amplifier. Sound doesn't appear to be affected in any way.
Possibly not related, but the mono switch only seems to work on initial power up when the amplifier is cool
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