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21st May 2022, 4:17 pm | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: May 2022
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HMV 2046 Amp problem, or is it me..?
Hi all,
Not sure if it's a problem with the amp or if it's just the norm, but when playing records with defined bass, if turned up (in this case anywhere close to half way) the bass drops out completely with a crackle. If I keep it turned down to just above a quarter it seems fine. Circuit board looks ok, no leaky caps etc.. Just wondering if it's a common issue? Cheers |
21st May 2022, 4:26 pm | #2 |
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Re: HMV 2046 Amp problem, or is it me..?
This doesn't sound like normal behaviour. If you turn the volume up excessively the sound will clip and distort, but it shouldn't change character dramatically.
There are two things I can think of - you may have faulty speakers, or you may have a dirty contact on a switch or control. The latter can produce some very strange symptoms. |
21st May 2022, 5:16 pm | #3 |
Diode
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Re: HMV 2046 Amp problem, or is it me..?
I have tried cleaning the contacts on some of the switches but without removing them fully I'm not sure how good of a job contact cleaner does.
It does very much sound like it's clipping the low end, could it just be that they're 'loud' records? I am working with a pretty bad cartridge (waiting on another arriving) but I wouldn't have thought it would be that if it goes away when turned down? |
21st May 2022, 5:26 pm | #4 |
Dekatron
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Re: HMV 2046 Amp problem, or is it me..?
Try cleaning the Bass potentiometer with Servisol. Work it in well.
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21st May 2022, 5:46 pm | #5 |
Diode
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Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: HMV 2046 Amp problem, or is it me..?
Found the issue.. it's the speakers, I'm using Bose companion which clearly expects a low line input. As soon as I tried headphones, it was absolutely fine!
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