In Reply to: How reliable have your SET or SE tube amps been? posted by RGA on April 13, 2016 at 23:37:05:
Yeah, not good at all for a 3000.00+ amp. I think Mike Samra commented that the power trans for many Chinese amps have a 110/220 primary. Since USA voltage is mostly +120 that not only puts a strain on the PT but also the power supply components. So, I am still trying to track down a problem with the unit which now does not pass a signal. It went from a distorted signal to no signal. I would say if you are thinking of getting a Chinese made amp you better be sure it is made to operate at 120vac or be ready to spend about the same amount of money for repair jobs down the line. cheers, Dak
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- RE: This Raphaelite Sinovt SM45 went bad after 1 year - DAK 11:01:28 04/16/16 (5)
- That is correct. - Michael Samra 15:03:43 04/18/16 (3)
- RE: It is too late for that....what to do? - DAK 15:20:17 04/18/16 (2)
- RE: It is too late for that....what to do? - Tre' 18:21:13 04/27/16 (1)
- RE: It is too late for that....what to do? - DAK 18:55:16 04/27/16 (0)
- RE: Thank God it is not my amp! - DAK 12:09:48 04/16/16 (0)