RE: So this happened . . . any thoughts on the cause?

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In Reply to: So this happened . . . any thoughts on the cause? posted by JoshT on July 16, 2022 at 16:31:02:

Schematic shows a 4A slow blow fuse in the filament circuit for the preamp tubes.
That's internal, and probably blown.
I've also come across the rectifiers failing, and due to the heat generated bad solder joints on the rectifiers. If it isn't the fuse, then it should go to get serviced.

Dan Santoni

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Topic - So this happened . . . any thoughts on the cause? - JoshT 16:31:02 07/16/22 (4)

RE: So this happened . . . any thoughts on the cause? - Blackdog 05:56:12 07/17/22 (1)

Thanks Dan. - JoshT 19:57:13 07/17/22 (0)

Possibly a fuse. See these photos.... - AbeCollins 18:06:03 07/16/22 (1)

Wow, thanks Abe! - JoshT 18:33:14 07/16/22 (0)

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RE: So this happened . . . any thoughts on the cause? - Blackdog 05:56:12 07/17/22 (1)

Thanks Dan. - JoshT 19:57:13 07/17/22 (0)

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