In Reply to: RE: Dynaco 400 amplifier problems, posted by daveyhockett on February 22, 2012 at 05:38:17:
I am also assuming that the B+/B- fuses are not blown. Most Stereo 400s I've seen were equipped with ceramic fuses that have to be checked with an ohmmeter.
If they are already blown, you probably already have shorted output transistors and very likely, damage on the driver boards. I'd power up such an amp through a VariAC but you're going to power it up through a light bulb to absorb excess current, as a precaution.
Good luck!
GP49
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