birchoak
Hi-Fi Nut
Hello folks. Well, after ten years of no trouble whatsoever, my all time bestest buddy, a Scott R74S SS receiver, has suddenly lost its right channel in stereo mode. Switching to mono cures the problem. I cleaned the pots two weeks ago so I don't think it's dirty wipers, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a relay but I will check later. Solder joints are impeccable, too.
Do you guys think it could be a cap? My gut tells me it's something minor. I replaced the main filter caps about two weeks ago (preventative maintenance; no symptoms to urge me to do this) but it worked fine afterward. Is it letting more power into the circuits now, sending those caps with one foot in the grave over the edge? Just wanted an informed opinion before I opened it up. It is an outstanding receiver--the most reliable I've ever owned and the best-sounding--so I may send it out for surgery if it's not something simple.
Thank you for any and all insights your powerful minds can shed on this--
Do you guys think it could be a cap? My gut tells me it's something minor. I replaced the main filter caps about two weeks ago (preventative maintenance; no symptoms to urge me to do this) but it worked fine afterward. Is it letting more power into the circuits now, sending those caps with one foot in the grave over the edge? Just wanted an informed opinion before I opened it up. It is an outstanding receiver--the most reliable I've ever owned and the best-sounding--so I may send it out for surgery if it's not something simple.
Thank you for any and all insights your powerful minds can shed on this--
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