It's actually been a long time since I did the same stupid mistake while testing a piece on the bench before pulling any boards. I have had this receiver for three years, started to check it out, confirmed one side was dead, did the deoxit program, and put a cover on it and forgot what I thought. In those days I didn't write myself notes, so I could go back and be back up to speed! Then almost two years ago, I bought a rebuild pak from a fellow AKer, and after that I even bought a light kit from the same seller.
Finally, on the bench, ready for the rebuild magic. All hooked up to a dispensable set of speakers, although I did put in-line fuse holders, just in case. Good antenna, reviewed the operating instructions because the faceplate and knobs have been off for so long the only thing I'm sure of is the power switch.
Ready, dimbulb test...OK!
Recheck, and on to try the FM. Meter seems off, but once in awhile I get a stereo light, but...NO SOUND! I do remember, one channel was out, which is why I did the deoxit thing. Again, recheck settings, recheck wiring, try another source....NaDa.
OH, well, that's why I got the rebuild parts!
Let it sit for a couple days, and actually, while in bed, I remembered, DUH! Left the pre-main jumpers on the table. This thing was dead freakin quiet, all sources! Do you think? No interconnect, dumb ass!
Put the jumpers in today, rechecked, and actually the dead channel is in the left preamp, because both output channels work when the right mono button is on!
It's a hobby, right? Otherwise, it's the box wine I keep under the desk to ward off the cold.....
Why couldn't it just be a fuse......
Finally, on the bench, ready for the rebuild magic. All hooked up to a dispensable set of speakers, although I did put in-line fuse holders, just in case. Good antenna, reviewed the operating instructions because the faceplate and knobs have been off for so long the only thing I'm sure of is the power switch.
Ready, dimbulb test...OK!
Recheck, and on to try the FM. Meter seems off, but once in awhile I get a stereo light, but...NO SOUND! I do remember, one channel was out, which is why I did the deoxit thing. Again, recheck settings, recheck wiring, try another source....NaDa.
OH, well, that's why I got the rebuild parts!
Let it sit for a couple days, and actually, while in bed, I remembered, DUH! Left the pre-main jumpers on the table. This thing was dead freakin quiet, all sources! Do you think? No interconnect, dumb ass!
Put the jumpers in today, rechecked, and actually the dead channel is in the left preamp, because both output channels work when the right mono button is on!
It's a hobby, right? Otherwise, it's the box wine I keep under the desk to ward off the cold.....
Why couldn't it just be a fuse......