brand new to board, and have to say some great info and minds. Got brave enough to disassemble and clean speaker selector switches on my originally owned B-2, and replace protection relays. Now I don't have to get up every 5 mins to tap the switch. Too new to dig into the B-2 further at this time, but want to try to resurrect my CA-800 for learning, so some help needed.
Last played 3 years ago, but would only play (with distortion) in class A. Even that is not working now. Yes, over the years I did switch between normal and A with amp on. Didn't know any better.
Visual inspection, 6300 uF, 50 v caps bulging. I plan to replace these with nichicon LKG1H682MKNS if they will fit (taller than stock). If there is another cap that would be better, can you name it? I will also replace micro switches for A/AB selection and clean/ rework all other switches/pots. Before I sink much money into this, is this a reasonable place to start and then replace/restore from there? All fuses good and protection relay clicks (will also replace at some point). What preliminary readings should I get before I begin work. I've downloaded the manual and have reasonable technical skills, but no technical knowledge, but want to learn.
I would like to use this as a starter project before working on the B-2. Any and all help appreciated. And yes, I did just plug it in to see, I know I'm not supposed to do that. I also have a DBT for the B-2 (kidding).
Thank you, Paul
Last played 3 years ago, but would only play (with distortion) in class A. Even that is not working now. Yes, over the years I did switch between normal and A with amp on. Didn't know any better.
Visual inspection, 6300 uF, 50 v caps bulging. I plan to replace these with nichicon LKG1H682MKNS if they will fit (taller than stock). If there is another cap that would be better, can you name it? I will also replace micro switches for A/AB selection and clean/ rework all other switches/pots. Before I sink much money into this, is this a reasonable place to start and then replace/restore from there? All fuses good and protection relay clicks (will also replace at some point). What preliminary readings should I get before I begin work. I've downloaded the manual and have reasonable technical skills, but no technical knowledge, but want to learn.
I would like to use this as a starter project before working on the B-2. Any and all help appreciated. And yes, I did just plug it in to see, I know I'm not supposed to do that. I also have a DBT for the B-2 (kidding).
Thank you, Paul