I'm hoping someone can help this non-technical dilettante. I have a Fisher 400 receiver than I bought on Audiogon over a year ago and that until now has worked flawlessly. All essential mods were supposedly made before I bought it (e.g. rectifier). Today when I turned it on - no sound when set on FM stereo, mono or stereo filter.:tears: The amplifier section is working fine - I have no issues playing an iPod through AUX. The stereo beacon shows no reception anywhere along the FM band. Interestingly, if I crank up the volume beyond 12 o’clock, I can hear stations faintly.
I don’t know of any tube technicians here in northern NJ anymore, and the one I used to have (via Vacuum Tube Valley) was expensive and ineffective. I am hoping all I need to do is replace a tube or two, but not sure where to start. I have no testing equipment beyond a basic amp meter, but do have a soldering iron I can wield with some competency. Would be willing to get some additional gear if needed.
Any suggestions?
I don’t know of any tube technicians here in northern NJ anymore, and the one I used to have (via Vacuum Tube Valley) was expensive and ineffective. I am hoping all I need to do is replace a tube or two, but not sure where to start. I have no testing equipment beyond a basic amp meter, but do have a soldering iron I can wield with some competency. Would be willing to get some additional gear if needed.
Any suggestions?