Howdy AK,
I'm a bit of a rare poster here, but I need a bit of help with my 2nd system. I have been building a "vintage powerhouse" system of 2nd hand purchases, currently just a pair of Mission Argonauts powered by a Sony GX800ES. Occasionally when I turn off the receiver (1 in 20?), as the relay clicks from within, I'll hear a loud "POP" from the right speaker, and right only. I recall a different Sony receiver I had doing the same, but that left years ago and wasn't worth repairing...
I do, however, feel like this ES unit is worth tinkering. Not only is this a 2nd system, but the receiver is still a semi-new purchase (less than a year?), and works flawlessly 99.99% of the time. I paid $70, which is about the going rate, and my total investment for the entire system is still only $120! The amp in the GX800ES really makes it special. It has a push-pull amp rated at 185w @ 4 ohms, and is also 2 ohm(!) stable in 2ch mode. I feel like getting any other similarly rated power source for my 4 ohm Missions would surely cost more... so I feel like this is worth investigating/repairing.
So..... would this be a power relay? Easy fix? My electronics DIY experience is limited, esp. with audio, but feel like I am a semi-technical guy. I have successfully soldered wires in my car, and have access to such equipment.
I know this is semi-vague, but any directions towards common problems, places to look, schematics, etc. you folks could point me in would be much appreciated!!
THANKS!
I'm a bit of a rare poster here, but I need a bit of help with my 2nd system. I have been building a "vintage powerhouse" system of 2nd hand purchases, currently just a pair of Mission Argonauts powered by a Sony GX800ES. Occasionally when I turn off the receiver (1 in 20?), as the relay clicks from within, I'll hear a loud "POP" from the right speaker, and right only. I recall a different Sony receiver I had doing the same, but that left years ago and wasn't worth repairing...
I do, however, feel like this ES unit is worth tinkering. Not only is this a 2nd system, but the receiver is still a semi-new purchase (less than a year?), and works flawlessly 99.99% of the time. I paid $70, which is about the going rate, and my total investment for the entire system is still only $120! The amp in the GX800ES really makes it special. It has a push-pull amp rated at 185w @ 4 ohms, and is also 2 ohm(!) stable in 2ch mode. I feel like getting any other similarly rated power source for my 4 ohm Missions would surely cost more... so I feel like this is worth investigating/repairing.
So..... would this be a power relay? Easy fix? My electronics DIY experience is limited, esp. with audio, but feel like I am a semi-technical guy. I have successfully soldered wires in my car, and have access to such equipment.
I know this is semi-vague, but any directions towards common problems, places to look, schematics, etc. you folks could point me in would be much appreciated!!
THANKS!