• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

crackling fault

  1. G

    Pioneer SA8500

    Hi, I have a Pioneer SA8500 (series 1) in very good condition. However, it has recently developed a problem. After playing it for a while, it starts making a loud crackling noise. I have cleaned all switches, including the power. The noise is not affected by the volume control or any other...
    • GCas
    • Thread
    • crackling fault pioneer pioneer sa 8500
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. M

    MA 5100 Transistors

    Hey everyone, great to be here! My MA5100 has developed a crackle when warm (left channel). Freeze spray pinpoints the fault to Q209 (PNP driver), so the course of action is to replace a few small signal transistors on both channels, as a precautionary measure. All good so far. I have been in...
    • Marabou
    • Thread
    • crackling fault mcintosh mcintosh ma5100 transistor equivalent
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. oz-2

    SA 9500 Mk I intermittent crackling on LH channel - advice?

    Hello AK'ers I have a small problem with my SA 9500 Mk 1 After about 10 - 15 mins of use I get a crackling sound on the LH channel. Observation of the L/S shows that this is accompanied by a large, gradually varying, dc voltage which moves the cone in and out over about 2 seconds. The sound...
Back
Top Bottom