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CR1020 voltage issue

Looks like TR714 and/or TR715 is not working as they should.

Can you measure the DC voltages around each one and post results. E-? C-? B-? format.
 
Looks like a broken copper trace or bad solder connection between the -NB wire terminal and the emitter of TR715/R716/R718 solder connection.

Should see -33vdc at the emitter of TR715.
 
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Looks like a broken copper trace or bad solder connection between the -NB terminal and the emitter of TR715/R716/R718 solder connection.

Should see -33vdc at the emitter of TR715.
Awesome i will check that when i get home from work and give you an update thank you so much for the help
 
Look over the board for any possibly iffie solder connections. Especially the TO-220 transistors.

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it dosent get very loud?
Check the collector voltages of the 4 output transistors. Should be around +/- 49vdc. +B and -B can be measured carefully** on the output transistor's metal cases.

**----- Don't short the metal cases to the heatsink --- You will regret it. :thumbsup:
 
Does it sound the same on both channels?

On the rear panel there is a pre-main coupler switch. Exercise the switch a dozen times. See if it changes anything. :thumbsup:

That switch is notorious for getting real dirty. The backside of gear usually has a lot more dust build-up than the front side.
 
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