JVC 5505 Left Channel Weak and Distorted

[Riley Bruce]

Hey everyone. I just recently picked up a JVC VR-5505 off of a local classifieds site for a decent little price. When I got home and wired everything up it seemed to sound great, everything coming in nice and clear on both channels. However, the more I used it and it warmed up, the left channel began to fade and distort. This seems to happen on every input, and even through the headphones. Any advice on what might be the problem, or should I cut my losses and try something different. Thanks everyone!

 

[avionic]

Welcome aboard Riley.. I would start by cleaning switches and controls..

 

[avionic]

JVC 5505

JVC VR-5505 ?

 

[Riley Bruce]

Welcome aboard Riley.. I would start by cleaning switches and controls..

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, that was one of the first things I tried as well, didn't seem to have any effect. From what I can tell once the system warms up for about 20 minutes that's when the channel starts to quit.

 

[Riley Bruce]

JVC VR-5505 ?

Oops, yes the JVC VR-5505 is what I meant to type haha

 

[avionic]

Do you have a separate power amplifier or pre-amplifier ? To eliminate possibilities using the pre-out / main - in connections on the rear panel.

 

[Riley Bruce]

I've got one coming in the next few weeks actually, I wondered about that myself.

 

[dr*audio]

Look for a speaker relay. It will be a plastic box, probably 1.5" x .5" x 1.5". Tap on it with a non metallic object, like a chopstick or BIC pen. If the sound comes back or cuts out, replace the relay.

 

[Riley Bruce]

Look for a speaker relay. It will be a plastic box, probably 1.5" x .5" x 1.5". Tap on it with a non metallic object, like a chopstick or BIC pen. If the sound comes back or cuts out, replace the relay.

Thanks!! Ill try this in the next day or two to see.