Kenwood Super Eleven

[badwaxcaps]

Hello all.. My Kenwood Super Eleven has been acting up recently. The MAC (equalizer) and the reverb circuit both gave out on me. They stopped working at the same time and I'm very distraught as I enjoy this receiver immensely. Anybody have any advice on where to start? My main strength is working on tube gear but I have dabbled with SS off and on. The main amp section still works. The failure list is.. MAC, reverb w/its display,and the output level indicator. Please help! :tears:

 

[ryuuoh]

have you checked your fuses?
http://www.hifiengine.com/manuals/kenwood/super-eleven.shtml

 

[badwaxcaps]

Have'nt torn it down yet. Im assuming that like other vintage gear it will probably need some lytics and other misc parts replaced. I was just wondering if anyone else had one of these receivers and if they had any advice or insight on my issue. I'm hoping its fuses or something relatively simple. I've read that parts are non-existant. Thanks for the link to the manual. That should come in handy!

 

[aileenamegan]

First, check fuses - as said.
The SuperEleven is very reliable. No need to replace parts in advance. And of course the SuperEleven got some special parts. But all could is quite easily to substitute - except for the power transistors.

 

[badwaxcaps]

Fuses are fine. Nothing looks visibly damaged (burned, cracked, broken). Are there any fuses that are hidden deeper in the chassis? The manual isnt very forthcoming with troubleshooting advice so I'm a bit lost as to where to start. The main amp still works though which is a good thing. Are the power transistors unobtanium?

 

[aileenamegan]

I try to have a look in one of mines tomorrow. One of them must be still opened.