NAD 3020i Doesn't work with speakers connected, just clicks.

[Throsh]

Hi
I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's which I'm trying to use with my NAD 3020i but for some reason all that happens is there's a loud clicking noise. The NAD works perfectly with headphones so I'm dumbstruck as to what the problem is. I have uploaded a video showing the problem here: http://youtu.be/XDjaMHlHlKk

I would appreciate any help at all!
Cheers.

 

[petehall347]

try it without speakers connected .see if it stops the clicking

 

[bare]

NAD's are nice sounding Gizmos.
BUT they also have all the durability of an Ice cube in the Texas sun.
Usually $200 at a competent Shop (not all are) fixes 'em.. untill next time

 

[kope_hun]

NAD's are nice sounding Gizmos.
BUT they also have all the durability of an Ice cube in the Texas sun.
Usually $200 at a competent Shop (not all are) fixes 'em.. untill next time

I've heard of their cd players not being reliable, but their amps as well? And I have rarely seen one sell for over $150, and that's here in Hungary, with its inflated vintage gear prices.:scratch2:

 

[kope_hun]

Hi
I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's which I'm trying to use with my NAD 3020i but for some reason all that happens is there's a loud clicking noise. The NAD works perfectly with headphones so I'm dumbstruck as to what the problem is. I have uploaded a video showing the problem here: http://youtu.be/XDjaMHlHlKk

I would appreciate any help at all!
Cheers.

That sounds strange to me. I have the same amp, and for some reason I've always presumed that the headphone out was fed by the power amp section. (I might be wrong on this.)

 

[johnda]

The clicking sounds very much like the protection circuit activating then releasing and reactivating. I have to say that your video is not much help visually, can you reshoot it with light on the rear so we can see the speaker connections? I agree with the suggestion to unhook the speakers and see if the clicking continues. If the clicking stops, check your speakers for a shorted connection. If you are positive that you have no shorts, and you still get the problem, sounds like a trip to the tech is needed.

 

[mech986]

Does the unit work with any other speakers?

 

[grateful]

make sure there are no wire strands touching together.

 

[hybridtech]

If you have checked the speaker/thing, and are sure they are not the issue as suggested, I think (?! now that's an oxymoron) the only thing(s) that would make this sound are the 2 breakers E401 & 2 (10mm x 20mm plastic/riveted component standing up off PCB on 2 x quite thick legs). Others more knowledgeable than I, will be able to say if these are relevant to your problem.