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Sansui 2000A

Got new fuses. How do I go about grounding the receiver? Fuse blows when I plug it in every time. Plz help, vinyl junkie jonesing bad!
 
time_ed said:
Figured out the grounding issue. Now for heavier filament fuses
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The fuse is blowing for a reason, why are you putting a bigger fuse in there?
When a fuse blows, and it is the correct size, there is a problem, this is why the fuse blows....
Putting a bigger fuse in there will cause even more problems....

Have you checked the output transistors?
 
I went up to 2.5 A slow burn, which is what was in the channel fuse slots. 2A for the power fuse seemed silly when the channel fuses were 2.5A. The 2A. were fast burners, filament was like hair-width. It's up and running fine now. Please let me know any other helpful.details.
 
kevzep said:
The fuse is blowing for a reason, why are you putting a bigger fuse in there?
When a fuse blows, and it is the correct size, there is a problem, this is why the fuse blows....
Putting a bigger fuse in there will cause even more problems....

Have you checked the output transistors?
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I'm not quite sure how to do that. I must repeat my noob-ness. I have a guy that I am going to take it to, but needed my vinyl fix last night. I had New Kids On The Block in my head for whatever devilish reason. Btw, was listening to Allman Brothers "mountain jam", and Duane's first solo sounded distant. It neger has before on previous receivers, but does on this one. Dickey's solo and Butch's solo sounded fine. Strange...
 
time_ed said:
I went up to 2.5 A slow burn, which is what was in the channel fuse slots. 2A for the power fuse seemed silly when the channel fuses were 2.5A. The 2A. were fast burners, filament was like hair-width. It's up and running fine now. Please let me know any other helpful.details.
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Why didnt you just use the correct fuse, it seems you just increasing the fuse amperage without knowing what size should be in there.......
Just use the correct fuse, simple...
 
Next trip to radio shack i will go back to the slow burn 2A. My right channel fuses keep burning out. Any ideas?
 
time_ed said:
Next trip to radio shack i will go back to the slow burn 2A. My right channel fuses keep burning out. Any ideas?
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Clearly that right channel has an issue that needs investigation by a tech. Using higher rated fuses to cover up the problem, could result in serious, terminally destructive damage occurring to your 2000A. Aside from which, it could cause your house to burn down.

time_ed said:
Thank you all for your patience in dealing with a newbie. I am trying to learn!
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OK, but you were warned by more than one member NOT to fit higher rated fuses - so you need to take on board what is being told to you by experienced tech's who know what they are talking about. You found it amusing/odd that the mains fuse was 2A but the channel fuses were 2.5A - the very fact that you don't know why this might be normal means that you should not 'up' the ratings of fuses.

If this seems a bit harsh to you, we all have a responsibility to any and all who read this that it is not OK to 'up' the ratings of fuses to 'solve' a problem - I hope you can understand this.
 
Hyperion said:
Clearly that right channel has an issue that needs investigation by a tech. Using higher rated fuses to cover up the problem, could result in serious, terminally destructive damage occurring to your 2000A. Aside from which, it could cause your house to burn down.



OK, but you were warned by more than one member NOT to fit higher rated fuses - so you need to take on board what is being told to you by experienced tech's who know what they are talking about. You found it amusing/odd that the mains fuse was 2A but the channel fuses were 2.5A - the very fact that you don't know why this might be normal means that you should not 'up' the ratings of fuses.

If this seems a bit harsh to you, we all have a responsibility to any and all who read this that it is not OK to 'up' the ratings of fuses to 'solve' a problem - I hope you can understand this.
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Thank you and I definitely heed the kind advice of all concerned. That is one of the many reasons I love AK. I am smart enough to know when to ask and use the knowledge of those more experienced than me. Bear with me for (I'm sure) several more rookie questions, and thanks again to all who are generous enough to share their wisdom
 
Do you have a tech in mind that you could take the 2000A to?

Perhaps you could edit your profile to include your location? - there just might be an AK-er nearby who could help.
 
I work with macktubes (ak member) but the receiver is brand new to me, so haven't had time to get him to check it out. We have discussed it, and I know a thorough inspection is due. My fuse issue is purely an act of desperation, because my jvc (which was purely temporary anyway til i can find a Marantz) died and i have a pl500 staring at me, begging to be played. Unfortunately I live in a small town and my knowledge of which is severely limited. But I am trying to be serious on my component accrual and will have the sansui checked out promptly
 
Oh OK, great that you have an AK-er to talk to about this.

Good luck - and don't forget to keep us posted on developments :thmbsp:
 
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