Richs_Trains
Well-Known Member
I am a complete novice, but I am learning, slowly. Other Newbies might want to learn from my mistakes, so here's what I learned:
1. The Service Manual is not always right, if something seems really off on your measurements, the manual may be telling you the wrong information, consult AK.
2, Don't strip a board thinking that the markings on the PC will be correct, they are not always, and bad things can happen. Remove a cap, note it's orientation and place the new one right away.
3. Always use a Dim Bulb Tester after any changes, or learn the hard way.
4. A solder station with a vacuum soldering iron is my new best friend, the wicks were too hard to handle.
5. Be careful where you string your test leads, across a live circuit can cause interference and bad readings. Shortest route out of the amp, not across any boards.
6. AudioKarma is the best resource for help from people who truly care about the equipment.
7. Don't be afraid to sound stupid when you ask for help, the people here understand and want you to learn.
That's my 2 cents, and while I'm at it, I enjoyed the Capacitor Shootout thread and all the back and forth. I wish I could actually hear all the differences everyone seems to. My feeling is any good modern capacitor has got to be as good or better than the 40 year old ones being replaced, so even if your just using XYZ, as long as it is not a fake, your making an improvement.
Thank you AK,
Rich
1. The Service Manual is not always right, if something seems really off on your measurements, the manual may be telling you the wrong information, consult AK.
2, Don't strip a board thinking that the markings on the PC will be correct, they are not always, and bad things can happen. Remove a cap, note it's orientation and place the new one right away.
3. Always use a Dim Bulb Tester after any changes, or learn the hard way.
4. A solder station with a vacuum soldering iron is my new best friend, the wicks were too hard to handle.
5. Be careful where you string your test leads, across a live circuit can cause interference and bad readings. Shortest route out of the amp, not across any boards.
6. AudioKarma is the best resource for help from people who truly care about the equipment.
7. Don't be afraid to sound stupid when you ask for help, the people here understand and want you to learn.
That's my 2 cents, and while I'm at it, I enjoyed the Capacitor Shootout thread and all the back and forth. I wish I could actually hear all the differences everyone seems to. My feeling is any good modern capacitor has got to be as good or better than the 40 year old ones being replaced, so even if your just using XYZ, as long as it is not a fake, your making an improvement.
Thank you AK,
Rich
