Low frequency pops through the speaker, rather than high frequency cracks. Would failure of 10,000uF 16V cap on DC balance to the heaters leading to pops be consistent rather than high V HT cap failure (crack noise).
pops v. cracks in a valve amp
Mar 16, 2011
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"Nutcase Kook "
** FFS name the damn amp..... Phil
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Got a scope? Use it to find where the noise comes from....
Got a scope? Use it to find where the noise comes from....
&&&&intermittant, once in an hour or so By pop = both hands clasped with palms cupped, then clap crack = 2 fingers laid over the other palm , then clap
Have you subbed the valves?
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I was hoping for learned opinion on diagnostic possibility of the f characteristics of pops v cracks. Replaced the "heater" cap and no re-emergence of pops , hopefully not a coincidence
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