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Hoffman Amps Forum image Author Topic: Marshall Plexi 1987 Hum and Chirping Noise problem every since changed the PT  (Read 2187 times)

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Offline Kitarist

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So the PT on this amp blew and i changed it with a new one. While the amp works and plays there are 2 types of noises coming from the amp.

The first one is coming from amp like a buzz hum noise while second noise is actually coming inside the amp its a weird chirping noise.

I'm not sure what could it be. I'm suspecting some filter caps got damaged but i'll  replace that also and keep you updated.

I alredy changed the rectifier dioes,tubes.

I was also suspecting the larmar PPIMV i changed the amp to stock and the problem was still present.

Here is also a video i made if anyone cares to take a look at it :)



« Last Edit: July 05, 2016, 11:42:07 pm by Kitarist »

Offline sluckey

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Reverse the OT plate leads. Does that help?
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

Offline Kitarist

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Sorry it was the PT made a typo ;)

I already checked heater polarity and so on...

Offline hesamadman

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That chirping sounds more like arcing. Does the new PT have a center tap for the the 6.3vac?

 


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