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Offline jamesedmunda

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Traynor YCV 40 lowB+
« on: October 15, 2020, 04:33:03 pm »
Got a Traynor YCV 40 with a board #M581-4.00
I'm getting 160vdc on output transformer center tap with the tubes in and 315vdc with the tubes out.
 I get 220vdc to ground on pins 4 and 9 on all 3 12ax7 tubes. I've replaced Q1,Q8,Q10 and Q12 whats left. The power transformer tests good and I get the the same readings with the output transformer disconnected.
Can any one point me in the right direction.
Here's a link to the manual.
TIA James
https://www.thetubestore.com/lib/thetubestore/schematics/Traynor/Traynor-YCV40-Schematic.pdf

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Re: Traynor YCV 40 lowB+
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2020, 10:55:51 am »
This makes no sense. Therefore it is not wired right. I would inspect ALL grounds. Broken wires, rusty screws, tarnished connectors.

Offline JustMike

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Re: Traynor YCV 40 lowB+
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2020, 05:48:06 pm »
Reflow the PCBs. I had a similar problem with the same amp and it was the 6l6 sockets. I had to suck the old solder out and resolder.
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