Solid State Amp/Troubleshooting Resource

[jukelemon]

Hi all!

I don't see much SS posts here so I was hoping if someone knows a good amp forum for these types of questions etc.

I am working on a Crate BT350 that has several things wrong with it and i am using it as a practice amp if you will on learning :)

Right now I have 2 blown low voltage secondary fuses, a preamp that is not getting any of the higher voltage DC to run the tube preamp, and a completely dead preamp board in general (which makes sense of course given no low voltage supply)

So ideally...looking for the Hoffman Forum of SS amps :)


Thank you!

[mmrxcsr01]

Juke, there's a solid state section on the "other things" section of this forum- maybe someone will move your post there....

[jukelemon]

Juke, there's a solid state section on the "other things" section of this forum- maybe someone will move your post there....

Ah..thank you!  I was not aware lol.  Never been on it :)

Mod: please delete this post and sorry for the churn.

[Willabe]

No, we can leave it here and guys will see it. If they think they can help with the SS amp, they can go over to that section.

[Latole]

1- Disconnect preamp from power supply. ; Voltages / fuses ok or not ?

2- Fuse blow : Check the 4 rectifier diodes ( d15 to D19), filter caps

3- Voltage / fuse ok , check preamp board for short - circuit.
     Start by unplugging all tubes