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NAD 7140 repair-HELP

I recently picked up a NAD 7140. When plugged in it lights up and the relay audibly clicked, but no sound from any source or from headphone jack. I found the preamp does work with another power source. I understand that NAD products have had reliability issues. So, is anyone out there aware of a common fail in this line of receivers, where is the first and best place for me to check? I will try DIY repair as well with some direction, where to start? I don't see any obvious leaking caps or fried resistors. I also cleaned pots, buttons, and connections with electrical cleaner. One last thing, when I opened it up there were two slow burning fuses burnt out, neither being the main power fuse. I replaced them and they held when I turned the unit on. I may sound like I know what I'm doing, but I am brand new at tackling a self diagnosis and fix. I do find it a challenge that I want to take on and learn something along the way. I have scoured the internet for answers without any success.  
I hope someone in this community can help and give direction.
Thank you!
tntate
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tls49
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Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but just need to make sure you are not missing the pre/main jumpers. When you tried the preamp with another amp, did you have to physically remove a jumper between pre out and main in on the 7140 like the ones shown in this picture.

http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/182730-nad_7140_receiver.jpg

Those jumpers are required for the 7140 if it is only used with speakers and a source.


tntate OP
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The jumpers were in fact present plugged in, then removed to test preamp section. 
Thanks for responding, any other thoughts...
yogiboy's avatar
yogiboy
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Make sure the tape monitor  button is not engaged!
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imhififan
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Those fuses for tuner section only.
If both channel of Amp section not working, start with power supply to diagnose. You can download service manual from http://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/Nad.php
tntate OP
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Thanks, it's good to know what those fuses are for.
I did download a service manual. I'm not a tech, and after looking at it I am absolutely certain I do not know what to do😁.  Is there a laymans step by step guide to identify component, test proceedure, multimeter settings, expected voltages, etc? A pictorial or a video? Again, I have scoured the Internet and cannot find what I am seeking.
Thanks again
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