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Who can fix electrocompaniet amps

I have an Electrocompaniet 120 that keeps blowing its fuse before it starts up. It worked for 2 months - the distributor took it in twice and kept it for over one year combined in both efforts and it still is not right - the dealer Audio Heaven has been no help and pretty much said it is my problem. Someone mentioned at one point a guy in Florida but I cannot find the thread. It sounded really good for the two months. Would using a different fuse like a slow blow help or different amp - it uses fast blow 5A 250 volt.
ljgj
bwhite
807 posts
 
Ljgj,

Did you ever try to replace the fuse? The AW120DMB draws a great deal of current on start-up and EC spec's a 5A 125v fuse for US power. Your 2A 250 fuse NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!
gregm
3,407 posts
 
Excellent point, Bwhite! Indeed, the 2A/250 is for european use (higher voltage, lower amperage)!
ljgj OP
955 posts
 
Yes I did - a local amp guy also made a wiring change and it is up and running - sounds good! Hope it keeps on........
sedond
1,387 posts
 
yup, i pointed out the fuse differences to ljgj in my post on 8 nov... ;~)

ljgj, i'm glad you're back up & running - these amps are really nice-sounding amps, imo...

doug s.

subaruguru
1,376 posts
 
It's a year later now, and my EMC-1 MkII has been flawless save for button-sticking due to expansion of the plexifascia...easily remedied at home. Cheers!
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