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Levinson 432/436 turn on 'pop'

Hello,

I purchased a few Levinson 432 stereo and 436 mono amplifiers. All of them seem to have the same 'pop' when I switch the amps on/off. It's especially bad when turning the amps on, my woofers extend outward fully for a few seconds, I'm worried it could be damaging my speakers so I just keep the amps on all the time for now.

Does anyone know if this is normal for Levinson amps or what the issue could be? I wouldn't think all 6 amps would have the same problem. Maybe some issue elsewhere in my system could cause this? I'm also using a PS Audio Premiere power conditioner.

I really don't want to lug all six 100+ lbs amps to the repair shop...

Thanks,
Chris
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charlie4350
40 posts
 
Pop is not right.

My description is a faint tick after turn on delay is normal.
missioncoonery
1,215 posts
 
IMO, its MLs.My bro was a dealer for them and dropped the line due to constant returns,repairs and unhappy customers.Its somewhat common knowledge or should be ML has had build issues over the years.Just my 2 cents
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
Why ever turn off your SS amps?????
levy03
442 posts
 
Charlie: a faint tick is much more accurate for me as well. good call as pop really didn't describe the sound i get either.
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dtc
1,047 posts
 
You are right, not really a pop. I would describe mine as more like a little thump. Lower freqency than a pop. But, clearly, quick and benign.
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