amp clipping earlier than usual?


I have a pair of mono amps with clipping indicator LEDs. One of the amps' indicators is lighting up for the first time. I've never been able to make them light up before. But it only happens on one of them. It lights up way sooner than as loud as I typically max them. I don't hear any distortion. So I'm thinking it's not an output transistor. These are LSR&D Superamp monos, 300wpch. Anyone? TIA
csontos
Right. They seem to be the ones that are usually kept in place during rebuild. I guess they are more robust than the smaller ones.
You can visually inspect for bulges, leaks, test for esr and traces of 60 HZ downstream
or just get on with the business of it...
remember the voltages you are playing with can be fatal
get help versus poking around with a fork....
Sounds like a trip to an electronics shop is in the future for both amps, if not for anything more than an inspection and tuneup.
Have the amp checked out before blowing money on caps and such. It could be as simple as the bias in the amp being off (too high or low). 
I have some limited skill in electronics, mostly with good direction. I can replace the caps no problem. I have LTP transistors on the way anyway. Offset is a bit high for my liking so I will take care of both issues at the same time. It's just that I would rather not change the big caps unless I'm sure they're the culprit.