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Where is the AC fuse located on the SLI-80

I own a Cary Amp SLI-80 and all of a sudden it does not turn on at all. According to the manual there is an AC fuse inside, but after removing the bottom plate, I cannot find any fuses at all. Wiring goes from the power transformer thru a couple of diodes directly into the pins of the rectifier tube. What's going on?
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millercarbon
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In amps with one fuse it should be located close to the incoming power and before the power transformer. So look for the IEC, follow the wires...

The pdf manual I found didn't say anything about removing a bottom cover. Sometimes the fuse is incorporated into the IEC. Look real close at the IEC (from the outside) there's a version with a tiny slot, small flat blade screwdriver just fits, pull it out.

Its one or the other. Should be able to find it. It is a tube amp, after all.
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dekay
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Look for a pop out panel on the IEC connector (they are usually located on the back/outside).

DeKay
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richfrank OP
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Oh my.... good call. I would have never found it. At my age I needed a magnifying glass to see the darn thing.  THANK YOU very much.

If I may ask another question: Is it a good move to get a UPS to "protect" the amp from spikes and brown-outs? We live in Florida with lots and lots of lightning activity.

Regards,
Richard
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