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Source of Static?

I'm experiencing intemittent static through both speakers. Not only that, but the volume momentarily drops while static is heard. It sounds like an incomplete connection. 

I skimmmed through past threads and one possibility, it seems, is a bad solder joint in my integrated. 

Unfortunately, I don't have another amp to swap into the system.

Any suggestions for other things to try, before I send amp back to manufacterer? 




stuartk
oldhvymec
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What are you working with OP? Pretty sterile description. You're running an integrated? It happens no matter the source? Volume control goofin' up..

I have a LOT of older gear, a dirty pot will do exactly what you're describing..

Hope you find it..
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fuzztone
5,645 posts
 
Lotso luck. It's a daunting task to attribute fail to a component without being able to substitute.
stuartk OP
3,511 posts
 
@oldhvymec 

Nothing is more than 5 years old:

Wells Audio Majestic Integrated  
Aqua La Voce S2 DAC
Moon 260D CD Transport
stuartk OP
3,511 posts
 
... and Silverline SR17.5 Monitors
stuartk OP
3,511 posts
 
Sorry-- 65 year old brain is distracted this morning-- the speakers are at least 10 years old. 
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