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Amp will not power off

Hey folks,

I have owned a Forte 1A class A 50 wpc SS amp for several years that has been working great until a few days ago.

I have used a Bryston BP26 preamp with it for a while until about a month ago when I bought a hybrid tube preamp (Black Ice Audio F360).

The F360 has been used quite frequently during this month.

A few days ago, a friend brought over a Melos tube preamp. We hooked things up and listened for a few hours.

After listening for the evening, I flipped the power switch on the Forte 1A to the off position but the LED stayed on and the amp did not power down. 

Waited a while. Then tried toggling the switch a few times but eventually had to just pull the plug from the power supply.

Anyone experience this? Hope it's nothing serious.

Thanks! 

 

hleeid
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jond
5,880 posts
 

You don't even have to replace the switch if you plug it into a switched outlet or power strip.

hleeid OP
219 posts
 

@imhififan - Thanks just ordered one.

Using the power strip for now until the switch arrives.

@oldhvymec - Appreciate the photo! Do you own one of these?

@lucky_doggg7  Couldn't resist the urge to click the Mark Levinson link. Now reading reviews. It certainly would do a nice job in fixing my problem...

 

 

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audioman58
4,201 posts
 

The power single pole switch is shot , a lighted switch $15 allied, even Parts connecxion just measure for many won’t fit and ,that company mayb3 out of business.

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dekay
5,652 posts
 

Good on replacing the switch, as even though fused it's no longer safe to have in the power circuit.

 

DeKay

oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 

Not me buddy, but I sure wouldn't mind one or two. :-) You can sure see the Pass design. I have a few Pass designs here. Threshold, Adcom, Pass, First Watt.

I've known a few Forte fans, I've seen them really hot rodded too. The can really put out the watts. Fry eggs on them too..:-) Threshold heat wise, are close.

Regards

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