Good on replacing the switch, as even though fused it's no longer safe to have in the power circuit.
???! That so. Do tell.
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!
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@dynamiclinearity - it is a GK-1. Never had a tube preamp. Was always wanting to try one with my SS amps. This was a fun experiment. It was only for a few hours but I noticed differences. More with some songs than others. I know this preamp is probably not considered too hifi but was good to experience different components. He also brought over an old Golden Tube Audio SE-40 amp. That was also nice to try. Noticed the biggest difference sonically with my old B&W Matrix 801 S2s. Also hooked up my LRSs and then my Harbeth SHL5+40s. The B&Ws sounded less "harsh?" in the high frequencies. Maybe some less detail but a nice texture. Really would like to try some higher end tube components. I guess even for a novice like me, it is true that listening is really important. Sure, reading reviews and checking measurements is cool to do. But there is no substitute to really listening to a new/different component in your own familiar system, in your familiar listening room. Doesn’t cost anything but your time. And fun too!
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???! That so. Do tell."
Go Chuck:
Micro arcing for starters...
Look it up.
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+1 @dekay Although the defective power switch contacts stuck together, you will never know when it will decide to come loose, create arcing heat up the contacts, worst case scenario is burn out the surrounding wires/components or even catch fire! BTW, the power switch is a snap-in design with quick disconnect terminals, just take a few minutes to replace and no soldering required.
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