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Unidentifiable popping sound

Not 100% sure it goes in this forum — apologies if there is a better place.

For 6 months now, something in my system is making a clicking/popping sound. It usually happens 15 minutes after I power things up, or about 10 minutes after I power them down. It can also happen spontaneously when everything is technically on standby. I actually have a recording of it, but not sure how to upload here. Any ideas?

Preamp — Nagra Jazz (possible) (it happened with both old and brand new tubes)
Amp — Nagra Classic Amp (possible)
DAC/Source — PS Audio Directstream (possible)
Phono stage — Pure Audio LV-1 (probably not)
TT — Clearaudio Concept (definitely not that)
Cables — Luna Orange (also, definitely not that)
 

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oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 

party poopers

Model A driving by? Maybe a model T.. Retard the amps timing that will stop the popping. :-)

fiesta75
1,378 posts
 

Glad to see you're in a joyous mood oldhvy. 😀 Happy New Year!

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4krowme
542 posts
 

Timing? I have a hit and miss amp.

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fuzztone
5,510 posts
 

Do they sound like the weasel?

wolverine1
39 posts
 

I had this problem with my PS Audio Directstream dac when using the bridge.  PS Audio was very helpful and sent me special firmware updates and a new bridge to try but the popping continued.  Finally, they took back the bridge.  Things sound very good even without it.

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