Audio Research d79 blows plate fuse

My audio research d79 blew the plate fuse when i turned it on this morning.Change fuse and it blew also.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

pka02-02-2014 3:08pm

pka OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 02-06-2014 at 01:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks i am taking it to get it looked at this weekend.Hopefully it will be a cheap fix.Also will be getting a quote on a complete rebuild.
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 02-06-2014 at 12:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree with Hifigeek1 - Output tube may have shorted, taking out a resistor. Needs to be checked by a qualified tech. Doubt just putting in new tubes will solve the problem.
bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 02-06-2014 at 05:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pka, do you intend to get a quote from ARC re the rebuild. Just curious how much they would charge.
pka OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 02-07-2014 at 12:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use Mufich Audio in Mckinney TX.He has done a lot of work for me.He is a excellent Technician.I will let you know how much the rebuild quote is.