Kijanki, its not about incorrect bias. Its about current limiting due to temperature.
I always liked the MOSFET and later types of amps over the earlier bipolar designs because they sounded smoother. But one thing I didn't like about them was that the bass would dry up shortly after you started playing them.
Now two amps have been involved but this could still be the issue. However Mapman made a good point earlier- a dirty selector switch (on the preamp) or the like can also dry up the bass, but IME there are usually other symptoms- like noise when you operate the switch. It could also be an intermittent cable, but I would again expect other artifacts- hum or a squeal. Loose speaker cables could do it, but I would expect the signal to also occasionally drop out entirely on one channel.
One telling thing is the problem appears to be in both channels. This strengthens the idea that it could be power related, but likely not due to a power cord.
You might see if the problem shows up at a certain time of day. If yes, power coming into the house is indicated.
Here's something to try: Next time this happens, stop playing the system for about 1/2 hour but *don't* turn it off. After 1/2 hour play it and see what it does. See if you can repeat the process (have it go bad, 'rest' the system and have it be OK).
Plan B: when the bass dries up, shut off the stereo and let it sit for 1/2 hour. Play it until the bass dries up. Make a note of how long it takes for that to happen.
I am still really suspicious that this is current limiting due to heat in the amp; these tests will confirm. Of course, you could put a fan on the heatsinks and see if that fixes it.
Good Luck!
I always liked the MOSFET and later types of amps over the earlier bipolar designs because they sounded smoother. But one thing I didn't like about them was that the bass would dry up shortly after you started playing them.
Now two amps have been involved but this could still be the issue. However Mapman made a good point earlier- a dirty selector switch (on the preamp) or the like can also dry up the bass, but IME there are usually other symptoms- like noise when you operate the switch. It could also be an intermittent cable, but I would again expect other artifacts- hum or a squeal. Loose speaker cables could do it, but I would expect the signal to also occasionally drop out entirely on one channel.
One telling thing is the problem appears to be in both channels. This strengthens the idea that it could be power related, but likely not due to a power cord.
You might see if the problem shows up at a certain time of day. If yes, power coming into the house is indicated.
Here's something to try: Next time this happens, stop playing the system for about 1/2 hour but *don't* turn it off. After 1/2 hour play it and see what it does. See if you can repeat the process (have it go bad, 'rest' the system and have it be OK).
Plan B: when the bass dries up, shut off the stereo and let it sit for 1/2 hour. Play it until the bass dries up. Make a note of how long it takes for that to happen.
I am still really suspicious that this is current limiting due to heat in the amp; these tests will confirm. Of course, you could put a fan on the heatsinks and see if that fixes it.
Good Luck!
