[Amps] Problem with SB-1000 Power Supply

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Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:59:30 -0700


>Had the same problem in a few different models of similar 
>amplifiers.  Turns out to be a power supply electrolytic 
>failing after an amount of "on time."  Power off and the 
>faulty cap un shorts itself.  Repeats the same each power 
>up... good for a number of minutes and poof. 
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>Same problem in two Alphas I've repaired... 

What was the date code on the caps?

-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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