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Post by borbafett on Aug 31, 2014 12:40:19 GMT -5
Hi
First off i know this has been discussed before,but i have slightly loose rca jacks on the back of my xpa2 Gen 1,now to be clear there is no sound lose on any of the channels when using the jacks.But i fear that this may change in the future,i was wondering if this is fixable and exactly how hard is it to fix.Would i be better served to get an rca to xlr cable?Is it as simple as tightening something inside the chassis or do i have to replace a component.
Thanks
Al
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 13:02:13 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one.  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 31, 2014 13:43:01 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one. You could use an RCA to XLR adaptor or cable adaptor, some people recommend against it but it should work fine (I assume your preamp only has RCA?). But I like pedrocols solution, not only will you fix your problem but you'll end up with a better connector, of course at that point you'd want to do both channels. |
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Post by borbafett on Aug 31, 2014 14:09:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply's
How difficult is it to install those tiffany connectors ? Any howto guides on the web ,since i'm currently not having any audio drop out issues i don't want to try something that screws the connections up.Basically fixing something that aint broke,and breaking it.Also are the conectors the same on the xpa-2 as they are on the upa-1,what i mean is are they hooked up the same to i guess it would be the board in the amps.
yes audiohtit i'm currently using an umc-1 for a stereo preamp,so no balanced connectors.
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 14:17:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply's How difficult is it to install those tiffany connectors ? Any howto guides on the web ,since i'm currently not having any audio drop out issues i don't want to try something that screws the connections up.Basically fixing something that aint broke,and breaking it.Also are the conectors the same on the xpa-2 as they are on the upa-1,what i mean is are they hooked up the same to i guess it would be the board in the amps. yes audiohtit i'm currently using an umc-1 for a stereo preamp,so no balanced connectors. Is the amp still under warranty? |
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Post by borbafett on Aug 31, 2014 14:24:52 GMT -5
I don't believe so,i bought it used and the original owner never mentioned whether it was or not,besides i'm in canada and the shipping costs back and forth would be crazy.
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 14:37:57 GMT -5
I don't believe so,i bought it used and the original owner never mentioned whether it was or not,besides i'm in canada and the shipping costs back and forth would be crazy. Well, I have never seen a XPA-2 in the inside so I could not tell you how easy or difficult will be to do it but most likely you will have to solder the connector. |
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Post by borbafett on Aug 31, 2014 19:06:10 GMT -5
Thanks pedrocols but soldering is more in depth then i'm prepared to go,was hoping it would be just a board change out.Most likely i'll just continue to use the amp in it's current state until i experience problems,then either get an rca to xlr cable or pickup a preamp with balanced outs.
Thanks for your help
Al
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 31, 2014 19:12:49 GMT -5
Got a hot glue gun? Just run a bead around the base of the RCA female connector and try to absolutely minimise the number of times you plug/unplug the RAC connector. That will delay the need for replacement due to vibration / fatigue, which will eventually cause signal failure. The hot glue is easy to remove when the plug eventually needs replacement.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 19:25:13 GMT -5
Thanks pedrocols but soldering is more in depth then i'm prepared to go,was hoping it would be just a board change out.Most likely i'll just continue to use the amp in it's current state until i experience problems,then either get an rca to xlr cable or pickup a preamp with balanced outs. Thanks for your help Al You're welcome! Might try give emotiva a call for assistance as well. |
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Post by Priapulus on Aug 31, 2014 20:24:10 GMT -5
<http://www.partsconnexion.com/> in Burlington, ON, Canada sells the Tiffany RCA plugs. Buy two of them, then find someone to install them (it's easy). Or hang onto them 'til you break a connector and have to change them.
Sincerely
/b
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 31, 2014 20:36:57 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one. Did you have to punch out the hole to replace with the tiffany connector? My UPA-5 rca jacks are very fragile. I have broken one twice and would like to replace them all. |
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 20:50:29 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one. Did you have to punch out the hole to replace with the tiffany connector? My UPA-5 rca jacks are very fragile. I have broken one twice and would like to replace them all. No I didn't. You do need some hook up wire. |
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 31, 2014 21:06:21 GMT -5
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Post by borbafett on Aug 31, 2014 21:20:27 GMT -5
A lot of very helpful people on this forum.
Gary cook,the glue gun idea seems promising, As well as what priapulus suggested (thanks for the link by the way)
And pedrocols nice job on the tiffany jack installation,i might give emo a call but since this amplifier was purchased second hand i doubt they can help me nor do i believe they are obliged too.
Thanks
Al
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Post by TUGA Audiophile on Sept 1, 2014 15:18:34 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one. View AttachmentHow you did that? Can explain everything, i am interested in knowing how. Thanks, |
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Post by pedrocols on Sept 1, 2014 16:04:15 GMT -5
I suspect that the connector is damaged. I had the same problem with a UPA-1 amp. I ended up replacing the connector with a "tiffany style" one. View AttachmentHow you did that? Can explain everything, i am interested in knowing how. Thanks, Sorry to say, I sold these amps so I could not do a write up with pics. But basically you will need some hook up wire to transfer the signal to the new rca connectors. |
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