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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 13:45:36 GMT -5
Hi all,
Looking for advice/guidance on why one of my XPR1 has started clicking a lot recently, the other XPR1 is fine as is my XPR5? Is this normal, I have had them roughly 6 months and this has only started over the past week or so.
Regards
Paul.
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 13:48:19 GMT -5
Don't have a clue, I haven't had mine that long, but there is no clicking,,,,,,,ever!,,,I hope
Just really love what they do for my Klipsch.
Please keep us posted.
Peace,
Nick
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 13:50:58 GMT -5
How is your amps powered? Straight to wall? Power conditioner? Etc?
How the power in your area? Try only booting up the amp with the click, everything else off
Nick
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Post by pedrocols on Dec 1, 2013 13:57:47 GMT -5
I hope is nothing serious because is going to suck if you have to ship it for repair.
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 14:00:05 GMT -5
I hope is nothing serious because is going to suck if you have to ship it for repair. "SHIP" a dirty four letter word nick |
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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 14:09:03 GMT -5
It is plugged into a Furman Elite PFi 15 as are the other amps, performance is not affected just this annoying clicking sound. Was plugged directly into a CMX-6 previously.
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Post by Dark Ranger on Dec 1, 2013 15:49:25 GMT -5
Hmm. One possibility might be expansion and contraction associated with the heatsinks and connected components.
How frequent are the clicks? Do they have a plastic or metallic sound? Do the clicks/ticks also happen after turning off the amplifier (which could indicate contraction as the components cool down)?
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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 16:05:31 GMT -5
Fairly frequent every 15 mins or so, they all click when powered on and off, metallic sounding, just bemused on why one amp has started doing this more frequently than others and only recently too.
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Post by selkec on Dec 1, 2013 16:13:09 GMT -5
It's the heat sinks most likely. This has been talked about many times thru the years. I had 2 xpa1s that both clicked even when till they cooled down.
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 16:16:11 GMT -5
How many electrical circuits are you using?
Separate for each amp?
15 or 20 amp circuits?
You said they were all plugged into a Furman?
Nick
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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 16:17:28 GMT -5
same circuit all equipment in my sig running thru furman. 15 amp circuit but never above 90db
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Post by Dark Ranger on Dec 1, 2013 16:49:00 GMT -5
Fairly frequent every 15 mins or so, they all click when powered on and off, metallic sounding, just bemused on why one amp has started doing this more frequently than others and only recently too. You are right that there are clicks involved when turning the amplifier on or off. This is normal. I was actually talking about after the amp enters standby mode. If you hear clicks for a while after the amplifier has been turned off, then it's a pretty good indication (IMO) of heatsink/component contraction. Of course, hearing clicks while ON would be expected since the surfaces are heating up. Perhaps over the course of ~6 months, the numerous heating and cooling cycles have "adjusted" things in such a way that there is now less friction, turning this into an audible issue. Try calling Emotiva for confirmation and suggestions to fix the issue. |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 16:58:56 GMT -5
That's still a whole lot of juice on one 15 amp circuit! You better watch that you don't burn the house down
I run my gear, through two 15 amp circuits and I don't have an XPR-5. I've run an extremely heavy extension cord from another circuit just to be safe.
No then else runs on the cord but the two XPR-1 s, everything else on the other circuit.
This may not be related to your clicking but it's every bit as important. IMHO
Just want you and yours to be safe.
Peace,
Nick
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Post by Porscheguy on Dec 1, 2013 17:01:21 GMT -5
I believe it's clicking because it's broken. Do not, I repeat, waste time here, call Emo in the morning...
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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 18:08:12 GMT -5
Thanks all I will call in the morning.
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Post by bond007 on Dec 1, 2013 18:13:44 GMT -5
emo will tell you if you have to Send it in or not
good luck with that.
SHAWN
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Post by AudioHTIT on Dec 1, 2013 20:29:11 GMT -5
That's still a whole lot of juice on one 15 amp circuit! You better watch that you don't burn the house down I run my gear, through two 15 amp circuits and I don't have an XPR-5. I've run an extremely heavy extension cord from another circuit just to be safe. No then else runs on the cord but the two XPR-1 s, everything else on the other circuit. This may not be related to your clicking but it's every bit as important. IMHO Just want you and yours to be safe. Peace, Nick You will not burn the house down running everything on a single 15 amp circuit. It will either work (probably), or the circuit breaker will trip (unlikely except in extreme conditions). The only way it could be dangerous is if you replaced a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp and the wiring was still 14 AWG (standard for 15 amp). |
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Post by pedrocols on Dec 1, 2013 21:51:31 GMT -5
You might want to start working out so when you need to box it you be ready...
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Post by akitared on Dec 1, 2013 21:54:04 GMT -5
lol, I have my own gym in the basement and a 19 year old son to assist  |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 1, 2013 22:45:58 GMT -5
That's still a whole lot of juice on one 15 amp circuit! You better watch that you don't burn the house down I run my gear, through two 15 amp circuits and I don't have an XPR-5. I've run an extremely heavy extension cord from another circuit just to be safe. No then else runs on the cord but the two XPR-1 s, everything else on the other circuit. This may not be related to your clicking but it's every bit as important. IMHO Just want you and yours to be safe. Peace, Nick You will not burn the house down running everything on a single 15 amp circuit. It will either work (probably), or the circuit breaker will trip (unlikely except in extreme conditions). The only way it could be dangerous is if you replaced a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp and the wiring was still 14 AWG (standard for 15 amp). Thank you AudioHTIT for the correction, I was just trying to show my concern for the OP. i stand corrected.  Peace, Nick |
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