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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 16:13:29 GMT -5
Seems like a little trouble with my XPA-5 gen 2. my amp intermittently goes into protection mode. Called Emotiva support and they suggested I take the lid off and blow out the dust/dirt. Was told sometimes this happens. So im rebuilding my system I decided to check out the amp. This is what I found, what do y'all think? I dont know a thing about engineering, Im assuming the tall round black turds are capacitors? Then theres two little "rabbit turds" that are at the base of them. Don't know what to call them either but the look rusty and brown like the top of two of the "capacitors " please tell me what you think and what those parts are called. Sure looks like the amp is homeward bound! Dang! 😢   |
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Post by Soup on Jul 29, 2017 16:30:05 GMT -5
I don't know sh*t either, but it doesn't look good to me........
Think you will be sending her home for a short visit for a checkup.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 16:32:08 GMT -5
I don't know sh*t either, but it doesn't look good to me........ Think you will be sending her home for a short visit for a checkup. Thanks soup, Im going to go pick up her box in a few minutes. |
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Post by teaman on Jul 29, 2017 16:34:03 GMT -5
Nick, did you buy the amp brand new? I cannot imagine the electronics being bad to the point of rust in only a couple of years.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 16:40:24 GMT -5
Nick, did you buy the amp brand new? I cannot imagine the electronics being bad to the point of rust in only a couple of years. Yep, Brand spanking new. |
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Post by teaman on Jul 29, 2017 16:52:48 GMT -5
Nick, did you buy the amp brand new? I cannot imagine the electronics being bad to the point of rust in only a couple of years. Yep, Brand spanking new. Chinese parts and production on the Gen 1 were better...looks like two capacitors are leaking, which usually happens about thirty years after production. |
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Post by melm on Jul 29, 2017 17:25:51 GMT -5
Yes, that orange stuff is electrolyte. Should not be happening at this age of the component... get that thing into the Emotiva emergency room pronto.
mel
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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 17:35:51 GMT -5
Yes, that orange stuff is electrolyte. Should not be happening at this age of the component... get that thing into the Emotiva emergency room pronto. mel Thanks so much, I'll take it that everyone agrees? I have company coming Monday to visit and enjoy my HT 😮 I guess I shouldn't wait for a meltdown. Just box it up! Damn! Two subs forward one one amp back! Something is VERY wrong with that!  |
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Post by alucard on Jul 29, 2017 18:54:51 GMT -5
Thanks so much, I'll take it that everyone agrees? Indeed! Is your home very humid? The 'rabbit turds', i think, are resistors. |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 19:08:15 GMT -5
Thanks so much, I'll take it that everyone agrees? Indeed! Is your home very humid? The 'rabbit turds', i think, are resistors. Never humid at all. My father has trouble breathing and requires cold air all year long as well as dehumidifier for years now. Thanks for the info, resistors? I thought that they were the girls I asked out years ago!  |
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Post by teaman on Jul 29, 2017 22:59:10 GMT -5
I am sure they will just swap out your defective gen 2 for a spanking new gen 3. After all you have talked a thousand people into buying their gear.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 29, 2017 23:30:13 GMT -5
I am sure they will just swap out your defective gen 2 for a spanking new gen 3. After all you have talked a thousand people into buying their gear. True, I do give out the Blue Coolaid pretty often! It would be a great gesture but I don't see any heavy metal!  |
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Post by mountain on Jul 30, 2017 8:41:22 GMT -5
Downer, good luck with the fix.
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Post by mshump on Jul 30, 2017 9:17:43 GMT -5
Yeah those pics are UGLY ! Looks to be some bulging also on those caps. That's definitely a future failure.
Mark
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Post by brubacca on Jul 30, 2017 9:47:04 GMT -5
Bummer. Yes looks like its going back, although I wouldn't actually pack it up before getting a rma. They may want other pictures.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 30, 2017 10:25:06 GMT -5
Bummer. Yes looks like its going back, although I wouldn't actually pack it up before getting a rma. They may want other pictures. Thanks bud, Ive taken more pictures then they could ever want but I will head your recommendation. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 3, 2017 22:24:23 GMT -5
She's now home with her maker, hopefully back in my home before too long.
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Post by wilburthegoose on Aug 4, 2017 6:23:10 GMT -5
How much did it cost to ship it to TN?
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Post by novisnick on Aug 4, 2017 8:39:23 GMT -5
How much did it cost to ship it to TN? Shipping has gone up folks. It was $60.00 for the two day trip. |
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Post by creimes on Aug 4, 2017 8:58:13 GMT -5
How much did it cost to ship it to TN? Shipping has gone up folks. It was $60.00 for the two day trip. Still cheap for you US guys and gals, I remember when I sold an XPA-5 about 3 or 4 yeras ago and shipping with FedEx two provinces over was over $100, I wouldn't even wanna know what it would be now  |
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