Post by Gary Cook on Sept 6, 2020 18:34:22 GMT -5
As mentioned in another thread my XSP-1 had a fault pop up where it shuts down completely (lights out) when I try and switch from standby (orange light) to powered on (blue light). It flashed blue for a millisecond then switched off completely. Requires a power off/on switch at the rear to get back to standby. As returning it for service from Australia was not really an option I contacted Emotiva and Joe and Damon kindly sent me the detailed instructions for removing the power supply board and replacing the 2 likely capacitors causing the issue, being C9 and C23. Plus the specs of the audio quality capacitors and 2 "local" suppliers. The capacitors cost $1.75 for the 4, I bought 2 spares just in case I damaged one installing it and also for spares later on if the problem reoccurs. The freight from Hong Kong was $25, another reason or buying a couple of spares.
On Sunday afternoon, Fathers Day here, I replaced the 2 capacitors, neither of which showed any physical signs of damage. Following the instructions was easy, and using the trusty soldering iron and solder sucker I removed the old capacitors and replaced them. Then did a temporary reassemble and tested the power on, all good, so I did a full reassembly. I put the XSP-1 back into the system and it works and sounds as good as it has ever sounded. Time wise it took longer to plug it back into the system than it did to actually replace the capacitors.
Obviously I'm OK with DIY electronics and honestly replacing capacitors isn't that hard a task on Emotiva circuit boards, I've done a few, mostly UMC-200's. But the instructions are so good that any electronics service agent could do it, no Emotiva experience required.
Cheers
Gary
On Sunday afternoon, Fathers Day here, I replaced the 2 capacitors, neither of which showed any physical signs of damage. Following the instructions was easy, and using the trusty soldering iron and solder sucker I removed the old capacitors and replaced them. Then did a temporary reassemble and tested the power on, all good, so I did a full reassembly. I put the XSP-1 back into the system and it works and sounds as good as it has ever sounded. Time wise it took longer to plug it back into the system than it did to actually replace the capacitors.
Obviously I'm OK with DIY electronics and honestly replacing capacitors isn't that hard a task on Emotiva circuit boards, I've done a few, mostly UMC-200's. But the instructions are so good that any electronics service agent could do it, no Emotiva experience required.
Cheers
Gary
