TA-100 Input/Output? cuts out after a few hours of use

[garfo]

I purchased my TA-100 around three years ago and have had no issues until now. The output (or input) ceases to function after a few hours of continuous use.


Say for instance I've been on Bluetooth or optical when it cuts out I can then switch to Tuner and the speakers will output static, but no other inputs will generate any noise from the amp. If I then turn off the amp and/or unplug it for a few hours and then turn it back on it will function properly again for a seemingly random amount of time. I've visually looked inside for dust/hair to try to see if maybe it's overheating, but I can't see any issues there. It's on a hard surface not near other equipment and has good airflow.  Anyone had a similar issue?

[leonski]

Does sort of have the feel of something getting Too Warm. If you are sure you are OUT of warranty, unplug for an hour than pop the case open for a look. A big ball of lint or cat hair in absolutly the wrong place MIGHT do it.

Next up (for me) would be a cold solder joint, which you'll play hobbs finding. Techs have a few tricks, maybe even a can of 'cold' air to 'shock' a part or connection.

If you are still under warranty, that being 3 years? DO NOT mess with it, but rather send 'er off to EMO for a look. And as it turns out, depending on the fixed cost of repair? You may consider selling for 50$ to someone who will

pay the fee THAN have a good unit while you move on, maybe be UP scale somehow. Since this is a receiver, something like the Outlaw RR2160 would provide a useful power increase AND perhaps some additional features.

Outlaw made the Previous verions, the RR2150 for maybe a decade so they will not toss you under the bus for the sake of 'new'.

www.soundandvision.com/content/outlaw-rr2160-stereo-receiver-review

The stereo receiver is a vastly Under Rated category.