GenzBenz strangeness

[salcott]

I fired up my 6.0 today, and with the inputs both at 12:00 and the master volume off, I was still getting sound. I don't remember it doing this before. I wonder if I should just use it and not worry about it, or if this is the harbinger of amp failure in the middle of a gig.

[B-string]

Can't be. According to several folks here Genz Benz amps never have troubles. It is your imagination.

[B-string]

Okay, okay. Some models had molex connector by the master volume control that has connection trouble never/sometimes/a lot. Reseat the connector if you find one there.

[agedhorse]

Originally Posted by salcott

I fired up my 6.0 today, and with the inputs both at 12:00 and the master volume off, I was still getting sound. I don't remember it doing this before. I wonder if I should just use it and not worry about it, or if this is the harbinger of amp failure in the middle of a gig.

There are a couple of possible causes for this symptom. If you PM me, I'll walk you through a couple of quick troubleshooting steps and get it figured out. No worries, I will help you get this sorted out.

[B-string]

Thank you for still being around agedhorse!

[Mastermold]

Originally Posted by B-string

Thank you for still being around agedhorse!

+1 million!

[salcott]

So, I opened it up, wiggled the connectors at each end of the pair leading to the MV, and that seems to have done the trick. Thanks, B-string.

[B-string]

Your welcome! I would still PM agedhorse as there were some models that they supply a new assembly. Under-sized connector was sighted as the root cause and the replacement prevents a return of the issue. I don't know if this applies to your model, but agedhorse does

[agedhorse]

The connector was probably not fully seated in its socket. I've see a few of these and whole inconvenient is fortunately an easy fix (easier than changing a tube for example)

[salcott]

Thanks, Andy.

[agedhorse]

Originally Posted by salcott

Thanks, Andy.

You are most welcome.