Did I just pay a high price for my eagerness?

[sublimate]

Manual says:

This is the receptacle for an IEC line cord, which provides AC power to the unit. Connect the line cord to this connector to provide power to the unit. Damage to the equipment may result if improper line voltage is used. (See line voltage marking on unit).

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Description

The Trace Elliot® ELF is a bass amplifier. Weighing just 1.6 pounds, this revolutionary amp is small enough to fit in your back pocket. The ELF’s remarkable technology and size make it the most portable, gig-worthy bass amplifier ever made. It’s an ideal solution for any bassist who is concerned with size and weight, but isn't willing to compromise on tone or performance.

The ELF produces a solid, fan-cooled 200 continuous watts RMS at 4 ohms. The switch mode power supply has thermal as well as over-current protection, and the gain knob features a bicolor LED that turns red when the preamp compressor engages.

The unique input gain has three regions of operation - uncompressed, variable multiband compression, and overdrive. In terms of sonic quality, the ELF has a clean signal path with simple controls, making it easy to achieve a
professional bass tone.

The 3-band rotary EQ has three proprietary Trace Elliot filters: low center (80 Hz), mid center (500 Hz) and high center (4.2 KHz).

Studio-quality XLR outputs, with a ground lift switch, ensure the tone the player has on stage is the same tone in the PA.

There’s also a headphone output to enable quiet practice.

The ELF comes with an embroidered nylon carrying case, an owner’s manual CD-ROM that includes the REAPER™ DAW and Peavey® ReValver® amp modeling software, and a Union Jack sticker that reminds of Trace Elliot’s U.K. roots.

Trace Elliot ELF Features:

Extremely portable 1.60 lb (0.73 kg)
200W continuous into 4 ohms / 130W continuous into 8ohms
Wide range input gain control with signal level indicator
3-band rotary equalizer that emulates the response of classic Trace Elliot multi-band graphic EQ filters
Ultra-high preamp input impedance ( >10meg ohms) for maximum sensitivity when using passive pickups
Post EQ balanced XLR DI output with ground lift for sending classic Trace Elliot tone to a mixing console or recording device
1/4” (6.35 mm) headphone output for quiet practice
Trace Elliot ELF Specifications:
Mains Voltage:
100-120 vac - 50/60Hz - T3.15AL/250V
230 vac - 50/60Hz - T1.6AL/250V
Power Consumption:
Typical = 30W
Maximum = 240W
SMPS:
Thermal protection
Over-current protection
Power Amplifier
Protection:
Clip limiting
Thermal
Over-current / Short-circuit
DC output
Minimum Load: 4 Ohm
Power Output (1% THD):
130W - 8 Ohm
200W - 4 Ohm
Noise: -62.5 dBu
Pre Amplifier
Nominal Input Sensitivity: All controls @12:00 = -6.44dBu (369mV)
Input Impedance: >10 meg Ohm
EQ:
3 - band rotary type with proprietary TE filters
Low center = 80 Hz
Mid center = 400 Hz
High center = 4.2 KHz
DI XLR Balanced Output:
PIN 1 = GND, PIN 2 = sig+, PIN 3 = sig-
Post EQ
1 KOhm output impedance with GND lift switch
Noise floor = -104.3dBu
Noise floor with sig (nom.) =-88dBu
Weight: 1.6 lb (0.73 Kg)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.35 x 6.75 x 4.10” (3.4 x 17.1 x 10.4 cm)

 

[charlie monroe]

It blew up even with all these protections?

Yes.

You killed it.

 

[somedevil]

Maybe I am just never meant to own a bass amp. FML. Just unbelievable.

 

[Stumbo]

Is it new?

Warranty?

Contact TE. See if they will do something?

 

[somedevil]

Is it new?

Warranty?

Contact TE. See if they will do something?

Absolutely brand new. Switched it on for the first time.

I am thinking of taking it to a local amp guy, to get a better idea of how much damage has occurred.
And then I will contact TE or maybe Guitar Center in the US where this was bought.

 

[somedevil]

I see people getting their motherboards, the logic boards in their MBPs repaired all the time. Could it be that difficult to repair the board in this amp?

 

[MrLenny1]

Hmm, seems strange that these new amps are not able
to operate at US & Euro power. Many devices are these days.

 

[somedevil]

Hmm, seems strange that these new amps are not able
to operate at US & Euro power. Many devices are these days.

Exactly. My guitar player friends get gear from the US all the time. FX racks, pedal boards you name it. And no one ever had this problem. The world is prejudiced against bass players I tell ya!

 

[kartiste]

Throw yourself on the mercy of the manufacturer. Sometimes they find a way to build goodwill.

 

[somedevil]

Throw yourself on the mercy of the manufacturer. Sometimes they find a way to build goodwill.

Looks like trial by combat it is then!

 

[amphlett7]

Hmm, seems strange that these new amps are not able
to operate at US & Euro power. Many devices are these days.

They usually are, but will have a switch near the IEC plug to select the voltage.

This is a really small amp, though, so they mightn't've had room.

If you put 220 volts into something expecting 110 you're bound to have a bad time.

 

[somedevil]

The worst part is, I read the manual before turning it on. And yet...

 

[HolmeBass]

That’s a real bummer. But follow up, you may luck out. And maybe the main board replacement will be cheaper than a whole new amp if you don’t luck out.

 

[TheReceder]

My guess is you've blown a capacitor, I agree that contacting the manufacturer is the best bet. No doubt you're not the first one that's ever done the exact same thing. I'm sure you won't be the last. They probably know exactly what components were taken out and with their help you might be able to save some troubleshooting time on the part of your amp technician.

 

[somedevil]

My guess is you've blown a capacitor, I agree that contacting the manufacturer is the best bet. No doubt you're not the first one that's ever done the exact same thing. I'm sure you won't be the last. They probably know exactly what components were taken out and with their help you might be able to save some troubleshooting time on the part of your amp technician.

You think I should open the amp up and send them a picture of the insides?
Or should I contact Guitar center and ask em for any warranty ?

 

[amphlett7]

You think I should open the amp up and send them a picture of the insides?
Or should I contact Guitar center and ask em for any warranty ?

Make sure that opening it doesn't void the warranty.

You're usually fine but you're better off checking considering the circumstances.

 

[somedevil]

Make sure that opening it doesn't void the warranty.

You're usually fine but you're better off checking considering the circumstances.

Oh yes. Thanks. I will check with them first.

 

[Pilgrim]

You think I should open the amp up and send them a picture of the insides?
Or should I contact Guitar center and ask em for any warranty ?

NO. DO NOT OPEN IT.

If you have any warranty protection it will be gone if you open the amp.

Send it to a manufacturer repair site and see what they tell you. That's the only way to get an accurate answer.

 

[kesslari]

I'm not a lawyer and am not in the UK, but for what it's worth:
Warranty is through Trace Elliot, not Guitar Center. Guitar Center will have an easy time saying "you blew it up by plugging it in wrong, too bad so sad."
Trace Elliot *might* take pity on you and refurbish it or cut you a deal on refurbishing it.

If it were me, I'd call TE first. Or email.

 

[somedevil]

I'm not a lawyer and am not in the UK, but for what it's worth:
Warranty is through Trace Elliot, not Guitar Center. Guitar Center will have an easy time saying "you blew it up by plugging it in wrong, too bad so sad."
Trace Elliot *might* take pity on you and refurbish it or cut you a deal on refurbishing it.

If it were me, I'd call TE first. Or email.

I will Email TE. Thanks mate.

I am not in the UK either, or the US. So I am hoping that TE will do something for me. anything at this point will be a blessing.