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EBS TD650 issue - no BRITE control!

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Oct 9, 2001
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#1
Before I have the local tech take a look at the problem - I thought I'd run it by the TB clan to see if anyone would have any ideas or suggestions for fixing this problem...

Here we go..... on receipt of the amp, everything functioned perfectly, except I noticed the BRITE control wasn't working. I also have a HD350, so I know what to listen for.

Here's the interesting thing.... after awhile, the BRITE control just started to work (while the amp was running)! I would shut the amp off, put it in standby or out of standby, lift it up, move it around - plug in back in and it still worked!

Then - I pushed in the BOOST button and it went out again! (BTW - the BOOST function does seem to work!)

Next - I popped the lid, "blew" on the circuit board by where the BRITE pot attaches to the board, twisted the BRITE control a bunch of times (and pushed the BOOST button in an out a few times). I re-attached the top, plugged it in again and.... the BRITE control worked again!

Well, I couldn't resist (and I wanted to confirm it) - so I pushed the BOOST button a few times and the BRITE went out again! I haven't been able to get it back!

Does this sound familiar to any problems anyone else has had with EBS stuff (or any other amps)? Does it sound like a complex problem or easy fix?

Looking for suggestions! Help! :crying:

BTW - the amp still sounds INCREDIBLE, even without the BRITE control working!

Thanks, all!

Bob
 
#3
I got it "used" - so there's no warranty.

I'm hoping I can have it fixed locally (Cleveland), so I don't have to ship it!

I also sent a description of the problem to Brooklyn Gear, who (I believe) is the only US distributor?

Again - even without the BRITE working it sounds great! I'd just like it to be in a 100% functional state!
 
#7
Matts can be a little busy and is sometimes slow to respond. No doubt NAMM has something to do with the current sitch. Impress upon him the lack of authorized support in your area and he might be able to do something for you directly. That aside, I think their only USA service center is in Florida. Sounds like an IC problem, but could just need a re-solder on the board. These EBS amps are great but they could use a better board mounting system.
Peace
 

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