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beni_25

Aug 13, 2008
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hey everyone

i just bought a new 100 watt combo with 15inch speaker (it was a no name brand off ebay because i was on a budget). When i turn it on it has that crackly buzzing sound but after about 5 minutes it basically goes away.
its actually a really great amp for the money but yeh im just wondering with the buzzing if it goes away after 5 minutes does that mean the amp just needs to warm up or something? Does anybody else have an experience similar to this?

thanks heaps in advance
 
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beni_25 said:
hey everyone

i just bought a new 100 watt combo with 15inch speaker (it was a no name brand off ebay because i was on a budget). When i turn it on it has that crackly buzzing sound but after about 5 minutes it basically goes away.
its actually a really great amp for the money but yeh im just wondering with the buzzing if it goes away after 5 minutes does that mean the amp just needs to warm up or something? Does anybody else have an experience similar to this?

thanks heaps in advance
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Hi beni_25.

Your amp's noise may be caused by a poor solder connection in its circuitry. After your rig has warmed up, heat causes the solder joint to expand and improve the connection.

I'm not a tech though, so I'm only guessing.

Which amp do you own? Do you have its manual?

Details are helpful when seeking assistance in troubleshooting gear problems.
 
#4
its solid state. yeh i checked again just then and it took alot less than 5 minutes this time maybe 1 minute or so.

yeh i have the manual also. it works perfectly fine after that minute or so
 
#6
its an no name brand amp off ebay because i was on a budget

its called - Max sound BS200. its got 100watts through a 15 inch speaker 7 band EQ , build in compressor, gain , enhance , soz i cant remember the rest of the specs atm
 
#7
Hi.

Oh, boy what a brand name ;).

I'd blame the loose/cold solder joints for the crackling also.

Some of the cheaper end capacitors are also quite noisy when charging, but that shouldn't last more than a couple of seconds.

Did the combo come with any kind of warranty?

Regards
Sam
 
#8
just the typical 30 day money back that companies like that offer hehe.
the sound isnt a problem really i am fine with it taking a minute to warm up i was just worried if was a long term technical problem
 

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