Cheap manufacturing process

Superchief · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 11:29 pm Post subject: Cheap manufacturing process

As someone who dabbles in amplifier repair, I've noticed a lot of customers are having on and off problems with thier gear. It goes something like this: My amp makes crackling sounds sometimes, or just cuts out all together. After I shut it down and come back to it later, it works fine. I wish I had a dollar for every cold solder joint I fixed. It seems that todays amp makers,(cheap or expensive) are skimping on the amount of solder they are using. I bought a Carvin 100 watt solid state off of e-bay for a song and dance because it was no longer working. after a resolder of nearly all parts, the amp works fine. so if you're having this kind of trouble, and you feel confident in your electrical abilities, start first by looking for "cold" joints......If you know little of how your amp works inside, stay away!! the stray voltages in your amp can and will KILL you! Let someone qualified do the job.........chief

gtrtekcraig · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:35 pm Post subject:

I work with Budda Amps.Roadworthyness is a BIG concern with us.There are a few amps out there that are crap...but there are quite a few that are still very well built.You just have to dig in and see who's doing good work. Wink

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TheEnchanter · Tadpole Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 22

I work full time for a amp repair shop. Buddas are good. in 7yrs I only ever
had one in for repair. And it was in for a retube. Most new amps are crap. not cause there pcb. No cause there crap.

gnappi · Tadpole Joined: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 18