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Pirate · 05-24-2004, 02:22 AM

Hey,

Ive had the same receiver for so long that I just dont know. Can anyone tell me what signs the rec would show of going out or dying?

thanks
-PH

Sycho · 05-24-2004, 03:46 AM

a humming sound being outputted from the sub out

LOL, Just kidding

palebluedot · 05-24-2004, 05:10 AM

To be perfectly honest, I don't think I've ever had a receiver die on me. I've always sold mine and upgraded before it had a chance.

***Chromy*** · 05-24-2004, 09:32 PM

I knew that mine was dying when it started smoking

My receivers have been pretty bulletproof... I suppose that a receiver might peter out a little bit at a time, but my guess is that the most highly stressed components would most likely blow first... the power supply or the amplification circuit, and at that point the unit would either need to be replaced or repaired to be usefull.

Chromy

NotaNumber · 05-25-2004, 04:46 AM

I finally got rid of my 15 year old Kenwood receiver that I had in my office. Channels would go out intermittently and the fluorescent display would go out. Mostly it was just corrosion because if I'd slap the chassis it would work ok. I took it apart a few years ago and cleaned as many of the contacts and connectors as possible which just bought a little time. Finally the plastic on some of the console switches was getting brittle so it was time to get rid of it.

The volume levels drifting is pretty good sign that all is not well.

05-24-2004, 02:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Signs that your receiver is dying? Hey, Ive had the same receiver for so long that I just dont know. Can anyone tell me what signs the rec would show of going out or dying? thanks -PH __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

05-24-2004, 03:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	a humming sound being outputted from the sub out LOL, Just kidding __________________ On the bed, on the floor, on the towel by the door. In the tub, in the car, up against the mini-bar.

05-24-2004, 05:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
palebluedot Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minnesota, US	To be perfectly honest, I don't think I've ever had a receiver die on me. I've always sold mine and upgraded before it had a chance. __________________ PBD ----- My HT

05-24-2004, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Chromy* Producer/Admin Coffee Boy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Greater Seattle Area, WA	I knew that mine was dying when it started smoking My receivers have been pretty bulletproof... I suppose that a receiver might peter out a little bit at a time, but my guess is that the most highly stressed components would most likely blow first... the power supply or the amplification circuit, and at that point the unit would either need to be replaced or repaired to be usefull. Chromy __________________ I'm like a lightbulb... without a continual input of fresh power, I grow dim My Home Theater!

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05-25-2004, 04:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	I finally got rid of my 15 year old Kenwood receiver that I had in my office. Channels would go out intermittently and the fluorescent display would go out. Mostly it was just corrosion because if I'd slap the chassis it would work ok. I took it apart a few years ago and cleaned as many of the contacts and connectors as possible which just bought a little time. Finally the plastic on some of the console switches was getting brittle so it was time to get rid of it. The volume levels drifting is pretty good sign that all is not well.