dolbyscat

His name will live on....

. Not sure my soldering skills are up to that required for a kit, but i will sure look into it....thanks.

I agree, dosn;t look like I could go wrong there....order two at that price , then I'm set for life.

DJK is right - just replace it with a linear. Sure, your connector is not a simple two pin, because the device needs pos and neg supply. But you can remove the power cable from this PSU and use it on a new linear supply. I suspect the connections would be +V and -V and GND with the last one unused. I couldn't see where the cord enters the PSU, but that should not be hard to get clear. Ask Klipsch for the schematic, or to tell you which wire is which. As an example, you can use something like THIS by adding a small line transformer to get the ~32V input. EDIT: This is a bit of overkill, but gives you some idea of what to look for in a transformer. It's also pricey at $17. But, use it as an example. http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70218222#tab=specs So, for around $45 at the top end, you could have a new linear supply. Thanks "mdeneen" and everyone else for the input regarding my lack of output, I think the new linear supply looks the way to go after a little research of my own. Now I know this might seem sacriligeous...but... I have another i-Pod dock where the psu is ok but the dock itself is toast...the problem??.....It bears the name B@$e....lol...It also bears the same model # and seems to be identical except for the four pin plug...Funnily enough it was my wife who reminded me she still had this unit, it never even crossed my mind.

Ok, keep me up-dated, did you see that I did start a discussion on a possible repair in the technical section of this forum, no definite outcome yet but some helpful suggestions, maybe you could chime in with any knowledge you may have. Seems there was a known problem with these psu's, and your right there is no evidence of anything being wrong, which makes the fault finding all the more frustrating. We will solve the problem, or blow our speakers trying...lol

The psu in question output is +18v & -18v, 1 amp, for a Klipsch iGroove, unfortunately they are no longer available, hence the attempt to repair. It of course also has a proprietory 4 pin plug in connector..... .

Yes I am probably getting out of my depth here..I can use my meter to check for an open circuit, or the ohms of a speaker, but thats about it. I tried to check the voltage out of this at the four pin plug but it was a bit tight, the only thing I discovered was that there was current coming out of it, as it arced as I touched it. supposed to be 18v....but I couldn't verify it. So are you saying I could find a different more reliable replacement power supply?

That is R34B. Looks a little toasty. dolbyscat, how are your soldering skills? Ever do Surface Mount? I would take a DVM and measure across that resistor. Or, you can use something like a dental pick and LIGHTLY pick at the center of R34B to see if it falls apart. I have no idea what value it is. Seems the component at R34B is not burnt, looks more like just the flux from the solder.

Sure looks like it could be, is there a way for me to test it...any idea as to what it is??

fuse is good....

I will certainly check it....thanks, that's a start.

And the bottom...

Well here is a part of the question answered, got the dremel out and split thebox. Anyone got any knowledge to glean from these innard shots?

Any of the tech wizards here know what is inside a psu (iGroove hg) . Mine has died again for the 3rd time, surely the components can't be unusual or non replaceable....can they....or are the parts within potted?

Hey Ben, I have had the same problem three times now, I have got to wondering what is inside that magical black box, might be time to break one open and troubleshoot. My knowledge of electronics is somewhat limited, anyone have any idea what could be so complicated that no-one repairs them?