Bought a used IFI, problems.

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Seller tested it before shipping and it worked fine.

I hooked it up and I don't get any kind of light showing it has power.

Should I get a light even without a ipod or other device plugged in?

I tested power cord, I have 121 volts going into unit.

btw; Visually the thing is in excellent shape and was sent in original undamaged box.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Tom

[ifi123]

check the fuse inside the unit

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Thanks,

Found the fuse blown.

Their are 4 larger caps and 1 smaller 1 off to the side of them.

This smaller 1 has some crud coming out the top of it.

An issue???

I haven't tried a new fuse yet.

Thanks again,

Tom

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Tried a 2A slow blow fuse, blows instantly when I turn on subwoofer rocker swt even without speakers

or dock connected.

Thanks, Tom

[ifi123]

yes, please replace all the 5 capacitors. you can use 4700uF 35V for all of them. choose a reputable brand like nichicon, rubycon, panasonic, etc.

if it doesn't help, install a resistor before the fuse. I encounter same problem with my used iFi, the previous owner installed a resistor before the fuse. he cut one track leaving an open circuit, and use a resistor between it. it looks like this: http://www.thevintagesound.com/store/bmz_cache/6/6f183a1848a0caaf18502b97200648d9.image.250x187.jpg 5W 2.2ohm only.

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Thanks for your help. I'll update you on my progress.

Tom