Justin, re: H/K 430

[HDBRbuilder]

Justin,

you probably already know this, but just in case....when your H/K 430 arrives, it is gonna be about 30 lbs of joy...unpack it carefully, then...keeping in mind that this unit is over a quarter of a century old:

1. Give it a good look-over...its outside appearance is an indicator of how well it was treated...be sure to note any residue that may be along the bottom edge of the front chromed panel(in the part that sticks out in the inside corner there along the bottom edge), indicating that it was recently cleaned with some kinda liquid cleaner to "spruce it up for selling".

DO NOT PLUG IT IN OR POWER IT UP YET!!

2. Now, if everything looks good, then remove the top screws of its cover...along the front edges where the cover slips under the face plate edge...set these screws aside...then remove the two screws on either side of the cover...at the bottom edge...they are larger than the top screws, so don't get them mixed up. Now remove the cover.

3. Give the inside of it a GOOD looking over...look for any signs of repairs, etc...look for any discoloration of transistors and such...if it is dusty, take some compressed air and blow it out GENTLY!! Make sure to give it a THOROUGH looking over...don't take a chance on missing anything. Now...if everything looks ok...go to the heat-sink section of the amp...look at the pots there...check for discoloration comparing them to each other...and also look for a pasty white build-up of a greasy substance where they mount to the heat-sinks along the bottom edges...there is normally a bit there...if it is more than just a faint amount, then GENTLY wipe up the excess with q-tips. Ensure the heatsinks are clean...dirty heatsinks don't wick off heat well!! Check out the tuner...look for crud in it...ensure the string is on like it is supposed to be and the tuning knob works everything properly...clean it up if you need to.

4. Now...look at the backside of the volume, bass, and treble control pots inside it...look for dust, cobwebs, etc...and goop build-up...check em out really well visually...and slowly turn the knobs back and forth...feeling for stiffness and any dragging in them , while looking at the pots on the inside to see if any goop becomes visible as you turn them. Do the same for the rotary source switch. Even if everything appears ok, it is best to now give these controls a shot of cleaner/lube while you have everything ready to do so. The same for the push button switches...check them for smooth operation and positive click on and off!! Clean/lube them too!!

5. Leave the cover off for awhile after you use the cleaner/lube so that the cleaner portion has time to evaporate off. Use q-tips to wipe up any excess lube. While you are waiting for this, you can check out the RCA jacks on the rear and clean them if needed...same goes for the grounds, fm antenna connections, and so on. Also, CHECK THE FUSES!!!...there are two speaker fuses and one unit fuse on the Rear panel, but there are ALSO two fuses INSIDE the unit!!(total of FIVE fuses!)...ENSURE THEY ARE THE PROPER!!!! FAST BLOW ONES and IN GOOD CONDITION, and that the fuse holders are clean and shiny inside...no goop...same for the caps to them! (the recommended fuse-type data is lettered on the back of the receiver!!!, and inside it for THOSE fuses!!!) Replace the cover, now.

6. Now you can hook up your source equipment, your speaker wires, and your FM antenna, then position the unit where you want it to be...let it sit for awhile before you power it up.

7. Before powering it up, ensure the bass, treble, and volume knob pointers are in correct position...if not, then remove the knobs and replace them with the pointers properly aligned...the same for the rotary switch knob.

8. Now plug the unit in, ensure the volume is all the way down, the bass and treble controls are at "flat"(12 o'clock position), the speaker A&B switches are OFF, and all the other controls are off, too. Put the selector on your intended source, then turn the receiver on. Before using the speakers, use your headphones!! Turn the volume up just a bit and give the bass, treble, and volume controls a try...listen for scratchiness, deadspots, etc, in these controls...do not take the volume up past 2 o'clock!! Check out the bass and treble controls as you SLOWLY raise the volume!!

9. If everything sounds ok through the headphones, then turn the volume all the way down and turn on the speakers...then raise the volume to where you want it to be...SLOWLY!!

Older S/S equipment likes to be treated CORRECTLY! That means the volume is all the way down, and the speakers are off when you power it up...give it a few seconds, then turn on the speakers...then adjust the volume. It DOES NOT like to have its source switched with the volume UP!! Your speakers don't like it either!! Also, when powering down...first turn the volume down, wait a few seconds, then switch the speakers off...wait a few more seconds, and then turn the unit off...ok? This gives the caps a chance to discharge so that you don't give the Heresys a "whomp/whomp!!"

You will be surprised at the bass this unit puts out...it may take some getting used to, since it will at first be a surprise to you. If it seems a bit much, then turn the bass control back some! Everything you hear through your Heresys SHOULD be clear and concise with this unit...if it isn't, then something is wrong somewhere!! Somewhere past the 2 o'clock position on the volume control, is where clipping MAY begin to occur...you can VERY slowly turn it up to find this EXACT point during a musically-complex-passage...once you find it, immediately back-off the volume and stay away from there from now on!!

Enjoy it, take good care of it...and watch it gain in value on eBay...up til recently it has been a sleeper, but that is already changing!!

[justin_tx_16]

Thanks for typing that out. I am going to print it cause after our... nearly 2 hours phone conversation I forgot about 1/2 of what we talked about LoL!... not really I am going to print this out, and I bought some more pot cleaner/lube (exact price you quoted BTW)

It comes in the 4th hopefully. I will track it in a few minutes to make sure it is all in order.

I also ordered a Klipsch coffee mug and two pens

I can not wait to try this out with my heresy's!

Thanks again for all your help.

[HDBRbuilder]

There you go, Justin...all highlighted for you!! LOL!