JohnA Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 What is the most likely cause for my '70s SS receiver popping/putting with the volume at zero and no input? It started this over the weekend. It was recapped 4 or 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 .failing , aging semiconductors + related parts , defective , worn out , switches relays , potentiometers , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Sounds like something else went bad. Probably a resistor, transistor, or a bad solder joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 A lot of stuff in these old receivers is no longer available, the output chips in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Clean the pots and switches is ALWAYS the starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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