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Offline cromag

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noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« on: January 10, 2009, 09:43:45 am »
i have this coliseum lead that sounds great.  has a few minor issues.  one of the inputs on channel 1 or a is very low, volume wise when plugged in and playing.  but the other works fine, so i don't really mind.

but, the power on / off switch is very noisey when being turned on and off.  very loud crackles and pops when turned.   i tried cleaning it.  what else could be the problem?  still dirty or bad connections?   thanks anyone.

Offline mckinnon audio

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2009, 09:48:59 am »
  Hi there,sounds like your sw. is on the way out.Probably the contacts are pitted to much and are arcing.I would replace it if it was my amp.Good luck,Mel.

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2009, 08:47:12 am »
thanks mel.   easy enough job to do?  i'm not too bad with a soldering iron.  would you happen to have any links to where i could get a nice one?  thanks again.

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2009, 04:51:25 pm »
  Hi there,it'll either be 2 wires soldered on the sw.,or 2 terminals,not a big job.As far as a sw. goes,take the old one with you if you're buying one in person,if you're buying from some co. on line,make sure the measurments are right.It's going to be hard to find an orig. I think.Good luck,Mel.

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2009, 03:00:34 pm »
would radio shack have something that would work as a replacement?

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2009, 03:40:26 pm »
  Hi there,not sure now,they would have years ago,but it's worth a try.Good luck,Mel.

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Re: noisey power switch on coliseum lead.
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2009, 06:21:00 pm »
thanks mel.