SUT failure

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SteveRB

SUT failure
« on: 15 Sep 2015, 10:44 pm »
All,

I have an older Denon AU-250 SUT. A couple years ago, after a move, the unit stopped working. I didn't have a chance to look at it closely. But i did check all the wring points for connectivity, and that was not the issue.

I kinda though the transformers themselves were built for life. Is there any way of checking the them with some home (non specialized) tools?

Thanks

mgsboedmisodpc2

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Re: SUT failure
« Reply #1 on: 15 Sep 2015, 11:51 pm »
try the Denon  AU-300LC or Fidelity Research FRT-3G

SteveRB

Re: SUT failure
« Reply #2 on: 16 Sep 2015, 12:04 am »
try the Denon  AU-300LC or Fidelity Research FRT-3G

Thanks.

BUT this post was me fishing for repair advice prior to replacement.

BUT BUT do you have experience with the two you suggested?

BobRex

Re: SUT failure
« Reply #3 on: 16 Sep 2015, 12:10 am »
The problem with a transformer is there isn't a whole lot that can be checked.  Take an ohm meter and check continuity between + and - on the same jack, check all 4 jacks. That's about it. 

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Re: SUT failure
« Reply #4 on: 17 Sep 2015, 10:25 am »
Transformers are passive devices. It's really nothing but two coils with iron cores, for each channel.  After a move something must be messed up inside?

Can you open it? 
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SteveRB

Re: SUT failure
« Reply #5 on: 17 Sep 2015, 04:11 pm »
yeah,
I opened it. checked all the connections and the continuity. Seemed ok. But no sound...

...so just dropped a bundle on a Cinemag Step-up.

WOOT.