[philus]

Hi, I'm new here but has been an Odyssey Stratos user for 1.5yrs. Just like to post some questions and hope you guys can help...

I notice (right from day 1) that the red on/off switch at the back panel gets pretty hot, and almost unbearable with bare fingers, do you guys notice that? My country uses 240v a.c. so was wondering if the switch could be spec'ed for 110v?

Recently the light to the red switch is gone and I notice a burnt black mark on the switch, so I guess the bulb/LED inside is blown, although the amp is still powered and doesn't seems to hinder the amp's proper functioning. Do you have such experience and will this in any way affect the audio performance of the amp?

Thanks in advance for any advice...

[Sonny]

Hi, I'm new here but has been an Odyssey Stratos user for 1.5yrs. Just like to post some questions and hope you guys can help...

I notice (right from day 1) that the red on/off switch at the back panel gets pretty hot, and almost unbearable with bare fingers, do you guys notice that? My country uses 240v a.c. so was wondering if the switch could be spec'ed for 110v?

Recently the light to the red switch is gone and I notice a burnt black mark on the switch, so I guess the bulb/LED inside is blown, although the amp is still powered and doesn't seems to hinder the amp's proper functioning. Do you have such experience and will this in any way affect the audio performance of the amp?

Thanks in advance for any advice...

Hey, I would call Klaus or send him an email.
I had the mono extremes and at 110v I never had that problem.

[klaus@odyssey]

The switches are rated 220 / 240 V,  but yes,  in 220 V + the lamp can get hot.  Not a biggie though,  since the switch is safe,  and actually,  we'll be looking in non-lamp switches soon.  The front light is the power indicator anyway,

Klaus

[philus]

Klaus, thanks for the info. One more thing that puzzles me is that eventho' now the switch lamp is blown, the swith is still very hot... only way I can describe how hot it is that you can't quite bare touching it for a long period with bare finger. Is that normal and something I need not worry?

I've followed the recommendation and turns on my Stratos 24/7, so I guess I'm looking for some reassurance to continue doing that and not face any potential hazard when I'm out most of the day. I must say it makes a difference sonically with the amp continually powered-up.

Thanks... Philus

[klaus@odyssey]

With 220 / 240 V  there is more current running through that switch.  Well,  it's a Carlingswitch rated for  240 V,  so it should be fine,  especially considering that of the 100's of 220 or 240 V  models,  we've never had one giving up yet,

Klaus

[Russell Dawkins]

I would have thought that at 220/240 V there would be half the current going through the switch than there would be at 110 V.
A power switch that ran this hot would concern me, too.

[philus]

Well, if generally following Ohm's law, then higher the voltage would mean higher current.

I was wondering that if it's a simple on/off rocker switch, it shouldn't be giving so much heat. I touch the surrounding metal chassis and it's cool. So I'm thinking that the chassis is very effecient in dessipating heat (evident in that the amp remains relatively cool eventho' power-up 24/7) but somehow the switch is very inefficient thus gets heated up by the surrounding circuitry.

I've never open the amp to look inside before, so maybe Klaus or someone might have further insights.

Thanks.

[krobertschile]

I have a Stratos and run in 220 Volts.  The switch on mine is just barely warm.  The chassis, now in winter is cold, but the switch is mildly warm.  For whatever it serves.
Cheers

Kevin Roberts
Santiago, Chile