BDA-1 does not power on

satbox · « **on:** 25 Apr 2010, 02:55 pm »

Hello,

Since this morning, my BDA-1 seems to be dead

No led is illuminated. What I have to do? Change the internal fuse?

Thank you!

Didier

James Tanner · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 02:57 pm »

Hi Dider -

please email Mike Pickett at Bryston - mpickett@bryston.com
Where did you purchase it and what is the serial number?

james

satbox · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 03:09 pm »

Hi James,

The serial number is BDA1-000451. I bought it in Belgium (dealer: New Music).

Didier

James Tanner · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 05:01 pm »

Quote from: satbox on 25 Apr 2010, 03:09 pm

Hi James,

The serial number is BDA1-000451. I bought it in Belgium (dealer: New Music).

Didier

Ok we will try to find out whats going on for you Monday.

james

satbox · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 05:52 pm »

OK, thank you James.

b5pt9 · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 Apr 2010, 05:58 pm »

Mine freezes sometimes and I have to cycle the 120v input power off and on, then it's fine again for another few weeks or months. Requires a s/w update apparently but I haven't got around to it yet.

ian.ameline · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 02:01 am »

Mine did too until I got a software update.

If it is not responding at all, it may need to go back to bryston for the firmware update.

I haven't had any problems at all with mine since the update.

satbox · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 04:57 pm »

Hi James,

Any news concerning the problem I have with my BDA-1? Can I check by myself if the fuse is blown and replace it without losing the guarantee? (I have Torx drivers and it's quite easy...) Is it a standard FAST 125ma fuse (my BDA-1 is a 240v) 5X20MM?

Thank you!

Didier

James Tanner · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 05:41 pm »

Quote from: satbox on 26 Apr 2010, 04:57 pm

Hi James,

Any news concerning the problem I have with my BDA-1? Can I check by myself if the fuse is blown and replace it without losing the guarantee? (I have Torx drivers and it's quite easy...) Is it a standard FAST 125ma fuse (my BDA-1 is a 240v) 5X20MM?

Thank you!

Didier

Hi Didier - please give Mike a call at Bryston - 1-800-632-8217

james

satbox · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 06:00 pm »

OK, I'll send an email to Mike (my english is too bad to phone him

)

James Tanner · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 06:33 pm »

Hi satbox,

Talked to engineering and try this -

We've had some 240V units blowing fuses when plugging in to AC.
We have increased the fuse to T160mA and no problems since.

Dan

satbox · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 06:52 pm »

Thank you.

- Can you confirm that I can change the fuse without losing the guarantee?
- Is it a 5X20MM T160mA fuse?

Didier

95Dyna · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 07:06 pm »

Quote from: satbox on 26 Apr 2010, 06:00 pm

OK, I'll send an email to Mike (my english is too bad to phone him )

Hallo en feestelijk inhalen, Didier. Not to worry, your English is much better than my Dutch.

Bill

James Tanner · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 09:09 pm »

Quote from: satbox on 26 Apr 2010, 06:52 pm

Thank you.

- Can you confirm that I can change the fuse without losing the guarantee?
- Is it a 5X20MM T160mA fuse?

Didier

I will check on the fuse size for you - no problem with the warranty.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:11 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 26 Apr 2010, 09:09 pm

I will check on the fuse size for you - no problem with the warranty.

james

Hi,

Yes, 5x20 is correct.

james

satbox · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 03:44 pm »

Thank you James.

I'll keep you informed!

satbox · « **Reply #16 on:** 1 May 2010, 02:41 pm »

Hi,

I have changed the fuse with a T160mA and now all is OK

Thank you!

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #17 on:** 2 May 2010, 12:54 pm »

Hello Satbox!

Just because I am curious, did you use a "standard" fuse? I would really like to know whether the use of so called high-end fuses makes any difference in Bryston equipment. Could you try and find a "Furutech" fuse like this in Belgium? They are not cheap, but might well be worth the investment.

De dealers in belgie: http://distribution.audio-life.nl/furutech_dealers
Meer informatie: http://distribution.audio-life.nl/index.php?pid=236

satbox · « **Reply #18 on:** 2 May 2010, 01:00 pm »

Quote from: Anonamemouse on 2 May 2010, 12:54 pm

Hello Satbox!

Just because I am curious, did you use a "standard" fuse? I would really like to know whether the use of so called high-end fuses makes any difference in Bryston equipment. Could you try and find a "Furutech" fuse like this in Belgium? They are not cheap, but might well be worth the investment.

De dealers in belgie: http://distribution.audio-life.nl/furutech_dealers
Meer informatie: http://distribution.audio-life.nl/index.php?pid=236

Hi,
I used a standard fuse. I know these "high-end" fuses but not really convinced...

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 May 2010, 01:18 pm »

If I owned a BDA (which, incidentally, is on the wishlist) I'd open my wallet to see if a 2000 + euro device runs better on a 38 euro fuse instead of a 0.05 euro one... An experiment worth the money.

Hier is wat leesmateriaal (in dutch, not worth the click if you don't speak/read Dutch)