Sonic Frontiers amp repair question

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threadkiller

Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« on: 4 May 2010, 04:51 am »
Hi all,
first time poster, from across the river, hope that's okay.
A friend has a Sonic Frontiers Power Two amp that keeps blowing tubes (big fire, burned reisistors, the whole 4th of July).
Know of anyone local to work on the beast? No shipping carton, 85 lbs., hence the necessity for local work.

Thanks and take care
Charlie

Scott F.

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #1 on: 4 May 2010, 11:40 am »
Hi Charlie,

I'd take it to Jeff Jackson at Computronics;

St. Louis CompuTronics, LLC.
2505 Metro Blvd.  Suite A
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 872-8000

Jeff can certainly handle the repair. He should be able to figure out what is causing the amp to nuke also.

Blackmore

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #2 on: 4 May 2010, 11:41 am »
Dang, Scott beat me to it.  +1 for Jeff, he'll get it fixed for sure.

electricbear

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #3 on: 4 May 2010, 01:04 pm »
+2 for Jeff. If he can't resurrect it I would doubt if anyone can.


threadkiller

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #4 on: 4 May 2010, 03:53 pm »
Thanks, guys, that's exactly what we needed! 
Very helpful indeed.
We'll give him a call.

Thanks again and take care
Hope to meet some of you soon.
Charlie

wedweb

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #5 on: 4 May 2010, 11:27 pm »
Ok....agree with the Jeff recommendation......but do we all need cat av's? :)

Bo

Scott F.

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #6 on: 5 May 2010, 01:10 am »
.....but do we all need cat av's? :)

Bo

..well no...but mine by far is the coolest  :lol:





R_burke

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #7 on: 5 May 2010, 01:17 am »
I had one that blew a tube, burnt the board and apparantely a lot more.  Wasn't able to get it repaired because I couldn't get a hold of a schematic.  Good luck to your friend, and they should consider having some fuses added while the repair person is in there.

FredT300B

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Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #8 on: 5 May 2010, 01:24 am »
I had a Power 2 that blew a cathode resistor and a bias pot. The folks at the Parts Connexion were very helpful in sending me a schematic and a replacement bias pot: http://www.partsconnexion.com/product7505.html

threadkiller

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #9 on: 5 May 2010, 01:42 am »
Hiya, thanks for all the attention and replies, guys....very much appreciated...
The amp is going to Jeff, so keep your fingers crossed.
I'll report back the outcome.
Take care!
Charlie

Teddy KGB

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #10 on: 18 May 2011, 07:33 pm »
Dang, Scott beat me to it.  +1 for Jeff, he'll get it fixed for sure.

Just had my first experience with Jeff. Quite a character, but a genuine guy and goldmine of knowledge--not to mention very capable and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

Brian

jparkhur

Re: Sonic Frontiers amp repair question
« Reply #11 on: 18 May 2011, 07:47 pm »
All of the above +2

Jeff
or
Chris Johnson at Parts Connextion