I had the same problem with Benchmark DAC3 HGC. After half an hour of playing whole remote would stop working. I found that infrared receiving diode was poorly soldered barely making contact. I re-soldered it and it works fine. Try, when it stops working, to shake chassis (or pound it lightly with the fist).
ALPS Motorized Volume Pot- Repair (VTL 5.5 Preamp)
Hi,
Need some help diagnosing a strange problem with my VTL Preamp’s Volume pot. It uses an Alps motorized pot, that is controlled via the remote. When I turn on the VTL, the remote controls the volume normally for the first couple of minutes and then stops working.
Manually the the volume pot works perfectly, smooth, precise and with no crackling. I’m guessing that there is something happening when the preamp warms up that cuts off the remote control of the pot.. any theories?
im pretty handy and would feel comfortable trying to perform a repair myself, but could use some experienced advice.
Thanks!!
Need some help diagnosing a strange problem with my VTL Preamp’s Volume pot. It uses an Alps motorized pot, that is controlled via the remote. When I turn on the VTL, the remote controls the volume normally for the first couple of minutes and then stops working.
Manually the the volume pot works perfectly, smooth, precise and with no crackling. I’m guessing that there is something happening when the preamp warms up that cuts off the remote control of the pot.. any theories?
im pretty handy and would feel comfortable trying to perform a repair myself, but could use some experienced advice.
Thanks!!
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