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Ayre V-5xe pops off/Manley Shrimp

Just purchased this amp and when I power up the Shrimp pre the Ayre pops off. I have changed interconnects and power cords with no change at all. If I run the Ayre directly into my Audio Aero Capitole it's fine, so I am guessing there is some type of an issue between the Ayre and the Shrimp. Thoughts??
itsalldark
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truemaineiac
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Isn't the accepted wisdom to turn on the pre-amp first and then the amp?
bifwynne
2,069 posts
 
Excellent point Truemaineiac.
itsalldark OP
182 posts
 
Thanks guys for all the ideas. Here is what is happening now/update. First I power up the pre first. The amp was boxed for six months or so. I have had the amp in stand by mode for 3 days now and the very faint hum i heard is gone and when I power up the amp is stays on 99% of the time. If it does pop off and I turn the amp back on it stays on and sounds wonderful. Maybe I will call Manley and see what they have to say. Thanks again

Bill
bifwynne
2,069 posts
 
Glad to read the good news Bill. Although not very likely, because you mentioned the amp just came out of the closet, I wonder if it amp needed a little time to reform caps. Six (6) months doesn't sound like a long time ... but who knows. You might want to make a call to Ayre's tech folks too just to see if they have any ideas. In any case, it seems like you're on your way. Enjoy!!
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