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loud popping sound from left channel

Hi, At least every 5 minutes my left speaker makes a loud popping sound and the distortion alarm on my amp lights up simultaneously. I'm using an Adcom 545 amp and a Conrad Johnson PV5 preamp. Any thoughts as to whether the amp or preamp is the culprit? Thanks
irish_tim
tkmetz
91 posts
 
Reverse the L/R interconnects at the amp input or at the pre output to see if the popping switches channels...........if so, the problem is from your preamp (or your interconnects).
snopro
315 posts
 
If it is your preamp, it could be one of your tubes. Start switching the tubes from the left channel to the right channel until you find the bad tube.
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tls49
1,318 posts
 

I'm thinking your volume is turned up somewhat loud. If so, the alarm on the Adcom 545 is an indication that you have reached the maximum output for the amp. The popping sound is probably the woofer in that speaker bottoming out. I'm sure if you turn it down slightly, this will not happen. You may need a larger amp, if the speaker can handle the extra power, or a speaker with higher sensitivity to get more volume using the Adcom amp.
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