my preamp wont power up

Hi my pre has been unplugged for month.It now wont power up.The fuses are ok,i do live in a area with hi humidity. Any suggestions would be good thanks.

misternice08-20-2015 1:07pm

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czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,494 posts 08-21-2015 at 08:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There should be internal power supply fuse than. Also rectifier tube has to be inspected again. It seems that tubes in ARC last substantially shorter vs. other tube amps/preamps.
misternice OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 324 posts 08-21-2015 at 09:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes,ive tried different tubes.there is a external and internal fuse,theyre ok.Unless there is another one somewhere
andrew9405 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 225 posts 08-21-2015 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check to see if the line has a ground fault protection duplex on it. Could be in the kitchen or bathroom. There's a chance it tripped and should be reset.
misternice OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 324 posts 08-22-2015 at 03:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good suggestion,i tried it at my neighbors house,still dead as a dodo
abucktwoeighty Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,034 posts 08-23-2015 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Switch failure? Had that happen to an old Marantz rcvr.

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