Sony Amp not outputting Audio for first few seconds.

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  1. Simon Marston

    Simon Marston New Member

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    Hi All - The Amp on my LBT-D905, is not ouputting any audio for the first few seconds.
    It is powering up ok, and the DSP`s screen is showing the `spectrum analyzer` Ihave had this system for almost a year now, and its just started this issue.

    The Amp is TA-D905. Any ideas why I`m having this problem?
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  2. Mister X

    Mister X Moderator Staff Member

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    Did it ever have a relay click right after you turned it on? Most of my nicer stuff takes 3-5 seconds for the click then the audio is on.

    Relay failure seems to be somewhat common, most are housed in a clear plastic enclosure about 1"x1." You might be able to pop the hood and watch the action, if it gets dirty it may need to be cleaned or replaced. If your not a member on audiokarma.org they may have some experts over there. I know some of our newer members know Sony Components, they might also have some answers.
     
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    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Many Amps deliberately Mute the audio for the first second or so to avoid a thump in the speakers at switch on.
    If it is getting excessive I know what Neil at RMC would say. Change all the capacitors.
     
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    startup is all kit turned on, and then powering up the tuner, kicks everything else into life with a good few relay clicks.
    The LED on the volume knob flashes a few times and then when it stays on - thats it fully booted and audio starts. Usually.

    Just tried it again, and no audio, but when I moved the volume a tiny bit, it started to come on, but quite at first - then over about 10 seconds, it seemed to of reached the correct volume.
     
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    I`m sure its probably caps...
    so once I`ve finished recapping my Amiga 600 then recap my CDTV.. I`ll work on this.
     

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