Tube amp heat
MissYouAllDay
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I was just wondering, when I play for an hour or so straight the switches (the 2 metal, standby and mains switch) on the front of amp start to heat up. Is this normal? Do I have anything to be worried about? They aren't burning my hands when I touch them, but they are definately pretty warm.
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Is it a tube amp?
What color are the tubes glowing?
How old is your amp,
when did you have it serviced last?
Give us some background on the unit.
-nik-
If I opened it now would you not understand?
It's a highwatt dc-40. Got it in the fall. Probably 4 years old or less. Never been serviced while owned by me. (how much does this usually cost?) and the tubes glow orange.
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yeah wow.
i must have been lunched out the other day,
can't believe i didn't see the title.
if your tubes aren't glowing bright red or blue or some other crazy color, i wouldn't worry too much.
I have some combo amps where the the switches get a little warm.
You could always take it to your local amp shop and just ask them to give you a quick opinion, i doubt they'd charge you,
but i imagine it's ok.
About the popping sound with your hiwatt i'm stumped.
I want to say it's a guitar chord problem, but i'm sure it's something more fundamental than just a faulty line. I suppose it could be a faulty preamp tube or something.
I know my effects\send tube went out on my mesa, and it makes this godawful squeal.
I don't know why Mccreadyisgod and Pacoma aren't responding, they know more anyhow.
lol.
sorry
nik\
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Yah it sounds like the notes are right and everything, but there is just a pop or "ping" sound that is part of the note at the beginning of every high note. I play with brand new cords so I don't think it is there. I should get an audio sample up cause it's ear shredding.
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Just try to keep the amp well-ventilated. About 6 inches of room on all sides to let it breathe... especially the top and back.