PSW-202 is now making a hum when plugged in...

EuroStyle
EuroStyle Posts: 19
edited March 2011 in Troubleshooting
It seems after reading a ton of posts over the years about powered subs developing a hum, my PSW-202 has joined the club! Out of nowhere last nite, I turned the system on to watch a movie, and there was a loud hum coming from the sub. It is not effected by unplugging the source cable, and only goes away when the sub is actually switched to off. After reading, it seems they all have the same issue, mine just lasted a lot longer then most. It stills plays audio, and the hum, but I unplugged it as to not damage the driver. I called to get the repair info, but I guess I am going to be subless for a while as I have to save the money to send it in. Being laid off, I have actually had a bit more time to catch up on movies, but I guess now they'll be subless..... :frown:


Sean
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited March 2011
    A loud hum is probably just a bad power supply cap. How handy are you with a screwdriver and soldering iron?
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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