System Synergy ???

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    edited January 5
    I was gonna say it sounds like a damaged cable or maybe a ground loop. I'm sorry that happened when you were just trying to enjoy some music after a stressful day.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,769
    edited January 5
    FWIW, a "snap" sounds to me like a capacitor poppin' off; or possibly a small-signal tube self-immolating.
    I am speaking strictly from experience. :)


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    The circled bypass cap experienced rapid unscheduled disassembly whilst listening, if memory serves, to Joan Osborne at somewhat nontrivial sound pressure levels. :blush:
    Heat from that resistor under it was likely the proximate cause. I replaced both bypass caps with 105 degree rated electrolytics (and moved them away from the cathode resistors) -- with a long-term intention* to go to non-electrolytic bypass capacitors.

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    * the road to h-e-double l, of course, being paved with good intentions. :#
    I've even got the bypass caps; big mo-f-os they are, though. :p

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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    Clipdat wrote: »
    I was gonna say it sounds like a damaged cable or maybe a ground loop. I'm sorry that happened when you were just trying to enjoy some music after a stressful day.

    I had been looking forward to listening to some quality gear and music for 2 years now. I was pretty **** last night. The cable I was using from the source to the Anthem is a AQ Columbia with DBS. Im not sure what would cost more to replace or fix, the cable or the pre amp! 😂 😭
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    Almost sounds like a DC surge
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    CH46E wrote: »
    I feel so defeated right now. <snip> Then I hit the power button (to turn it off) on the Anthem and got a horrifically loud high pitch snap from the right speaker.

    Ouch. So sad to hear of this happening. Especially after a not-so-good day at work.

    Would you happen to know anyone nearby you that has a tube tester?

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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