Kenwood M2

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited October 2011 in Electronics
Been listening to my new Kenwood Basic M2. The thing is a beast. Powers the RTi12 much better than the other Kenwood amp. Anyway, when I turn the R and L level knobs, the sound crackles, cutsout and then comes back on. I know it's an old amp, but is this serious, or does it just need a good cleaning?

Have not hooked up the sigma drive yet, but will soon.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited October 2011
    It needs a good deOxit shot first, if that doesn't cure it a deeper investigation is needed. I had the smaller M1D and never had an issue with the level controls. Good Luck to ya, it's a great amp!
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited October 2011
    Thanks stuwee. Is deOxit in a spray can?
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    edited October 2011
    Yes.

    you need to unplug and unhook things off the unit to have a clean all around access. Take the top off and squirt the solution in the potentometers as you work them. Not alot is needed either. Let it dry overnight or more and try it out again.

    You will find tons of info on it on the web!!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited October 2011
    Thanks Tony. I will get some and try it out.
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