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Audio Research REF II failed

I guess I should have changed the power supply tubes earlier... stupid me... Power amp shuts down when ever I take the pre out of mute. There is a component next to the second 6h30 (the bottom one to the right) that smoked. I assume that is a screen resistor? At the dealer now to get repaired and retubed. Booo!
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no_money OP
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Yea, I could do it myself... just worried about the resale value. Some folks get put off if it isn't done at an authorized dealer so I took it in.

At least I didn't drag the 90 pound amp down there LOL!

I would have really been mad at myself then.
no_money OP
638 posts
 
I think full disclosure on selling a component is the right thing to do.
no_money OP
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Yea, 2 resistors blown. Having the tube socket replaced as well.

Repair isn't much really. Retubing cost much more.
no_money OP
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Tube socket is likely ok, just replacing to err on the safe side while they are in there.
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