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!
no_money
Tube socket is likely ok, just replacing to err on the safe side while they are in there.
Not 100% sure, but I remember hearing from some owner something about a resistor was put in place to protect the electronics when the power tube goes out. So this may be normal. Best thing is to call ARC to verify.

FrankC
Yea, 2 resistors blown. Having the tube socket replaced as well.

Repair isn't much really. Retubing cost much more.
I guess I'm missing something: Is it like accident on the car title? Who knows and who cares?
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.