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Bad caps???

I have a BAT VK-3ix preamp that I think is having some kind of issue. I got this unit used several years ago and recently I’ve noticed that every now and then the right channel gets distorted. Almost like a radio station just out of tune on an old analog rig. The sound also drops in and out of volume slightly. This only happens for maybe five seconds and generally within the first 10 min of operation.  I’ve replaced and swapped tubes around but the sound still persists.

The unit is probably 10 years old by now. Is this what bad caps or going bad caps sound like?
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jea48
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I suggest you post a message on Amp/Preamp Asylum
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/amp/bbs.html

For the subject title you might try something like,

Ping: Victor Khomenko. Problem with BAT VK-3ix preamp.

Then post your question in the box.

Victor frequents the Amp/Preamp Asylum regularly.

Victor Khomenko
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