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Classe CAP 151 - Channel dropping out once warm

I have a Classe CAP-151 that has worked great for me for the past two years but recently it has started to drop the right channel after playing for a while.
It is definitely related to temperature but this is a new issue and it occurs even after using the unit a low volumes (low power levels). Any thoughts about what I can look at to try and remedy this?
Any good repair shops that can be reccomended in the northern NJ area? Thanks in advance for any info....
formulatjc
brf
1,715 posts
 
It sounds like a defective solder joint which breaks contact through heat expansion. Send it to Classe, they have exceptional customer service
formulatjc OP
1 posts
 
Hmmm - hadn't thought of just sending it to Classe. Sort of like the idea of bringing it somewhere local w/o the round trip packing and shipping if the quote seems out of line. If I'm going ship it for repairs though, I guess Classe would be the best place.
audiowoman
249 posts
 
i had an issue similar to this when I first got my 151, my dealer sent it back to Classe - they do indeed have great service.
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