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classé makes noise on power off.

I have a Classé CAP-100 integrated amplifier. Within a few seconds of powering it off I hear a strange whistle like sound coming from the right channel followed by the same sound in the left. I have tried adjusting the volume during this time, but it does not have any effect, so whatever is happening is happening "after" that portion of the pre-amp or only in the amp section of the unit. I was using this with a larger set of speakers and do not remember ever hearing the noise, but now on a smaller set of two way B&W speakers I hear it every time. Is this something I should worry about? Is it just capacitors bleeding off or something like that or is it a sign of a developing problem? I am not very familiar with high end equipment (only that I love the sound of this amp) so if this is an ignorant question I apologize ahead of time.

Thanks,

-Lewis
audiogon8753
tireguy
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Lewis- Classe has GREAT customer service, you should contact them let them know what your integrated is doing. Chances are they will fix it for free or darn near free.
audiogon8753 OP
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Thanks, I just sent them an e-mail. I bought the unit used a few years ago (you obviously can't find these new) so I am not sure if it would be covered if something is indeed wrong, but at least they can hopefully tell me if this is a problem or just part of normal operation. It's a very quiet sound and does not affect music playback at all, so it's certainly not a "problem" but just something I began noticing. For all I know, many high end components have some kind of noise associated with power off.

Thanks again,

-Lewis
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Lewis- You may be VERY surprised with classé and there customer service. I have a friend who- by accident- did a little "welding" with a no longer produced classé omega amp. He shipped it back to them and they fixed it for no charge(he had to pay shipping but its still not a bad deal), when it was clearly misuse. When he got it back he discovered that it sounds better now then ever before- needless to say he is VERY pleased. Good luck with it.
jzzmn88
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I also had a great experience with Classe's customer service. I had a CDP .5 that needed some minor servicing and since it was out of warranty I had to pay just $50. It was serviced very fast and shipped out within a couple of weeks. They even sent it back in a brand new box complete with foam padding. Armin of Classe was very courteous and friendly and took the time to answer all my questions. Good luck with your unit!
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