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Emotiva CMX-2 Blown LED

I have two CMX-2 line filters. One of them shows only the first LED glowing. I checked the line and it's fine. I also plugged in the other CMX-2, and the first two LEDs are glowing which confirms that the line is correct, and that the first CMX-2 has a blown LED.  I presume that the unit is still safe to use with the bad LED. Or, might it be indicative of a bigger problem with it? I've written to Emotiva and am waiting for a response. 

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ccarlton28
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Same issue here.   I can get the right light to work sometimes after repeated plug unplug.   My reset switch does not work either but it powers up and works fine.   Not sure I want to pull the cover if it is still working.   Wish I had an answer but it looks like others have had the same issue.   Good luck.
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mr_t_peter
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Same problem here.  Two of three CMXs have bad LED diodes.  Have owned them about 2 years.  Emotiva is very much aware the LED problem and are doing their best to ignore it.  Support acknowledged the problem, stating that since the CMX's are 'operating normally otherwise' it is most likely an 'indicator light' problem, but that 'we (Emotiva) do not service these to repair the indicator lights'.

Just posted a review that details my experience on the Emotiva website and they appear to have deleted it.

I not really surprised but I am disappointed and will be spending my money elsewhere in the future.

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maxwave
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Same problem here with CMX-6 . But the power strip is working.

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russ69
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It looks like the LEDs just tell you that the incoming line is wired correctly. Much like the cheap plug-in circuit tester I use. The stuff it does happens after the incoming line, I think. I would not give it a second thought, it's just an annoyance really.  

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