need help on dynakit st 35


I'm new to tube amplifiers. I got a dynakit st 35 and that aside from the hum in both channels, the left channel also crackles. I also noticed that the left channel was heating up so fast that I turned off the amp to avoid damages. I also noticed that one of the el 84 tubes on the left side was glowing brighter than the others. There wasn't any leaks from its capacitor.

I will highly appreciate any advice.
tntt

Showing 1 response by dekay

This amp ran extremely hot "when new" and I assume that this is normal now that it is old. If you want still hotter then find an Eico HF81 in good condition. This is not saying that there is nothing wrong with the amp, just that they did run hot when in new and stock form.