This sounds about right. The crackling sound was likely something shorting inside like a bad capacitor. When it shorted, the unit pulled more AC power than normal and the fuse blew (which it is supposed to do). Replacing the fuse didn't do anything because the unit was already dead from shorted or burned out circuits. This is likely one of those rare manufacturing defects.
New Parasound blows fuse?
Advise please.
Anyone experienced this.
Just received a new Parasound Halo integrated. Voltage was correct. We have good power in Singapore.
Connected power cable
Turned on main switch (front not turned on yet)
Loud cracker sound
Removed fuse
Fuse completely shattered
Fuse rating was correct
Cleaned up the connector
Parasound had the foresight to supply a spare fuse
Dealer says to try again with new fuse.
Should I try again or call the dealer?
Should I ask for a new unit?
I am afraid to try it. Its brand new. Not even a little sound from it yet, except the blowing of the fuse.
Could the speakers cause this? Note that the front panel switch was not turned on yet. The fuse blew before that that was done.
Very very broken hearted. Was waiting in mega anticipation to hear the music.
Pls advise.
Anyone experienced this.
Just received a new Parasound Halo integrated. Voltage was correct. We have good power in Singapore.
Connected power cable
Turned on main switch (front not turned on yet)
Loud cracker sound
Removed fuse
Fuse completely shattered
Fuse rating was correct
Cleaned up the connector
Parasound had the foresight to supply a spare fuse
Dealer says to try again with new fuse.
Should I try again or call the dealer?
Should I ask for a new unit?
I am afraid to try it. Its brand new. Not even a little sound from it yet, except the blowing of the fuse.
Could the speakers cause this? Note that the front panel switch was not turned on yet. The fuse blew before that that was done.
Very very broken hearted. Was waiting in mega anticipation to hear the music.
Pls advise.