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Serious problem with Electrocompaniet ECI-3

Hi everyone,

When I turn up my ECI-3 fairly loud, it cuts out. It should be able to go way louder than it does. I don't listen to a lot of loud music, but it would be really nice if this didn't happen. Also, after it happens, sometimes I hear a strange high-pitched sound in the tweeters of my monitors. Also, the right speaker will usually begin to put out some serious static. All this happens when I turn up the amp fairly loud. Does anyone have any ideas?

I plugged in a 50wpc NAD amp, and there was no problem at all at the same volume level.
omains

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Omains,

I have the exact same problem with my ECI-3. I turn the volume up past the 2 o'clock position and the right speaker goes out! I then turn the volume down to the 8 o'clock position for about a minute and the speaker comes back on. I'm thinking this has to do with a capacitor or transformer overload. I'm not an electical engineer by any means, but my friend is and that's what he said.

Is their any service center I can send my amp to for evaluation?

Please get back to me if you have any updates regarding our amp problem.

My e-mail address is podgy14@msn.com

Thanks,
Brad
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