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Spectron Musician trun on noise / tweeter hiss

My Musician III SE MK2 with the vcap / bybee upgrades was just delivered and after setting it up and hitting the power switch a cracking static was momentarily heard from my speakers. The same was true when the power is turned off.

I realize that most amps generate an audible hiss that can be heard when you put your ear near the speakers tweeter, but the Spectron seems louder than most.

Do other owners share the same experience??
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bostonbean
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My understanding is that you are supposed to leave the Spectron amp on 24/7.

Regarding hiss, don't know what equipment you are using, i.e., preamp.

Finally, Spectron has always been very helpful, heck you can't get Simon off the phone once you get him. Call them and they will help you out.

I have the Musician III SE and I don't hear any hiss. And I am with Rafael...what's it sound like in just the first day?
bostonbean
241 posts
 
or maybe you can just turn on amp with just speakers hooked up and no inputs to see if the hiss disappears (can this be done without creating another problem?). then start plugging in components one at a time until the hiss appears. you know...troubleshooting.
bostonbean
241 posts
 
that is unfortunate. keep us posted as to the final outcome.
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