Why did my amp just crash and burn ?


I just installed a new set of AQ Robin Hood Zero cables. A little hiss sound from the speakers prompted me to adjust the spade connecters just a little on the amp. Then low and behold , the amp just cuts off and currently appears dead as a doornail. 

What just happened and needless to say this is an absolute bummer. 

chaseton

Showing 1 response by audioman58

If the amp was on and the speaker cables not tight you created an ever load of resistance to the circuit ,check the fuses first ,sometimes you get lucky see outside fuses, and inside with a volt meter  pull each one out while unit s Unplugged .

We all make mistakes ,Always make sure all cables are secured good before turning the unit on Even swapping a digital usb cable I turn everything off  first.

It doesnot take much to cause a spike or surge , that is most likely  what happene.