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VAC Phi 300.1 won't power on.

Upon plugging in my VAC Phi 300.1 power amplifier I heard a soft pop and then it went completely dead.  This was after I had removed and cleaned each of the  8 output tubes.  I've contacted VAC but as it's the start of the weekend I wonder if any VAC users have encountered a similar situation.  I live in Alaska so sending it back is a massive ordeal.  

jensmunk
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jasonbourne71
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Take a look inside the amp. A soft "pop" could be a shorted coupling cap. Look for a cap with white stuff coming out one end.

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jasonbourne71
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Don't stick your fingers in there! Use a wood skewer to poke around with!

rcprince
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Happened to me with my Phi 200 once.  Check the fuse in the back of the amplifier.

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fthompson251
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If you want a response from VAC, you have to call, email is not well attended to. They are very good at troubleshooting over the phone, I spoke to Keven 2 weeks ago before determining I needed to send my pre amp in. They have been exceedingly busy with audio shows as of late. Good luck!  But yeah, ck the fuse.

jensmunk OP
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Problem solved - fuse!  Thanks all! 

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