Tube MP repair

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krizrox
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2008/09/28 11:26:10 (permalink)

Tube MP repair

Has anyone ever had to repair one of these things? I'm sure someone has at one point or another. I have one that needs a new output potentiometer. ART hasn't responded to my requests for parts ordering so I'm wondering if anyone here has a place that sells the repair parts for these things? I realize they're almost a disposable item but I'd kind like to keep mine working if possible. I don't want to pay for repair for a unit that has a street price of about zero

Also I noted that those ribbon cables they use inside break pretty easily. The tube mounts to a daughter board inside the unit which is attached to the top plate. Replacing the tube requires a bit of care in handling but over time, it's almost inevitable that the cable will break from repeated flexing.

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    The Maillard Reaction
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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/28 13:23:46 (permalink)
    Hi Larry,

    You might want to try asking over at www.music-electronics-forum.com it's a great place to seek answers for this sort of question.

    best,
    mike


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    krizrox
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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/28 18:10:31 (permalink)
    Thanks for the suggestion Mike!

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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/30 03:58:27 (permalink)
    I´ve never looked inside one of these, but I don´t see a reason there should be any kind of special parts in it - I´d unsolder it & take it to radio-shack or whatever is closest - it might be good to stay away from the cheapest pots though - I try to stick with CTS or Mouser pots, a bit pricier than the cheapest, but worth the extra bucks in the long run. I think they cost somewhere around 5 - 10$.

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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/30 04:01:21 (permalink)
    By the time all is said and done, you might be able to get a replacment off the internet for about the same cost.

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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/30 06:56:46 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Jim Roseberry

    By the time all is said and done, you might be able to get a replacment off the internet for about the same cost.


    That's probably true. I thought someone around here might have a quick solution before I started down that path. I could probably buy a few on ebay and just cannibalize them :-)

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    RE: Tube MP repair 2008/09/30 17:14:37 (permalink)
    If you know what parts you need, you could always check out digi-key or mouser. I can be fun and satisfying to repair your gear yourself even if it is not worth it cost wise
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