I have a vox ac30 cc1 thats worked fine for me for the last couple of years, then without any sort of warning its cut out and wont turn on, i checked the small fuse at the back and it looks fine, can anyone tell me what the problem might be and is it a common fault?? i'm gonna take it to get mended but would rather know at least some thing to reduce the risk of me getting shafted, thankyou
Music - Fender - Hot Rod Deluxe Guitar Combo Amplifier
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Check out the rectifier tube, there is only one DC voltage derived from the mains supply and it goes through that Rectifier tube, it is a 5AR4. The other two taps on the secondary of the input transformer are 6.3 Volts AC and 5 Volts AC. BE CAREFUL POKING AROUND ON THESE THEY CAN KILL YOU. Measure the DC output voltage if you have a meter or in most cases just look at the rectifier tube filament, 9 times out of 10 if it doesn't light up it is dead. Good luck.