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dwignut New Member Posts: 41	Amps turn on but no sound Apr 29, 2024 7:47:04 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dwignut on Apr 29, 2024 7:47:04 GMT -7 I have multiple amps turning on but no sound comes out. What are the list of things that the issue could be?

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Amps turn on but no sound Apr 29, 2024 7:54:57 GMT -7

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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Apr 29, 2024 7:54:57 GMT -7

Here's a link to Doc's trouble shooting video - very informative and may help you figure out what's going on.

My first looks are usually blown fuse and/or rectifier tube. Are they all using the same outlet - doesn't hurt to try another outlet; make sure the connections to the speakers are solid.

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rudeboy Full Member Rudecaster into a Z...heaven. Posts: 141	Amps turn on but no sound Apr 29, 2024 8:49:35 GMT -7 pcns, premiumplus (Dave), and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rudeboy on Apr 29, 2024 8:49:35 GMT -7 Dumb question. You say multiple amps....you're not using the same cord and guitar are you? Silly I know, but sometimes I miss the obvious.
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Ridgeback Z-Natic Posts: 3,373	Amps turn on but no sound Apr 29, 2024 10:46:04 GMT -7 purpletele likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ridgeback on Apr 29, 2024 10:46:04 GMT -7 Recent problem and they worked fine previously? +1 on rudeboy's suggestions to check the cord and\or guitar. Also speaker cable if heads and cabs.
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Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) Z-Natic Posts: 2,484	Amps turn on but no sound Apr 29, 2024 13:40:09 GMT -7 pcns and purpletele like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Apr 29, 2024 13:40:09 GMT -7 Anyone watch Three Body Problem? Maybe they’re after our amps now…
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Amps turn on but no sound May 30, 2024 10:33:19 GMT -7

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Post by wally on May 30, 2024 10:33:19 GMT -7

Apr 29, 2024 7:47:04 GMT -7 dwignut said:

I have multiple amps turning on but no sound comes out. What are the list of things that the issue could be?

Are you using the same speaker/s and speaker cord for each of these amps?
Are these amps dead silent….that is to say…is there no white noise coming out of the speaker/s?

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Amps turn on but no sound

Post by dwignut on Apr 29, 2024 7:47:04 GMT -7

Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Apr 29, 2024 7:54:57 GMT -7

Post by rudeboy on Apr 29, 2024 8:49:35 GMT -7

Post by Ridgeback on Apr 29, 2024 10:46:04 GMT -7

Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Apr 29, 2024 13:40:09 GMT -7

Post by wally on May 30, 2024 10:33:19 GMT -7

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