Sad day.
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Demanic
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Re: Sad day.
In the meantime, I've been playing this.
(though not both heads at the same time, duh)
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One of the original mid 80's combo. Love the sound. It'll probably cost me about 4 bills to repair.
In the meantime, I've been playing this.
(though not both heads at the same time, duh)
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Demanic
PenultimateTone Member
Re: Sad day.
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Well, I think that it's the 2x12 combo version of the x100b. 4 6l6's in the power section.
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Re: Sad day.
200-300 bucks used for the head. Swap into the combo if it fits, use combo chassis as a caninet if not
200-300 bucks used for the head. Swap into the combo if it fits, use combo chassis as a caninet if not
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Sad day.
Did you ever figure out where the smoke came from on the x amp?
The early models (pretty much all that were made in the 80s) had a major design flaw in the 15v power supply section that powered the opamps in the circuit. They used an antiquated design with under-spec parts that eventually overheat and burn up. I've owned 2 x100b heads from 84 & 87 and both had the problem.
I can't remember the website address but there is a site that talks about it and how to fix it properly, which I did mine. It's not really a DIY task so I'd recommend a tech doing it. Not sure what it would cost but I can guarantee most of the cost is labor 'cause the parts are very cheap. While you're at it, I'd have all the electrolytic caps replaced. After that it should be ready to rock again for years to come.
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Did you ever figure out where the smoke came from on the x amp?
The early models (pretty much all that were made in the 80s) had a major design flaw in the 15v power supply section that powered the opamps in the circuit. They used an antiquated design with under-spec parts that eventually overheat and burn up. I've owned 2 x100b heads from 84 & 87 and both had the problem.
I can't remember the website address but there is a site that talks about it and how to fix it properly, which I did mine. It's not really a DIY task so I'd recommend a tech doing it. Not sure what it would cost but I can guarantee most of the cost is labor 'cause the parts are very cheap. While you're at it, I'd have all the electrolytic caps replaced. After that it should be ready to rock again for years to come.
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