Dirty contacts

Mark · 30-08-2006, 22:59

No, not the MSN/email/dodgy website kind. Put the smut away.

My hi-fi amp has got a severe case of dirty contacts, or at least I hope it's just that. I can't afford replacement right now, and it's a good amp for it's size.

It was confined to the volume control (which now has one setting - extremely loud), but I can get around that using the remote. I'm not sure if that's dirt or not, because it's apparently a common fault with this model.

However, tonight I discover the headphone socket has started acting up as well. Plugged in headphones, unplugged them, no sound. After several attempts with the headphone plug, I got the sound back.

What do I need to do to try and improve things? Bear in mind taking it apart isn't an option (although if someone here has the expertise needed, posting it might be - wouldn't be the first time).

It's an old amp (well over five years old), but it's at least a Denon, and I'd rather not let go if possible.

30-08-2006, 22:59	#1
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Dirty contacts No, not the MSN/email/dodgy website kind. Put the smut away. My hi-fi amp has got a severe case of dirty contacts, or at least I hope it's just that. I can't afford replacement right now, and it's a good amp for it's size. It was confined to the volume control (which now has one setting - extremely loud), but I can get around that using the remote. I'm not sure if that's dirt or not, because it's apparently a common fault with this model. However, tonight I discover the headphone socket has started acting up as well. Plugged in headphones, unplugged them, no sound. After several attempts with the headphone plug, I got the sound back. What do I need to do to try and improve things? Bear in mind taking it apart isn't an option (although if someone here has the expertise needed, posting it might be - wouldn't be the first time). It's an old amp (well over five years old), but it's at least a Denon, and I'd rather not let go if possible. Last edited by Mark; 30-08-2006 at 23:11.