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I run two Genz Benz Shuttle heads, they use PCB power modules by B&O. I had one spark out on me in a major way (melted PCB and tracks) last year. BUT I bagged an identical power module on Ebay and it was literally unplug and swap. Couldn't have been easier. There's a lot to be said for amps with after market replacement modules made by third parties.
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Assuming the third party doesn't stop making the modules, leaving your amp unrepairable even by the manufacturer…
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
I was just pointing that it was nice to have something that was easy to fix.
In any case, the amp is no longer available but the power module is still available on ebay.
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It does not apply to any amp, at all - to be fair, the older Ashdowns do have one advantage despite their unreliability... they use standard discrete components and are easy to work on.
Until they run out.
I wasn't specifically referring to the Genz Benz - just that it's a really bad idea to base a design on a complex sub-assembly which can't easily (or effectively at all, in some cases) be repaired at component level.
Unfortunately this is becoming quite a serious issue in the repair business…
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
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