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EA iAmp overload! HELP!


JamieBenzies
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Hi,
this afternoon I was messing around with my FX configuration and pulled a jack out at the wrong end (ya know, so it makes a pop), the amp's input level wasn't at all high and nor the volume, yet this normally minor mistake seems to have completely overloaded the preamp. Now when I plug in there is no sound and when I slowly turn the input level up to where I would normally have it, the overload light above the input just glows and the speaker hums - Still no sound from the bass.

So, I guess there is no easy fix for anything like this, so I am after recommendations on who would be best to get this fixed by in London. I need it done quickly too as I have just started excepting some important work and I really need my gear to be at it's best... talk about good timing :) .

Plus, If anyone in London has a bass head that they can lend or hire out to me over the time I get this sorted out that would be fantastic, if I get desperate I will post in the general forum as for now I might not have that big a problem.

Any ideas / help would be fantastic! Thanks in advance.

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Try running into the effects return...it will be lower level, but hopefully the power amp is ok and will work.

EA may still be able to supply parts (they are a very responsive company). You haven't said which version it is, but that may be the deciding factor in whether its repair or replace

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[quote name='charic' timestamp='1321372738' post='1438369']
Done all the usual? Checked the cables etc?

Just thought it should be mentioned :) good luck, sorry I can't be of more help
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Yep, I've checked everything. You can see that the head is not happy even without it plugged into a cab or bass, just because turning the gain up past 9 o'clock causes the overload light to turn on.

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[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1321373802' post='1438388']
Try running into the effects return...it will be lower level, but hopefully the power amp is ok and will work.

EA may still be able to supply parts (they are a very responsive company). You haven't said which version it is, but that may be the deciding factor in whether its repair or replace
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The power amp is fine, I'm using it now to listen to music through the auxiliary input no problem. The serial/ model number is iAmp800A - 1084, It's one of the older black faced amps with a tuner. I'll get in touch with EA now.

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[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1321378134' post='1438467']
If it's the same as the EA350, you've blown a surface mount I/C on the pre-amp circuit. It's replaceable if you can find someone who is really good at soldering and has a very steady hand!
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Is that I/C as in Integrated Circuit? If so any idea of where the best place is to get one? and what type it is that I need? I am a complete noob in this area you have to understand!

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