Re: Integrated Amplifier "Ticking"



No, I've even moved it to a different location to see if it could possibly be my mains supply, no change. I plugged it into a surge protector, disconnected everything except mains supply, no change. In all my years in this house I have never had an electrical/electronic device ( and I have lots) inexplicably fail or give reason for concern, I am convinced my mains supply is "clean". I have a BD player, TV, and surround sound system plugged into to the same rail for years with no problems whatsoever.
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Re: Integrated Amplifier "Ticking"

I have used a cardboard tube to identify it is indeed coming from the caps. I cannot tell if it is one or both though. I'll use a wooden stick later to see if I can identify if it's one or both.

Complete Newbie..............Why would these caps tick like that???

Hi all, I'm new here and I have to admit that my first post is all about getting good information from a reputable source.

I recently purchased a Cambridge Audio Topaz amplifier and returned it to the dealer because of an unusual persistent ticking sound coming from within the unit. It "appeared/sounded" to be emanating from a large capacitor behind the power switch which can be seen through the top of the vents. In all my years of purchasing electronics I never heard a unit to tick as loud as a watch while on standby and I was ( justifiably, I think) concerned that this...