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B&K amp parts source

Hi All,

I have a B&K Ref 2220 which sounds very nice with the Thiel CS 3.5 speakers in my secondary system. However, the power on button has become unreliable, sometimes requiring dozens of presses to turn the amp off. I have repeatedly contacted ATI who aquired B&K and am told, " We have all their parts, but nothing is organized so we can't find it for you."
I had my local electronics shop call ATI, and they got the same response. My local tech commented that the power switch on my amp looked identical to ones he had seen on other B&K amps, so it should not be a rare part. What I am hoping you can help with is where, other than ATI, might I get one? Perhaps a dealer who stocked a lot of B&K amps and has one?
BTW my local tech, who I think is highly competent, cleaned and lubricated my switch, but the problem was not improved.
Thanks in advance!
drjay

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drjay OP
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Thanks for the response Palasr,
Unfortunately the problem is that it is not this type of switch. It is a small round black button that is pushed in till it clicks to power on and pushed in again to power off. It always powers on fine but has to be pushed in dozens of times to power off. I wish it were the rocker type your link leads to, but perhaps there is a generic switch of the type on my amp which would work. I have no need to use a B&K original part but do want to have something that is functional and looks like it belongs on the amp.
Thanks!
drjay OP
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Thanks for all the help so far.
It looks like my best bet is to call Eastern Elete AV and hope they have the B&K style switch. I took the cover off the amp and the switch is not at all like any of the generic ones which Gbart kindly provided a link to. It is bolted to the back of the faceplate with two small allen bolts with the connection lugs coming out the top.
I will call Eastern Elete AV tomorrow and hope they have it. If anyone has any other leads as to who might have one I would greatly appreciate that info since it doesn't look like a generic one will do.
As an aside, I had no idea as to the variety and options of switches that are in existance before visiting the digikey web site. Wow!
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