McCormack DNA-1 has a clank


My McCormack DNA-1 amp has the occasional "clank" noise. It sounds like metal expanding or contracting all of a sudden. It happens mostly right after a particularly loud passage. What could this be?

Thanks,

Bob
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Showing 1 response by bdgregory

if this is a "mechanical" sound that comes from the amp itself and not through the speakers, it's not likely to be filter caps. Rather, it sounds like some screws may need tightening on the case or something similar. I think the DNA-1 likes to run at hi temps, which will cause heat sinks and possibly the transformer to generate heat . . . which cause expansion.