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Accuphase E-480 meter flicking

My was running great about a year after voltage conversion, till this morning  after I left it on overnight, the E480 meter start to flicking after playing music just for few mins, and does not make any more sound. I did turn it off, and on, change power cord, speaker cable it still does same thing it play for few mins, the meter start to flicking, and all sound disappear right after. any idea what may cause this issue? 

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zensview
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@roxy54 any recommend tech familiar with Accuphase? I'm at San Francisco bay area

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russ69
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Let's see if I understand what is going on. You have an integrated amp that is working intermittently, and the VU power meter is reflecting a power issue. If that is the case, your amp has failed, and you will need to seek service. 

zensview OP
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Thanks following up with me, it still able to power on, and play low volume at 50 but once it goes up to 40, the meter will soon flicking, and stop any sound output. 

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russ69
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New problem? If yes, something has failed. 

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imhififan
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@zensview 

I suspected your E480 voltage conversion was incorrect, can you provide images of the power board (front and back), maybe we can figure it out. 

 

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