amp I bought 3 days ago not powering on - electrical engineer advice wanted

@goodlistening64 @devinplombier 

that was my plan exactly: to have a clue and tell the tech the behavior of the amp. Especially in my case it is highly likely that the fault(s) won't reproduce on site as they do at home. So if I can describe what happens in scenario A, B, C it would help the tech. 

The financial part is very tricky, the tech's honesty is just as important as my presentation of having a clue. 

Unfortunately with my last tech, any repair cost came out 10% below the price of the gear used/replaced. He had several pretty nice cars too, he knew how pricing "works" 

You sure you don't want to try a shamanic purification rite?

It sure sounds like your amp has accumulated spiritual residue.

You must cleanse it so it may reconnect with the greater cosmic flow.

Or, you know, use a tech. Potato potahto...

It’s no longer “amp I bought 3 days ago…”

may be heed @thecarpathian advice. Call a priest. It needs either exorcism or a final prayer. Cheaper than the tech with a collection of nice cars.
 

no, I will not heed @thecarpathian advice @audphile1 

Not because it's bad but because his brain was exposed to too much Florida sun.

Update: my troubleshooting is shot. It doesn't turn on now when nothing is plugged on. All my hopes are in the Murietta tech baby!

If it ends up being the power switch you owe me a nickel.