Recent content by savaden

Thanks for the explanation. I did think about that after I posted the question, so I suppose that is the whole reason. (bridging). There are two versions of the driver board schematic in the service manual, an early and later one. Also the board layout for the early version shows hand Xed out...

Carver C-500-033 update. OK, I purchased and installed the output protection relay board and after firing it up I had some hum on the right channel. :(. So in the process of trying to track down the source, I managed to touch something that bricked it. (DC at output) Well, not really, because I...

Found suitable PS caps. I think I found a couple suitable PS caps. Thanks for the 160V tip. I was looking at 100V parts. Looks like pretty close to a drop-in replacement with 20% more capacity. http://www.tedss.com/2020063499 capacitance: 7,100 uf voltage: 160 vdc lead style: screw...

BTW this thing came with the original user manual attached. Ser# 0033. Where is a link to the output protection board? Is the Rev E control board a pin for pin replacement or needs some other mods. I have downloaded the service manual. In general I like to keep things original if possible, but...

More on the C-500 (moron?) This is my first post, so be kind... Anyway, I picked up a C-500 at the local thrift, and it appears not to have been messed with. Hooked it up and verified working properly. Until it let all the steam out of one of the power supply caps. Sounded just like my espresso...