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#1
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Kustom KML-80 issues
December 29, 2011, 06:20:20 PM
I'm going to have to order a new jack to replace the speaker output.  I don't have one lying around. The PTC seems to be fine. Im guessing maybe the jack is the problem. I definitely believe the problem is somewhere in the power amp since i get good signal coming from the preamp out jack. I've noticed one more thing that I definitely forgot to mention: I'm not sure if it matters but LED1 does not light up.
#2
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Kustom KML-80 issues
December 29, 2011, 01:07:51 PM
Thanks for the advice. Hopefully I'll have time to work on it this evening. I would like to add that diodes d6 n d7 which were added to the schematic later, are not on my amp. After everything else is fixed, should this be something I should worry about adding?
#3
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Kustom KML-80 issues
December 28, 2011, 06:16:07 PM
UPDATE:
When I run a cable out of the preamp output (for the fx loop) into my tube power amp it sounds pretty good. The only things I noticed was the pot for bass was a little loose (i will re-solder) and the pot for the treble was a bit extreme. (anything above 3 or 4 was god-awful ear piercing treble, who knows maybe thats just the amp's design).
When I use the speaker output and connect a speaker, the sound comes out thin and distorted, and even has a slight phaser effect kind of sound. The speaker out jack is lose as well and when wiggled, the sound cuts in and out.
Now I'm gonna re-solder the bass pot and output jack and see where I stand.
#4
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Kustom KML-80 issues
December 28, 2011, 01:51:19 PM
I have a schematic now. The PDF was too big to upload, here's a link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?770a8ghrs85sdxf
I was hoping it was a common problem and someone could point me in the right direction as to where to start, based on the symptoms. I guess its much more complicated than an obviously damaged component, so I may just have to take it somewhere for repairs.
#5
Amplifier Discussion / Kustom KML-80 issues
December 27, 2011, 02:07:07 PM
Hello, I'm new to troubleshooting and repairing amps, but have a reasonable knowledge of electronics. I have an old Kustom KML 80 MosFet amp. The amp powers up fine, but the output is weak and distorted, even on the clean channel. Upon examining the power amp, I saw 2 resistors (the big rectangular ones, metal oxide i believe they were) were somewhat burned, and the circuit board under them was discolored from heat as well. I removed and tested them and they were off (684 ohm, theyy were supposed to be 750 +/- 5%) that didnt seem like a big deal, but I replaced them anyways, and tested 2 zener diodes and another resistor that were in line before them and they checked fine. I re-assembled the amp and still have the problem. 
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to begin, or am I going to have to test every single component on the circuitboard?