Yea, I think that's what I'm going to do.  Thanks to everyone!

Last night I hooked up headphones to it (no speakers) and still got the same sound. It started making this sound a couple of days ago after it warmed up, but now it does it when I turn it on and does it all the time now.  If I take it to a tech, should I take the whole amp (case and all) or should I just take what you see in the picture (board and panel)? By the way I'm new to this board and I really appreciate everyones imput!!!

I have an ultimate chorus, when I turn it on it plays fine but after it warms up I start to hear a crackling sound when I pluck the strings. I've checked speakers-ok, it's not the guitar-new,plus It does the same thing with another guitar. It only does this AFTER it has warmed up, usually about 5-10 minutes after powering up. Any idea guys? The first two audio files are with my guitar, the third audio file is with my ipod hooked up through the amp.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tipKqO_bkig

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iyTTFtGNaBE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_ZI069rXnQ