"kake" wrote in message
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"kake" wrote in message
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I am using Quad 34 & 606 II amplification with a Marantz CD40, Denon
TU260L,
and Epos ES11 speakers. While I am happy with the performance of the
amplification, I am having problems with the volume settings.

SNIP

Since posting my query, I found a copy of the 34 manual on the net,
and it
mentions increasing or decreasing the output of the pre-amp; I
suspect that
the unit I have has had its output increased.

You should be able to check this by taking the sleeve off the pre-amp
and checking the values of the R118, R121, R119 and R122 resistors
against the colour codes

http://xtronics.com/kits/rcode.htm

If you post the values on-line somebody will be able to tell you if it
has been tweaked or you could ask Quad directly.

Their email address is on the service page
http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/service.htm

They're very helpful but don't expect an instant response.


As far as I know, the 34 I
have has never been serviced, and as I am totally useless with a
soldering
iron, I think I may return it to Quad for servicing (and confirmation
of the
current output), then getting them to adjust it as necessary - seems
like a
better way of spending some money!! (£113 for a cable!!!!).

Definitely a more sensible spend.


BTW, Is the current Quad service department as good as it was reputed
to be
under Walker ownership?

It is, if my experience over the last few years is anything to go by.


Also, on average (if there is such a thing), how often should
electronics
require servicing?

I only get my Quad kit serviced/repaired when something stops working.


--
RobH
The future's dim, the future's mono.