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Old April 16th 08, 08:10 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
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"Rob" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell whether this switch might be faulty:

http://patchoulian.googlepages.com/things

It's the input selector switch, and the amplifier can only switch between
two of the four sources.

Thanks, Rob



If the amplifier can only select two of the four sources, then, unless the
wiring is at fault, almost by definition it must be the switch. If you look
at the switch photo, there is no wear on two of the contacts, indicating
that the switch is not making contact. However, the switch looks like it is
a six-way switch, and you say there are four inputs, so perhaps it is being
mechanically stopped and therefore there's no wear as the contacts have
never been used.

My conclusion therefore is that it's not obvious from the photos whether the
switch is faulty. As you have gone this far in removing the switch, I
suggest you just replace it.

S.

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