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Update: I bought a new amplifier, but I’m getting same problem. The speaker shuts off on all channels. This amp, a Pioneer, runs a diagnostic after shutting down, which keeps reading “Check SP Wire.” I’ve re-cut, double checked, and used banana plugs to input into the amp. Could I have...

Thanks for the troubleshooting tips. I had taken these steps. The shutting down actually happens in all inputs now, and it seems responsive to volume. The louder the sound (around 65 of 80), the amp shuts off. Could this be a set-up issue or does this sound like a hardware problem that needs...

This amplifier has a protective circuit function, but maybe it is too sensitive? The amplifier clicks one time as soon as it is on phono, then pretty much as soon as the needle is lifted or about to drop, the amplifier clicks again and turns off. It only shuts off like this on phono. First, I...