Recent content by The_Tester

I run Norton, i've been running it since 2009 when I did my last main build (when the fat cutting took place). To be honest I don't think I actually need one as I normally stay away from the... well let's say "ghettos" of the internet lol. But I have had numerous occasions where something I was...

Well the problem was found. Apparently a pico fuse on a bit attached to the main transformer had been blown (read open) that feeds the feeds the analog in/out section. This was causing it to (falsely) report an overload. I jumped the fuse with a meter set to current and with the exception of a...

I know the service manual route is probably the most effective one (they can be extremely detailed down to internal workings of IC's). This is however the exact thing I want to avoid. I know if I found good legit manual it would just be a matter of time then a matter of can I find the parts. I...

(Note: this receiver was in perfect working order before it was put in storage. With the exception of summer heat and winter cold it's pretty much just been in my garage in a box for about 3 years). Long story short I dug this thing out of storage (dry, but not climate controlled) and figured...