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Post by kempin78 on Jan 18, 2022 18:25:15 GMT
Hi All,
I have a 1972 Zodiac Wurlitzer which until now has worked great for the last 4 years since I’ve owned it. The other day the right side speakers started a rather loud uncontrollable with volume knob interference noise & static and white noise with no music coming out. Any suggestions or similar issue known? Possible amp or capacitors going bad? Thanks. -Chris
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Post by Ron Rich on Jan 18, 2022 22:41:50 GMT
Swap the speaker leads-- does the problem switch sides, or not ? Ron Rich
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Post by kempin78 on Jan 19, 2022 1:58:33 GMT
After disconnecting and switching both leads no change. The sound or interference continues to come out of the right side speakers from the moment the Juke box is powered on with no record selected. The static sound varies in intensity, unbearable at times but absolutely no music sound going to right side when leads hooked up or switched.
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Post by kempin78 on Jan 19, 2022 2:15:28 GMT
I believe it’s isolated to the Channel A side of the amplifier? When a record is playing and Channel B input is unplugged sounds goes off and on from left side speakers. When the A side is unplugged/plugged in the right side interference just continues not stop whether the A side input is plugged in or not.
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Post by Ron Rich on Jan 19, 2022 6:03:48 GMT
You are confuzzing my feeble mind ! Play a record-- plug in ONE input plug to either jack-- music from it ? If not, plug it into the other input jack-- Music now- if neither, try the other input the same way. If you find one, of the two plugs distorts, on both channels, the cartridge is bad ! Ron Rich
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Post by kempin78 on Jan 19, 2022 22:49:34 GMT
Music plays when either plug is connected to the “B” input (Left side speakers). Very very faint music plus the non-stop rolling static when either plug is connected to the “A”. Also the static from the right side never stops even when both inputs are completely unplugged and no record is playing. From the moment you flip on the power the right side speakers continues to pop and make static noise. Where are the “cartridges” located? Thanks.
-Chris
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Post by Ron Rich on Jan 19, 2022 23:52:47 GMT
Hi Chris,
You have an amp problem-- best not to "mess around" with it, as it can cause further ($$$)damage-- send it to a good repair person. The "cartridge" is the thing that holds the needle. Ron Rich
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Post by kempin78 on Jan 20, 2022 3:32:48 GMT
Ron, thanks for the advice and tips. Would you know of any good repair companies or persons who specialize in repairs these types of vintage amps. I appreciate the assistance and take care. -Chris
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Post by Ron Rich on Jan 20, 2022 4:06:56 GMT
Hi Chris
I make no recommendations---- but that's one of the reasons we ask for you to add your "location" in the "Signature Section" below ! Ron Rich
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Post by kempin78 on Jan 20, 2022 6:18:58 GMT
Ron, gotcha. Thx!
V/r
Chris - Crestview FL
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