Rhodes Suitcase 4 Pin Amp Repair::
This Video shot in real time on a real Rhodes Suitcase 4 Pin amplifier and Power supply this video is over an hour long. It goes through slowly and understandably how to repair and refurbish your old Power amps and supply. No fancy talk, we have tried to keep it simple and to the point. This video will allow someone with beginner levels skills to moderate skills to take on such a challange.
Points of referrence:
Opening the power supply
Checking for proper voltages
What to look for if voltages are off
Dismantling the case in sections/ Re-assemling the case
Replacing mechanical parts such as AC Plug, 4 Pin Din Connector, Pilot lamp, Jacks etc
Replacing Electronic parts such as Filter caps, Power Transistors, Resistors, Caps, Fuses
How to test amplifier on bench with a test speaker
Adding and removing components on Printed circuit Boards
Wiring new Stereo left and right jacks, 4 pin connector
Overview of what parts are for on the power amp board
Where to test for voltages
How to bridge filter caps
What are common things that go wrong with these amps.
This video is narrated by our head tech as he goes thru well over an hour of dialog and repair and refurbish of a classic Rhodes Amp and power supply It is a must for anyone interested gaining knowledge on this mysterious amp.
