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#67858 - 04/20/08 11:01 PM Thumping
MeanGene Offline
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I am having an issue with my new 990. Each time I switch inputs or mute I get a thud through the system sounding similar to a tap on a microphone. Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this? I am using a 990 to an ATI 3005 using the balanced inputs. I also have bass management going from the 990 to the SMS-1 to the Sampson using balanced inputs.
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#67859 - 04/21/08 03:33 AM Re: Thumping
Altec Offline
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There are a lot of things which can cause this problem, not the least of which might be DC on your outputs or a defective muting circuit (which is supposed to block transients like this). Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about it at home - see a technician or contact Outlaw.

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#67860 - 04/21/08 01:16 PM Re: Thumping
Daryl Offline
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I had the same problem when I had the Model 7500 amp connected via balanced connections. I went back to the un-balanced connections and the thumb or tick went away.
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#67861 - 04/21/08 04:33 PM Re: Thumping
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Do you think they can fix this through a firmware update?
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#67862 - 04/21/08 06:18 PM Re: Thumping
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If it's a timing problem, probably yes. I doubt that is the case though.

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#67863 - 04/22/08 06:07 PM Re: Thumping
Lee Bailey Offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by MeanGene:
Do you think they can fix this through a firmware update?
What level of firmware are you currently at?
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#67864 - 04/22/08 11:17 PM Re: Thumping
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It came with 3.07 and I upgraded to 3.11. Like the new features but still have the thumping. After reading about a few users who switched back to unbalanced connections which solved the problem I am concerned that this is not a configuration problem, but one that is inherent with the 990 when using balanced connections.
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#67865 - 04/29/08 05:57 PM Re: Thumping
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Registered: 01/30/07
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Have you resolved the problem yet?
I had the same problem of thumping when muting or switching inputs when I upgraded to some modified Hafler amps. The problem was also there with a 2ch preamp. It turns out the the amps needed a capacitor input, shorting (muting) the dc input caused the problem. I'm using unbalanced RCA's.
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#67866 - 04/29/08 09:50 PM Re: Thumping
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MeanGene,

I am running my 990 with balanced connections to my 2200's and 7500 and I do not experience any thumping at all.
I can change inputs and mute and it is deaqd quiet.
I get the inital small click or pop when everything is first turned on but that's it.
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#67867 - 05/01/08 02:12 AM Re: Thumping
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No, I still have the problem and I just bought a $3000.00+ amp not to long ago. I will get a different pre/pro before I buy another amp.
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