thanx, for the advice the voltage scenario is scary, I am going to look into it. As far as the amp being the problem I have already sent it in to be checked out. I hope that's the problem because the voltage thing is something that is foreign to me. I have checked out all other appliances and outlets in the house, nothing seems to be running hot. this house is only 3 yrs old I've only lived here about 10 months. An electricion checked out the house and said it was in excellent condition.without the amp in my rack and without anything turned on, there is a voltage input meter on my power strip that says voltage input is 110. Shouldn't it be 120? I have 0 knowledge about such matters who should I call to check out my wiring?