Category: remote_repair

Aguilar Tone Hammer TH350 and TH500 repairs

Recently had great success getting a fix with a TH500 Amp repair where both the amp stage and the PSU had faults although no circuit info was available it was possible to get a repair.

These popular amps consist of an ICEPower combined class-D amp and power supply module.  The power supply powers the Aguilar pre amp PCB attached to the front panel. It is a simple design and should be reliable as long as ventiallated properly.

The modules are replaceable in the worst cases but are fairly expensive at around £250-300.  However I have successfully repaired a few of these now so for some faults it is definitely possible. 

The pre amp is a fairly simple circuit and should not give much trouble apart from damaged front panel items like pots jack sockets.

So if you are having trouble with a TH350 or TH500 or any of  the aguilar amps for that matter don’t give up hope. You can arrange a repair either face to face or remotely as these are relatively cheap shipping. 

ICEPower Amp Module Repair

Seeing more of these amp modules lately appearing in many models of amplifier.  Sometimes I have found success repairing and others no luck and had to replace them.  The modules are expensive but are essentially reliable provided that ventilation.  

If you are interested in getting one of these fixed but are not located near Bristol, then contact me about a remote repair.

List of Amps using ICEPower Amplifier Modules

Aguilar TH500 Amp Module1

Allen & Heath ZED 6FX Mixer

These small mixers are very popular but seem to suffer from a weakness in the power supply. With all lights going out when there is a power interruption or run from a generator. I have not found all the circumstances but most clients report something fishy with the power on site just prior to the failure.Although these are relatively cheap items it is quite a simple thing to repair. The mixer uses a “switch mode power supply” or SMPS and a lot of technicians are not comfortable working on them for one reason or another. I don’t mind SMPS as I have quite a lot of experience working on them. In the case of the ZED 6FX it is simply one of the rectifiers on the secondary side of the transformer.If you are near to Bristol then you can book it in but if you are further afield then please consider posting the item. Repair time 1.5 hours + postage a few pounds for the rectifier.

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