Tomorrow I'' buy a new 7812ct

sorry explain:  on 7812, right is closest to the tube.

#bcg27 #nullstring THANKS!   This afternoon with my new toy (a multimeter), learn first with a 1,5 battery to test volt.   Put dcv, 20m, go to 7812ct and put black on middle, red on left (Vin). 1.4v.  toggle maximun gain, minimun, ever 1.4. Then with maximun gain & blend, put black on...

Yes ... cold cold, ice cold. No smell of burning in any site of the board.   I was put on and left on 24 hours.   The tube cold, every black piece cold, capacitors cold.  As cold as if it was turned off. I tried it with my fingers   Tomorrow I will to buy a cheap multimeter and try...

Is the first track I've had in two weeks !. THANKS ! I'll check tomorrow with a multimeter.   ps: contact with the manufacturer I thins is a good idea. I'll try.   Yes I put the original tube.  With this or even without any tube (I try) as the result is the same.   Works perfect...

nobody can help ? only a little little advice ?

I request pleased help for your little advice or guidance with a Studio Projects VTB-1 purchased Used (online on foreing country).   I have spent my low budget in this. I am no specialist or electronic, just a poor fool who has been deceived. I decided to learn and change the damaged...