[therremans]

@bcowen couldn't the 12 points just be heated up or de-soldered and the cap leads be pulled out?

I think this would work: Dayton Audio PMPC-10 10uF 250V Precision Audio Capacitor, and keep the 10uf x 6

 

[bcowen]

@bcowen couldn't the 12 points just be heated up or de-soldered and the cap leads be pulled out?

Possibly. I'd be concerned about getting a good solder connection with the new cap leads without being able to get to the solder pad(s) on the circuit board though. I also tend to be anal, so there's that.

I think this would work: Dayton Audio PMPC-10 10uF 250V Precision Audio Capacitor, and keep the 10uf x 6

Cheaper than the Vishays, but I don't know anything about the Dayton caps. They could be quite good...I just don't know.

 

[JKDJedi]

I believe so.

whoah...dual 6J5 (stock)... driver amp.. O.O

 

[drkhermushov]

Hey everyone, I just got a used Darkvoice, but whenever I turn it one, even without the tubes installed,
I hear a buzzing sound coming from the black box thingy, like a transformer noise. And I don't mean the
tube hum through the headphones, but rather ftom the unit itself. Is there something that can be done?
Here is also a photo:

 

[JKDJedi]

Hey everyone, I just got a used Darkvoice, but whenever I turn it one, even without the tubes installed,
I hear a buzzing sound coming from the black box thingy, like a transformer noise. And I don't mean the
tube hum through the headphones, but rather ftom the unit itself. Is there something that can be done?
Here is also a photo:

the black box thingy, transformer?

 

[drkhermushov]

the black box thingy, transformer?

LOL, yeah, I didn't know that was the actual transformer, it's the one that's buzzing. When I opened the unit, non of
caps were buzzing or vibrating.

 

[bcowen]

Hey everyone, I just got a used Darkvoice, but whenever I turn it one, even without the tubes installed,
I hear a buzzing sound coming from the black box thingy, like a transformer noise. And I don't mean the
tube hum through the headphones, but rather ftom the unit itself. Is there something that can be done?
Here is also a photo:

Does it buzz the same with tubes installed and without? With no tubes installed, there is no load on the transformer and that can, in and of itself, cause it to buzz.

First thing I'd try is plugging it into another AC outlet in your house (with tubes installed). If no buzz from another outlet, it's possible that the outlet you're using now is wired incorrectly (hot and neutral reversed), or that the wiring into it is loose or corroded. Transformers can buzz for a variety of reasons, but many times it is due to the incoming AC so best to rule that out first.

 

[drkhermushov]

Does it buzz the same with tubes installed and without? With no tubes installed, there is no load on the transformer and that can, in and of itself, cause it to buzz.

First thing I'd try is plugging it into another AC outlet in your house (with tubes installed). If no buzz from another outlet, it's possible that the outlet you're using now is wired incorrectly (hot and neutral reversed), or that the wiring into it is loose or corroded. Transformers can buzz for a variety of reasons, but many times it is due to the incoming AC so best to rule that out first.

It buzzes both with and without. I tried another outlet in the living room (both with and without tubes) and compared to the my bedroom is a bit quiter but not totally gone.

 

[bcowen]

It buzzes both with and without. I tried another outlet in the living room (both with and without tubes) and compared to the my bedroom is a bit quiter but not totally gone.

Hum. I mean Hmmmm.

Do you have a cheater plug handy? Interested to see what happens if the earth ground is lifted. If the buzzing changes (or goes away) with the earth ground eliminated, that will at least narrow down what's causing the issue. Note I am *not* suggesting you run the amp with the earth ground bypassed permanently, just on a test basis.

 

[drkhermushov]

Hum. I mean Hmmmm.

Do you have a cheater plug handy? Interested to see what happens if the earth ground is lifted. If the buzzing changes (or goes away) with the earth ground eliminated, that will at least narrow down what's causing the issue. Note I am *not* suggesting you run the amp with the earth ground bypassed permanently, just on a test basis.

Unfortunately, I live in Europe and the plug is already 2 pinned, so I that wouldn't work.

 

[JKDJedi]

Unfortunately, I live in Europe and the plug is already 2 pinned, so I that wouldn't work.

your amp the 110 version by any chance?

 

[drkhermushov]

your amp the 110 version by any chance?

I checked everywhere, it doesn't say what voltage, but I doubt it's 120, since when connected works fine
and dandy; aside from the noise. I don't think it would even turn on if it were 120v version.

 

[wideload]

Interesting picture of a silver Darkvoice (w/ Vishay output film caps) from the man himself (posted in the 339 thread): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/la-figaro-339.502306/post-15963362

Is the silver Darkvoice known as the Lightvoice?

 

[JKDJedi]

Is the silver Darkvoice known as the Lightvoice?

L M F A O !!

 

[bcowen]

I checked everywhere, it doesn't say what voltage, but I doubt it's 120, since when connected works fine
and dandy; aside from the noise. I don't think it would even turn on if it were 120v version.

I must now admit my ignorance on European sockets and plugs.

Does the below look like yours, or could you get a picture of the wall plug?