Inca tech Claymore repair

hifive

Can anyone advise on who best to nurse this beauty back to life - the volume control doesn't, and I guess it could do with a service. Much appreciated.

HiFive

Brain_Dead

Hi

Paul Quick is you best bet, I now am so busy so it be weeks before I can get round to it.

Were are you?

How old is the beast?

Paul is on the forum under Quickie.

If you get stuck PM me

Best 

Colin J. Wonfor

Alan

There's an exceptionally tidy looking Claymore on ebay, which has what appears to be a minor fault. Looks like an easy fix. Just sayin'.

xtro

have brought that amp from ebay my second claymore last was 1986

xtro

im new here does anybody know if I can use the pre outs from pioneer sa8100 in to the inputs aux or cd of the claymore so it acts as a power amp

Brain_Dead

im new here does anybody know if I can use the pre outs from pioneer sa8100 in to the inputs aux or cd of the claymore so it acts as a power amp

Yep see other discussion., what Claymore issue is it, CD input would be best, the push the direct button.

Best Col

quickie

Whereabouts are you hifive ?

Pm me.....I will take a look for you.

Paul

HiFive

HiFive

xtro

thank you for that

how do I tell which issue claymore I have

and which other discution are you ref to

xtro

hi the claymore has a bad channel on right very distorted agent on line they said check fuses there both fine claymore is an issue 6 can any body help has not been missed with inside
thanks for any help

Brain_Dead

Xtro,

It sounds like the FET's have died, please chat with Paul Quick send him a PM.

FET's are now available but you will need to change all 4 and a few resistors to make it sound and perform OK.

I will send all the info to Paul unless your good with a soldering iron and promise not to swear to much. 

I could send the info to you, you will need to buy FET's from a British Component Distributor a small one.

Col

xtro

where is Paul do you have address to send unit to him thanks for your help

xtro

or send info to me and ill see how hard it is to do

xtro

what's a pm to talk to Paul quick

uglymusic

Click on Inbox, then Start a new Conversation (Personal Message in Chewsspeak).

Send your message to Quickie.

HTH

xtro

thank you for your help its hard being new

uglymusic

No problem. It's hard around here when you're not new :-D

What do I call you xtro?

xtro

Steve
is col Colin the builder of the claymore
just want to say a big thank you to all the people in here who have
helped a newbie

xtro

are there any mods that can make this wonderful beast sing better than it already does
not that it's not perfect as is just like to try and squeeze the last drop. was thinking of upswing nordost blue heven cable for speaker and phono boards merlin mains with earth drain wire silver plated plug and detox everything
Has anybody Amy other ideas

Docfoster

Steve
is col Colin the builder of the claymore

Yes he is.
He designed the Claymore to play lossy digital audio files, but couldn't get it to do so. The experience has left him bitter.
;-)

Docfoster

Steve,
I have a Claymore in a box in the atic with what might be the same problem as yours. I've been meaning to get it sorted for aeons. Let me know how you get on as it might give me the impetus required.

xtro

ok doc no problem what do you think of upgrades I want to do

Docfoster

I don't have experience of the cables you mention. Sorry.
For interconnects I use NVA SSP, and my speaker cables are TQ Ultra Black. I can enthusiastically recommend both.
I have previously used NVA LS3, LS5 and LS6 speaker cablea. I can recommend all of these at their various price points.

xtro

to the creator of the claymore
while under the soldering iron would recommend
only dead fets (am I wrong in thinking these are transistors
) or change all for new on both channels
many thanks for a great amp my second and you
help steve

Brain_Dead

Steve,

Change all 4 FETs , also upgrade 4700uF Capacitors if you take them to 10,000uF best also to change diodes from 1N5400 series to 6A series please talk to Paul as I said before.

My health is not good and I will take far to long to upgrade it for you, busy as hell here.

Col

xtro

thank you so much for help I'm in contact with Paul

Brain_Dead

Steve,

Change all 4 FETs , also upgrade 4700uF Capacitors if you take them to 10,000uF best also to change diodes from 1N5400 series to 6A series please talk to Paul as I said before.

My health is not good and I will take far to long to upgrade it for you, busy as hell here.

Col

xtro

I did read in one report but can't find it again the a mod was done to lower the frequency response down to 5hz any ideas how

Brain_Dead

Yes ! but it is early here.

xtro

docfoster if you wanted to sell claymore at anytime I'd take it thanks stevep

xtro

sorry to keep asking questions but don't ask don't learn better to learn from the best
who's the best to get caps from
mandorf elna Nippon rubicon kendiels
lots of people seem to think kendiels are very good want to go 15000uf 63 v
I know black gate no longer aval
just want best for amp and to make it sing
thanks for all advise it will all be passed to Paul to rebuild

Brain_Dead

I like Nichicon, they have a lower ESR, or Elna, Ribicon can make it sound hard, 10,000uF/50v will fit 15,000uf/63V may not fit and have smaller ripple current allowance.

uglymusic

Steve
is col Colin the builder of the claymore
just want to say a big thank you to all the people in here who have
helped a newbie

Thanks Steve

We try todo our best ;-)

xtro

2PCS ELNA 63V10000UF LAO High-END Audio Electrolytic Capacitor NEW
there 35mm round
2 X NICHICON KG GOLD TUNE 10000UF 63V AUDIO GRADE ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR 35mm
are these ok to upgrade to

Brain_Dead

4 off will fit the pcb on a iss 6 claymore

Docfoster

docfoster if you wanted to sell claymore at anytime I'd take it thanks stevep

Thanks. I'll bare it in mind.

xtro

4 off will fit the pcb on a iss 6 claymore

which ones would you go for
thanks for your continued help

Brain_Dead

I have already told you that 

I like Nichicon, they have a lower ESR, or Elna, Ribicon can make it sound hard, 10,000uF/50v will fit 15,000uf/63V may not fit and have smaller ripple current allowance.

xtro

Name]
Nichicon Capacitors for audio equipment
[Place of Origin]
Made In Japan
[Specifications]
10000Uf/50V
[Series]
KW

going to go with these as per your judgement

quickie

You ideally need 10mm snap in caps.

If you want them changing then I would use these.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/aluminium/3396887/

Paul.

xtro

could you pm me as to what I have to change as for fets and 3a to 6a rectifier and ill see if I can do it just want to see thanks

xtro

looking at claymore power schematic when changeling upto 10000uf caps you say I need to change rectifier to 6a is that the in4002 or in5402 and do I change all to 6amp and what would you recommend (part no ) if pos thanks

xtro

sorry also when replacing MOSFET to3p all four which brand is best specs which resistor am I looking to change also
many thanks
just looked iv got two green two black

quickie

I've sent you a PM Steve.......

xtro

Paul quick now has amp for repair and upgrades will let you know how it goes

uglymusic

Cool. I'm sure he'll do a fine job.

Alan

Paul is the go - to man for Col's earlier amps. I bet you'll get a killer amp back.

I an completely smitten with one of Col's amps this afternoon. It's only 10 watts, but I am in love...

Brain_Dead

Paul, will do a great job as long as he has time, is workmanship is fantastic. 

Docfoster

I an completely smitten with one of Col's amps this afternoon. It's only 10 watts, but I am in love...

Get a bloody room.

Brain_Dead

Why Ben he has a whole house. And he is happy.

Alan

I an completely smitten with one of Col's amps this afternoon. It's only 10 watts, but I am in love...

Get a bloody room.

pffft! You and your shiny black fetish amps... 'captive' mains leads... All very BDSM if you ask me!

xtro

you for got silver plugs and detox special leads