10-03-2014, 09:15 PM
the unit is a combi for a galanti elec accordion. i purchased the accordion as it has reeds also. i play accordion and know that the reeds seldom get used as they tend to use the electronics so new it would be in good playable condition. i got the amp/etc free because it wasn't working. the man said his son had tried to use it for his elec guiter as it has 2 mic inputs. i think this is how it's damaged. i have checked the transformer for circuit continuity and plugged in (with a dimmer first for safety) then on the mains by itself and it gave the correct outputs. i checked the speakers on another amp they work fine. i checked the bridge rectifiers in the power supply the one on the 70v side was shorted so i replaced it i removed and checked the caps on a cap meter and they are within tolerances. i read the article by another member regarding esr so i have ordered a meter to recheck them. i realise that this is a big project for me but i am certain that i can get it going again even if i have to make a kit amp and utilise the power supply. in any event the knowledge i will gain will be ten fold. i have learned a lot from this site already many thanks
