New member, just got my second 130 receiver and getting static and cutouts when l use the balance control. I am a total electrical novice but l am here to learn, so thanks in advance!

[Sach 4]

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[4krow 5,475]

Sach,

 

 Welcome to the site. You may find answers here, at least for Carver equipment.

 

 Fortunately, what you are describing is probably a simple case of a balance control that is in need of cleaning with a spray solvent. The top of the unit must be removed to see the backside of the control that is dirty and I can't say yet, but there is a possibility that the bottom should be removed for the spray nozzle to be put into the balance control. Photos as you go along always help.

 

Edited August 14 by 4krow
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[Receiver2000 2,803]

Wecome Sach, great to have you. Hope you get the static in the 130 fixed.

[Rob 4,491]

Welcome. Could be a couple things. Relays, balance knob or the switches on the input board that the cables go to from the source and dubbing flat knobs. You can spray those switches as well as the balance knob with deoxit and work them to see if it helps. You can get to them by removing the bottom panel. 

Edited August 14 by Rob

[3M_Audio 1,308]

Welcome!

[AndrewJohn 8,631]

Welcome, @Sach, glad you found us.

 

There's a cleaner/solvent called "DeOxit" which is what people use to address balance knob corrosion/oxidization, which could be (as already stated) the cause of your issue.

 

Use the SEARCH at the upper right of the home page, here on this site, and you will find many threads on how to clean pots (potentiometers) - the electronics component on the backside of the knob.

 

This may be more effort than you want to take..., cleaning a pot should be a small task, with a low cost, if you can find a tech that will just do that for you locally.  Always let the solvent dry overnight after conditioning before powering up the unit.

 

Again, Welcome, and glad you found us here on the best #1 fan site for Carver owners.

[Kurt 1,961]

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