Fabrokoner 21 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hello all! I have been doing a bit of reading around here and I'd just like to say that this site/forum is a wealth of information and you guys are amazing! So I'm the new guy around, name is Rob. I'm fairly technical minded and enjoy breaking/fixing things. I'm in my mid thirties, can handle a soldering iron, though my electrical theory is a little lacking. Part of the reason I'm here is to brush up on that. So I came here in search of info to help me repair my TFM-35 which I bought at a pawn shop some time in the early 90's along with my CT-3 for $400. It recently gave up the factory smoke and now I want to fix it. I will be starting a repair thread with photo's if any one is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodH Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Rob, welcome to the show. Sorry to read about your amp, but it's a good one to repair. By all means, please document your progress with photos. Every repair project that's documented can help the next guy with his! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,309 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum Rob. Some of our more technical folks will be along shortly to assist you with your Amp. And of course we all like pictures. Post when you can.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismiller55 4,717 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Howdy Rob and welcome to the forum. Good luck with your repair. I look forward to reading about your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kve777 6,678 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome! Too bad about the amp...$hit happens! I don't see the Service manual for the TFM-35, but here's the TFM-35x manual- HERE It should give you a good start, it's a bit more complicated. Do you have a DMM? Get one, if you don't. I like Fluke brand with True RMS, min-max, etc.This is not a mag-field coil amp, so it's a bit easier to repair. First step- Visually inspect for burns, exploded capacitors, etc. Let us know what you see. I hope you get your amp fixed and stick around for the fun! Post! Post! Post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,366 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome-looking foward to your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 765 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your repair thread....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,416 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,152 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 .....So I came here in search of info to help me repair my TFM-35..... The TFM-35X manual in the library should serve you well (IIRC the only difference is the THX certification, which sould be a level set resistor in the input section (which hardly ever fails). I have a troubleshooting guide for the M-1.0t here: http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&m=18961#post18961 It can be used for the TFM-35 as well (same topology) if you translate component nomenclature to the 35. Also, as Z mentions, the 35 is not a magnetic field amp, so the power supply section is much simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck555 366 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to the site Rob, good luck with the repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael8it 49 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome. Feel free to ask questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike46 396 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum Rob. Stick around and enjoy the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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