Leak Stereo 30 plus won't turn on - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Imthebatman · 10th Feb 2018, 7:57 pm

Hi - i'd appreciate any pointers anyone may have. I've a Leak Stereo 30 Plus which I used up until a few years ago. I don't remember it ever stopping working, but I tried the other day and it was as dead as a doorknob! I've checked the AC and DC fuses, as well as the plug fuse all of which are fine. I contacted a couple of specialists who were more interested in refurbishing the amp at enormous cost whereas I'd just like to repair it/get it working - I'm hoping it's something simple as the amp was hardly used and otherwise in good condition.

Thanks in advance

sortedradio · 10th Feb 2018, 8:32 pm

A couple of questions:-
1. Does the light on the front panel come on?
2. Do you have a multimeter that you can use?

Tractorfan · 10th Feb 2018, 8:33 pm

Hi,
I don't know this amp, but I have a Leak Delta 30 of (I presume) a similar age. Mine just has a simple on/off switch combined with the volume control. Maybe a quick squirt of Servisol (or similar) switch cleaner might work.
Cheers, Pete.

Michael Maurice · 11th Feb 2018, 12:49 am

:If the switch has failed, you may find switch cleaner doesn't cure it, it will need replacing. Trouble is they're not available, you'd have to have it specially made.

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Originally Posted by Imthebatman

I contacted a couple of specialists who were more interested in refurbishing the amp at enormous cost whereas I'd just like to repair it/get it working.

You didn't contact me though!

10th Feb 2018, 7:57 pm	#1
Imthebatman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Shropshire, UK. Posts: 1	Leak Stereo 30 plus won't turn on Hi - i'd appreciate any pointers anyone may have. I've a Leak Stereo 30 Plus which I used up until a few years ago. I don't remember it ever stopping working, but I tried the other day and it was as dead as a doorknob! I've checked the AC and DC fuses, as well as the plug fuse all of which are fine. I contacted a couple of specialists who were more interested in refurbishing the amp at enormous cost whereas I'd just like to repair it/get it working - I'm hoping it's something simple as the amp was hardly used and otherwise in good condition. Thanks in advance

10th Feb 2018, 8:32 pm	#2
sortedradio Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 656	Re: Leak Stereo 30 plus won't turn on A couple of questions:- 1. Does the light on the front panel come on? 2. Do you have a multimeter that you can use? __________________ Martin BVWS member GQRP Club

10th Feb 2018, 8:33 pm	#3
Tractorfan Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Frajou, l'Isle en Dodon, Haute Garonne, France.(Previously: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK.) Posts: 3,183	Re: Leak Stereo 30 plus won't turn on Hi, I don't know this amp, but I have a Leak Delta 30 of (I presume) a similar age. Mine just has a simple on/off switch combined with the volume control. Maybe a quick squirt of Servisol (or similar) switch cleaner might work. Cheers, Pete. __________________ "Hello?, Yes, I'm on the train, I might lose the signal soon as we're just going into a tunn..."