glassmoon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Hi all I recently bought an Ashdown EVO III 500 210 combo off eBay, and the amp is a win. However, it's just recently started with this odd intermitent scratching noise. I think I have zeroed in on the problem - it's the cable between the speakers and the amp - or the speakers themselves. Neither input gain, nor output level has any baring whatsoever on the noise - nor does the EQ, or any other feature. Quite literally, the cable can ge out, the levels all at zero and the sound is there. Before I shell out for a repairman, I want to see if I can fix this myself - so, good people of the BCcommunity - your thoughts please? Many thanks in advance. Edited October 7, 2019 by glassmoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I’d contact Ashdown themselves for their advice on this, they’re on here: @Ashdown Engineering 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 TB community indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Have you tried unplugging the combo speakers and plugging in a separate cab to see if it is the speaker 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, ped said: TB community indeed! I never noticed that, I must pay more attention 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassmoon Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Yeah - sorry about that - auto pilot when I type some times - and as you can see by the duplicated message, I was having browser issues too. Sorted! So - I have tried so many different things - including emailing Ashdown, but I will contact the, here too (thanks for that @Lozz196) I want to open it up and try a different internal cable from the speakers to the unit itself to see how that works. I don't have much gear with me as a recent emigree to the UK, my gear is in transit on the ocean (I hope) - whch would make my life so much easier... Right - emailing Ashdown via BC (not TB) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassmoon Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 So, long story short.... I drove through to the Ashdown offices, had my amp repaired, had a lovely chat with with Guy and wasn't charged a penny!!!! I started off with Trace Elliot amps, then switched to Ashdown (that glorious silver faced unit) then made a brief move to an American brand, and then returned to Ashdown... This trip to the source aside, I can't see myself moving again. Thank you so much Guy and company for not only your stellar service, but the amazing relationship you have built. Love you all... @Ashdown Engineering 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 That’s brilliant - Ashdown have a superb reputation here for supporting their customers. 👏 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Guy is a top fella - properly plugged into the concept of good Customer Service. I have no hesitation in recommending Ashdown to others looking for well priced equipment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 39 minutes ago, glassmoon said: So, long story short.... I drove through to the Ashdown offices, had my amp repaired, had a lovely chat with with Guy and wasn't charged a penny!!!! I started off with Trace Elliot amps, then switched to Ashdown (that glorious silver faced unit) then made a brief move to an American brand, and then returned to Ashdown... This trip to the source aside, I can't see myself moving again. Thank you so much Guy and company for not only your stellar service, but the amazing relationship you have built. Love you all... @Ashdown Engineering Thanks, good to hear we got you sorted. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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