Since the problem appeared to correct itself on occassion, I would first look for poor solder connections either at the output transistors or at the voltage regulators. Let me know if you need more detail. Dan more...
sounds like you lost the 5V supply. If you can solder, look for bad solder connections around the voltage regulator ICs. These look like transistors (3 legs) and may be attached to a heatsink. They will be marked 7805 +/or 7905. Dan more...
stage of the amplifier section and the whole unit is in "protect" mode. This means that the output section is turned off. The output transistors are the likely defective parts here. Expect a repair cost of $15-$40 in parts plus the local labor rate. Dan more...
happens when the amp detects a problem internally and shuts down to prevent further damage. The most common cause of this is shorted output transistors. Without takeing measuremetns inside the unit, I can not state the specific problem, but a repair for this is relatively simple. Expect a cost more...
unit is in "protect" mode. This means that there is a problem in the final output section. The most common fault is bad output transistors. Expect a parts cost of abput $15-$30 in parts plus the local labor rate for a repair cost. Dan more...
the speaker relay from turning on the speakers. This amp will require repair. I don't recall your specific model, but if it has discrete transistors, expect a parts cost in the $20 range. If it has a single output amp pac, then the part could be in the $65 more...
A problem was detected in the final output stage and that stage is turned off. The most common reason for this is failed output transistors. This is a simple repair for any repair shop and will cost about $10-$15 for parts plus the local labor charge. Expect that the more...