The issue is most likely a short in the amp internal circutry where power is essentially flowing without resistance acrosss the short. You may or may not have sound or crackling noise as it depends on where the short is.
If you are electronically inclined, I suggest the folliowing:
- disconnect all power and open the amp up
- look for any burn marks around the circut board and parts.
- first focus in on the area where the power comes in - see if any diodes (black cylinders with stripes on them) are burnt / cracked
- next have a look at all the MOSFETS. These should be 3-legged components and will likely be mounted to the shell or heatsink. Look for any burn marks or cracks on these.
- also look for any wire or component that may be shorting other components. Generally all wires should have shielding and all components should be soldered firmly. Anything crossing other components could be a problem.
If you find any burnt/cracked components, they will need to be replaced.
Here is a sample image showing the MOSFET chips to the top and bottom on the aluminum rail.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2514/3981/31284490262_large.jpg
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