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I just purchased a Crate Profiler 5 portable amp. It has great features however one question I have is why the sound mutes and unit has to be tuned off then back on. This is the only annoying issue I seem to experience. Last, how long will the batteries last? Thanks

silverface Apr 01, 2009

There have been multiple reports of this problem - some claim it's for "power saving", although that makes no sense when the AC adapter is used.

I've also heard about the A-440 tone coming on at various positions other than the right one. I have both these problems with the one I bought. Too bad - nice concept, decent sound, but obviously terrible QC and software problems. Probably the reason a $209.00 amp is now $49 bucks....

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The batteries should last up to 5 hours your mute problem sounds like a lose wire

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