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Wallace Chamon Posted on Dec 01, 2015

How to remove the cover of Niles SI-1230

Living abroad can't take it to Niles. Probably the fuse is blown but I am unable to disassemble the cover even after removing all screws. There must be a trick to avoid disassembling it.

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Frank Fulton

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: I have 6 speakers connect to my Niles 1230. The 2

First, change them to a different set of channels to rule out any problem with the amp. Next, pull the speakers, depending on the manufacturer, if their older than 1 year they may be blown. If you can pull the grill off the speaker, do so and examine the surround. If it's rubber or plastic, it should be ok. If it's foam or paper, chances are it's bad. If you still have a problem, post a comment and I will help you troubleshoot some more.

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2011

SOURCE: I am having trouble with

Generally speaking, an amp protects itself from heat, shorts, overloads and operator exuberance by refusing to turn on or stay on.


Overloads can be from excessive periods of high output or marginally low impedance loading by the speakers; and shorts would be wiring issues or a speaker blowing up.


You should be able to feel if it's hot. WHY is it overheating? Make sure it has sufficient ventilation on all sides and that vent holes are not blocked by dust balls. Ensure the fan (if equipped) is running as designed (some only operate on demand). Clean dust and debris from it.


If the amp comes back on after cooling, you're lucky. They only have so many self-protection cycles in their lives so continuously resetting or cycling their power without addressing the cause can do more harm than good.


If it protects immediately on a cool power up you should disconnect the speaker connections and try it 'naked'. If it comes up then diagnose which lead(s) are shorted. If it does not come up the problem is internal and should be left to an experienced and competent hands-on tech.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 28, 2011

SOURCE: No output from Niles amp

did you get an answer?thanks

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