need tech for hv Evans amp

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Kevin Rickert
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need tech for hv Evans amp

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looking for a tech in Nashville area for an older Evans HV amp. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Ken Fox
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Evans

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Jim Evans shared schematics with me for all his amps. I have the info you will need if you find a repair shop

I no longer do amp repair other than walk in repairs
Willie Sims
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what is wrong with the amp ,is it a f.e. t.500 evan;s ..
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Ken Fox
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It would be the FET 500 HV
I have schematics for it
Kevin Rickert
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evans amp

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Blows fuse when turned on. Thanks Ken If I need the schematic I'll let you know.
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Ken Fox
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Amp

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Likely suspects are shorted filter cap(s), shorted output transistor(s) or power supply rectifier diode(s)
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