Yamaha RX-V2600 static "waves of static pops"

[Toddburger]

I have had this home theatre integrated amp/receiver for about 2 years. In the last 6 weeks I have started getting waves of static pops at relatively low level, though sometimes they get a bit louder. It is most notable when playing CD's.

I have ruled out individual CDs. I ruled out the CD player (replaced it, then realized it was not the CD player). Ruled out the CD cables to the Yamaha (replaced them). Ruled out the speakers and speaker wires (affect L and R channels on multiple sets of speakers. Ruled out a a speaker splitter box since the problem also happens on the main speakers that are direct off the Yamaha unit, ruled out idea that power transformers to various devices near the unit (wireless router, cable modem, etc) could be failing and affecting the Yamaha somehow, by progressively unplugging the devices and verifying the distortion did not abate).

Has anyone else had a similar problem with this unit? any ideas?

 

[rgriffin25]

Have you unplugged the 2600 for an extended amount of time? Sounds like you could have a problem with static build up. Give it a minimum of 15 min and try it again..

 

[TLS Guy]

I have had this home theatre integrated amp/receiver for about 2 years. In the last 6 weeks I have started getting waves of static pops at relatively low level, though sometimes they get a bit louder. It is most notable when playing CD's.

I have ruled out individual CDs. I ruled out the CD player (replaced it, then realized it was not the CD player). Ruled out the CD cables to the Yamaha (replaced them). Ruled out the speakers and speaker wires (affect L and R channels on multiple sets of speakers. Ruled out a a speaker splitter box since the problem also happens on the main speakers that are direct off the Yamaha unit, ruled out idea that power transformers to various devices near the unit (wireless router, cable modem, etc) could be failing and affecting the Yamaha somehow, by progressively unplugging the devices and verifying the distortion did not abate).

Has anyone else had a similar problem with this unit? any ideas?

To me this suggests a power supply problem, most likely a failing cap. I would take the unit in for service.

 

[Toddburger]

Does not appear to be static-caused. Happens on CD-R and CD, but not on use of tuner. Occurs consistently after 2-3 hours of operation (no, unit is not in a cabinet, no heat build-up issues). Can include brief complete loss of audio signal. Appears to be a gradual component failure, that starts to misbehave as it heats up with use. If you turn off unit for 4 hours, cycle repeats. Any ideas?

 

[TLS Guy]

Does not appear to be static-caused. Happens on CD-R and CD, but not on use of tuner. Occurs consistently after 2-3 hours of operation (no, unit is not in a cabinet, no heat build-up issues). Can include brief complete loss of audio signal. Appears to be a gradual component failure, that starts to misbehave as it heats up with use. If you turn off unit for 4 hours, cycle repeats. Any ideas?

You can't guess what the problem is. It will have to go in for service. Make sure you tell the tech he needs to have it on three to four hours, otherwise he will say there is nothing wrong. Since the trouble is so transient, you will have to be patient with the service personnel. Unless you are lucky that fault will be time consuming to find. You can only find it when the unit is misbehaving. How old is the receiver and is it in warranty?

I would not use it until it is fixed, otherwise you may set yourself up for further trouble down the road. That fault is likely stressing other components.

This won't be anything you can fix yourself.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Does not appear to be static-caused. Happens on CD-R and CD, but not on use of tuner. Occurs consistently after 2-3 hours of operation (no, unit is not in a cabinet, no heat build-up issues). Can include brief complete loss of audio signal. Appears to be a gradual component failure, that starts to misbehave as it heats up with use. If you turn off unit for 4 hours, cycle repeats. Any ideas?

Are you saying that if the tuner is on for 4 hours, you don't get this popping sound?
Do you have analog or digital audio from the CD player to the receiver? If only digital, try analog and see if it happens with analog connection after a 4 hour operation.