Sony Receiver making clicking sounds

lutherl

Reputable
Nov 6, 2015
31
0
4,540
I have an older Sony STR-K502 5.1 receiver. I bought the unit new in 2001, and it still works great to this day! Lately, however, there's been a clicking noise coming from the receiver. Nothing seems to happen to the sound when it clicks, and it happens once every hour. The speaker wire isn't touching each other and I dusted the connectors so they're clean. I'm concerned the clicking could develop, so what is the problem and how could I resolve it.
 
Solution


Oi, that would be the opposite of what you should try. You need to interrupt the grounding between the receiver and the rest of the world to test it. I was referring to whole...

Jan_26

Commendable
Jun 30, 2016
247
0
1,760
Any chance you have a fridge or some other high-peak power consuming device on the same power line? I'd first try to use reduction that doesn't have GND connected to the rest of electrical network and see whether the clicking stops or remains. Had similar clicking problem (albeit on different device) and it came down to fridge compressor starting.
 

lutherl

Reputable
Nov 6, 2015
31
0
4,540


Hey Jan 26,

I have it plugged into a grounded power strip with only a laptop in the other slot. Just in case, I will plug it directly into the wall. Will let you know if anything changes.

Thanks!
- Luke
 

Jan_26

Commendable
Jun 30, 2016
247
0
1,760


Oi, that would be the opposite of what you should try. You need to interrupt the grounding between the receiver and the rest of the world to test it. I was referring to whole power line from circuit breaker to the receiver and all devices connected to that line. Sorry if I explained incorrectly.
 
Solution