SB3 bought maybe 2004 or so. Used semi-frequently. I love it, and my Boom. Anyway, usual story I suspect. At first I thought my SB3 was totally toast, but I have narrowed the list of faults to two:
* No VFD. Interestingly, the VFD did not degrade. It simply stopped working. Last I saw it light up, it was as bright as the day I bought the SB3.
* The RCA outputs are very, very low. I have to crank my amp up to maximum to get a almost useable volume.
The optical output appears fine. I have not tested the headphone jack.
Is there anything that can be done, or is should I give up with the idea of seeing that gorgeous green display light up again? The lack of good audio out of the RCAs is a pretty big problem for me too, as I have only one optical input on the amp and use it for the TV (I am not much of an audiophile)
I guess I could stump up the c. £100 for a 2nd hand unit, but I'm worried about how long it will last.
Lawrence
* No VFD. Interestingly, the VFD did not degrade. It simply stopped working. Last I saw it light up, it was as bright as the day I bought the SB3.
* The RCA outputs are very, very low. I have to crank my amp up to maximum to get a almost useable volume.
The optical output appears fine. I have not tested the headphone jack.
Is there anything that can be done, or is should I give up with the idea of seeing that gorgeous green display light up again? The lack of good audio out of the RCAs is a pretty big problem for me too, as I have only one optical input on the amp and use it for the TV (I am not much of an audiophile)
I guess I could stump up the c. £100 for a 2nd hand unit, but I'm worried about how long it will last.
Lawrence