Why is my amplifier not making sound?
Christopher Pierce
Published Mar 25, 2026
Why is my amplifier not making sound?
The speaker is completely blown. The output transformer is open or otherwise faulty. The speaker jack is not wired correctly. The speaker wiring has deteriorated, or the jacks have rusted to the extent that they can no longer make the proper connection.
Why does my amp not activate when I turn it on?
If the amp doesn’t activate at all when you turn it on, the problem could have to do with the power supply. Sometimes you have to contend with a loose cord, which is a very easy fix to make. Wiggle the wires, testing them to see if they are in place and cause the amp to activate at all .
How can I tell if my amplifier is not working?
Usually the first thing I do was to connect a speaker at the output jack to see if the sound really not present. Another test is to check the output DC voltage at the speaker output jack. It should not have DC voltage and from the test I got 35.6 DC volt which mean the internal power transistor had already shorted.
Why does my amplifier turn on but not my subwoofer?
If your amplifier ON but not giving output to subwoofer there could be a fault in its power system. To connect amplifier wires should be connected if wires are connected properly then check remote either its power button is on or not.
How to repair TAC integrated stereo power amplifier no sound?
A customer of mine brought to me the TAC Integrated Stereo Power Amplifier With the Model of AV-355 for repair. The complaint was no sound but have power. Usually the first thing I do was to connect a speaker at the output jack to see if the sound really not present. Another test is to check the output DC voltage at the speaker output jack.
If the amp doesn’t activate at all when you turn it on, the problem could have to do with the power supply. Sometimes you have to contend with a loose cord, which is a very easy fix to make. Wiggle the wires, testing them to see if they are in place and cause the amp to activate at all .
Why is the left channel of my amplifier not working?
In some amps there are two fuses per channel and if one of the pair blows it will produce distorted sound. If they both blow it produces no sound. A tech could repair it but at what price?
A customer of mine brought to me the TAC Integrated Stereo Power Amplifier With the Model of AV-355 for repair. The complaint was no sound but have power. Usually the first thing I do was to connect a speaker at the output jack to see if the sound really not present. Another test is to check the output DC voltage at the speaker output jack.
What does it mean when your amp blows before you turn it on?
If the fuse blows before you turn on the amp, the problem may be in the electrical circuit. This could mean your car or home wiring is broken or getting too much power. If the fuse blows as soon as you turn the amp on, the amp probably has an internal problem that needs to be fixed.