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• edited December 2013

  First order of business would be to pop the top and see what you can see. Blown fuses, loose wires, anything burnt up, leaking caps. If you can't see anything or have little skills in soldering, then a trip to the repair shop may be in order.

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• edited December 2013

  Should have added that I popped the lid and saw no crispy components, no obvious leaky caps.
  I was trained years ago in mil-spec soldering and have a background in electronics and love to DIY. So I want to try and fix my self.

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• edited December 2013

  It isn't as bad as I thought. The amp is still functioning. I got to thinking that if the relay switches then it should play, and it does. The relay is rather reluctant to switch so I suspect an issue with the drive circuit for that relay which may also cause the LED to stay red.

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• edited December 2013

  Have had several parasounds they do have an issue with output relays. Usually just get noisy and just open but call parasound service. They have allways been very helpfull and will prob still have those relays in stock and can help you trouble shoot the unit. Still have an 800ll and will check for a service manual. Might be at my techs house.

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• edited December 2013

  Soundfreak1, Thanks I appreciate the advice. If you have the SM that would be great.
  Stan

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• edited December 2013

  Relays are a fairly high failular part in those amps. Last I have read the relay that fits in that spot is no longer around so you may need to sub it out but that should not be a issue. Also some places may have some new old stock if the part really is discontinued.

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• edited December 2013

  Incredible company. Today (Sunday), Tony from Parasound emailed me saying, 'try replacing capacitor C005'.
  If anyone is in need, I attached a schematic for an HCA-800II that Parasound sent to me.
  If it truns out to be the relay, it shouldn't be too hard to substitute.

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• edited December 2013

  Tony's the man at Parasound. If the relay is the same as the 2200II, the don't have them. I think I bought the last set. My tech just talked with Tony yesterday, and there is a way around it. Good luck.
• edited December 2013

  Tony was spot-on with the cap (C005). I replaced it last night and the relay clicks right over and the light is GREEN.
  I started checking and replacing other electrolytic caps on that board and found them to be heading out of spec. I think I'll go through the entire unit and replace all the electrolytics. I also found a crack in the pc board near the bridge rectifier that had been somewhat repaired. I bridged the traces with solid copper wire as the traces carry power. I want to find some adhesive to apply to the top to give mechanical strength.
  I think I have a new brand favorite with Parasound.
  Stan

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• Thanks for the schematic. My son can solder but we've never done a project like this. Do you just take the top and bottom cover off? Seems like getting the board out would require too much disassembly. Thanks.

• bottom cover hm that would be mighty convenient

  
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• It has been a while since I did this but I believe you can leave the board in and just remove the top and bottom covers.

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
• Thanks for the advice. Will let you know how it goes.
  
• We replaced the capacitor and it still stays in standby mode. There was mention of a relay that goes bad and there is a workaround as it's not made anymore. Anyone have details on this? Thanks
• When I was first having issues I thought it might be the relay. I don't think I found a direct replacement but was looking at ones with similar specs that I could make work even if it meant mounting it off the board.

  Stan
  Main 2ch:
  Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
  HT:
  Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade), Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
  Other stuff:
  Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7; Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601