Blown amp culprit?

[floridaman]

This amp is eating fuses everytime it's hooked up. It's not a short, this seems to be the issue. I know basically nothing about amps so can someone tell me if this is it? Seems like it's blown because of the bulging.

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[huberoy123 10+ year member]

It could be a defective amp. How old is it? May be time for a replacement?

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

If it's opening fuses when it powers up with nothing else attached that amp is broken. This is NOT user serviceable and you will need a competent repair shop to fix (if it's even worth repairing). Amp Medics over in Tampa area is solid if you're actually in Florida.

 

[floridaman]

Turns out it still works. I just got new fuses and plugged it in just to confirm before I bought another one and it's working. I guess I started at it long enough? Thanks for the replies though!