ericjbourque Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have a spider valve 212 amp which was bought used in 2012. Original mk1, It has served me faithfully as my main gig amp ever since. I typically let the amp warm up for about a minute and a half, cool down for the same. For about 2 months now I have been having a problem with the distortion cutting out on me and replaced with a loud buzz replacing it, still getting notes out but it sounds fizzy. It also gets pretty hot when this happens. Amp was taken to a tech. He told me tubes weren't the issue. He also said "I work on amps, not computers" humph, at least he didn't charge me a lot of money. Please help, God Bless! -Easy E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgtrox Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 That's the only problem with these amps. They are a hybrid of half amp and half computer. First thing is, we all know how hot tubes in a tube amp can get, which is part of their charm. Well, we also know what happens when a computer gets hot! There is a part of the "computer" that is getting too hot. First thing to try (a little ghetto, but...) get a small fan and aim it at the back of the amp while you're playing it. If it stops doing what you said, then there's your problem. Next, look for a Line 6 certified store to look at it, not a regular amp place. More than likely it is the mother board which can be replaced by a Line 6 certified repairman. Good luck bro... cgtrox B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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