Farfisa Compact Deluxe --> Sound problem

[marcus]

Hello!
I´m a lucky owner of a Farfisa Compact Deluxe since 15 years. A few days ago when i played on it the sound faded out and didn´t come back. I turned it off and the next day the same thing happend, I can still hear a weak weak sound but it´s hardly noticeble. This happen just a few seconds after a turn it on, the sound is there and then it fades out.

Anyone got an idea ?
Thanks!
//Marcus

[electraphonic]

hi Marcus,
I am new to the board here and have had my Compact for about 10 years. It has worked great until recently and various things are starting to go a little. There are a lot of electrolytic capacitors in these organs and at this point in time, they are starting to leak and fail.
If you are electronically inclined, download the schematic, open yours up and start replacing the caps. Start at the power supply first. There are a few there and I bet that is where your problem is.
hope this helps.
Scott

[marcus]

Thanks alot! I posted this issue on another forum aswell and got the same answer. Will try to repair my compact, but first i need some basic knowledge about soldering and electronics. Think I got a friend who can help me also
Thanks again!

[velhocido]

Hello!

Anyone can help here?

I have this exact problem with my compact deluxe, just like the on ein the video.

any tips?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=toLuk4nqbLM

regards