Craig R502 Amp issues

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Topic: Craig R502 Amp issues

Posted By: veneficus
Subject: Craig R502 Amp issues
Date Posted: May 24, 2004 at 7:23 PM

Ive got an amp that has some issues. the sticker says its made by CRAIG, model number R502. its a 2 channel, 25W per channel. its got pre-amp ins and line level ins. I had it up and running ok for a short while, then it sorta wimped out and started smoking. I cant seem to find any information about the amp, has anybody heard of or used one of these or knows anything about the company or the amp?

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Chris
StreetFX

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 24, 2004 at 8:36 PM

I haven't heard that name for ages. It was a popular product back in the 70's, and I think I even had a Craig 8-track player. Are you intent on fixing it to use, or are you restoring it for other reasons?

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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Posted By: veneficus
Date Posted: May 24, 2004 at 10:56 PM

ya, Im intending to use it to power a DUAL 10'' 375W sub, little added low end. I opened up the amp and discovered that the smoking issue is a diode. I plan on replacing it and seeing if it toasts the next one. hoping that it works. though, I am interested in finding info on the amp, and company if any info is to be found anymore.

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Chris
StreetFX

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