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    Damage Worries : Crate audio jack

    Hello everybody. New here and I had a quick question, because im a little worried. The shops arent open today so I cant really call to ask.

    I had my digitec rp200 sitting on top of my amp, with the cables hooked into the amp. The cable running from the pedal board, to the Input jack of the amp is roughly 4 inches long, as I like to set my pedals on top of the a p for easy access.

    Long story short, the rather heavy pedal board got knocked off the amp, and it was hanging by the cord briefly. (Digitec RP200 for those of you who know what that is.) Obviously not good for the input of the amp.

    Im very worried the auxiliary cable plug may have jacknifed the auxiliary port, possibly causing connectivity or structrural problems. However, the input hole isnt loose, I dont see anyhing out of the ordinary, and there is no crackling when the amp is turned on, or if the plug is moved around.

    Should I be worried but this, or about weakening in the future? Or are amps tough enough to take a beating in this area? Also, how hard is it to get replacements if it does eventually stop working?
    This is by far my favorite amp that Ive had for many many years, and its never had an event like this,
    So this makes me really sad. Any info is appreciated
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    Such an event COULD damage a jack, but not necessarily. So if it didn't break the jack, it didn't break the jack.
    Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned.

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    • #3
      Right on man, thank you.
      After plugging in a few times this morning, I still cant tell if theres a difference.
      It feels like the jack will slide in a little bit easier, maybe with a slight wiggle.
      But again, I cant really tell if it was like his before.
      I feel like it used to be tighter.

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      • #4
        From having the plug ripped violently from the jack, it most likely bent or loosened the contacts.
        Hopefully not enough to cause intermittent contact or damage it's connection to the PC board.

        The good news is if any jacks were damaged they are usually available ant not too hard to replace.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by drewl View Post
          From having the plug ripped violently from the jack, it most likely bent or loosened the contacts.
          Hopefully not enough to cause intermittent contact or damage it's connection to the PC board.

          The good news is if any jacks were damaged they are usually available ant not too hard to replace.
          It wasnt actually ripped from the amp, the cord was still attached to the pedal and amp.
          The pedal just dangled from the jack

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          • #6
            If it works, stop fixing it.
            Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned.

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