Topping PA5 fix - D01 Module Replacement for everyone

[gamerpaddy]

i decided to make another batch of modules to have on hand in case someone needs one in the future.
ive sent you a message.

 

[TheWalkman]

i decided to make another batch of modules to have on hand in case someone needs one in the future.
ive sent you a message.

GP,

How much are they? I have a rev 1 PA5 that’s not getting much use and haven’t decided whether to fool with this or not.

(I’m in the US.)

Cheers

 

[gamerpaddy]

im asking 45 eur for one plus shipping.
will let you know when they are ready, ive put some in production.

 

[Bluesnoz]

im asking 45 eur for one plus shipping.
will let you know when they are ready, ive put some in production.

My PA5 just lost a channel and I’d be interested in purchasing a module. Assuming you can ship to uk?

 

[gamerpaddy]

sure, ive sent you a pm

 

[Bluesnoz]

I am pleased to report another successful PA5 repair. The old module was a pain to remove, but I just worked it out with a manual solder sucking syringe. I also cut the pins down to allow better access. I find if you can rock the pins slightly in their holes you know they are desoldered. Takes patience. I agree that adding some leaded solder seems to lower the solder melting point.

Many thanks gamerpaddy for making this repair possible!

 

[mbrampton]

Basic question - how do you get inside the Topping PA5 without doing any damage?

 

[gamerpaddy]

2 screws on the bottom, 2 on the back.
get some pliers and wrap the tip in cloth or plastic and pull out the volume knob (its just pressed onto a shaft, dont worry breaking it. dont bend, just pull)
then remove a nut behind it.
push the volume shaft and it should pop out on the back.

pull 3 plastic retainers on the bottom to remove the plastic isolation sheet below.

 

[mbrampton]

Thanks very much. The amplifier is working again with the new module - an excellent result! We suspected the volume control knob pulled off, but didn't like to exert too much force without being sure! Installed the headers so any future replacement would be a lot easier. There's also a picture with instructions that might help people here - https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...25x-is-a-modification-worth-it.380233/page-19 (well down the page)