Sony STR-KSL40 - 5 ch surround - Crackle then Pop.

[Turnip]

Hi folks,

Have one of these where at switch on 'Protect' appears in the display. Thought to check for dries and found several, but no better. Checked the 5 O/P chips (SK18752) to find one with a different resistance +ve to -ve.

Wonder if anyone has had the problem ? -  now waiting for a couple from the US of A, as they seem real cheap there, even with the post - Chris.

PS - Great on line folks provided me with the service manual - FOC.