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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by JPK on January 08, 2026, 05:59:28 PM »

Are the fingers on the back connector clean and making a good contact?
Check that you didn't break the vias between the top and bottom pads of the components you replaced.
Is U23 getting hot? This is the last active device connected to V+.
If true, remove it.

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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by MRMNW on January 08, 2026, 01:23:11 PM »

Still getting the same readings when it's just PCB (A). 
R41 Doesn't seem to be getting hot. 
I've replaced all the 1N4004 diodes.
Still the same. 

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CP5176 FET compressor / Re: Modification HPF cp5173

« Last post by JPK on January 08, 2026, 12:16:10 PM »

R = 2 x 3900 = 7800 ohms
C en Farad
Avec les valeurs standard: 204Hz

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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by JPK on January 08, 2026, 11:57:03 AM »

do you mean R41 and R42?
Yes, sorry.

Do you still get V+ at +4.59 when you only power the left PCB (A), without the front PCB being connected?
Check the diode D4.
Is R41 getting hot?

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CP5176 FET compressor / Re: Modification HPF cp5173

« Last post by PMswing on January 08, 2026, 10:23:13 AM »

Super merci !

Il y a t'il une formule qui permet de déterminer la valeur de C24 en fonction de la fréquence de coupure désirée ? si oui, pouvez vous me la donner ?

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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by MRMNW on January 07, 2026, 11:49:28 AM »

pictures:

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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by MRMNW on January 07, 2026, 11:42:32 AM »

Yes, sorry V- = -16.40

I've triple checked all diodes, BRs and polar caps are correct. Not seeing any solder bridges or forgotten joints - reflowed all the joints too.
I have R52 as 5K1 in the parts list, do you mean R41 and R42?
R41 and R42 both read 1.2 ohm.
I've given it a good clean too with Isopropyl alcohol.

I'm still getting the same results.

Trying to add pictures but the spam filter won't allow me to embed them or post a link.

Thanks

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Discussions about the products / MOVED: Modification HPF cp5173

« Last post by JPK on January 07, 2026, 10:19:32 AM »

This topic has been moved to CP5176 FET compressor.

https://www.soundskulptor.com/forum/index.php?topic=7388.0

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CP5176 FET compressor / Re: Modification HPF cp5173

« Last post by JPK on January 07, 2026, 10:18:21 AM »

Oui, en modifiant C24 de 100nF à 47nF.

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CP4500 Stereo Bus Compressor / Re: Bad power voltages and reversed THAT1246

« Last post by JPK on January 07, 2026, 10:16:37 AM »

Including the VCAs?
Yes.

I'm now getting
V+ 4.59
V- 16.40



Do you mean V- equals minus 16.40V

Check that all the diodes are in the correct direction.
Check that all the diodes bridges BR1, BR2 are in the correct direction.
Check that all the electrolytic caps are in the correct direction.
Check that the 1R resistors R41, R52 are still at 1 ohm.
Look for solder bridges, forgotten solder joints, cold solder joints.