trinityamps.com

Hello there,

I've build my Tweed about a year ago. The amp sounded great with no issue and decided to finally install the VRM last night.

Now, when I use the amp, the VRM seems to works as it's meant : volume increases and decreases according to the position of the knob of the VRM and I can play with my guitar, the amp delivers...

My issue is that if I turn too much the VRM, play louder or attack the string too much, the amp starts to produce a loud "noise" coming from the amp.
Then if I stop playing and tap a little on the top of the amp, the "noise" stops (and then the "noise" appears again as soon as I play louder, and so on...).
Again, if I play at low volume, I have no issue...


HERE'S A VIDEO that shows the issue : https://youtu.be/1V-njd5XZOY
at 9 seconds : issue wit cracking noises
at 20 seconds : I gently tap the amp so as to make the noise stop
at 49 seconds : noise type #2, then again, I gently tap on the amp so as to make it stop


I'm going to try to troubleshoot the amp but if you have thoughts or ideas bout where it could come from in the amp or the kind of parts that could cause this, that would help me a lot ! (it may be symptomatic of a particular issue or components, I don't know).


Thanks a lot in advance !

Ok, I found the issue. I've unistalled the VRM and there was still a continuous hum-like noise (I had no issue befire the installation).
It appears, one of the input jack had to be changed and 2 wires on V2 and V5 were disconnected (which is odd since I'm not supposed to have touched them during the VRM installation).

Anyway, the Tweed works just fine now (quietly !


After playing the amp for a year, I'm glad to have installed the VRM now.
All the great sounds are still accessible and I can now get more at lower volume. So it does exactly what it's supposed to do and it does it pretty well !

Check for Loose Components or Connections:
The crackling noise you described may be caused by loose components or connections inside the amp. Since tapping on the amp temporarily stops the noise, it suggests that something might be intermittently making contact or is not securely soldered.
Carefully inspect the internal components of the amp, especially around the VRM installation area, and check for any loose wires, connectors, or components. Re-solder any connections that look weak or suspect.
Additionally, here are a couple more suggestions to keep in mind:
Inspect the Among Us Potentiometer: Ensure that the VRM potentiometer is properly mounted and that its connections are secure.
Test Different Settings: Try varying the settings on the VRM and see if the issue persists at different volume levels or with different guitars.

Finally, after a year of using the amp, I'm happy I installed the VRM; the wonderful sounds are still there, and I can get even more at lower volumes. It serves its purpose, and it does it admirably! basketball legends