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Audiophile-grade, silver contact replacement relay assemblies for CARVER M-500 and M-500T amplifiers. These relay assemblies include a modern audiophile-grade, silver contact relay mounted on an adaptor that provides a perfect, drop-in replacement for the original Taiko 180008 part, which is no longer available. The relay is UL Recognized. The replacement assembly is slightly smaller than the original, which assures the part can be installed with no interference with surrounding components. The relays have silver plated contacts and have specifications that exceed the original Taiko part. The M-500 with one set of speaker outputs uses one relay, the M-500s with two sets of speaker outputs use two relays. This listing is for a single relay assembly. If your unit has two sets of speaker terminals (A & B) you may want to purchase two relays.

If you have noise, intermittent output or complete loss of output of one or both channels, a bad output relay is a likely cause. The parts are brand new and will be shipped in protective packaging. The listing is for the relays only, not the complete amplifier.

Features

Direct replacement for Taiko 180008 relay.
Specifications exceed those of the original part.
Smaller footprint assures fit.
Adaptor built from double-sided FR-4 PCB material.
Pins are precision aligned for perfect fit.
Relay is UL Recognized.

The parts can be replaced by a person with limited soldering skills. A soldering iron, solder wick and solder are needed to replace the parts. Use standard safety precautions (wear safety glasses, unplug the unit before soldering, solder in a well ventilated area, etc) when working on your gear. When you're done soldering, always wash your hands because solder contains lead. Please note that replacing the relays will fix the receiver only if the relay was the problem to start with!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE RELAY

Remove the top and bottom covers of the amp to access the part and the solder joints. Use solder wick to remove the solder from the solder joints, remove the part and solder in the new one. It's pretty simple!

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See our other listings for other interesting and helpful electronic solutions! Shipping is discounted for multiple purchases! Please send us a message if you have any questions. We've worked with Carver equipment for nearly 30 years. We love classic audio equipment, and want to help you get the most enjoyment out of your system! We also repair Carver equipment at our location. Let us know what you need!

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