Mv1 or Mvf1?
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aha2940
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MV1F is newer, but MV1 is easier to repair AFAIK.
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Hey aha2940, what aspect of the MV1 board makes it easier to repair? I'm running an MV1FT in a dynamo cab with no issues, but I have a backup MV1A board and am curious about any potential pitfalls I could encounter. Figured I'd keep the MV1 as a spare, but would like to know any common issues between the two boards for future trouble shooting. Thanks for shedding some light on this.
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IMO, the MV1 board is easier to fix because many of its components are through-hole (easier to replace) and are also off the shelf components (not all, but many).
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I guess you already know this, but if you haven't already: REMOVE/REPLACE THE BATTERIES ASAP.
A common issue is also bad sound, can be remedied easy with new caps though.
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Thanks aha2940. That's definitely good to know. I thought the additional layer of complexity between the two boards was simply related to potential stereo sound issues, etc. Glad to hear that a majority of MV1 components are off the shelf. Maybe I'll rethink my donor board strategy.
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Yeah I've run into battery nightmares before *shakes fist at capcom suicide batteries*, so that's one of the first things I check now aside from leaky crt flybacks. I appreciate the heads up though. I didn't realize that mvs batteries were a more prevalent issue than I previously thought. Good to know!