SOLVED XC Phase: No Phase Effect

[Edenspace]

Just boxed up my XC Phase and I am not getting any kind of phaser sound out of it. The only thing I get when engaging the pedal and messing with the controls is a bit of boost and a coloration of the signal. Unfortunately did not get a picture of the bottom before boxing but here is a picture of it in the enclosure. After reading some of the other troubleshooting threads I tried to adjust the trim and broke the little plastic top off accidentally (can still adjust with tiny screwdriver). After turning the trim pot either way in small increments, I have noticed no phase effect but sometimes get a consistent ticking noise. One other thing, instead of using On-On SPDT switches, I used On-Off-On on accident. Don't know if this would cause an issue as well. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Big Monk]

Just boxed up my XC Phase and I am not getting any kind of phaser sound out of it. The only thing I get when engaging the pedal and messing with the controls is a bit of boost and a coloration of the signal. Unfortunately did not get a picture of the bottom before boxing but here is a picture of it in the enclosure. After reading some of the other troubleshooting threads I tried to adjust the trim and broke the little plastic top off accidentally (can still adjust with tiny screwdriver). After turning the trim pot either way in small increments, I have noticed no phase effect but sometimes get a consistent ticking noise. One other thing, instead of using On-On SPDT switches, I used On-Off-On on accident. Don't know if this would cause an issue as well. Any help is appreciated!View attachment 22746

Are your JFETs oriented properly?

 

[Edenspace]

Are your JFETs oriented properly?

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I believe so. My PCB does not have the "Rev 2" on it so it is Rev 1 with the backward silkscreen. I also bought the 2N5952's as matched quad set.

 

[fig]

I believe so. My PCB does not have the "Rev 2" on it so it is Rev 1 with the backward silkscreen. I also bought the 2N5952's as matched quad set.

Did you measure them yourself?

 

[Edenspace]

Did you measure them yourself?

I have not, just trusted the vendor. I will look into how to check them now.

 

[Robert]

The JFETs are oriented correctly for your board.

You'll get no phasing with the "Stages" switch in the middle position, but otherwise the On/Off/On switches won't cause any problems.

 

[fig]

I have not, just trusted the vendor. I will look into how to check them now.

http://geofex.com/Article_Folders/fetmatch/fetmatch.htm

I'm not implying they aren't matched, but everyone makes mistakes...even FET vendors, LOL!

 

[Edenspace]

http://geofex.com/Article_Folders/fetmatch/fetmatch.htm

I'm not implying they aren't matched, but everyone makes mistakes...even FET vendors, LOL!

So going clockwise starting from top right 2N5952 I measured" 0.796, 0.796, 0.798, 0.797

 

[carlinb17]

your trimpot appears to be having an issue, where did the top go?

never mind I failed to fully read the post...

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Are all your transistor legs making full contact with their sockets? I find that occasionally one of the legs doesn't make contact, and if I put pressure on the transistor, suddenly everything works. Just something to test.

 

[fig]

So going clockwise starting from top right 2N5952 I measured" 0.796, 0.796, 0.798, 0.797

How were those measurements obtained?

 

[Edenspace]

How were those measurements obtained?

DMM in Diode/Continuity test mode. Touched the red lead to gate (1) and black to drain (3). I'm guessing it is more complicated than this? I see testers sold online but not sure if that will help me match.

 

[fig]

I can send you a matched quad set. Are you in the US?

 

[Edenspace]

I can send you a matched quad set. Are you in the US?

Yeah, California. I can send you money through Venmo if that works for you?

 

[fig]

No worries! DM me your address.

 

[Edenspace]

Big thanks to fig for hooking up the matched set of transistors as these were indeed the problem. Swapped them out then found the tiny sweet spot with the trim pot. Reamp box and guitar loop for the win there.