Just got a Hafler DH-200 amp to check out. Checked the DC offset and it's very low, in the millivolts range. Hooked-up some low-cost speakers, and it plays. Took time to let it fully charge, and seems to sound good.

Only thing is that when I turn off the power switch on the front panel, there's a distinct pop or snap sound from the speakers. I don't recall Hafler amps doing this. I know the Dynaco amps did not d this. Does anyone remember if this is normal or not? The manual does not say anything on this. I would suspect bad disk caps across the power switch. Any suggestions?

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