Nope the ends weren't blown off the caps. I put Pix of the circuit boards up on my site everything looks alright. No scorches on the board, all resisters and diodes check ok -- although I think the transistors may be bad -- still trying to find my old electronics books to be sure. I got a couple of TIP42s from Radio shack to replace them just to be sure. I'll go by Fry's today to pick up new tantalum caps. I should have it back on tomorrow with any luck and will be able to tell for sure if that was the problem. Wish me luck. Matthew L. Walker -----Original Message----- <snip> I'd like to know if the black rubber end seals were blown out of your caps. Please reply. <snip>