From: cd6699@notformail.com   
      
   I've been trying to trace an issue with a Uher tape deck in respect of   
   extremely  low audio gain during recording. I was delighted when I   
   spotted a resistor in the AGC section with a tiny blow-hole half way   
   down its body. I was able to confirm this when I removed it for   
   examination under a stereoscope. There was even a bulge under the hole   
   where some pressure had clearly built-up immediately prior to the   
   blow.'Easy fix!' I thought; 5 minutes and it's done. However, I was   
   baffled when it tested spot-on its 1200 intended ohms! WTF?? Something   
   must have pulled excess current through that component and the obvious   
   culprit was the BJT it was the series resistor for. However, once   
   again, it tested fine! I just never have encountered an outcome like   
   that before. Anyone had similar?   
      
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