Hi all,

Around October last year my 861v8 stopped producing audio. I emalied M but no reply. I had plenty of work to do around the property so didn't worry about it until now.

When I turn the 861 on I get 'Bad Code Combination'.

M's tech spec on this is:
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Bad Code Combination: This indicates that the product is loaded with an inappropriate mix of firmware files
I have had this setup the same for quite a few years and haven't changed anything and it was working fine as it should. One minute it worked and then like an 'electronic static' sound came from the front speakers (I currently don't have my rears connected) so I put the 861 in standby. then turned it back on and have never had audio since. This is the first time I saw the 'Bad Code Combination'. I do run a power conditioner and power quality is good here. I have power cycled many times.

I have re-flashed the firmware in the 861v8 and still no result. As it's updating I see the 'Bad Code Combination' flash up when going through the update etc. I have re-flashed the firmware (861_8_6_4_v810) a few times with no result.

I also did a new config file and loaded it up. I use SpeakerLink and when checking what 'type' it is in standby it comes up as 'SpeakerLink as Conf.'.

I have also reflashed my HD621 (and a new config file) but still hasn't changed anything. I then fully removed it from the system and changed the config file so I could use optical from my source straight into the 861, still nothing.

I pulled all the cards in the 861 and re-seated them.

I don't see 'Bad code combination' all the time. Only when I power cycle the 861.

I did notice a white blinking light coming from the comms card when the unit is turned on from a power cycle. It lasts for around 10 seconds. Then when I choose a source the light will stay on all the time. I have never noticed this before when I have been behind the unit when it is on. The light comes through the slots in a blanking plate next to the comms card. Could this be the 'smoking gun'

I am at a loss after a number of painful hours trying to get this back up and running. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Theatre Room: Sony 4K VW500ES, 861v8+ID41, HD621, DSP6000's, DSP5000C, DSP5000's, Oppo 205, Sat STB, XBox One X, Stewart Cinemascope Screen, QNAP TVS 1271U-RP (96TB) with Sooloos/Roon core pkg.