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    Upgrade / sidestep to PMC twenty5.23i, any thoughs?

    Hello, I currently own a pair of Dynaudio Focus 260. I really love them. But recent changes in the amplifier department makes me think of another solution like the 25.23i. I will try to be as concise as possible for the readers. I purchased a Yamaha A-S2200 maybe two months ago. This was to...
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    DIY Sansui AU-717 AU-517 binding post adapter

    Or lazy, for that matter. I would look for someone else to do my repair/refurb works in that case.
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    Considering a New Project with Kenwood KA-907. Need advice.

    Here is a mock up of what I would like to do.
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    Considering a New Project with Kenwood KA-907. Need advice.

    Now that's great news. In this case, with the feet removed any North American unit will do even if the switched and unswitched outlets are present. I assume that those feet are not glued, just screwed into the chassis so this would leave minimal marks/stains. The first step into this project...
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    Considering a New Project with Kenwood KA-907. Need advice.

    Thank you Richard, this is exactly what I was looking for. What you did as modifications is pretty much what I have in mind. The other option I can see would be to remove the back feet behind the amplifier if they do not serve any real purpose. So essentially, that would shift the IEC connector...
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    CA-2010 Wood Case Treatment

    +1 for Howard's Restor-a-Finish.. Neutral base here with steel wool #0000. Before : After : I didn't use Feed'n Wax since I didn't have it on hand.
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    Considering a New Project with Kenwood KA-907. Need advice.

    I personally would not accept any modifications if they do not look like it was original. Again, it may not be to everyone's taste but nowadays I only use modern high end cablings. I was introduced to vintage sound with the Yamaha CA-1000 about 4 years ago and was rather quite surprised how good...
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    Considering a New Project with Kenwood KA-907. Need advice.

    Good day, I am considering a new project with a Kenwood KA-907 as I would like to acquire one unit; I wish to get a fine example for complete restoration and modification, if possible, to start a collection of the best units of the '70s. I currently own a totally mint Yamaha CA-1000 which is...
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    Building Capacitors List for Yamaha CA-1000

    Not that I wish to start a heated debate on the topic of aftermarket fuses, I have to agree that 125$ can be seen as expensive but that depends on how you see it. If as a device to blow in case of surge, yes, 0.99$ fuse will do the job I guess. But these audio grade fuses significantly improve...
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    Building Capacitors List for Yamaha CA-1000

    Reviving this old thread.. This is beyond my skills so I will leave this to an experienced tech, as I did for my first CA-1000. I will ask for a complete bill of material. As a side note, I purchased a new Yamaha A-S2200 and received it yesterday. I have been auditioning it since then and...
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    Calling All Yamahas. Time to Post Your Pics

    New member of the family... Yamaha A-S2200.
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    My Yamaha CA-1000 Restoration / Modifications Thread

    I cannot say for sure for the mojo, but I am using a Bryston BDA-3 DAC without any issues with the RCA inputs. I know there is something written in the user manual about this and I even posted in this thread about the input voltage since I had some issues but it has been proven to me that my DAC...
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    My Yamaha CA-1000 Restoration / Modifications Thread

    It's only the plastic back plate. It was custom made to fit perfectly.
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    My Yamaha CA-1000 Restoration / Modifications Thread

    If you intend to do the binding posts mod using the back plate method I used, I could send you my spare one. I have had made 2 back plates for my second amplifier in case the tech had messed up (though I was totally confident he would not). Was not much more expensive to make a spare in case. I...
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    My Yamaha CA-1000 Restoration / Modifications Thread

    Just before I sold this amplifier, I decided to refresh the wood case as this was a long time past due step I wanted to do for myself but procrastinated along the way. I felt that would give extra value to the buyer if I was doing it. I used Howard's Retor-a-finish as shown in the picture. I...
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