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    Another KA-3500 restoration thread

    I'm with paint. The 5700 or 7100 has the removable bottom plate. I just finished another 7100 and the kenwood was a dream compared to some other manufacturers.
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    Dynaco PAT-5 2nd amplifier input

    My guess the outputs are just paralleled. I use a similar setup to power a powered subwoofer. I think you could use a second power amp/speakers but I've never tried it.
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    Old timers who had good stereo systems in the late 50s/early 60s - how did they compare to today?

    My uncle had a Lafayette kt600, dynaco mark III amps, empire 589 TT, and big speakers (CRS). I have his preamp and TT. I have 4 mark III monos that over collected over the years. This can be a very nice system. I wish I could remember the speakers. Too big to get home and didn't survive the...
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    Receiver WPC Question - Building A Vintage System On A Budget

    Hey Joe, I'm a bit late... if you are close by, you can rummage through my shelf for some treasures. I'd look at separates but that maybe outside your budget. Hopefully someone close can help you.
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    Fisher vs Scott preamp

    I've used Erhard boards in a PAS3 and thought it sounded great. It might be a cheaper option. I know my kt-600 sounds great too but these aren't cheap. If you are close by, I have a few preamps you could try with your Mac. I might find something reasonable and enjoy your Mac. Then you could...
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    Kenwood KA-5700 successful repair

    I'd use hopjohns recommendation. Post in thread 'Another KA-3500' https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/another-ka-3500.883922/post-13203119
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    Harman Kardon 730 Help!…..

    not really sure what you are trying to do. typically you use your phone or ipod to test the outputs using a headphone plug to RCA. something like: turn the volume down all the way on your phone/ipod connect the 3.5mm to your phone/ipod connect the red to the right amp in connect the white...
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    Hafler DH-200 one channel out

    you will need to find the problem. I know I got one 10+ years ago and fixed it with a 20 cent capacitor. no idea if this is your problem or something else. do the voltages you measured align with the schematic? these are pretty easy to fix.
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    Onkyo M-501 fuse blows when turned on

    I'm sure you searched ak but if you missed this, enjoy. Thread 'Dim Bulb Tester diagram pictorial... please feel free to copy and post.' https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/dim-bulb-tester-diagram-pictorial-please-feel-free-to-copy-and-post.875584/
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    Onkyo m509

    I would try to set the bias and if possible the DC offset using the factory service manual. I haven't looked if to can lower the offset via a trimmer. The diff pair may need to be replaced. A scope and signal generator will help
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    Onkyo M-501 fuse blows when turned on

    Hey Bow, Please use the npn and pnp transistors avionic suggested. I'd probably get two or three of each in case you blow them. Don't forget DBT until you get it working. It will save a lot of headaches.
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    Sansui 8080 Restore

    Depending on age (serial number will tell) there is a service bulletin that should be applied. I'm going through my 3rd 9090. These are pretty nice sounding and has some value.
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    questions regarding Kenwood KA-7100

    here is a link regarding the 3 pin caps. I forgot I actually responded to this question before. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ka-7100-refurb.885594/post-13129280
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    questions regarding Kenwood KA-7100

    here is a link to doug's resto sticky https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/kenwood-restoration-repair-recapping-and-servicing-threads.789484/
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    Bill D mods for Carver C1

    Did you see this? https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/carver-c-1-preamp-repair-and-modification-upgrade-billd-mod.765085/
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