Finally pulled the trigger and took the 901 to a local tech.
Got her back today and man was it worth it!
Now just have to upgrade my 50$ record player to a real turntable and repair/replace these KL888S and we might have something.
Finally got around to deoxiting. Was only able to do the volume & balance pots. Still having some channel issues. Decided to check out the FM input (was using aux before) and channel issue is almost non existent.
Two questions:
Could the input nuggets (actual name?) be an issue? If so would...
Thanks Pete.
I noticed that my switched outlet is hot even with the unit in OFF mode.
Not sure how much of an issue this is but i will try and avoid that one in favor of the two labeled hot.
I should be getting my Deoxit today.
Will post updates on how that goes.
Thanks again.
Can some one give a cliff note run down on the tuning and signal meters?
I imagine signal measure strength of thw FM and is more associated with the antenna?
Thanks!
Pete,
I added my serial to the list.
I ordered D5 and F5 so i guess i have that all covered.
I read a few posts about the thinning agent in the D5 possibly being an issue but other posts saying not so much, is this an issue to worry about?
Im working my way through the Arkay sticky on the...
OK. I spent the weekend listening to this receiver.
Spun some vinyl on my dopey little portable record player ( one thing at a time ) and even rigged an antenna to catch some FM.
Ive been reading AK articles and watching YT videos on the cleaning and have convinced my self to do it.
I will be...
Hi all.
First post.
I inherited a 901DB from my father several years ago & im finally getting around to setting it up.
I have a pair of beat up KL-88S to play with for now.
Ive been reading threads about cleaning and all and was wondering if this should be treated similarly to changing...