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    Pioneer PL-400 Slows Every 9-11 Seconds

    Hello, I have a PL-400 turntable that slows down enought to notice. It happens every 9-11 seconds, please fine between slow downs. When I watch the red lights in the front window the slow down occurs when they red dots move from right to left. I cleaned this window and used an air gun on...
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    What is this Pioneer setup worth?

    Hi all, It includes the following: TX-608 SA-708 DT-400 CT-F750 PL-400 All pieces work fine. Nothing wrong with anything I have found except the second digit on the clock, the middle line sometimes flickers, in the picture below it’s the middle line on the number three which I could not get...
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    Scott 382-B FM Reception Issue

    Hello all, I have a Scott 382 receiver that is having a FM reception issue. Aux plays iPad songs just fine, no issue, antenna hooked up to AM plays the one or two stations I can receive fine, normal volume, no issues. When I hook up an antenna to the FM screw on the back I get VERY little...
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    SCOTT 382-B Receiver and KLH Model Twenty-Three Speakers

    Hi All, While perusing my new favorite spot, FB Market Place, I came across a TT for sale. In the description it said "also have receiver and speakers headed for dump if no one wants them". I checked into it and ended up being home a Scott 382-B Receiver and KLH Model Twenty-Three Speakers...
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    Recommend a receiver with high FM marks.

    Hi all, I am looking for a receiver that will play mostly FM and a little AUX. What is a good FM reception receiver? Who would pick up further channels? 75.00 to 150.00? Also, if I hooked up a converter in the mini van (young twins don’t judge lol) would I be able to plug in a small...
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    Pioneer CT-F750 help needed

    Hello, have a CT-F750 that does not work. All the lights and buttons function fine but the fw, rw, and play do not. I thought maybe the belts needed to be changed out so I opened it up. When I turned it on to see which belt(s) were slipping I noticed nothing was turning, not even a hum of...
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    Belt kit help

    hi all, I am venturing into replacing belts on a few tape players I have, one boom box and a few tape decks to hook up to my vintage receivers. What’re do you guys buy your belt kits? I searched and found different packages from amazon with 30 or more belts with different sizes but was not...
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    Sansui 7070 found at dump

    Dropped off extra XMas boxes at dump this morning and popped into the electronics bin for a peak and there it was laying on its side. Grabbed it ASAP and headed to the back of the van. That sucker is heavy. Have not tested it yet, had a Panasonic opened up today and promised my daughter I...
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    Panasonic RA-6100 Manual or lamp information

    Hello, picked up a RA-6100 the other day in pretty nice shape. Pots crackle, will clean. No lights work. Looks like there is one fuse style lamp that sits in a medal housing that lights the dial face up. The fm light is also not working. I hunted online for a manual to get the lamp models...
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    KLH Model 911B Bookshelf Speaker Tweeter Replacements

    Hello all, I have a pair of KLH 911B speakers I picked up from GW got $6.00. I want to use them on the bench for test speakers so we do not damage the nicer speakers. The tweeter for one of them is broken off the small plastic piece that screws on. I wanted to buy replacement tweeters from...
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    Today’s GW Find

    Thought I would give it one more try this year since I was off today’s and could hit GW at opening on the way to Walmart. To my surprise all five Pioneer pieces were there on two shelves saying buy me. I googled them as best as I could on a phone knowing nothing about the models, got pretty...
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    Trash or Treasure? Pioneer SX-550

    So we’ll droping leaves off at the dump I checked the electronics bin on the way out and find this Pioneer SX-550 sitting under a TV and a microwave. The front looks to be in good shape, the sides might be able to be cleaned but the back has me worried. I have never cleaned anything that looks...
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    The Fisher 201 Need Help, Right Channel

    Hello all, I have a The Fisher 201 and I am to getting any sound out of the right channel for either the main or remote speakers. The left channel is fine for both main and remote. I am not able to check the headphones yet, I need the larger adapter for the phones port (I am working on that)...
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    Thoughts on TT

    Hi All, I am looking to pickup a TT and wondered what you thought about these options, they are all local, budget is about 100.00. Realistic LAB-300 - $85.00 (https://nh.craigslist.org/ele/6391971907.html) Elac Miracord Turntable - 120.00 Or do I just pick up the Technics AT-LP60 as it would...
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    Bookshelf Speaker Advice

    Hello all, I am looking for advice after searching the internet and not feeling confident in my choosing a pair of bookshelf speakers. I have a Kenwood KR4140 in the bedroom and have a pair of KLH 911B's I picked up and cleaned from GW. I am not a fan of the way they sound and was looking to...
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    Need help re-centering a offset dial needle.

    Hello all, I picked up a Kenwood KR-4140 yesterday. When I fired it up I noticed the tuner needle was off meaning the furthest left it will go is 94 on the FM dial and it goes well past 108 on the right side of the dial. Is there a way to move the needle to the left to see-set it without...
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    Cassette deck help Kenwood KX-W791

    Hi all, I took a cassette deck from someone at work who was tossing it because It did not work. It powers up fine but when I press any button I hear a click and nothing happens in either deck. I don’t mind opening it up as it was free. Based on my 50,000 foot high symptom does this sound like...
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    SX-424 know question

    Are the knobs all the same SX- pioneer receivers? I have a 424 that needs one bass knob (the smaller knob) and I see knobs on EB that look like what I need but say they are for 434 or the 828. Thank you.
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    New turntable question

    Hello all, I am beginning to look for a turnbadle for my receiver and had a few questions. Is new or vintage the way to go? Can I get in at under 200.00? I have seen much higher prices for turntables, can you hear the difference in pricing? What makes a more expensive turntable sound...
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    DeOxit Options

    Hello all, can I use CRC QD 11 oz. Contact Cleaner and CRC 2-26 5 oz. Multi-Purpose Lubricant in place of the DeOxit red stuff, lube and gold? The CRC brand is at my local HD and seems a lot cheaper. Thank you for you help...
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    Thoughts on a Pioneer SX-424

    Hello all, Looking for a Pioneer SX-424 for the bedroom, smaller foot print, not a lot of output needed. I was perusing the Bay for fully functioning units as I cant do more than clean and detox a unit. Prices seem to range from 70.00 to over 200.00. What is a good price for these units? I...
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    Late to the party, but I made it.

    Hello All, I joined the site a little while back but never stopped in to say hello. Hello from New Hampshire. I just got back into LP's last year after a few trips to GW and the local record stop here in town. Stated with a record player with speakers in it, then to bigger PC speakers, then...
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    Beginner Receiver Purchase - So Many Things to Think About, your thoughts

    Hello everyone, Sorry for the wall of text but here I sit feeling a little more lost now that I did some homework. I am looking to pickup 2 receivers (Basement and bedroom), one now and one later when i get more funds. Both will play LP's and FM Rock n Roll. I have read the articles for "best...
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    Newbie mistake...

    hi all, I made a newbie mistake today, took the glass off a Lafayette 1500 cleaned it with mild running water, and while patting it dry noticed the letters and numbers stating to move, I just stopped and let it dry but the damage is done. Things are scattered. I would say 40% runes. I...
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    Speaker cleanup - Cerwin Vega VS-120 and Kenwood KL777s

    Hello, I have two sets of speakers I would like to cleanup a bit but was looking for help so I do not ruin anything. I have a pair of Ceriwn Vega VS-120's and a pair of Kenwood KL777S's that have a few dings, scratches and a little fading and was wondering if I can look cleaner. I added a...
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