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  1. R

    Beginner's System

    Audio Technica LP-60X Sony STRDH190 Receiver 2 x Klipsch R-51M Speakers 2 x Very Old Unbranded Foster Produced Floor Speakers - 11" woofer (from family member) I am very much a noob in this space. I've had the turntable for like a year and a half now, but for the first year I was just plugging...
  2. bazzle592

    Kenwood KA-2500 "spirited" offset

    Hello all! I picked up a Kenwood KA-2500 at an auction a couple of months ago, and have been working to restore it. Unfortunately I've hit a bit of a roadblock. Upon initial testing I found that it had a light hum and a horrific +20VDC offset on both channels that gradually falls to a much...
  3. S

    Marantz 1122dc pop/crackling on phono only

    Hi AK community, Hoping someone can help me find some answers ASAP on a 1122dc I just acquired. It was a little dirty but otherwise in fine condition. Everything seems to be smooth with the exception of the phono inputs. When I play records, there is a slight but very noticeable crackling/pop...
  4. A

    Does anyone recognize this odd sound?

    I recently plugged in a vintage power amp and preamp. I got close to the right speaker I can hear the noise that you'll hear in the video that I posted the link to. It's a very quiet distortion/hiss sound. After swapping through cables switching speakers around, I figure that the culprit must be...
  5. K

    Technics RS-TR 265 fix - any advices?

    Hi there, I am new here. Just started listening to tapes a few months ago and bought a Technics RS-TR 265 cassette double cassette deck. After a few listens, I heard it crackle and then the gear would not move anymore. I replaced one piece of broken gear (this is how it looks like...
  6. Alec Heggen

    KD-5033 Auto-In Lift and Return Lift Issues

    Hello, I know its cheesy to make your first post in any forum one asking for help but I've got a 1974-76 Kenwood KD-5033 that needs a little help. I've already done quite a bit of cleaning underneath and oiling the internals as well. However, despite everything else working perfectly (cuing in...
  7. P

    ?? Denon POA-6600??

    I have a chance to buy a POA-6600 used but looks in good shape, not tried out yet and only one for sale. Am I wasting my time ?
  8. S

    First time trying to restore - Technics SL B20

    Hello, Recently I picked up a quite dirty Technics SL-B20 for free, I am planning on restoring it and see if it's worth keeping it to replace my SL-BD20D or flip it. I would love to get some guidance since it is going to be still one of my first restoring projects. Sorry for the lengthy post, I...
  9. SquarePusher

    Paradigm 3se...Purchase or Leave?

    Hey guys! found these speakers posted for 40 locally by me. Although the dents get me a little nervous and don’t know what to look for (first time). Any help is appreciated!
  10. goldswimmerb

    Struggling with an ST-70

    Hey, looking for some help here as this thing is whooping my butt... I have an ST-70 I am trying to get up and running properly, from what I've been told it worked just fine for a while then one day started "flashing then popping a fuse".... I've been going through and checking everything but I...
  11. James Cox

    Pilot 240 motorboating

    Alright so ive got a real stumper here. I purchased a pilot 240 integrated tube amp a couple of years ago from a kid on clist who had been using it as a bass guitar amp. When i got it one of the powertubes was redplating and there would be a crazy thumping, motorboat sound. This was my first...
  12. John Killian

    Pioneer (2) HPM-100 & (2) HPM-40 Repair Recommendations

    Just got my hands on these today and I'm really excited. I definitely paid more than I wanted but considerably less than they're worth,from what I have researched. I'm a total rook in the world of vintage gear in mostly all aspects..full disclosure lol My father's always had 70s era gear so I...
  13. John Killian

    Pioneer QX 949 Quad Reciever NO AUDIO

    Calling all veteran audiophiles Looking for any and all repair advice you may be interested in passing off. I just purchased this Pioneer 949 from a local seller under the notion that the unit powered on, but audio was out and no longer working. For $50 I felt like I couldn't afford NOT to...
  14. P

    Help Request - Speaker Outage

    Hello, I'm posting this here because although it's my speaker that is going out, I think the issue is being caused by the pre amp or receiver. This is my first set up and as such I'm fairly certain I'm making some sort of basic rookie mistake. My set up is as follows: Sanyo TP 1020 tt > Art...
  15. BSharp

    Stereotech 1200 Channel Issues

    Hey AK, been lurking here for a while because it seems all you people are my kinda people. I’ve become the owner of a Stereotech 1200 in decently nice condition. All inputs and outputs work, sounds immaculate, and is a lot better than the Pioneer VSX that I previously used as a receiver. On...
  16. E

    Paisley SPL 4000 Impedance Information

    My boss gifted these to me awhile back. I need to get an amp (as I just got into audio) I've seen other forum posts regarding these, but nowhere on any of them mentions impedance information. The speakers don't have it on them. Old brochures I've found also don't have the info. So now I'm...
  17. Ray122

    Yamaha CR-1020

    Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying the holidays! I once again found myself in a repair pickle and asking for the sage wisdom of members much more experienced than myself. Recently re-capped a Yamaha CR-1020 for a friend and first I ran into the issue with the misprinted polarity sign on...
  18. J

    PL-7 Trouble

    So I took my PL 7 apart per beej's guide, and now when i plug it in it stutter spins backwards. I dont even have to lift the arm, it just goes. Any ideas on where I went wrong?
  19. L

    Speaker fuses popping and distorted channel

    Hello, so I've got a Rotel RA-400 and recently the left channel has started to sound distorted and it keeps popping speaker fuses. Just wondered if anyone else has had these issues and how you fixed them? from what I've seen online recapping the amp might be the way to go but before I try and...
  20. Y

    Troubleshooting a quiet tweeter

    Hey all! So glad I found this forum as I am at my wits end! I have an old NAD 3020 & a set of TDL Nucleus 1 speakers that have been in storage for a few years since moving home. I just managed to finally get my hands on them & after repairing a small tear in one of the mid drivers (using a...
  21. B

    Two amps have "died", no sound, what could this be!?

    This has remained a complete mystery to me for multiple years now. For years I've had a basic Onkyo TX-8211 tuner/amp set up with a pair of KLH 17s. Life was peachy (and both of these are still kicking). I got my hands on some new gear, all seemed to be in good working order, so I moved the...
  22. L

    So rare I can't find info; or am I blind and stupid? Westinghouse Solid State Stereophonic

    Ok, so first is first. I'M new but not new. Been lurking in the shadows reading, learning, experimenting, putting into effect, contemplating, etc., a lot of things here on AudioKarma that I have come across throughout my home theater journey. Finally have come around to the point of trying to...
  23. O

    New to all of this, Suggestions for amps/dacs? K371

    Hey guys, So i've been using literal earbuds for music/gaming for the past couple of years, My gf recently got me some AKG K371s, Which honestly, Everywhere i asked people have done nothing but praise them, But someone recently said i should have gotten dt990s or 770s, Which is making me kinda...
  24. M

    JVC DVD Cinema System TH-R3 wont registre Optical Cable

    I've recently bought a Chromecast: Audio to connect my JVC so I could play music with the use of Spotify or other digital music applications. I then discovered that connecting it to the JVC was not possible with the cables shipped with it, so I decided to buy a 3.5mm.minijack-optical converter...
  25. SquarePusher

    Can Anyone ID this Panasonic turntable?

    Hey Guys! A fellow neighbor wanted to sell me this turntable for around $30? Wanted to see if anyone know about it and if it’s worth getting into. It’s works just fine.
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