integrated amp

I recently purchased a vintage integrated amp from a long time AK'er (on Barter Town) that was advertised as fully restored and working. I offered full asking price, which was accepted by the seller. I received the amp in good condition and played it several times for less than an hour each time...

Good evening, I have a Technics SU-VX820 amplifier, which I currently use in power amp direct mode, as it seems to sound the best this way, but I still feel like something is missing. I also own a Nikko TRM 750, but I'm not sure if it needs servicing (changing capacitors, etc.). The speakers I'm...

I have the Technics SU 8080 integrated amp with a channel imbalance problem - left channel is quieter than right channel even if I run it in power amp mode. All electrolytics (except power supply ones) have been replaced with Panasonic FCs, FRs, Elna Silmic IIs and some Nichikons, depending on...

I had recently purchased a vintage Luxman L80V on recommendation from a friend and the unit arrived not fully functional. I was luckily able to return it and now I’m back to square one. I spoke with a salesman of a reputable hifi shop over the phone and he recommended a Yamaha AS701 as a good...

Hello everyone, I’ve recently acquired a set of R-series, R11’s for front, R2C for center and R3’s for surrounds. Subwoofer will come later, but for now that’s it. I have used a Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amp for stereo listening for about a few months before also going surround. As a result I...

I have a Denon PMA-600NE that has a Euro plug. I have brought it back over here to the states and understand that I have to use a step up transformer to give it the 230V it requires. Would love to have some solid suggestions on what to use to run this integrated amp safely. I have read that...

So, first post from a relative newbie here. I just inherited a pair of old KEF 101 SP1122s from my dad. They need the usual work for KEFs of this age (recapping/crossover rebuild) but assuming that can be done, I would really like to use them. The question is what receiver or amp I need to...

Hi everyone, I picked up an EICO 2036 recently (my first tube amp), and I've had a hard time sourcing material. Best I've found was a schematic (which idk how to read too well), and a catalog from 1964. Anyone have access to a service manual? I would like some literature on the unit before...

Hey Everybody, Just purchased some JBL Synthesis Array 1000's to take the place of my JBL L166 Horizons, I've noticed there's not a whole lot of info on them, mainly the 1400's but nevertheless. One thing that seems to be apparent is that they will be more revealing than the l166's. So I am...

Hey Everybody, Just purchased some JBL Synthesis Array 1000's to take the place of my JBL L166 Horizons, I've noticed there's not a whole lot of info on them, mainly the 1400's but nevertheless. One thing that seems to be apparent is that they will be more revealing than the l166's. So I am...

speaking from a longevity and manufacturing quality point of view, or lack there of. owner complained of intermittent operation and eventually dropping out. not to mention the missing rca jack negative/ground. single sided for soldering, mostly, even though traces on both sides of the pcb...

Hi everyone a couple of weeks ago I got a Yamaha A-6a (Japan version of the A-760II) and it has no power! I opened it up and replaced all the capacitors on the main board, the B supply voltage was only 1.4v all the voltage readings coming off of the power supply board are fine. Except the...

I thought about bringing this thread back to life due to Jerry's great advice in there, so let me know if I should post in there as well. I have a NAD C370 integrated that I bought used about a year ago. I love this amp. This past week the left channel has dropped out. Occasionally it pops back...

Hello all, I've recently been digging back into a bunch of old vintage solid state stuff that's been on the backburner for a decade. Quite a few treasures here and there in my gear collection but unfortunately ive gotten a bit rusty on my electronics knowledge. This week's amp is a Philips...

Hey all! I recently picked up a (from what I've been seeing) legendary Luxman L-530 Integrated amp locally for an absolute steal ($100cad) It is in pretty rough shape but realistically could be worse, some knobs are missing/the shafts seem to be broken right off Upon initial testing...

Just got a Yamaha CA 810 off of eBay. It's visually beautiful, nicely cleaned up by the seller. However, even with the volume all the way down, and the tuner not selected, despite there being no tuner attached anyway, I can hear the radio. It's pretty unsettling. It doesn't matter what input or...

My fellow Audiophiles, I have recently acquired the elegant Silverface Kenwood KA-8300 integrated amplifier, but this beauty needs our help to achieve her former glory; she is missing thy volume knob. If any of you audio nerds out there have a volume knob laying around for this amp, and have...

I've got a new pair of Magnepan 3.7i's. Currently I'm using my older, unrestored Counterpoint SA-1000 tube/hybrid preamp and and old solid-state Conrad Johnson Sonograph SA-250 power amp. The setup sounds pretty good but I'm sure it could be improved with some newer preamp and power amp, so...

Sorry for my bad English. I love listening to my Klipschorns (105 db) with various amps (Sansui, Quad) but I also really love listening to the NAD 3020 Series 20. I want to try another NAD, I didn't understand which one sounds similar with some improvement in sound among these (or even others...

Hello... I have an Arcam SA20. I'm currently using the pre-out for my subwoofer and also utilize the HT bypass when watching movies. I love this amp, but I've got a bug I can't shake which is I want to experience the tube sound for music. Before I jump down the speaker hunting rabbit hole, I...

New to the forums. I just bought a Luxman LX 104 integrated amp. It seemed to be working great and clean. Suck face is not working, thought I could just wedge it. Listening to CD player or Amazon music thru dragonfly dac works and sounds great. Sub woofer out works fine. BUT! The phono preamp is...

Greetings All I am picking up a Teac A-X75 integrated amp fully functional for $60 CDN. Just wondered if anyone has experience with this unit and whether anyone might have a e-copy of a users manual. Thanks

Hi, I have a Roksan Kandy integrated amplifier, with multiple working inputs. But the "CD" input has no sound. I can repair electronics, but I'm confused with this. The RCA connector itself is fine, it passes current with a multimeter. It then goes into a circuit, circled in red: Is it...

Hey everyone. I haven't really posted before and if you all are willing, I need some help. I recently acquired a pair of Thiel CS1 speakers, but my current receiver doesn't cut it (Sansui R-410). Based on what I've read, it seems like I need an integrated amp that has enough wattage for 4 Ohm...

How do you guys go about these amps that lack a 'Mono' switch? Do you just use a mono phono cart for records, but what about mono 8-tracks or cassettes? I still listen to a lot of mono music. What is everyone's consensus on this topic?