phono

Hi all, Seeking opinions and guidance from experienced folks here. I think I'm going to have to bring the issue described below to a repair shop. 1) Problem description: Sound from my analog source dips intermittently; left channel only. 2) Sound returns for a limited time (anywhere from...

My apologies in advance as I'm a novice at this yet would love to learn, so I appreciate any feedback :) I have an early-model 299D that powers up and tubes light up, but no sound is coming out of any inputs (also checked cables and speaker connections). I'd appreciate any troubleshooting...

Hello. I have been working on a nice KA-7002 that had a slight preamp power hum. I recapped the tone board and replaced the c458 transistors with KSC1815s. All was well, until I got super OCD and decided that the phono stage had too much background hiss when volume was turned up. I set my sights...

Hello everyone, I'd love some help in determining the capacitance of the phono stage in my AU-505 amplifier. I have attached a pic of the schematic. Any help is much appreciated. Cheers.

Hi I am new to AK and would like to thank you in advance for any help you can give me! As a teenager I loved my hifi but after I got married and space was limited it got put in a box in the loft...where it has stayed for the last 30 years... until last weekend when I connected my TT (Rega...

Hi all. I have just purchased a Juicy Music Tercel II phono preamp, but the construction manual is missing. Does someone have this in PDF that you could send me?

I’ve been working on a Dynaco PAS2. I upgraded the power supply with a board from triode electronics. I was going to call it done as the remaining components appear to be within spec, but I’m having a problem with the phono section. In the left channel there is a very low frequency rumble. It...

This has been discussed in bits and pieces elsewhere but I wanted to bring it all together into a single thread that is accessible for folks like me, who don't have quite as much expertise as others. I will begin with the X-100-B since it's the one I understand better. I'll need help addressing...

Hey, I was wondering if you guys can help me identify this cartridge and what replacement stylus I can get for it. It came with a Technics SL1700 but I cant find any info on it. It says x2 + but nothing really comes up. Also not sure if the stylus is worn since its the only table ive ever had...

Hey I was just wondering if any of you guys can direct me in the right direction with getting a dedicated phono pre for this stereo. My turntable is a Technic Sl-1700 and speakers are ADS l620s. I know the pioneer isn't very high wattage but I'd love to keep it as its passed down from my dad...

First time post so don't eat me alive too much. I have done my research but to be honest I am all over the place and need some advice. I have a cheap Audiotechnica turntable that I am looking to upgrade to probably a Fluance RT-85. I know there are better but for the price they are right where...

Is it worth keeping a Marantz 2235 just for the phono stage? I'd then run it into a more modern receiver (Onkyo NR808) from the pre-outs to an aux in. One reason is that I have some 86dB sensitivity Elac DBR62's that I really like, but think they need more power to sound good at lower volumes...

I had this for around 30 days or so. This popped up on Amazon at 10% off plus I had another discount I applied to it. It delivered to me for under $50.00!!. Unlike the Little Bear phono pre,s I had in the past this worked right out of the box with no hum. I placed this in my Analog Room #1...

OK. Here's one for you. I have a Sansui 990 that clicks off the relay on the left channel when the volume is turned up. No sound except very low volume. The right channel is nice and clear. When I unplug the right channel RCA connector and and leave the left plugged in and turn up the volume it...

Friends! I bought my first turntable recently. I've had an important-to-me record over ten years that I've never heard. Since I bought my $5.00 British turntable I've found several more local thrift that I believe I'll enjoy! Neither receiver in my home speaks vinyl. I think I need a phono...

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...

Are these any good? https://www.fluance.com/rca-audio-cable-ca03 If not, can someone link me to a good, reasonably priced cable I can solder into my turntable?

Here we will discuss our builds of Wyn Palmers excellent spec'd Phono pre amp. This is the first thread of Wyns design mostly about v1.x its has lots of good info on why he started this project. High gain op amp based preamp for low output MC cartridges. And this is the second thread where he...

Hi all, I'm looking for advice on connecting my turntable to a home audio system already in place in a new house. Here is the situation: There are in ceiling speakers connected to a receiver in the living room. I plan to have my turntable and phono preamp in another room with its own receiver...

I’m experiencing loud, bass-y hum from my speakers when turned to phono on my receiver, even with the volume low. It’s an old Pioneer PL-15D II turntable. I’m trying to figure out what’s going on. I’ve got everything hooked up correctly, but the GND post on my receiver (an SX- 580) is rusty. The...

Hello I recently recapped my Yamaha Ca-810 amplifier. Everything seems to be working very well with the exception of the phono inputs having very low volume. The AUX, tuner, etc. have significantly higher volume levels. When listening to a record, you must turn the volume knob past the halfway...

Bringing my turntable back into the system. It's just a stock AT LP 60 in new condition.... Q. Cartridge: AT 95, would it be a noticeable improvement? Q. TT stand 10 ft from the main component rack on a dedicated stand... should I set photo stage next to it and then run interconnects to the...

I'm repairing a junk Peerless HSP-25A 8-track reciever so I can learn about these old systems and have run into a strange (to me) problem. The AM and FM sections now work great, as does the 8-track, but the phono inputs on the back produce very low output. Looking through the schematic...

I am looking for recommendations on a significantly improved diy phono preamp for my analog system. The sonic performance is currently really quite good: full bass, good separation and sound stage, and very realistic. Would I be better with a solid state or tube preamp. (1) Lenco L-75...

I'm looking for a vintage phono preamp my budget is 50-100 dollars any suggestions. Thanks