receiver advice

I have an Onkyo TX-8555 receiver/amplifier I've had since about 2008. Recently I started hearing crackling noises in the left channel. The noises are intermittent, not constant, maybe once every 10-30 seconds. It's not that loud but it's just noisy and persistent enough to be irritating...

Hi, first time posting here so I’m sorry if this isn’t the right channel to post in. I’m working on putting together my first actual stereo setup, and I found a Kenwood KA-791 and a Pioneer SX-2300 for sale in my area. They are selling for $55 and $60, respectively. Which of these would be...

I have a yamaha rx-500 receiver that does not work. Initially the relay didn't click in, I noticed there was quite a bit of corrosion around the filter caps and transistors so I took all those off, cleaned the area, restored some of the connections and tested for shorts on the transistors. All...

Hello, I’ve been listening to the KEF R11’s for a few months now, and with the latest sales on the non-meta versions I decided to get a complete 5.1 set by supplementing the R3’s and R2c for future surround support. I currently run the R11’s with a Yamaha A-S1100 stereo amp, and would love to...

Hi folks I'm new to vintage Yamaha equipment, other than my recapped NS-670 speakers, which I like very much. I'm currently driving them with Sansui AU-4900 and AU-555A amps, listening to a lot of 1950s-60s jazz, some 60s-80s rock and some classical orchestral, from vinyl and CD sources. I...

Hey all, Previous casual vinyl listener here - trying to upgrade my setup. I am definitely not looking for anything top of the line or groundbreaking, just hoping to get ahold of some solid, quality gear that will compliment each other well and make for a nice setup. I am pretty new to...

I'm New! First post and I appreciate any help. I recently stumbled upon a good deal for a set of Aperion Audio Intimus 6t speakers that I'm considering purchasing. These have an impedance of 6ohms. I'm currently using a Pioneer VSX-453 receiver that has an output of 100wpc at an 8ohms. Not the...

Hello all, was wondering if I could get advice from you all. I want to build a high end/top tier set up for my vinyl records. from my understanding I would need the following: An Upgraded Turntable A Receiver Speakers Shelfing that being said I don't want to hop up to the top of the line...

I have a brand new turntable (AT LPW40WN) and a brand new receiver (Denon AVR750h) and when I hook it all up I have everything plugged into phono, ground connected, and have tried with the turntable's built in amp both on and off and cannot get the sound quality to play clearly. It sounds like...

The short version: I have a Realistic STA-820 that powers on but makes no sound. Anyone have any basic troubleshooting ideas? Some more details and background: I bought it used earlier this year and everything seemed fine, but after some time I noticed that one channel was quieter than the...

Hello all! I am looking to create a happy couple with my KLH 5s. I enjoy relaxed listening, my space is small, so I don’t need tons of power. Right now I’m using my Scott 299B and it’s great! The Scott is for my KLH 6s, I had a Marantz Model 22 that was powering my 5s, which is now out of...

I'm in the process of putting together a starter system for my 23 year old to play his vinyl. At the moment I've got my eye on a Nikko NR-300 receiver; Kenwood KD-44R (DD Turntable); and a pair of either POLK 19" or Infinity Sterling SS2003 speakers. Other than my DUAL 1219 turntable, I...

Registered 11 years ago but had not posted anything until a few days ago so I figure it's time I introduce myself a little. My name is Karl, 55 years old, divorced, freshly retired USCG officer, vintage receiver enthusiast with a preference for the SX-'50's series from Pioneer. I own several of...

I am looking to set up a decent system in another room and am looking right now on at the two receivers above. The Harmon Kardon is listed very cheaply (<$90), but from a person who deals mostly in military surplus gear, so I don't know if I can put much confidence in this seller, but at this...

Hi guys, music enthusiast & new here I'm looking for a first, nice sounding, low buck setup for my apartment. I think bookshelves speakers will be enough for the space. BEFORE EVERYTHING I know that it will not be a perfect setup, but I ain't got much cash and not everything is available nearby...

I'm moving into a new apartment and I am thinking of upgrading my stereo system. I'm looking at getting some Pioneer HPM-100s and would like some opinions on which receiver is the best deal/best fit for these speakers. The apartment isn’t large but I’d like to be able to keep the system once I...

Hello, longtime lurker here. Hope I'm posting my receiver pre-out and power amp questions in the right place. I want to hear the sound of the power amp, and use a receiver as a volume control for incoming computer audio, and possible hook up two sets of speakers at once. the power amp has...

Hello, I am new to vintage gear and I just got a Kenwood KR 4010. When I hooked it up I heard faint noise coming from the tuner, but when I switched to phono I have no signal. When I switch back to the tuner, I have a signal, but nothing from the speakers. I know my speakers and turntable...

I have a Harman Kardon hk-3485 that recently stopped working (turns on but does not output any sound). I live in a old house with ungrounded (2-prong) outlets. We have ground plug adapters that we put the screw for the outlet cover through to enable the use of 3-prong plugs. I realized that...

So a couple days ago i picked up this technics sa-424, a very pretty looking receiver. However, after i had set it up and got everything going, I noticed that there was little to no sound coming from the left speaker. The most sound i could get out of the left speaker was barely noticeable even...

Hello, I have a Marantz 2270, and I am having a problem with FM receiving. Can anyone help? Here's what's going on: The tuning wheel appears to have come loose. I spin the wheel from the far right (higher numbered channels) and there is no movement of the tuning indicator for a while. With a...

I own a pair of Polk LSI25s and a Polk LSIM4 center. I purchased an Onkyo 676 thinking it would be able to drive the 3.1 system decently. Then of course i read the fine print. (210 watts at 1 channel driven) (110 watts at 2 channels driven). At $500, you'd think this receiver would be able to...

I recently picked up an sx-727 and it just dawned on me that the little light on the tuning needle is out. Haven’t been able to find any info on how to fix it, so here I am. Anyone?

Recently, I was listening to Cohen's last album using my TT at a fairly high volume (Kenny KA-701 volume knob was almost set at noon position), on a EPI 100 stack (2 pairs) . Amp started to clip on and off quickly. Turned down the volume and everything was fine. Still, quite annoying and now I...

i have a great Yamaha R9 receiver/amplifier, ca. 1985. I use it to drive 3 sets of speakers, family room, kitchen, outdoors. I can switch them on as needed from the front panel. I would hate to give up the R9 because of its great sound and 3 speaker control. However, in particular if the volume...