receiver

It finally happened to me. I got one of those bargains that you guys are always bragging about. In a blurry picture of an estate sale I spotted what looked like and Eight Deluxe. The place was just 5 minutes away and perched the hills of the SF Peninsula, with spectacular views, lots of train...

I've just started shopping for my first proper vintage receiver, and after doing a lot of research (this site and the community is incredible), I've learned the most important rules: 1-Listen before you buy, 2-Trust your ears. With that being said, I don't, unfortunately, have the time to...

Hey all, I've somehow managed to cram 3 setups and 5 turntables into an 800 Sq ft. open floorplan apartment with no doors between living spaces. Don't ask me how I do it, because I can't wrap my around it myself. I really enjoy seeing everyone's listening spaces here, so I thought I would...

What would the main differences in sound be between these two receivers? I currently own an Sx-6000. I really like the warm sound I get from it, combined with my Fisher XP7 speakers. There is an Sx-1000TW for sale that the owner says sounds almost like a tube amp. It's been recently...

Hi folks! So I'm in the market for a preamp or a receiver for my turntable, and could use a bit of advice since I'm still relatively new to this whole turntable life. Currently I have a Kenwood KD-3070 turntable, a Sony receiver with no phono input and a pair of Sony bookshelf speakers. I'm...

Hello all! Question - I have a Marantz 2216b and I've paired it with DefTech DR7's (tower speakers circa 1991 - 1994.) The sound is good but I am concerned (after reading more about under-powered receivers) that using the Marantz with these speakers will damage them, and that I am not getting...

Hello, I recently got an Onkyo TX-SV646 receiver from a friend, and when I started the unit up, I was met with a loud static/popping sound coming from the left channel. The sound could be heard on the speaker outputs, along with the headphone and pre-outs. I took the unit down to one of my...

Just recently purchased a G-9700 for cheap. Long story short, I was in a massive rush and the price was so low that I didn't even care if it worked. I brought the unit home and was getting intermittent output while turning the balance knob, so took the bottom off cleaned and greased the knobs I...

Looks like I need a new receiver. Any thoughts on this model? It's $149 on Amazon. I just want one that has a phono jack and that I can hook up a CD player to, or possibly my MacBook pro, as well. I couldn't even connect my DVD/CD player to my current/old Technics receiver as the DVD plug...

Hey now. I was given a Tandberg TR2075 receiver from my aunt and uncle last month. The right speaker crackles real loud even when the volume is all the way down. I've attached speakers to A, B, and C inputs and nothing changes. It's not the turntable or cassette deck. I took the cover off and...

Apologies for the newbie question - I have a Hitachi SR-604 which I'm rather attached to but it has annoying binding posts (attached photo I found) which I've only been able to use bare speaker wire with, and with difficulty every time. I ordered some spade to banana adapter plugs but the spades...

I have purchased: 1) Audio Technica LP120 (Turntable) 2) Pioneer H-R88 (8 Track Player) 3) Pioneer SX-3700 (Receiver) I want to purchase a: 1) Pioneer SG-9500 (Equalizer) My question is, how do I connect all these devices?

A few months ago I picked up a cheap Marantz 2270 - it's the model my folks had when I was growing up so I'm very fond of it and it sounded better than I was expecting...but it's starting to show its age (and price). Main issue is a loud, persistent crackling noise from the right channel -...

Hi Everyone, Been loving my newly acquired SX-1250 and want to clean the RCA connectors. There is something on the outside of the RCA connectors. I used very fine steel wool along with DeoxIT to clean the metal "jumpers" to get what looked like rust off of them. Don't know if it's dust that...

I have a CR-1040 needing some maintenance. I thought instead of asking questions all over the forum, I would just consolidate most of them in one spot. The receiver has been in storage for more than 20 years and it was working perfectly when stored. I have powered it up and it sounds fine...

Hi All, Long time stalker of the forum, mostly dabble in vintage speakers and tube headphone amps. Finally decided to recently take a plunge on a vintage Harman Kardon 930 receiver. The piece is almost in mint condition, the only issue being that it hasn't been powered on for potentially 20+...

Hi all, I'm ideally looking for a single quality unit that will accept phono inputs from a turntable and output 1) a high quality digital signal for input into a computer but also 2) output to a regular, non-powered pair of speakers. This may be an unusual request but having one unit that can...

A friend of mine gave me a pair of Advent 5002s that I'm very grateful for.. They needed a refoam and I did that. I hooked everything up and they do work. Refoam a success. However, the left channel is causing this weird, low rolling distortion hum. I can't explain it too well, but the...

I have a Sansui 1000a and some caps and new tubes that were patiently waiting on my shelf for me to provide them some attention. Today was their lucky day because I was feeling in a "tube" mood. Since the previous owner said he had already powered it up I figured I would verify that it still...

Hey guys, I own a Denon AVR-3803 surround receiver for 15 years and it has served me well. Two days ago, as many times before, I turned it on and, when plugging a RCA -> 3.5mm Jack cable to my computer to listen to some music, there was a loud crackle and the receiver fried. I'm pretty sure I...

I have a Technics SA5400X receiver that I got for parts and just completed its restoration. The tuner seems to be working, although reception is quite weak, it only picks very few stations and it is pretty noisy. I therefore decided to use it to try my first ever alignment. I currently do not...

I found what appears to be a nice Magnavox 500 Amp/Receiver that I can't find anywhere online. I found one that is similar but appears to be the next model up: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-magnavox-1000-solid-state-115836961 . Everything appears to work on it and it has a nice...

Hey there, tune-hounds! I have an opportunity to purchase one (or all!) of these bad boys: Marantz 2215b - $200 Marantz 2238 - $300 Marantz 4100 quad - $225 All of them work great, are cleaned and lubed by a pro with new lights. I already own a Marantz 2230 (which I love), but am wondering if...

I found a Technics SA-5150 receiver online for 100$. Would it be an upgrade over any of my current receiver and if yes is it worth it for 100$? The frequency response is better than both my current, but Total harmonic distortion is over my SX-737 and equal to my Toshiba. Damping factor is also...

does anyone know if there is a place/person that specializes in restoring these? i have one that works but could use some love. would love to get it to as close to mint as possible, or would trade it out for something that has been restored. saw one recently on bartertown with an updated...