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    Are covers necessary for tube amp /receivers?

    Hello: This is a total newbie question… I am just now trying to get into collecting vintage audio gear, including receivers. There is a Harmon receiver (TA 260) on sale nearby. However, it doesn’t have a cover (cabinet). Would it be smart to purchase this with no wood cover? Are covers...
  2. Schmurpy

    Hitachi HMA 7500/8500MKII power meters needed.

    Hello, Hitachi HMA 7500/8500MKII power meters needed.
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    Sony STR-6048a Tuning Dial Diagram

    I just acquired a Sony str-6048a receiver. Everything works great except the tuning dial string is broken. Does anyone know where I can find a tuning string diagram for this receiver? If one is not available, does anyone have any advice on how to replace it? Thanks!
  4. Ivanthetoler

    14" receivers

    Hey everyone! I'm currently in the middle of retromodding this vintage Canadian stereo cabinet. I replace the internal record player with my RT85 Fluance, but I'm having trouble finding a 14" receiver to replace the stock one with. Any ideas? Pic provided.
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    Help choosing a receiver or integrated for my needs(Sansui or Pioneer)

    Hello, I am hoping someone can lead me in the right direction in choosing an amp or receiver I can love, use and cherish for life. I am searching for a piece I can use in a medium sized basement that has a lush and dynamic sound. I would likely be pairing it with a pair of Wharfedale Linton's or...
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    Technics SA-5370 left channel output issue

    I recently bought a Technics SA-5370 receiver and am having an issue with its left output. I don't know the correct terminology, but the woofer cone on the left speaker moves significantly more than I think it should (much more than the woofer in the other speaker) and its response seems to lag...
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    Nad pe 7175 receiver suddenly not working properly?

    I was calibrating this receiver but when doing the dc voltage adjustment for the speaker terminals the protection suddenly kicked in. After happened I turned off the amplifier cleaned the potentiometers for the dc offset. Measured the value of the one I hadn't touched yey, matched them and...
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    Vintage Onkyo or invest in a new receiver?

    I have a vintage Onkyo TX-4500 MKII. It broke and the repair folks say it'll be about $400 to fix. I've always LOVED the way it sounds. The rest of my stereo consists of some really nice big McIntosh floor speakers from the 1970s and a new Fluance RT85 turntable I bought new in 2020. In the...
  9. Dan Foley

    JVC RX-401 display has gone dark

    I got this old JVC RX-401 for $25 recently and everything was working perfectly until the other day when the entire LCD display went dark. I am looking for advice on troubleshooting and fixing this issue. Seems like it is probably something basic since the entire thing went dark. The sound is...
  10. M50'sMike

    Do I need to upgrade my receiver for my new speakers?

    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...
  11. M50'sMike

    3.1 Receiver upgrade for HT and 2.1ch listening

    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...
  12. Kelso1

    Technics Receiver Transformer identification

    I'm currently working on a sa-gx690. There is no power to this unit and from what I can deduce, it is the standby Transformer that has failed. The numbers that are stated on the Transformer are 1H5C1 C EA3. Below that, the numbers 2813501 C29B The part identification on the service manual is...
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    LUXMAN R-1070 (3 fuses blown and faint sound if relay clicks)

    New-to-Me R-1070. This single owner unit is stuck in Protection Blinking mode with the top 3 fuses burnt. Now I tried replacing all 3 but it still happened, but randomly the Relay would Click and there would be sound; Furthermore the R-CH was faint, and when the volume went too high it went...
  14. C Hart

    BP but not C? Technics SA-EX510

    I know a lot of people don't care for the BPC-era stuff but I saw a post a while back about how great some of black HT receivers were and found myself nodding. Extending that, I have a 1996(?) Technics SA-EX510 and it sounds great. It is not as heavy as the old class A receivers (it is a "class...
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    Realistic STA-225 Two disconnected wires on underside of tuner.

    Hello all, I am servicing a Realistic STA-225 and am pretty sure I popped these two connections loose. I replaced two capacitors on the tuner board, and had to move the schmidt trigger board out of the way. I made a rookie mistake and did not take pictures before I started. Pictures included of...
  16. chinombre

    Kyocera R-451 troubleshooting power

    Have a Kyocera R-451 receiver that has recently stopped powering on. Both AC plugs in the back of the unit are still able to run power to plugged in devices, but the main power switch is not turning the unit on. Novice here who's never had to troubleshoot or attempt a fix for something like...
  17. bazzle592

    Volume control gets too loud too quick - mods?

    I have a NAD L40 that I've overhauled. I love it to death - it's such a charming little thing. CD player, tuner, preamp, and amplifier all in one classy little package the size of a standard CD deck. It's no slouch either, its sound quality is what sold me on British amplification as a whole...
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    HDMI Arc Compatible Receiver Thats Not For Surround Sound

    Hi, I just joined the forum because I am having a very hard time finding a new receiver that meets my needs and I was hoping someone could help, even just with a proper set of Google search terms so I can find what I need. Basically, I am looking for a receiver that can make my TV into the...
  19. SteveHammond

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration I was recently given an SX 8880 to restore had to be sold for me. My only job is I need to completely restore it head to toe front to back side to side do you name it. Has anyone had any experience in restoring this particular model? I would love anyone’s input on...
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    Sony STR-AV880 Why are these so overlooked? 110wpc, Toroidal Transformer, 15k uf caps.

    I just bought a 1986 Sony STR-AV880 receiver on the auction site for under 150 shipped in new old stock condition w/ the original manual. You can find these in good used condition in the $70-100 range all day long. It is a 2 channel stereo receiver w/ remote control, 110 wpc, a toroidal...
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    Pioneer SX-780 restoration

    Hello, I have a question about an sx-780 I want to fix up. A little background on me, I've done some tube radios, both AM and one AM/FM. I'm familiar with basic soldering/desoldering, recapping, and limited troubleshooting. Use (in series) an isolation transformer, variac, and dim bulb tester...
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    Adding wood on the side of a black Pioneer receiver?

    I have a black 2003 or something Pioneer VSX53TX that I got at a pawn for 40$ a while ago. Recently I saw someone on Reddit add wood sides to their black CD Deck and it looked marvelous. I want to know if y’all think it would look good on the receiver, how to go about it, what type of wood to...
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    Rotel RA-1412 Right Output Low

    Hello All, I am working on a Rotel RA1412, when it came to me the right Watts meter was out, after replacing it I noticed the Left & Right meters were not matched. Consulting the service manual I input a 100 Hz Sine Wave on the Aux input, crank volume until I get 9V across an 8 ohm load, and...
  24. Olli77

    Pioneer SX 838 - light on/no sound/no relay click/transistors?

    Hi there, this is my first thread here, so sorry in advance for stupid questions. Besides that I'm not a native english speaker, so hopefully you undertand what I'm talking about. :dunno: After repairing/recapping a Marantz, Sansui and Sony Receiver wich basicly worked, I thought it would be...
  25. Chipmunkk

    Trouble adding an EQ to Stereo Receiver

    Hey y'all, I recently picked up a Mitsubishi DA-G157 EQ and I'm trying to hook it up to my Sony STR-DE545 Receiver. I'm tried almost every configuration possible with the RCA's but I can't seem to get it to work. Been researching this for hours now and I'm getting conflicting results. So here's...
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