solid state

Greetings, I own both of these iconic pieces of gear but both need to be fixed up. I’ve never done a side by side comparison. Which is the better unit to keep? I have the matching TU-666 for the Sansui but tuners are mostly aesthetic to me. WPC isn’t a deciding factor just sound quality as I...

I bought this stereo at a thrift store for $15 about 6 months ago and have been using with some old speakers that I also thrifted. We really like the sound of it and my girlfriend and I have been trying to learn a bit about it. I guess we are noobs to the audiophile world. I thought the volume...

I have just signed up and have found a lot of great info here. I have a Magnavox console from my grandmother that has never left the living room and I'd like to hook up an external music source given the source selector knob has an Aux option. Here are some pictures of the unit for context...

I have a Hafler 9270 Power Amplifier. It had recently blown a fuse due to an external short. The manual just says to replace it with a 7amp fuse. The blown fuse says the following: 250V 3/2 (or 312 wasn't clear) 7A. It does not specify time delay or any other type. Which one should I use?

I have a Kenwood TK-50 with a broken RCA jack. The Rca jacks in the reciever are designed so that the center contact touches the terminal for the outer sleeve. Is it necessary to replace the jack with the same type if I can't manage to fix the original?

The title says it all, any members from Wisconsin with some recommendations for me? Are there any cool flea markets, electronics/radio shows, shops etc. where I can find good deals on vintage audio gear?

Dear All, I have just received my Sansui AU-101 today in really good cosmetic condition (well chuffed), and fired it up with Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary addition speakers (6 ohm suitable for 20w - 100w amps per manufacturers recommendation). However, with loudness turned on, if I turn...

Picked this unit up last night for $15.75 at the Goodwill. It was a diamond in the rough, covered with 50 years’ worth of fingerprints, grime and dust. I could tell that it was in decent shape, It powered up, with dial lights, and it was heavy and mega solid so I bought it. First thoughts...

May have the opportunity to trade my up to spec pioneer sx-1010 for a dynaco pas3, st 70, and an fm-3 plus a little cash on my end I could really care less on the tuner. So that’s not a plus to me in anyway. But I have been very curious of tube separates lately. I’m running Cornwalls with the sx...

I just purchased this unit and know little to nothing about it. I’ve tested various functions (am, fm, tape, phonograph, speakers, power inputs), all of which work well. I did a simple google search to find out a little more like when it was made, what kind of unit it is (solid state etc) and...

"Title EDIT" Boards are F-1159, Not F-1231 So Transistors are something I have not learned much about. And when the fail on the tip of a hat. I just don't know what to do about it...... Lol. "I'M BLIND!" Anyway, this Sansui Au-666 worked a few years ago. Sounded wonderful! So good infact, I...

I was looking at getting the Reisong Boyuurange A10 tube amp. I'm really interested in testing the tube sound (since I'm after a warmer sound) and I've heard good things about it. I currently have a Sansui AU-4900 and a Kenwood KA-7100 amplifier. My question is: Can I run the Sansui (for...

Found at Goodwill for next to nothing. Installed a new stylus...the unit sounds better than it has a right to. Made in Japan...I'm guessing by Sanyo. Has a BSR changer and a Shure M75 cart. All functions working properly. I'd consider this on par with some of the similar KLH units I've...

Been looking to maybe purchase another Hafler 9505 and have come across a couple different variations of the amp. Before looking I wasn't aware there were different versions. From what I've seen some have the XLR connectors on the top, others have them on the bottom. Then some have the speaker...

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I’m trying to clean my receiver, but I can’t reach the pots from inside the receiver. See pic with green arrows showing there’s a kind of lip with two tabs on top that I can’t remove. Also asking if anyone sees anything on the overall board that looks...

I posted last week about looking for a service manual for the Realistic STA-870 AM/FM receiver. No one here has one, and i've spent a week scouring the internet for a PDF or even a hard copy of this manual. I've looked at manual repositories, forums, message boards, eBay, EVERYWHERE. It seems...

Hello, I am looking to hook up two turntables to one receiver and the only viable method i've researched is using a RCA splitter box and running it to my receiver. Does anyone have any experience using these boxes and if they work well (without a humming noise). I am also interested on how I am...

I have this receiver that I recently purchased on eBay. It's in near mint condition, and I love it. I had one brand new back in 1986, and used it up into the 2000s. It's a fantastic receiver. But this one needs to have the tuner aligned. I have scoured the internet looking for the service...

Hi there! :) I think this can be fun, as well as useful It's a blind test I've published. Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 vs. Pro-Ject Phono Box RS. Which is your favourite? Tomorrow I'll unveil which is which. Preamp B is in the lead so far The video consists of 3 'rounds' and 6 different songs...

I am running a thorens td 103 a through a pioneer sx 1010 I have JUST purchased an Ortofon quintet bronze it has not arrived in the mail but it just occurred to me I may need a phono preamp for the mc cartridge. Does any body know if I’ll need one? And if so what is the absolute best bang for my...

Have a Sansui 6060 that is mostly fine but hooking up speakers they seem to crackle. Tried 3 separate pair of speakers and all crackled, then tried another receiver and all speakers were fine. Any help would be appreciated

Hello I designed the Luxman L215 amplifier pcb according to my own requirements by taking advantage of its open scheme. It works healthy. I did not use the tone control circuit. I designed it in two parts as the supply circuit and the amplifier. Bias adjust 50mA I wrote the content by...

Hi, Have just recapped my owned-from-new NAD 3020A. Sounds good on first outing and have managed to get 0mV DC on the speaker posts. Attaching some photos. Prior to buttoning it up, please could anyone knowledgeable on the recapping of this particular amp let me know if I’ve made any obvious...

Hello everyone! I'm fairly new to this forum and to vintage equipment in general. I have a Technics SA-5470 with a brand new set of power and driver transistors. I also changed a a few bad resistors and one other transistor. Someone had shorted out the left channel on this unit. I was originally...

Hi All, I am looking for a stereo SS amp in the 100 W channel range, 4 ohm stable. It will be used to power full range 3 way speakers or to power the lower range on a Bi-Amp setup. In the past i have gravitated towards Rotel RB and Parasound HCA Amps because I think they are a good match for...