technics

Hi there! I finally upgraded my RCA-faulty-output SL-BD20 to a near mint condition SL-5100. It is equipped with a Shure SC35C cartride that need a new stylus (LPGear still have some original). The needle light prism even lights up! It's my first 1/2 mount TT and I was wondering what should I...

Good afternoon (or morning/evening, whichever applies) Everyone! I've been collecting audio gear for a while starting with car audio and eventually moving to home audio once I had a grasp on the car audio, which is what bring me here. My father has been a big influence, while he may not be an...

I dug out my wife's old Technics SL1600 which her brother gave during her teen years. I was thinking of surprising her by having it refurbished. I fired it up and I can't get it to run up to 33 rpm. The strobe dots keep on moving backwards and a quick check with an rpm app shows that it can...

Hey all, Sadly my Technics SL-10 with original 310MC cart has developed some more trouble. I previously put this out for professional repair to get the tonearm wiring replaced after I was experiencing trouble with intermittent stereo audio (would cut back in about half way through an album)...

I just got a sl 1100 from the early production run where it was still branded under de national Panasonic brand instead of technics. However it has a bit of a strange serial number. The serial number is 000020. Now I don't know what this means exactly and I would be extremely surprised if the...

I will begin by saying I shorted something in the board myself as I was trying to find a way to cool down the D880 transistor. Let me explain: the tuner was working prior to this. The only issue with it was that it would run for an hour or so until the d880 transistor would get really hot...

Hi. Have a Technics EAS-46PL01S 6 ohm Japan L72L Like these. https://www.hi-fi.ru/forums/auction/item/6652-eas-46pl01s-para-nch-dinamikov-dlya-technics-sb-10000/ They were once in these http://www.thevintageknob.org/technics-SB-10000.html but I have now a new speaker house. Need a new...

First time posting on audiokarma, thought id share my set up and get some opinions! Currently im using: -Pioneer SX-535 -Pioneer CS-500G -Technics SL3200 After using the Ortofon 2m Red for some time, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I went with the Grado Black3, and decided to return it...

Hi, I just picked up a technics 5070 today at the thrift store for 18 bucks. I don't know if I overpaid or not but I really love the style of it and I trust technics equipment enough to give it a shot in terms of repairs. Anyways, I got it home and plugged it in and although it turns on one of...

My father used to enjoy listening to vinyl, even though CDs had become ubiquitous and ruled the music landscape by the 1990s and I remembered how lively the music sounded out of his stereo setup. Fast forward 20 some years and here I find myself trying to recreate a similar listening experience...

Hello Long time follower first time post. I getting into vintage audio and had saved a few dollars and I was wondering on advice on improving the sound experience. I currently have amp - Yamaha cr 800 turntable - yamaha ypd4 - shure m75hd Cartridge speakers - Technics sb 7000a - non stock...

Hello, I have a Technics CD Player SL-PG340 that I bought new 25+ years ago. I used to play many CDs years ago, but for the past 3-4 years I didn't use it. Now, it still "works". It reads all my CDs, all button works as they should, all is good until I press the eject button. If there's no CD...

Hello hello hello AK-ers ! :jump: I've recently received my SL-1100 from the mail and dare i say it is humongous! it arrived somewhat safely, with no significant damage to the dust cover or body. My concerns are that my 1100's tonearm, the starship looking EPA-110 has: 1. Some yaw at the...

Due to an unforeseen redundancy I have had to make a tough call and have decided to sacrifice some of my HiFi Kit to help ends meet. I do have an excess and that doesn't count the stuff I was planning on repairing. Because I'm still no expert I'd like some advice on what to keep for A: my main...

Hi. What is the name of the part in the red box? It’s on the bottom of my Technics SA205 receiver and is very hot to touch. I put a small fan in front of it, but that part is still hot. What causes it to be so hot and is that normal? I’m only using the radio with two small speakers. Thanks.

Hi AK community. I doubt I'll get any responses to this one but does anyone know anything about the Technics SB-CD977 speakers, literally all I've been able to work out is that they're from the late 90s and most likely near the top of the SB-CDXXX line. Any information on these would be...

Greetings...I'm new here. Grateful for all of the wisdom. Thanks to your encouragement I just refoamed a pair of New Large Advents. I'm using a Technics SA - 202 with these and a pair of small Advents in the next room over from the same receiver. The small ones sound good but the New Large...

Hello, I’m new to the forum that i’m reading all the time to get some informations ! I’ve a question about an Technics SL-1200MK7 that i’m not using for DJing. Do removing headshell daily to clean my stylus can damage the 4 pins connector inside the tonearm ? I’m using the stock Technics...

I knew it could not be THIS good when I picked it up on a garage sale for $15. It does not read some CDs. Out of the CDs I tried it could not read probably 20-25% It just sits with 00:00, making grinding sounds. This is not related to CD duration, it did read a 79 minute CD, but did not read a...

I (like most on this forum) consider myself to be something of an audiophile and I’m looking to get into the tape side of things. I’ve been collecting vinyl for years and am currently managing a record store, so I’m no stranger to gear and how expensive this hobby will be. I’m looking to get a...

So my system consists of... Technics SL1700 mk1 Grado X2 + Pioneer SX990 ADS 620s The problem I'm having is that while I've been told the Grado is a great cart, I'm pretty sure the stylus is worn (distortion on highs). Though maybe it's not set up right...I'm pretty new to the vinyl game. For...

Recently I rescued an old Technics SL-QL5 turntable. I have already replaced the stylus and it sounds great, however I have 2 issues to resolve. --This turntable initially recognized all LP as 7" even when a 12" disc is on the platter. I read here on these forums that placing small pieces of...

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...

Bought an SL-5 at an estate sale about 2 years ago, have been using for about 1 year very regularly, but the other day, out of nowhere, it ceased starting if I press the START button. I have been able to get it to engage (the platter spinning and cartridge descending) if I use the CUEING button...

Hi all, recently got myself a full Technics stack from the early 90's, and all is great with it apart from some annoying quirks with the tuner. I've got it connected to a good aerial in my attic, but it's getting quite weak reception on stations that it should be receiving well. I can make them...