I took a chance and grabbed a Sylvania RS-4744. To me, the quality of most things, including radios is like pornography. I can't necessarily describe it, but I know it (quality) when I see it. I realize this Sylvania isn't a Marantz, but it seemed to be good quality, closer to the size receiver I was looking for, and fairly clean. We couldn't get sound out of it at the store, but I still felt is was worth the $35 I paid. Fingers crossed...
So, it doesn't matter if I try radio, Phono, etc., all I can get is an initial "pop" to the speaker, but then no sound. The pop, i believe, tells me that I have all buttons/switches set appropriately. Not that it matters, but all lights and meters appear to work correctly as well. There is a breaker, which also appears to function correctly. I have (want) to believe it's something simple.
I have a Realistic receiver that wasn't behaving and quick shot with Dexoit did the trick. A perfect small unit for my daughter's turntable. Looking at this Sylvania, I removed the front plate, etc. and man it just doesn't look like the pots are easily accessible.
I also connected headphones. With headphones on, and volume cranked all the way up, I could faintly here FM. Couldn't hear anything on AM or the Phono though.
When turning on, I can hear what I believe is the relay. When turning off, I also hear what I believe is the relay.
Any ideas what to look at?
So, it doesn't matter if I try radio, Phono, etc., all I can get is an initial "pop" to the speaker, but then no sound. The pop, i believe, tells me that I have all buttons/switches set appropriately. Not that it matters, but all lights and meters appear to work correctly as well. There is a breaker, which also appears to function correctly. I have (want) to believe it's something simple.
I have a Realistic receiver that wasn't behaving and quick shot with Dexoit did the trick. A perfect small unit for my daughter's turntable. Looking at this Sylvania, I removed the front plate, etc. and man it just doesn't look like the pots are easily accessible.
I also connected headphones. With headphones on, and volume cranked all the way up, I could faintly here FM. Couldn't hear anything on AM or the Phono though.
When turning on, I can hear what I believe is the relay. When turning off, I also hear what I believe is the relay.
Any ideas what to look at?
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