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  1. D

    Power supply help for qx-747

    Working on a pioneer quad for about ever now. Recapped and replaced transistors on the power supply board. Did not replace any resistors or diodes. Attached a pic of readings I’m getting compared to spec. Of by almost exactly half at pin 23, by 30% at pin 17. I don’t understand yet how to...
    • Dkat69
    • Thread
    • advice needed power amp board repair advice help needed repair help
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  2. A

    TD 135 mk2 restauration attempt

    Hello everyone and happy new year! I would need some help with a vintage Thorens turntable. My dad has a TD135 Mk2 that he was given years ago and it has been collecting dust since. I would like to help him restore it, and even though he is a long term hi-fi enthusiast (he actually used to run a...
    • andman
    • Thread
    • advice needed restauration td135 mk2 thorens
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. C

    Need to replace my Technics SL-1900's RCA cable. I need advice on what to choose.

    I am looking to replace the RCA cable on my Technics SL-1900 with a decent cable (preferably off of eBay). There is output, but the cables have to be in in a specific position to work. I have been thinking about this cable by Mogami (link). If anyone else has a suggestion for a similar price...
    • CNRetro
    • Thread
    • advice needed rca cable technics 1900
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. UnaiG

    Doubts about my first automatic turntable

    Hello everybody, I'm new and this is my first post, first of all I'm sorry for my English, I don't speak it very well and I use the translator to help me. Well, I'll tell you: I bought a marantz 2230 and a project t1 manual turntable, very happy but I wanted an automatic TT because I change a...
    • UnaiG
    • Thread
    • advice needed dual first turntable
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. L

    Need Help Upgrading Dad's Broken Amp

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to replace my dad's old and broken home cinema amp, the Yamaha DSP A2070. I'm thinking about getting the Yamaha RX V6A, but I'm not sure if it's a good fit, especially since his speakers are the Celestion Ditton 66 Studio Monitors. Any advice on this upgrade would be...
    • Lopm46
    • Thread
    • advice needed amplfier yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Yamaha
  6. D

    how to connect subwoofers to this audio setup

    hello i hope im at the right place here but im a bit stuck im planning to buy a schiit gjallarhorn and a pair of pro-ject speaker box 5 s2 to add to my setup but the gjallarhorn only has 2 speaker connections latter down the line i wanna add a subwoofer to the setup but im not sure how to do...
  7. S

    Hacked up Pioneer SA-9100 restoration

    A friend decided to buy a SA-9100 unseen and having no amp restoration experience, and me having a few sucesses under my belt, he passed it to me to fix for him. Now of all the amps that have sat upon my work bench in its various forms, I have never seen an amplifier with this degree of...
    • SansuiSushi
    • Thread
    • advice needed bad repairs repair restoration help restoration project sa-9100 repair
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  8. Econolett55

    BGW 500D HELP

    I need help identifying the transistors for this power amp. I'm experiencing issues with the left channel in which the volume is either near quiet or fluctuates up and down or pops then goes back quiet. I Isolated the issue to the amp and not the pre-amp. I deoxit the gains but still did...
  9. Yeeterkeeter

    DESIGN ACOUSTICS. PS-3 Speakers. Are they any good?

    I have recently happened by a pair of PS-3 speakers from design acoustics on eBay. The seller tells me they're good, and not only that they're cheap. They were originally just shy of 70 dollars on the listing, but when I watched the listing, the seller immediately sent me an offer which reduced...
  10. 98%chimp

    Help! deciding between DCM TF600s, KLH2s and Infinity Reference SIXs (1991) or Infinity Kappas 6.5

    I need a second audio setup at my studio but but since my audi addiction is only a few months old I don't know much about speakers yet. Had my sights set on some JBL 4412A blueface modified by Kerick Sound but someone got to them first. Now I'm between these: DCM TF600 KLH 2 Infinity Reference...
    • 98%chimp
    • Thread
    • advice needed dcm dcm tf 600 infinity infinity kappa 6 infinity reference six klh klh2 speaker advice
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. S

    What have I done?

    Ok, so new here, new to forums in general, not into social media - it's like I've been a cranky old man all of my life :) I hope I'm posting in there right place - if not, my apologies - I'm still teachable, I swear! Just in case all that follows seems daunting to read, here's my real question...
    • Scuppster
    • Thread
    • advice needed b&w nad c740 vintage amp
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. YALE70

    Sharp VZ-3000: Dead Turntable - Bad Microcontroller?

    Hey guys, This is probably going to be long and complicated but I'm frankly struggling to figure this out and could use some advice. I'm not exactly experienced when it comes to diagnosing these sorts of problems. I picked up a Sharp VZ-3000 last week and I'm in the process of attempting to...
    • YALE70
    • Thread
    • advice needed electronic parts electronics help needed hifi microcomputer microcontroller sharp sharp vz-3000 turntable
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY
  13. T

    Keep one, Sell one advice

    Hey all! This may be my first post, but I’ve been lurking for years. I have collected too many solid state receivers. I’ve gotten into resurrecting and rehabbing and I am getting to the point where I need to make some choices. Here’s my stable: —Technics SA-5560 (85wpc, main unit, running...
  14. Lou Weed

    How to get into DIY stereo and turntable repair.

    Long time visitor to the site but first time poster. Can you folks please recommend some good places to learn some basics of electronics? Other than cleaning pots and turntable maintenance I’m at a loss for any repairs or adjustments. I need some book or video recommendations that can teach me...
    • Lou Weed
    • Thread
    • advice needed diy recaps reciever recievers repairs sa5360 technics turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. PJuddery

    Sansui 6060 Left Channel Speaker Pops Advice Needed Please

    Hi All, I've got a Sansui 6060 that I'm in the process of restoring. When I bought it, the left channel was a mess. It had almost nothing but distortion/ static, that was independent of the volume control position or the use of any other controls. The right channel was also rather...
  16. D

    Amp Advice for JBL P20 Speakers

    I'm very new to this, but I'm trying to get a basic set up going. I've got a pair or JBL P20 bookshelf speakers (6 ohm, 10-60w recommended), and I'm looking for advice on how to match an amp/ what amps might be good. One specific question is whether I need to match watts per channel as closely...
  17. Tallguy4m

    New purchase 4900Z receiver worked beautifully...once!

    Bought receiver and tested on AR3-a's and everything sounded great. Next day the unit wouldn't power on, but occasionally the peak power meter lights would flash red; but otherwise DOA. Any suggestions. Fuse looks good and I had it plugged into fairly robust surge protector.
  18. S

    Search for vintage or get a new, budget turntable?

    I'm looking to buy a turntable but I'm not sure which direction to go because my knowledge sits more with speakers/receivers/amps. I'm not in any hurry but I'd like to find one in the next few months. I'm curious if I should just go with either a new Audio Technica LP3 or Sony PS-LX310BT, jump...
    • sATLite
    • Thread
    • advice needed turntable advice
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. Will2225

    Need help diagnosing a problem in my set up

    Today I bought a new audio rack and after changing all of my equipment out I noticed a problem. The woofers on my recently refoamed Wilson watt puppy 3.2 speakers are moving in and out. I believe it might be my d sachs model 3 tube pre amp. I tried swapping cords (interconnects, power cords etc)...
  20. J

    Need advice on a possible gear purchase.

    Right now I have an opportunity to buy a McIntosh 2105 amp with a McIntosh C-26 Preamp and a set of McIntosh ML-1 speakers for 3,000 USD. Right now I’m using a 100 watt marantz 4300 with a set of Klipsch KG 4s. I know at 3 grand I’m getting into tube amp territory. Would I be better off getting...
    • Jeffbrown17
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed help marantz marantz 4300 mc 2105 mcintosh mcintosh 2105 mcintosh c-26
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. Yigitus

    Help with speaker selection for Harman Kardon HK 330c / 930

    Hello to everyone! I'm Yigit from Turkey. As a friend of yours who grew up with music since childhood and spent most of his day with music, I wanted to introduce myself a little bit in my first message on the forum. I listen to all kinds of music, from pop to classic, mostly rock / metal. Since...
  22. Z

    Help me pls? Need advice on what direction i should go re:tuner/receiver

    Hi all, Quick rundown of my situation. I inherited a Thorens 145, some Floor Sony Speakers and a Harmon Kardon receiver. The receiver left channel is out after doing all I can to troubleshoot and clean, so on. I want to buy a new receiver but times are tough I wanted to get advice on a...
    • ZeroSugar
    • Thread
    • advice needed receiver tuner
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tuners
  23. J

    First vintage table - issues with Thorens TD 150 MKII

    Hi, while I'm not completely clueless, this new Thorens is my first vintage table and I feel a little lost again. I've previously owned SL1200 imitations which thankfully never gave much trouble. I bought the Thorens yesterday for £150, and basically want to determine whether it's worth...
    • jlalor
    • Thread
    • advice needed thorens
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. J

    Snell Type C III Worth?

    Hi all. Long time viewer first time poster. came across these Snell Type C 3 the other day. The foams look good and overall in pretty solid condition. I can get them for $250ish if I pick them up maybe less. $300ish for them delivered. that a good price? My room ain’t huge (12x12) so I don’t...
  25. T

    Setup advice

    Hey all, Sorry for the general title. Just in need of some advice - feel free to be as brutally honest as you can haha Had a Luxman LV-102 integrated amplifier. Gave it back to the guy who sold it to me a couple years ago, as i could never get it to work right. Left his shop with an NAD 7155...
    • Tdaut
    • Thread
    • advice needed c-10 luxman lv-102 nad nad 7155 receivers spotify streamers turntables upgrades
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
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