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  1. Dncg4charlie

    LP-120 Saga: Well This is Embarassing

    Hello, all. Log time lurker, first time poster. The day has arrived when I step out of the shadows to ask for advice to an embarrassing problem. So I’ve had a Technics SL-1900. Threw a Grado Blue stylus on the F3+ cart and have been mildly happy with the results for a few years. Long story...
  2. Hugo Dataway

    Replacement drivers for Celestion Impact 30

    Hi All, I have a pair of Celestion Impact 30 towers. They are 3 way, 150 watt, 4 Ohm nominal. One has a blown woofer. I'm looking to find replacement woofers, but am not sure what I need or how to identify appropriate replacements. The woofers are, I think, 6.5" (measured from outer surround...
    • Hugo Dataway
    • Thread
    • advice needed celestion replacement speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. hotrodman21

    Fluance vs. AT Turntable (New Kid on The Block, vs. The Corner Kid)

    Hey everyone, boy has it been awhile since I've poked my head in here! Feels good to be back... When we last spoke, I was restoring my vintage Pioneer PL-50. To keep the story short, after oodles of help from all of you guys here, fixing, and improving on a few things on my dinky highschool...
    • hotrodman21
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed audio technica fluance new new turntable pioneer pl-50 repair thanks upgrade
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Lendorien

    Technics SL-q6 vs Panasonic Rd-7703 and general newb advice requested

    Heya all. Joined a while back and done a bunch of lurking. Mighty intimidating seeing the great level of experience around here. Please forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've long loved music, but I didn't really get into it until the CD era. I had a record player in the 80's as a...
    • Lendorien
    • Thread
    • advice needed comparison newbie panasonic rd-7703 sony da90esg technics sl-q6 upgrading
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. L

    Advice Wanted On 3.1 System; BA HD8 and Center Sat 6, M&K V90

    So I have an opportunity to get two Boston Acoustics HD8 speakers, a Boston Acoustics Center Sat 6 center channel speaker, and a M&K V90 subwoofer and would like some thoughts on them. I would like to know how they fare for music of all types, for tv, movies, gaming, and what they are worth...
  6. I

    Marantz PM230 Repair Advice

    I have a second hand Marantz PM230 amplifier that I'm trying to repair. It's an 80s era amp and uses a voltage amplifier IC in the output stage. My knowledge of analogue electronics is amateur at best but I'm keen to learn more and have made repairing the amp into a hobby project. It worked...
    • inversion
    • Thread
    • advice needed marantz repair help
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  7. LordLunatic

    The most aggressive sounding amplifier?

    I'm looking at options for a new amp, and wondering what the most aggressive sounding amp, new or used, at around 2000$ (give or take a thousand if need be). Needs to be at least 100 watts, preferably a fair bit more (2-400). I usually buy 2nd hand to get more for my pennies, but I'm open to all...
  8. Ian Dozol

    Purchase Sansui 5000x or cheaper rare Sansui 3500?

    Hello, I have the opportunity to purchase either of: - Sansui 5000x for $170 USD - Sansui 3500 stereo receiver for $60 USD Sansui 5000x has wooden cabinet, supposedly plays fine but lights of front panel (tuner, tuning meter and selector) are too dim or they have gone out: Sansui 5000x with...
    • Ian Dozol
    • Thread
    • advice needed restoration sansui 3500 sansui 5000x stereo receiver
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  9. J

    Onkyo Cp-1057F Trouble

    Hello, I'm pretty new at looking at how TT's work and I need some advice. I left my house for 4 days for the holidays and when I came back, I discovered my Onkyo CP-1057F was not working. The platter just won't turn. I'm hoping it isn't just a bad motor, since it is direct drive. Needle moves...
    • JohnnyBoy92
    • Thread
    • advice needed direct drive onkyo repair help
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. LoudInTn

    Low on Funds, but so many nice speakers to buy locally..need advice

    Hi all! Well this is my first thread and I hope I dont break any rules or anything. Ive been a long time lurker but just finally joined today lol. So I have a chance to get a couple of IMHO nice pairs of speakers relatively cheaply and I wanted some opinions from some folks with more knowledge...
    • LoudInTn
    • Thread
    • advice needed allison acoustics dcm magneplanar technics
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. thedudedigs

    Sansui 1000a restoration advice

    I got a fully functional sansui1000a a couple of years ago. It's in great shape, but has never been serviced. Every knob turn is scratchy and although it plays, I don't really want to even plug it in with all those old caps waiting to crap out (it being of the ancient tube sort of gear)...
  12. bronchialc

    Advice on budget/midrange speakers?

    Hey everyone, I finally decided to upgrade my system to something worth listening to, however i've run into trouble with what speakers to buy. I mainly love vinyl, so i got the U-turn orbit with an acrylic platter, built in pluto pre-amp, and the grado black1 cartridge. In my case, the main...
  13. P

    New system advice

    Hi, Noob here, so bare with me. I'm currently looking for a vintage marantz receiver, something along the lines of a 2226, 2230 or 2238. It will get used mostly to play mp3 from a external player or hooked up to the TV. Now then, i'm pretty much sold on getting a Marantz, even if the right deal...
  14. Radagast1963

    First Ever Turntable... What should I buy?

    Hi all. I recently picked up a few nice (and near mint!) LPs from a local charity shop, and am now looking for something to play them on, ideally for less than £85. However, I have virtually no knowledge on the subject, and online reviews have only served to show me what not to buy! What would...
    • Radagast1963
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed help help! information record record player turntable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. DanBNash

    MX113/MX114 Advice Needed

    I am considering the purchase of a restored McIntosh MX113 or MX114 preamp/tuner. There seem to be a lot of them out there (especially the MX113) in nice condition at reasonable prices. I would like some advice. Does anyone know if this would be a good fit with my other equipment. I am using a...
    • DanBNash
    • Thread
    • advice needed carver mcintosh mx113 mx114 preamp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  16. K

    A little help for someone new

    Hello, I'm not sure where to post or ask for advice so please excuse me if this is the wrong place. My adopted grandad was a professional sound man (I found this site when doing a search for his name/products and came across this item which was built and sold professionally by him...
    • kwrentals
    • Thread
    • advice needed amp radio reel to reel sell soudmaster speaker tube
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  17. B

    Sansui SP-1700 Speaker Advice

    Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and hoping someone can help me out. I just purchased a set of vintage Sansui SP 1700 speakers and I'm trying to figure out what kind of receiver/amplifier I need. I'm basically only interested in plugging aux (ipod/computer) and a turntable. I don't need home...
  18. DanBNash

    Vintage budget receiver advice needed

    I am looking for a vintage receiver to pair with some Minimus 7W speakers that I just purchased here from Classic Carl. This system is for my young son so I am trying to keep this in the $100 range. I plan to add a turntable when he's older. I have a few options to purchase and I would...
    • DanBNash
    • Thread
    • advice needed budget system vintage receiver
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Solid State
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