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  1. T

    Help with static/him from Thoren TD 145

    I recently restored and modded a TD 145. It has a hum or buzzing sound that is frustrating me. I've read through many of the other threads, none of the previously posted suggestions have fixed the problem. Here's link to a video: PXL_20260130_231016621.TS.mp4 It's a noticable buzz, mostly from...
  2. BobBobberson

    What should I do with my Optimus STS-1000s?

    Hello! I am new to the world of audio and I'm hoping for any opinions or advice regarding my speaker situation. I have recently come into possession of these Optimus (Radio Shack brand I would assume), STS-1000s from a guy down the street for $20. It's come to my attention that the suspension...
    • BobBobberson
    • Thread
    • advice opinion request sound system speaker
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Chocolot

    I need a little help picking my first 2.0 speakers :)

    Hi everyone! Nice to meet you all. I've decided it's a good time to properly dip my toe into the audiophile world after sitting on the side-lines and watching for quite some time but kinda need a lil advice from the audiovets as how to proceed. I'm looking to set up a new passive speaker...
  4. F

    Crackling and popping using Technics SL-1400 mk2

    Hi, I bought a turntable off eBay today - a technics SL-1410 mk2 to complete my setup which is a great bit of kit so I can listen to my records and when playing any records as soon as the stylus touches the record there are loads of crackling and popping sounds throughout. I use a pro-ject...
    • fbrooms
    • Thread
    • advice help technics turntable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. LordLunatic

    Restoration of JBL l46 - should I recap?

    I found these near mint condition L46 at a local thrift store - didn't know what they were, just saw big JBL's, beautiful walnut finish and thought it was too good to leave (my dad has always been a JBL fan) I just replaced the rubber surrounds on, and that was quite the undertaking compared to...
  6. S

    TEAC LP-R400 - Help With Removing Platter Mechanism

    I have been trying to figure this out for a while now and am currently at a loss. I am trying to get to the speed adjustment screws, which are located somewhere beneath the platter. I was only able to find a video on removing the mechanism from a different TEAC model, to which you can see the...
    • sept
    • Thread
    • advice removing platter teac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Bobby DIG8L

    What if I HAVE TO use a Victrola turntable?

    My wife got one of those Victrola 7-in-1 things for the living room because it matches her decor :rolleyes: and she plays our records on it now. I have a Technics SL-Q3 and a Sansui SR-525 which are both setup in spec and are decent enough quality units that I trust them to not damage my...
  8. D

    Sony TA-1150 project

    Recently purchased a Sony TA-1150 which I am hoping turns out to be a rocking deal after repairs. I am linking to three videos below showing the problems I am having. I have yet to get in and start cleaning this thing, but my suspicion is it will need a good deal of work beyond that. I am really...
    • dontforget
    • Thread
    • advice help repair restoration sony ta1150
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. C

    Thiel CS 2.2 Woofer Issue (Advice?)

    So I'm working on a pair of Thiel CS 2.2s and the woofer just won't stop farting/bottoming out. They're both OEM woofers and I have an OEM replacement and it does the same thing as the old driver. There are no tears from the cone to the spider, the voice coil isn't rubbing, there's no sag in...
    • CaseyWKC
    • Thread
    • advice clipping damage farting replacement thiel thiel cs 2.2 thiel cs2 woofer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. R

    I don't know what to do with my electronic devices

    Hello, good afternoon, I have a Philips CDR 785 audio CD recorder and among other devices that I no longer need, I need help and I found this forum, do you know where I could sell this type of device? or any suggestions on what I should do with them? I would appreciate being able to get money...
    • Rente
    • Thread
    • advice electronic help philips
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Introductions
  11. L

    Upgrading my desktop speakers and I need some AMP, Preamp, and DAC advice before prime day ends

    So basically, I am getting an upgrade for my desktop speakers, I'm going from $20 Logitech plug and play speakers, to Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, a Elac SUB1010 subwoofer, and i'm not sure what AMP I should get, or if I need an external DAC or preamp. In regards to AMPs, I'm thinking about...
    • Luigimax14
    • Thread
    • advice amazon prime day amp bookshelf speakers budget dac guidance help preamp subwoofer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Listening Spaces
  12. R

    First home set up need helpppp

    Looking to get my first home setup to connect to my Technic SL 1200, found a pair of JBL L100's, Technics SB2680 from the 80's, Boston Acoustics A150 in mint condition, and a pair of Dynaco A-25s also in very good condition. Which ones should I get!!!!!!? Help plzzzzzzz
  13. R

    LESA Sagittario II

    Hi all. I recently repaired this old record player i found in the basement of my parents. It's a "Sagittario 2 / II" from LESA, an old Italian company, which doesn't exists anymore as far as I know. The record player was one of the first portable record players in Italy and it's from the 60s...
    • roccoluff
    • Thread
    • advice help need advice need help quality record player vintage vintage 50s vintage 60s 70s
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  14. N

    Need Advice on Picking out a Preamp

    Just upgraded from an ATLP60 to an SL-Q2, so I need a dedicated preamp for around 150 bucks. Looked around online and in person and pretty much the only place with some half decent deals seems to be EBay where I found the following three preamps: Onkyo P301 - 150 Adcom GTP500 - 157 NAD 1600 -...
  15. T

    Internal amplifier phono stage vs external phono stage?

    I have been looking at cartridges some being MC and in this search I have kinda shifted my focus to looking at what kind of phono stage I should go for. I have 2 turntables that I am planning on using pretty regularly and it's looking like one of them will be equipped with a low output mc...
  16. MacGuffin_

    PL-500 to PL-600 differences.

    I am looking at a busted PL-600 that I can possibly repair, or a working PL-500 for about double for my first TT. Both are the old silver ones (the good ones). Not sure what the differences are, or how easy it would be to repair a platter/arm that isn't moving. I have repaired plenty of...
  17. T

    Tips for buying speakers with a 500-1000 usd budget? (used)

    I have been doing audio for a while now. I know quite a bit about turntables, cassettedecks, cd players and even amps. However speakers is a part of audio that I have never been that into. I mostly listen to headphones. I have had quite a few pairs of vintage speakers, mainly the popular models...
  18. J

    Looking for Advice w/ Tube Amplifier

    Hi all, I'm hoping to get some advice on a tube amplifier for my home audio set up. I've wanted to swap out my SS amp for a tube for years to play my record collection ever since a friend introduced me to his, and since one of the channels on my SS recently died, I thought now could be a good...
    • Jez Mur
    • Thread
    • advice reisong tube vienna acoustics speakers
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  19. BRye86

    Advice on Affordable Mid-Fi System for Neighborhood Bar

    Hey Folks! Long time listener, first time caller.. I am looking to open a small, neighborhood cocktail bar with interest in vinyl and killer sound. This will be far from the Japanese listening dens and much more blue collar. I'm not looking for the perfect hi-fi imaging, but when people come...
  20. S

    Hoping for advice on a possible purchase -- Yamaha turntable, EAR preamp, and Cary amp

    Greetings, good people of Audiokarma. I'm hoping some of you might not mind sharing your wisdom, warnings, thoughts, knowledge, and opinions. I'm thinking of buying the following from a guy: Yamaha YP-D8 with Stanton 881s EAR 834p Preamp Sound Masters Line Buffer Preamp No. 9 Ver. 2 Cary...
    • samuelmarius
    • Thread
    • advice cary cad-308-sa ear 834p question sound master line level preamplifier stanton 881s tubes turntables yamaha yp-d8
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  21. SmokedPorter

    CR-2020 Service Bulletins - Please Help

    I am not a technician and need advice on getting upgrades done on two CR-2020s. See “Background” below regarding the our two CR-2020s. Anything will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. A couple of days ago I dug out our two CR-2020 receivers to look further into the speaker protection relay...
    • SmokedPorter
    • Thread
    • advice cr-2020 electrolytic help needed power supply regulator transistors service bulletin yamaha
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. Alex Santos

    Some advice needed on potential 'vintage' integrated amp purchase

    Hello I own an Audiolab 8200A that will have to be shipped to the UK for a repair and a NAD 7240PE that is on my 'bench' waiting for me to continue working on. In the meantime I am anxious to listen to music off my loud speakers so I am more than happy to purchase a used NAD integrated amp...
  23. L

    HELP PLEASE Sony TC-K661S

    Hello everyone I'm a complete novice with tech repair but eager to learn, I've recently inherited a Sony TC-K661S that's been sat in a loft for a few years, I've hoovered out a huge buildup of dust and given the inside (of the bit where the tape goes in) a wipe round with isopropyl. I've tested...
    • Luna-sea
    • Thread
    • advice help sony
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  24. E

    Should I stay or should I go now? (Pioneer vs Luxman)

    I have a Pioneer SX-880. It was bought a year ago for $125. It needed some repairs which cost about $225. There was no recapping of any sort, just a bad channel. I also have a Luxman R-115 a friend will sell me for $200 with remote. I have been using the Luxman for over a year (nice friend) and...
  25. K

    Technics SU-8088 heating too much?

    Hello all, Thank you to all the members, both seekers and helpers, who make this website a living reference for hifi and audio related care. I just bought a Technics SU-8088 in its original state, no revisions or repairs done (supposedly, ever). I tried it with headphones, played 3 or 4 songs...
    • karma_
    • Thread
    • advice bias heat su-8080 technics
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
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