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  1. Z

    MCS 683-8228

    Earlier this week, I bought a pair of 8228s at a thrift store for 80 bucks, not knowing anything about them prior to this site. I was amazed to see the amount of "enthusiasm" on these speakers! The Cabinets are in decent shape, 8/10. The grills are attached, but could be fixed up. 8/10. The 12"...
    • Zeroedin
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    • 683-8228 8228 advice driver foam rot help mcs mid midrange speaker
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. J

    Help identifying Fisher console.

    Hi, This weekend I'll be picking up a Fisher console I won at auction (uncontested). Until then, could anyone help me understand what I've gotten myself into? After reading through many posts on this site, I believe it to be a "The Fisher Coronet in Allegro Console". Aside from the...
    • John Neuens
    • Thread
    • advice console fisher identification
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Fisher
  3. O

    Recap Advice

    Hello. I would like to ask your advice about the right model of Nichicon capacitor to renew my tuner. My question is the following. I would like to use the following type of Nichicon CAPs: UPW (alternatively UPM) for the Power Supply (filter caps after the rectifier bridge) UES for any...
    • orsib78
    • Thread
    • advice nichicon recap tuner
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  4. C

    KT-5300 Faceplate Foam

    Hi, Folks, I recently picked up a KA-5700 along with a KT-5300. I shipped the 5700 to a tech for repair, and kept the 5300 on my bench for some cleaning. The interior of the 5300 is immaculate. It looks brand new. The outside needs some cleaning and touch-up, but nothing a little soap and...
  5. Tyler Prock

    Pioneer sx-1010 which is the better better of the rig preamp or the power amp?

    Not sure if I worded this correctly but if I were to purchase an amp or a preamp which is the better half of this receiver?
  6. Tyler Prock

    Recapped better than spec pioneer sx-1010 or…

    May have the opportunity to trade my up to spec pioneer sx-1010 for a dynaco pas3, st 70, and an fm-3 plus a little cash on my end I could really care less on the tuner. So that’s not a plus to me in anyway. But I have been very curious of tube separates lately. I’m running Cornwalls with the sx...
    • Tyler Prock
    • Thread
    • advice dynaco help pioneer solid state st 70 sx-1010 tube amp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  7. Tyler Prock

    I picked up a sansui eight.. can it be saved??

    I picked up a sansui eight and a sansui 800 amongst some other solid cassette decks that “need belts” one being a tandberg all for $50 all the decks powered on and buttons were functional but the receivers are a different story. They were possibly rained on, the 800 I’m almost positive has had a...
  8. Tyler Prock

    Looking for a new low watt receiver any suggestions?? I’ve been looking at the sansui 350a

    Looking for a second receiver to pair with some herseys that have been modified with a more responsive driver and a dial in knob for the middle tweeters. Going in a very small space (my office) I’ve been looking at the sansui 350a but in a world where I can’t hear much of what I’m buying I would...
  9. D

    Narrowed Down to 3 Options, which turntable would be the best?

    As stated in the title, I’ve finally gotten to what I’m hoping is the end of the hunt for a new turntable, in order to upgrade from my current Audio Technica 1240XP. The 3 options I have right now (all used) are a Pioneer PL-707 (unknown service history atm, however functions have all been...
    • Deleted member 349134
    • Thread
    • advice automatic buying denon dp-57m dp-61f manual pioneer pl-707 turntable
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. 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
  11. pup.biz

    KEF accuracy in a more sensitive speaker?

    What's up AK, I recently picked up a Sansui AU-7500 from CL. I'm currently running a pair of KEF LSX which I got for a great deal, but I just don't love having powered speakers and there's all sorts of little finicky issues with the app, inputs, etc... that made going back to a solid, reliable...
    • pup.biz
    • Thread
    • advice help kef klipsch sansui
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. Ben Estes

    Cannot get rid of IGD. Help needed.

    My current turntable is an Audio Technica LP-120xusb, equipped with the VM95E cart, which I've been happy with, aside from the fact that it has IGD. I've aligned the cartridge multiple times using the Hudson Hifi Stylus Protractor, and have tested it with multiple records, yet the IGD never goes...
    • Ben Estes
    • Thread
    • advice audio technica igd inner groove distortion lp120x lp120xusb vm95e
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. O

    New to all of this, Suggestions for amps/dacs? K371

    Hey guys, So i've been using literal earbuds for music/gaming for the past couple of years, My gf recently got me some AKG K371s, Which honestly, Everywhere i asked people have done nothing but praise them, But someone recently said i should have gotten dt990s or 770s, Which is making me kinda...
  14. xxbackslash

    need help with old rca console

    i have this late 60s rca victor(vjt34L) console that hums when i turn it on. the hum goes away immediately after i turn it off. im pretty sure its the capacitors. when looking through the back of the cabinet i see one on each large speaker and one big one on the main control area. i plan to...
    • xxbackslash
    • Thread
    • 1960's advice buzz capacitors help hum rca victor solid state vinyl vjt34l
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. D Beeby

    Adcom GTP-400 and GFA-535 II - loud popping / shrieking when touched

    Hello folks, This is my first post, so thanks in advance for your advice for a newbie... I have (what-I-want-to-be) a nice Adcom setup, but it's really behaving badly. I thought it might be a bad interconnect, so I changed them all. When I touch or tap the top of the GTP-400 (literally, if I...
  16. tonythetech

    Advice on restoring AU-D11/II

    Hello all! I was advised to post here by other members to grab some advice and maybe a walkthrough on my newly acquired AU-D11/II. With that being said, I am new to the Sansui family! About my AU-D11/II. I found it at a estate sell in good condition. The only thing I saw was that the right...
  17. smoz

    Turntable help: Dual CS505-2 or Pioneer PL-400?

    Hi, I'm in the market for a new turntable and am currently between 2 options: 1) Dual CS505-2 with a Audio Technica AT155LC cartridge ($220) belt driven, has just been serviced by a turntable technician, who added a new belt, adjusted the speed, and calibrated the tracking force. Wood finish...
    • smoz
    • Thread
    • advice dual help pioneer turntables
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. S

    JBL 4639

    I have the opportunity to pick up a pair of 4639's with a tweeter (I think its the 4622 but I am not sure) for $400. The cabinets are in decent condition, but the seller said the drivers work and they look good from the pictures he has posted. Does anyone know much about these? From some light...
  19. S

    Does anyone know much about this H.H. Scott Turntable?

    I think it's a HH Scott PS59C, someone is giving it away for free with the receivers shown and a couple of pinnacle speakers. Does anyone know much about these? I haven't found a lot of information online other than the typical "It's good for beginners". What should I expect from it? An extra...
    • sabalennon
    • Thread
    • advice h.h. scott pinnacle speakers receiver setup turntable
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. D

    Opinions on DBX BX3 with a McIntosh C29

    Hello all. I was lucky enough to be given a super clean, fully working McIntosh C29 preamp. At the moment I am using it with a 6L6 pushpull tube amp which I built 2 years ago. The other day I was just window shopping at a 2nd hand store and found aDBX BX3 which I though it was rare in special...
  21. jimmkitts

    Speaker advice

    I know speaker preference is a purely subjective thing, but I need some advice. I'll provide as much info as I can. First, I love the sound of the stereo in my music room. The smallest bedroom in my house after my kids moved out. Reallistic STA-2100, LAB-400 and a pair of KEF 104/2's. Also...
  22. Will2225

    Thoughts on the Willsenton R8?

    It's a Chinese brand tube amplifier that's been getting a lot of hype online. Has anyone heard it and had an opinion? Anyone have any experience with chifi brands?
  23. Will2225

    Advice: New Amp for Klipsch Cornwall I Speakers

    Hi, I have a beautiful pair of Klipsch Cornwall I speakers that sound wonderful with my Fisher 500c. I recently sold another pair of speakers and am looking to see if I can upgrade my amplifier with this cash. I'm looking at SET amps by decware, the new rogue sphinx v3 amp looks good, and I'm...
  24. Jeremiwvu

    Searching for "New" vintage turntable - HELP Please

    I'm looking to upgrade my setup and get another turntable for my main listening space and likely use my current one somewhere else. I'm happy with my 2.1 setup, speakers good, Cambridge stereo amp seems great, sub is adequate and size/location satisfies the wife. Current Turntable is...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • advice brand turntalbe vintage turntable
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Moth R. Superior

    SX 1050 Speaker not and three not working. Everything else is fine...

    THAT IS SUPPPOSED TO SAY SPEAKER ONE Speaker one was out when I bought it,,and so was the indicator light... Otherwise the problem is in the title of the post .
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