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  1. N

    Sansui G-4700 Burning Resistors

    Hello everyone, i have a problem with my Sansui G-4700. Left channel burns the RESISTORS 01 and 05. I already changed the transistors 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23. i changed also the 470uf 50v capacitor for the left channel. also i changed the VR07 for the bias, capacitors...
    • nicolas25
    • Thread
    • akai bang olufsen bose bowers & wilkins denon marantz onkyo sansui technics yamaha
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  2. J

    Does anyone know the specs for these drivers?

    Just as the title says, I have this pair of 10” akai woofers that I’m planning to build cabinets for this summer but I’d like to know what volume the cabinets should be to get these to behave more like subs. They will be run off the B channel speaker output on an akai AA1040 to round out the...
    • Jon S E
    • Thread
    • akai cabinet design diy speakers vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Nickersby

    Akai GX4000-D fluctuating speed

    Hi, Looking for advice on fixing this issue. Playback speed is fine until the tape has played about 3/4, then the speed starts fluctuating, as if it can't cope with the weight of tape on the take-up spool. I've cleaned and lubricated the idler wheels, and also disconnected and tested the motor...
    • Nickersby
    • Thread
    • akai gx4000 reel to reel speed tape
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tape
  4. B

    Akai GX-4000D belt replacement (tips)

    Yep, it's time...Viewing dear old youtube, etc. seems straight forward enough. Any particular tools, (i.e.) allen drivers for set screws on controls. IIRC one source mentioned a 1.5 mm allen? Belts are on the way. Thanks!
  5. M

    Akai AP-206 vs Technics SL-D21?

    Hi, could you tell me which is the better turntable, the Akai AP-206 or the Technics SL-D21 and why? Thanks
    • MackenzieTel
    • Thread
    • 70's turntable 80s turntable akai audiophile hi fi techncs turntable turntable advice vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. N

    JVC 4MM-1000 Receiver left channel is weaker

    hello mates, i have a problem with my JVC 4MM-1000 receiver, left channel sounds weaker. i already cleaned all pots and switches but still the same. any idea where to look at first? thanks
  7. N

    STANDARD SR-4500 SOLID STATE RECEIVER

    Hello anyone who has info about this vintage receiver? i need also schematics please. there is no voltage on the supply for the lamps. thanks
  8. I

    Akai GX635D Problem

    I just received a Akai GX635D which is in pretty good shape considering it's 40+ years old. The problem is as soon as I hit the power button, the brake solenoid releases the brake and both reel tables rotate in a clockwise direction. Pushing the transport control buttons have no effect. Power...
  9. ikonw8

    AKAI AA-1050 Silk-screen repair

    I picked up a very nice Akai AA-1050 the other day for a very good price. Cabinet is in perfect shape, it works and sounds pretty good. However, when I tried to clean the face plate, I found that the silk screen lettering came off easily... but only in some spots. Near the Power switch and...
    • ikonw8
    • Thread
    • aa-1050 akai brushed aluminum decals faceplate silk-screen
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. O. Friend

    Akai GX-4000D - no audio from playback head

    Ok, I just got an Akai GX-4000D reel-to-reel. It’s pretty immaculate, clean as a whistle inside and out (except for some dust on the bottom circuit board). Old grease wasn’t bad, I cleaned that up and put new lithium grease on where needed. The heads look unmarred, all wiring looks untouched and...
    • O. Friend
    • Thread
    • akai gx-4000d open reel reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  11. T

    Can I replace stk 0040 II with stk 0040?

    I am working on an akai am uo3 amplifier and I need to replace the stk 0040 ii power amplifier ics but I can only find stk 0040. Are these fine to interchange?
  12. S

    AKAI GX1820d Reel To Reel Belt Replacement

    I ordered a belt replacement for my AKAI GX18209df as I have a box of reels I'd like to check and see whats on them. My question is, how difficult is the belt to change? I have taken it apart according to directions in Service Manual, but the manual ends with taking the mech part on top and...
    • Smack2k
    • Thread
    • akai belt replacement reel to reel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  13. T

    Left VU Meter Pegged at Power-on and stays there - Akai GXC 750d

    Looking for advice to chase down the fix to a Left VU meter that is pegged at power-on and doesn't move regardless of tape function. Right VU works as it should - both channels balanced and clear on play. All other functions working great. I deox'd and worked all controls, pots, switches...
    • Terry Howard
    • Thread
    • akai gxc 750d vu meter pegged
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  14. S

    Akai 747-GX 747 damaged plastic insert front door

    I just bought an Akai 747 GX and the plastic insert on the front folding door is slight damaged. I would like to take the insert out and spray paint it but am afraid that I might damage it whilst doing this. The top and bottom do seem to be loose but the two sides are fairly well stuck. Any...
    • surfer10k
    • Thread
    • 747 akai door front panel
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  15. JoeMae416

    Nikko, dbx, Nakamichi, Denon, Akai, Ohm

    My current system.
  16. ASRHTB

    Calibration Problem

    Hello, I have restored my Akai GX-600DB. It works just fine except for calibration. I have tried to calibrate it with the audition's tone generator. When I calibrate it according to high speed works well, but when I try to use it at low speed, all calibration goes away... I expect calibration...
    • ASRHTB
    • Thread
    • akai calibration gx-600db without tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  17. redondo2018

    R2R repair folks in Portland, OR metro area?

    Hi, not sure if this is the correct place to ask this, but does anyone know of techs in the Portland, OR area that work on reel to reel (or better yet, are members here!). I have two very clean but non-serviced R2Rs - AKAI and a Pioneer - that I need looked at. The likely need relatively small...
  18. Payneman2022

    Kenwood Model 11

    Hello Karmanites, I was a part of this community quite awhile ago. When I started moving around a lot for work for I let go of most of my vintage equipment except a bare minimum. Now retired, I'm getting back into it. I can't believe how much the prices have increased on vintage (70s) gear...
  19. Philcoradio

    Akai GXC-65D Can’t Find Belts Help!

    Hey all I was wondering if anybody knew where I could find a replacement belt kit for an Akai GXC-65D Invert-o-Matic cassette deck. There are 7 belts in the deck and I haven’t found anywhere that sells a kit. Any help is appreciated. Chris
    • Philcoradio
    • Thread
    • akai belt kit belts cassette gxc-65d invert-o-matic tape
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  20. HendeoNZ

    Akai GX 265d tape speed problem

    Hi all - I have a strange tape speed problem. I'm trying to calibrate the tape speed on this deck, but for some reason the 3 3/4 speed adjustment is acting up. In the reverse direction it seems to work just fine. But in the forward direction it has no effect. How I got to this: I'm using a...
  21. C

    Can anyone help with an AKAI video reel to reel? Model is VT-700

    Hi, I have a couple of questions about this Akai VT-700 reel to reel video I just acquired. It uses 1/4" tape. I was told I could use regular 1/4" audio reel to reel tape, but that the quality wouldn't be that good. Can anyone confirm that? I would just test it to see, but that brings me to...
    • Confusilated
    • Thread
    • akai reel to reel vide reel to reel video vintage video
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  22. JB8

    AKAI X-150D w/Super Weak Right Channel

    Hello! While I know it has little value I'm still trying to resurrect this 150D, but I've run into a hitch - during playback the right channel is quite week while the left is strong and clear. Again, there is signal on the right side but it's mainly hiss and a low level of the music from the...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • akai akai x150d reel to reel weak channel weak channel output x-150d
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  23. S

    Akai 1710W

    Hi all, thanks for having me. I got my very first tape deck here in Singapore after almost decades of searching. There just isn’t much of a market here but I stumbled across an old chap who is a collector and was able to purchase one through a local e-commerce site. anyway the deck is in top...
  24. Reliving.

    Best replacements for these capacitor colors? Blue, Orange, Yellow

    • Reliving.
    • Thread
    • akai cap change capacitors cassettedeck sanyo
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tape
  25. 7Hz Research

    Akai 4000DS II Mains Hum

    Hi everyone, I'm getting mains hum from the line out on my Akai 4000DS II when it's not even powered on. I run it through a Behringer PX2000 patch bay, and the hum goes away if I break the normalised connection by plugging something else through those sockets. The hum gets louder when I turn the...
    • 7Hz Research
    • Thread
    • akai akai 4000ds ground hum mains mains hum tape
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
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