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  1. anuncisweb

    Kenwood KA-5500 vs Kenwood KA-5700

    Hi people, I'd like to start a discussion about two of the most well-known midrange amplifiers from the Kenwood manufacturer. In this case the KA-5500 from 1977 and the KA-5700 (or 5750) from 1979. I've seen the specs and it appears than the the KA-5500 has more power, more damping factor and...
  2. T

    Sansui AU-101 Phono channel (right) issue

    I possess a Sansui AU-101 amplifier, which I like quite much. Starting a few years ago, the right channel of the phono input began to make incidentally an annoying crackling kind of noise. It wasn't constant, but still very present and disturbing. Some wiggling with the RCA-connector sometimes...
  3. G

    DIY remote bass knob

    I want to put together a wired bass controls for my Klipsch powered subwoofer. Just a knob to control level and crossover, just like you do on the back of the unit. I'll probably just replace the pots. To my knowledge, this doesn't exist as a product I could buy. Anyone have any luck doing...
    • gBlackMagic
    • Thread
    • amplifier bass knob diy klipsch klipsch reference premier mod remote remote control subwoofer subwoofer amp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  4. B

    Replace Transistor Question

    Hi there, refurbishing a Pioneer SA-7500 with intermittent relay. For substitute transistors, can I used higher rated Voltage. (Such as is the case for capacitors - higher V can be used as substitutes as long as uF is met.)
  5. E

    First Turntable problem, can't get sound out of speakers!

    I've recently purchased a turntable and an integrated amplifier with a phono input. The turntable is brand new, while the amplifier is a used Marantz PM-52. I hooked everything up properly I think? This is my first system but i have the speakers going into the binding posts with banana plugs...
    • Ericm1204
    • Thread
    • amplifier faint music noise not working speakers turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Cody AOC

    How would I use my 2 Crown amplifiers together?

    Hi so I been trying to figure out how would I connect my 2 crown amplifiers plus my subwoofer amplifier which is from Dayton Audio it is the Dayton Audio SA1000 Subwoofer Amplifier Rack Mountable? And so it would be getting connected to my computer which yes it does have a sound card that I...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amplifier audio crown crown audio dayton audio pro audio sound yamaha
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. J

    JVC RX884r receiver and average sound

    Hi, my problem is the amplifier is giving very metallic tinny kind of sound, equalizer adjustment don't help. I'm using Pioneer S-IS22 3-way 100W 6 ohm speakers which appear more than decent. My old system used to be a laptop with AC97 codec and Thomson Altima 380 stereo which looked like...
    • JvcCap
    • Thread
    • amplifier inferior recap richness sound stereo
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. 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...
  9. kjello

    How to fix transformer noise

    Hi I have a small problem with my subwoofer amplifier. Its a Zachry DSW-400 mono plate amplifier The problem is noise, which I belive comes from the transformer. When I turn the power on, the noise is audible, and when the speaker relay switches on the noise gets amplified through the woofer...
    • kjello
    • Thread
    • amplifier hum noise subwoofer transformer zachry
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DIY
  10. Ballerium

    Amplifier to match with Piega LDR 3.2 speakers

    Hi there, I have bought some Piega LDR 3.2 (1996) speakers but my old amplifier can't handle them. So I'm looking for a nice amplifier and therefore I could use some advice from you guys. The speaker information from the manufacturer is enclosed in a picture. The recommended amplifier power is...
  11. Andyrlb

    TEAC Ai-3000

    Before this amp I was strictly a vintage British amp owner trouble was that none of them had it all ... this beast has it in spades.
  12. Multimode

    Cambridge CXN into Sansui AU-919

    Having worked hard and saved hard over the years, I decided to treat myself to a Cambridge Audio CXN network player, received yesterday. I like the CXN very much, other than its sound level via my Sansui AU-919 amplifier being too high. At normal (not soft, not loud) listening level the amp's...
  13. LordLunatic

    Is more power better? (Thule IA100 vs IA350B driving JBL Ti10K)

    So I recently switched to using a Thule IA100 (100w/pc) to drive my Ti10K's, with very good results. Now I've got a chance to grab an IA350B (350w/pc balanced), but having never really experimented much with amps and such, I'm curious if it will be worth the upgrade? The JBL's rated at 10-400w...
  14. B

    JBL 4800 Speaker Questions

    Hello my dad and me have a pair of JBL 4800's and we were wondering what the wattage was because it says recommended amplifier is 10-150 watts. My dad has these speakers hooked up on one channel to a Kenwood KRM-262 amplifier that is 150 watts RMS and 175 watts Peak at 8 Ohm per channel. We...
  15. smurfer77

    Legendary Australian amplifier maker "ME" back in business. Anyone know details?

    Hi folks, Many of your outside of Australia might not know about ME Sound or their amps. In the 90s they released a series of amps in Australia that were truly mindblowing in quality in terms of build and sound. Well, to me at least. I had the little ME240 integrated amplifier, and then moved...
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    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Media item
    • amplifier deck marantz marantz 2250b marantz 6300 restored vintage. 2270 vinyl
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Member's Component
  17. J

    Denon PMA-250SE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 540A - which is the best one?

    Hi, Hope someone can help me decide - I am looking to sell one but cannot decide which to keep... The Denon PMA-250SE or the Cambridge Audio Azur 540A In your opinion which one is better. Thanks
  18. I

    Is a amp capable of delivering both delicate detail and body to sound ?

    Hi, I enjoy sound/music with both delicate detail and body through a stereo setup. Are these two sound characteristics 'delicate detail' and 'body' simultaneously possible? Amps certainly have variable Power levels Noise levels Power curve consistencies Can a good quality amp be all things...
  19. P

    Long Time Lurker - Finally joined up - GA

    I've been collecting or accumulating audio bits for about 15 years now. Started by going to the Salvation Army auctions in Atlanta where I would find old console stereos, tube receivers and lots of speakers that simply needed new surrounds. Like another new member, a new project found me. I had...
  20. Yester_Year

    Realistic STA-2000D pre-out question, Help please.

    Hello all, I have a question about the receiver. It has pre-outs to go to a amp BUT, in the owners manual it states the following: "Note: the receivers volume, balance, and tone controls are all in the circuit in front of the pre out jacks thus, any external equipment you connect between...
  21. Alonso83

    Fisher 500C, Infinity RS4b and Pioneer CS-8B

    Hello everyone, So my dad is all into tubes, like many of you too :biggrin: and his current set up is the following: Fisher 500C, Infinity RS4b and Pioneer CS-8B Can anyone point out to a few amps (preferably vintage stuff, but not necessary) that he could use to drive those Infinity and...
    • Alonso83
    • Thread
    • amplifier cs-8b fisher500c infinity pioneer rs4b test tube
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  22. Djanvk

    Buzzing from my Amplifier?

    I have a Yamaha CA-810 amp and it's buzzing through the speakers no matter what input I put it on, I can't figure it out. I've disconnected and reconnected everything but can't get it out. Any help?
    • Djanvk
    • Thread
    • amplifier buzz buzzing yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. W

    Matching Speakers with my Rotel RX-603

    Wondering what speakers I should match with my rotel rx-604. I am on a relatively low budget <$1500 for the whole system(turntable, speakers, amp,) I love my vintage audio and I do my research to make sure I'm getting the best value for the dollar. I always aim for warmth so I get that fuzzy...
  24. greenflash

    Poll: Your favourite brands of vintage amplifiers

    Hi guys, this is something we've done in an audio enthusiasts group, and I was wondering which would be the results here. Maybe it's been done before, excuse me in that case. This is a high level view of brands; we know there are different eras and models etc. But I'm expecting you might vote...
  25. davstev

    Considering the Threshold 400A...

    Hi all, I am currently running a Kenwood 700M into a pair of Tannoy 12" Golds, which I am happy with. I've encountered a Threshold 400A, a class A amplifier that I am considering, simply because people seem to rave about it. Somehow, this feels like a big leap to consider. 400A receives huge...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 400a 700m amplifier class a threshold threshold 400a
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Solid State
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