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  1. Cody AOC

    How Do I fix my Ground Loop Problem?

    Hi so I bought two Art EQ355's and they both give me a 60hz hum with my subwoofer and I have connected the eq on different circuits and it still does it I even disconnected all audio inputs to the eq and had the sub connected to the output of the eq and still get a hum I have heard about ground...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • 60hz 60hz hum amp amplifier audio equalizer ground loop ground loop isolator hum sound
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  2. Sean O

    Pioneer SX-828 AM/FM audio cuts out

    Everything is working great on my Pioneer SX-828 but...When I listen to the radio the audio cuts out after about 5 minutes or so of being turned on. If I turn off the unit for a while then turn it back on I get the same result, works for about 5 minutes. It doesn't seem to matter whether I am...
  3. G

    PIONEER VSX-529 Temporary Black Screen Problem

    Hello everyone, I have a problem with my newly bought Pioneer VSX-529. I have plugged on it my pc via HDMI cable on the HDMI input. With another HDMI cable, is send the output to my LG Flatron tv. When I open, close or just refresh a youtube video (doesn't happen with games or local videos)...
  4. chushan

    Feedback sought on audio output circuit for Teensy 3.2

    The first post in this forum make me feel a little nervous. Recently, I'm stepping up my Teensy carrier board game, and adding a header to output the DAC0/DAC08 signals. I haven't done analog anything for about 25 years, but here goes :-) This circuit goes on a carrier board for the Teensy that...
  5. BilboBaggins

    Synergy, how do you define it when it comes to audio gear?

    I replied to a thread a short time ago, and used the term synergy. Some people don't like that term. I think it is a great term! It defines something that can't be measurable, but exists when the mix is just right. In terms of teams and team building, where I first heard the term, it had to do...
  6. Cody AOC

    Comparing Graphic EQ's

    Hi so I came across something that I can't find what is the difference between this ART EQ355 EQ and the ART HQ231? From what specs i've seen they both show the EXACTLY the same besides the weight the Art HQ231 is 3 pounds heavier than the ART EQ355. Besides that I find no other difference and...
  7. 4

    Pioneer SX-750 won't power on

    Hi everyone, I recently got a non-working Pioneer SX750 in a trade. I'm just starting to try and work on these things so please forgive some of my ignorance or lack of technical terms. The unit wouldn't power on at all when I got it. No relay clicks or anything. I took the bottom panel off...
    • 49erFaithful
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    • audio pioneer receiver repair stereo troubleshooting vintage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. Cody AOC

    Kenwood Basic M2

    Hi so recently I bought a Kenwood Basic M2 amplifier off someone for $5 yes it does work but it does not have the 2 prong power entry connector. Somebody took it off and it's not anywhere but I can't seem to find a replacement for it this is one of the units that has a voltage selector on the...
  9. P

    Sony Vegas 14 audio trouble

    Hi I have a question: What is the best audio quality for Vegas 14? I used an output of 48,000hz and 16 bit, using apple earphones, but when I play it through any computer system, it just sounds off and low quality. The project files range from different type of quality and different type of...
  10. Cody AOC

    Why does my crown XLi 2500 clip light come on after being turned off?

    So i have a video of it on youtube i put on just for this forum discussion VIDEO: and i was comparing it between my two Crown XLi amplifiers they both was bought 1 year apart nothing is wrong with them just wondering why they both do this differently after just a few second of being turned off...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • audio bass crown crown audio lights sound youtube
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. Cody AOC

    BEST TUNER? Panasonic RE-7810

    Hi everyone so 2 years ago i scored possibly the best deal for the buck at goodwill and was using it today and realized how GREAT the tuner is on it so i have an option to use or not to use an antenna on it since it has a wireless antenna i'm using it without a antenna and i live in a block...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • antenna audio goodwill panasonic panasonic re-7810 radio sound strong radio tuner vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  12. Cody AOC

    What tweeter and woofer should i buy?

    Hi everyone I wanted to know on your thoughts on what tweeter and woofer i should use now i don't want to spend too much but i'm replacing the vintage woofers and horn tweeter for new stuff i will be reusing the cabinet the woofers are a 12" and the horn tweeter well i don't know much so i would...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • audio diy old sound speaker speaker woofer tweeter tweeter woofer vintage woofer
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  13. MeowMark

    Panasonic se-840 repair help

    I have this original Panasonic TT, but after a few minutes of play, the left speaker gets all distorted and crackles. I got a new needle but still doesn't help.
  14. Cody AOC

    How should I ported this Dayton Audio enclosure?

    Greetings all I want to port the Denovo Audio Knock-Down MDF 4.0 cu. ft. Subwoofer Cabinet with Blank Baffle, and I seen people saying they were porting it with Aero Ports and I thought that it would be a easy way to port this sealed enclosure well I want to tune it between 28-30 hz. I wanted to...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • audio bass dayton audio loud subwoofer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  15. 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
  16. 4

    Frazier Model 11 Loudspeakers. RARE!

    Hi there, I recently picked up a pair of Frazier Model 11 speakers. From my limited research, they seem to be extremely rare. I could find very little information on them other than what folks have listed on this site. Despite a few small issues that I have yet to repair, the speakers sound...
  17. Kevbo

    Right Speaker (STEREO) Goes Out After A Few Minutes

    I have a Marantz 2240B and it has been working great for a long time. I decided to replace all factory lamps with LEDs, this includes the tube lamps and indicator lights, including the Stereo light. After replacing them, everything was working great for about two months. Now as I am listening...
    • Kevbo
    • Thread
    • 2240b audio cleaning de-oxit marantz potentiometer pots selector knob sound issue stereo
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  18. Cody AOC

    Should I Use A Car Subwoofer In My Home Theater?

    So I had thought if I use a NVX vcw 152 in my home theater and wire it to 4 ohms and use my Crown power amp in bridged mode that can do 1550 @ 4 ohms and has a built in crossover would it be a good choice to upgrade with? I mostly listen to music and have the bass turned up loud. I am currently...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • audio base bass crown home theater nvx sound subwoofer
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY
  19. M

    Audio Technica AT ML180 - What Turntable and Arm?

    Forgive the double post but I previously had a significant typo in the subject line. I have just acquired an Audio Technica AT-ML180 cartridge and I am wondering if anyone has suggestions as to what tonearm and turntable combination would best mate with it so as to enable this superb cartridge...
  20. HadiHissi

    Turntables with the best value for my money

    Hello all, I recently received Pink Floyd's dark side of the moon lp record for my birthday and the whole thing just hit me. I've always been interested in vinyl and turntables but it always seemed as a huge hassle and basically something out of reach nowadays. So the moment i held that vinyl...
  21. zooba72

    Synchronizing Separate Audio Systems

    Hello Everyone – If this topic belongs in a different forum, please advise and I’ll re-post. Here is my situation … I have several audio systems spread about my home – mainly comprised of descent quality audio equipment each controlling directly attached speakers and in some cases peripheral...
  22. Cody AOC

    Should I use a crossover on the Peavey PV 118?

    So I am really convinced on getting myself a Peavey PV 118 subwoofer and people say if I want deeper tighter bass I use a crossover and so I thought if I used the Crown XLS 1502 since it has a crossover I might be able to use it so I can get 80 hz or deeper. But the thing is i don't know if it...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amplifer audio crown pro audio subwoofers subwoofer
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. K

    capacitor voltage

    Is it ok to use same capacitor value but higher voltage? Say an example is i want to use a22uf 500v where a 22uf 50v was used,since i already have some ,,only difference is the size ,correct?,no issue doing that ? Thanks for any replies
  24. 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
  25. Cody AOC

    Will my hookup make my signal more of a higher voltage?

    My setup I have a AV receiver it is a yamaha rx v800 I use as a preamp and my amp I use is crown XLi 800. My question is will using a mini mixer board work for upping my signal from my computer which I have a sound card in, the pre out on the yamaha it only puts out a 2.77v signal and I want to...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amplifer audio av receiver computer crown crown amp sound card speakers subwoofer yamaha
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
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