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  1. Cody AOC

    How to replace dial pointer light in vintage receiver

    So I have the Sansui 5050 and I want to replace the dial pointer light because i'm getting a restoration done very soon and need to know where can I buy the dial pointer light to replace it I like ebay, amazon, digikey, mouser, and maybe a few others but the light still works but does flicker...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amp amplifer audio dial pointer light lights replacement sansui vintage receiver
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  2. Gtmcmillanjr

    Altec Lansing Seven Series 2.... Any Good?

    Are these things any good has anyone heard him I found a really good deal on a great condition pair for $30. I have JBL 4311B , L50, l20t . Do these compare to any of these speakers or something to compare them with. Any information would be much appreciated... I read somewhere that it was...
    • Gtmcmillanjr
    • Thread
    • altec lansing audio audiophile home audio speakers vintage audio vintage speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  3. KDAC

    The perfect speaker: Stop searching for that unicorn!

    I know it goes against the at times obsessiveness that makes this hobby fun, but take heed (and medication if necessary): https://www.cnet.com/news/are-you-waiting-for-the-perfect-speaker/
  4. The Gryphon

    When Was The "Golden Age" Of Audio Reproduction And In Which Countries Did It Occur?

    When was this age in your opinion and in which land(s) did it occur ?
  5. dyche01

    Passing the torch to the younger generation

    A thread for stories of old farts passing on their audio karma (see what I did there?) to the younger generation. A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of beat-up KLH Model 32's. I fixed up and refinished the cabinets; re-doped the surrounds and gave them a listen. They were good, but not good...
  6. PROJECT 2501

    Electronics illustrated November 1963

    A few archived pages to share.
    • PROJECT 2501
    • Thread
    • 1963 amplifier audio electronics illustrated magazine november transistor tube vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Magazine Forum
  7. Ianthe80skid

    Laserdisc's CX audio vs PCM sound.

    What were the main differences? I know CX was analog and PCM is digital but did they have the same frequency response? A buddy of mine once told me that older laserdisc sound really sucked without having PCM, Dolby or DTS sound.
  8. Huskyphile

    Looking for floorspeakers

    Hey guys, I'm a 21 year old college student looking to step up my audiophile game this summer since I'll be living on campus all summer and want to spice up the living situation. Right now I have a pioneer VSX-1019AH amp, two Boston acoustics bookshelf speakers, an Infiniti center speaker and an...
    • Huskyphile
    • Thread
    • audio bass floor speakers party speakers
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. Max Perez

    Help! Pioneer faceplate advice

    Hello So I purchased a car that has had it's faceplate stolen. I know it is a pioneer stereo because the remote was still in the car. I would like to purchase a new faceplate so I can save some money by not buying the entire stereo. I just don't know which faceplate would fit. Please any advice...
  10. Y

    First time poster here.... Looking for any advice on my Sony stereo receiver please!

    Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this post, but I figured this was the forum to join to ask my question. I have had a Sony stereo system with the stereo head and the two tower speakers for about 8 years now (as you can tell I am very un-knowledgeable about audio systems)...
  11. r2khimself

    Research Suggestions For Novice Audio Hobbyist?

    Does anyone know of different books, magazines, or websites where one might be able to understand the world of audio? Like what makes a certain amp work better with...x speakers, receiver, turntable, etc. Mostly, my goal is to know what gear would fit my listening habits and general knowledge of...
  12. D

    Do not know name of Audio Equipment

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and to audio systems. So I have a novice question. At Church we have a audio pa system that is was built in a portable rack. Here are the units that are in the rack. 1. Some sort of power distributer that has a cord to the wall (for power) 2. Not sure 3...
  13. Magikthise

    Ever Seen One Of These?

    From that auction site.
  14. P

    3.5mm Jack to RCA

    Hi all, I have recently purchased a Setton RS220 and a set of KEF Cresta 1 speakers, I will be connecting them using QED 79 speaker cable. I am new to the audiophile world and am clueless about setting up my system. There is some info on the RS220 available here...
  15. KDAC

    What song really MOVES you?

    I'm sitting in my living room listening to the album titled "Low" by the recently departed British rocker David Bowie. "Warszawa" ended about a minute ago and the album progressed to "Art Decade." "Weeping Wall" is up next. These tracks, in my opinion, are "hauntingly beautiful." "Warszawa"...
    • KDAC
    • Thread
    • attention audio emotion engage focus listen music passion song
    • Replies: 193
    • Forum: Music Forums
  16. nightwing761

    New here, will this work:

    Hiya Audiokarma, I have recently gotten into playing Vinyls and have purchased a turntable. I ended up going with the Audio-Technica lp120usb. I know newer tt's get a hard time here but bare with me. It already has a preamp (which I'll replace later for a nicer one), and right now I'm trying...
    • nightwing761
    • Thread
    • audio receiver speakers troubleshooting turntable voltage wattage
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. A

    Silent Night >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    (Newbie) What NEW Preamplifier Transistors with an extremely Low Noise and High Gain are superior to the following: 2SC2362 or 2SC1845 or KTC2240?
    • acvegas
    • Thread
    • amp amplifier audio low noise preamplifier transistor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. A

    Upgrading an old home audio system to bluetooth

    I'm trying to upgrade an older audio theater system with Bluetooth, so I can play music from my phone. Anybody have any experience with upgrading an older systems as such? I'm stuck trying to decide between these two brands. One is Bose and the other is from another good Amazon brand that's a...
  19. M

    PIONEER PL-7 Issues

    I received an old Pioneer PL-7 for Christmas last year from my brothers girlfriend. She said it came from her uncles garage who hasn't used it in over 40 years. I was super excited about it because I had been collecting vinyl for a while but never had my own turntable. But when I went to give it...
    • mtthnkn
    • Thread
    • audio pioneer pl-5 record record player technica turntable vintage vinyl
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. S

    Powering speaker and a subwoofer without built in amp

    Hello there, I have this really nice set of bookshelf speakers that i was planning to power with a mini amp like the lepai 2020 etc however i have this AMAZING sounding subwoofer from a home theater that wasn't being using and i want to know how i can power the bookshelf and subwoofer with an...
    • Satoshi
    • Thread
    • amplifier audio speaker subwoofer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. Audio Note UK room

    Audio Note UK room

    The Audio Note UK room. CD4.1x, CD3.1x, Jinro integrated amp, E/Lexus Sig speakers.
    • DRCope
    • Media item
    • audio note
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: AK Fest 2010
  22. MARTIN SPEAKERS USA Audio Magazine MAY 1973

    MARTIN SPEAKERS USA Audio Magazine MAY 1973

    "Listen to the irresistible sound of Martin Speakers" Advertisement, as shown in AUDIO MAGAZINE.. MAY 1973 Audio Magazine page 33 shown....
    • mmartin0007
    • Media item
    • advertisement audio magazine martin speakers usa
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Vintage Tv Brochures
  23. Audio Technica ML440a cartridge and stylus

    Audio Technica ML440a cartridge and stylus

    When I added this cartridge and stylus to my Pioneer PL-530 turntable is helped balance out the sound and is reading the vinyl albums better than ever before. I highly recommend this cartridge to anyone. It's inexpensive and will make your albums sound so sweet.
    • Danger Boy
    • Media item
    • and at440mla audio cartridge stylus technica
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  24. JE Labs/ Angela Instruments SE 2A3 stereo amp

    JE Labs/ Angela Instruments SE 2A3 stereo amp

    My first DIY! Made over the course of several months, with lots of advice and counsel from good AK folks. Highlights are Riken resistors and James Audio transformers. Member ejfud made the base for me of curly maple and curly cherry. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=118799...
    • Redboy
    • Media item
    • 2a3 angela audio james je labs se
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: DIY
  25. JE Labs/ Angela Instruments SE 2A3 stereo amp under

    JE Labs/ Angela Instruments SE 2A3 stereo amp under

    Here's my amp underdecks. Highlights are Riken resistors and James Audio transformers.
    • Redboy
    • Media item
    • 2a3 angela audio james je labs se
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: DIY
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