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  1. EchoForge

    Beginner DIY Test Bench – Minimal Equipment Checklist (Feedback Welcome)

    Note: I’ve read through the thread “What test equipment should I use? What are you using?” before posting this. My goal here is not to duplicate it, but to share a clean, structured checklist aimed at beginners starting from scratch. I hope it can serve as a practical entry point, and I’d love...
    • EchoForge
    • Thread
    • audio restoration beginner desoldering diy test bench
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DIY
  2. A

    Total amateur here with questions about my Ohm Model L speakers and Lafayette receiver

    Hi, I just bought a set of Ohm model L speakers and an running them through a Lafayette LR-3500 receiver. I guess I want to know if this is a compatible pairing? Am I going to do any damage? Is there a better (affordable) receiver I should look at. Previously I was using KEF 1032 reference...
    • AveryN1982
    • Thread
    • beginner lafayette newb ohm model l
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. N

    Dual speaker set up

    Hello, I am quite new to all this, so please excuse my probably quite trivial question. I have two sets of speakers, one 4ohms and one 8ohms. They are both connected to an amp that can take speakers between 4 and 8 ohms. At the back of the amp, it says that if I want to use both sets of...
  4. N

    Yamaha NS-C444 troubleshooting

    Hi, I just bought a Yamaha NS-C444 off Marketplace for very little money because the previous owner said that the tweeter was blown. He said that dialogues when watching movies got quieter and quieter with time until he replaced the speaker. After taking it home and trying it, the tweeter is...
    • norwid
    • Thread
    • beginner troubleshooting yamaha speakers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. D

    Kenwood KA-791 or Pioneer SX-2300

    Hi, first time posting here so I’m sorry if this isn’t the right channel to post in. I’m working on putting together my first actual stereo setup, and I found a Kenwood KA-791 and a Pioneer SX-2300 for sale in my area. They are selling for $55 and $60, respectively. Which of these would be...
  6. motleypixel

    OG Refreshing His OG with New Tech, Stumbling Some...

    I said stumble, not "fallen and I can't get up". Also, OG for the subject: Old Goat/Old Gear. Here's the deal, it's two-fold really. 1. I have loads of time. 2. Even though #1 sounds good, I'm on a fixed income so budget takes priority. First, it seems search is not working on the site...
  7. P

    Hello From Morocco, Tangier

    Hi everyone, I'm from Morocco and have spent most of the time listening to music (and almost all audio when I'm at my desk) through headphones, the ones I always enjoy are a modded Fostex t50rp. I connect them to my PC with a sound blaster XG6 sound card. I also own and have owned some modern...
  8. K

    Pioneer PL-4 Repair

    Hi all, this is my first thread on AK. I look forward to becoming a part of this community. Let's get down to business. I just purchased a non-functioning PL-4 on eBay for about $50. This is the first TT I'll be attempting to repair...in fact this is my first TT ever. Something about repairing a...
    • KJilli
    • Thread
    • beginner pioneer pioneer pl-4 repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Fausto Danni

    New setup advice – 2240

    I was hoping to drop in for some advice on a good vintage setup. Current "beginner" setup for the last ~10 years: Marantz 2000 Klipsch KG 2.2 Phillips 212 Electronic turn table I have a lead on a Marantz 2240. I'm wondering where I should go from here? How can I mature my setup? Thoughts... 1...
  10. aglaonike

    Pioneer QX-8000a power switch replacement (repair help)

    Greetings! I am looking at replacing a broken power switch on this Pioneer QX-8000a I found at the "side of the road" store. (Button is missing and switch is perpetually in "on" position) I bought this replacement switch: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113248396279 which comes with one snubber...
  11. D

    Amp Advice for JBL P20 Speakers

    I'm very new to this, but I'm trying to get a basic set up going. I've got a pair or JBL P20 bookshelf speakers (6 ohm, 10-60w recommended), and I'm looking for advice on how to match an amp/ what amps might be good. One specific question is whether I need to match watts per channel as closely...
  12. D

    Low volume playback on Teac A-3300sx-2t

    Just tried out my first reel to reel tape deck! I asked a couple questions here on purchasing a deck and had some very helpful feedback so thank you all for that first. I'm working on a digital transfer project. My current setup has an RCA cable connected to the microphone jack on my computer...
    • dyscer
    • Thread
    • beginner low volume reel to reel teac teac a-3300 volume
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  13. R

    Beginner's System

    Audio Technica LP-60X Sony STRDH190 Receiver 2 x Klipsch R-51M Speakers 2 x Very Old Unbranded Foster Produced Floor Speakers - 11" woofer (from family member) I am very much a noob in this space. I've had the turntable for like a year and a half now, but for the first year I was just plugging...
    • Robalino
    • Thread
    • audio technica beginner help klipsch noob noob first system sony
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  14. Eternalvoid

    Building My First Tube Amplifier

    Recently my old Marantz 2220B died, although it was not the world's highest quality or most impressive receiver. I enjoyed it greatly and was very pleased with it. I am a student currently studying electrical engineering technology and was able to obtain said receiver in nonworking condition. I...
  15. V

    Beginner learning the restoration ropes, are caps my culprit?

    Hey everyone, just getting my feet wet in the world of vintage hi-fi. I've always had a passive interest, but the Techmoan channel on YouTube pushed me over the edge and now I've started collecting things from local auctions, etc. I grabbed a Pioneer Centrex TH-3131 (receiver/turntable/8-track)...
    • V1xIII
    • Thread
    • beginner restoration troubleshooting
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  16. T

    Help with Hifi Setup - Turntable Isolation

    Hi Everyone, Just recently, I have put together my first HiFi setup. Current specs are below. I am having trouble with my turntable unfortunately. Since I have no space to seperate the bookshelf speakers, they are right squished up against the speakers creating some awful bass oscillation at...
  17. N

    Dared SL-2000A w/ SS Amp Help

    Hey y'all, So I recently just bought my first tube preamp, a Dared SL-2000A, really excited to get it up and running. I set it up the other day with my SS Amp, a Yamaha R-S202...I know it's not a good amp, and I knew before buying this preamp that I might have to change the amp out eventually...
    • nickwb
    • Thread
    • beginner dared fluance solid state amplifier tube preamp tube preamplifier tube preamps
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  18. D

    Dual CS 630Q

    I am an absolute beginner and I am looking for a reasonably priced turntable. I had a Jensen jta-230 because a friend gave it to me but it broke so I am looking for something better. I found a craigslist ad for a Dual CS 630Q with no dust cover or cartridge for 35$ and I was wondering if that...
  19. Dandruffian

    Complete Beginner Assembles Setup (With Your Help!)

    Hello AK, After a fruitful day of yard sale searching, I have found the following components: Yamaha P-220 Record Player Yamaha Stereo Casette Deck K-520 Kenwood Graphic Equalizer with Reverberation Amplifier (GE-75) And what I believe are 2 Dynaco A-25 speakers. I have tested these items on...
    • Dandruffian
    • Thread
    • assemble beginner dandruffian ge-75 help setup yamaha p-220
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. S

    Let me introduce myself

    Hi Audiokarma, Thanks for existing and greetings from Sacramento, California where the sun is shining (last time I looked). I have alot of catching up to do in regards to audio knowledge. I used to have a player hooked up to a receiver hooked up with speaker wire to speakers. In a blink of an...
  21. R

    This again: Help a beginner!

    This question has probably been asked quite a couple of times, but I need help with my first real set up. I've been listening to music for as long as I can remember and have had a couple of cheap computer speakers for quite some time and as they stopped working I figured it was time for an...
  22. T

    New to the format. What do I need?

    I just came into the possession of a Kenwood KX-71r and some cassettes. It seems to be in working order and certainly looks very clean. I would like to put together a decent sounding budget listening system but I do not know where to start. It is my understanding that I should now be looking...
  23. F

    Thinking about buying this Dynaco ST70, is it worth it for a beginner?

    Hey guys, I've never been on this forum before but I was refered here and thought you might have some good info. I can get my hands on a ST70 for around $350, but only until tomorrow. I've been really interested in getting into speaker set ups and especially tube amps as a fledgling headphone...
    • Fredark
    • Thread
    • beginner buying diy dynaco dynaco st70 fix st70 tube tube amp used
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  24. N

    NAD 7130, with low cirka 200 hz noice in all channels. Newbie thinks of a rebuild with cherrypicking

    Sorry about my English, Im totally fluent speaking and reading it, but Im not that used to writing in English. Im Swedish by the way. Living in Norway. Okey. So I got this NAD 7130 for free when I bought a NAD6100 cassette <3 and a NAD5320 CD for 500 NOK (about 60$) For you it may sound...
    • Nussemys
    • Thread
    • amplifier repair beginner love you guys nad nad 7130 newbie rebuilding amp removing parts so much help needed
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. xtiandeath

    I have no idea where to start. new to hifi?

    So I've inherited my fathers stereo. Its large. kind of intimidating. and I'm a noob. I'll put up some photos of the room and the system. or at least the parts of it I have. Im located in the Bay Area in california and work in a kitchen, so my funds aren't all going towards this, but I would...
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