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  1. V

    Marantz sr5003 problem

    Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with my Marantz SR5003 and could really use some help. A while ago, the amplifier started making a loud humming noise, so I stopped using it and left it unused for about 2 years. Recently, I decided to repair it and replaced the power amplifier...
    • Vpiotr1
    • Thread
    • broken marantz marantz sr5003 marantz sr5003 issue noise trouble relay issues
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  2. W

    Harman Kardon HK640 broken left channel

    Hello, Quite a while ago I asked my dad for his old HK640 that we used to have at home. I remembered it having some problems and was interested in fixing it up and using it. I have made some progress, but am currently somewhat stuck. I've been working on it off and on for quite a while, so I...
  3. T

    pioneer ct-f4040 only plays on one channel?

    I bought this pioneer cassette deck recently and today I spent basically 4 hours having to rebuild the entire mechanism. Now I have it mostly working except for rewind which works but is kinda slow. Regardless it suddenly decided that it only wanted to output to the right channel even though it...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • broken cassette deck channel cleaning ct-f4040 help pioneer repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  4. K

    Speakers sound Muffled (like they are underwater)

    Hello everyone, I was playing music a little too loud a couple days ago and suddenly heard the tone of my speakers change so that they sound very distorted (muffled like they are underwater). I thought the issue was with my amplifier so I replaced my Pioneer VSX D458 with a new one on eBay, but...
  5. Moonwatcher

    Dayton 8uf capacitor wire broken

    Just wondering if it's possible to use a cap with a lead that is broken, down to the quick. Maybe gouge out enough material around it to solder in a lead? This is for a KLH 17 crossover calling for 8uf caps, and I was excited to find this one in a drawer, an 8.2, which I figure should work--if I...
    • Moonwatcher
    • Thread
    • broken capacitor crossover cap value klh 17
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. Crooked14

    Sansui SR-929 Damaged RCA Plugs and Wires (help appreciated)

    Hi, Everyone. I would first like to say that I TRULY appreciate the wealth of knowledge that I have discovered here from this amazing community -- Thank you! This is actually my first post. As, I use the search function, and it usually works quite well. However, I am at a loss for how to deal...
    • Crooked14
    • Thread
    • broken fix rca sansui sr-929 tonearm wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY
  7. T

    Turntable buzzes when turned on.

    I have been working on am akai 206c deck for a bit now and I got almost everything working, except for a buzzing sound when it's plugged in. When not plugged in it does buzz a bit but it's very faint and basically in audible at listening levels. However when I plug the power cable in there is a...
  8. peter mckeon

    Pioneer sx-3600 speaker terminal broken

    1st time post, please be kind...:) I bought a the aforementioned receiver last week...in these Covid times, I quickly bought it and did not notice that a clip on the speaker terminal is broken. Would've been nice if the seller was forthright of the issue, however here I am. I've looked online to...
    • peter mckeon
    • Thread
    • broken pioneer speaker terminal sx-3600
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  9. Dangerishman

    Microphone Repair Help

    Hello all! I am working on the blow microphone for a friend. Hooking it up it doesn't produce any sound thru his mixer/amp setup. (See mic below) I am an automation engineer by training but I don't have very much experience with audio equipment. I assume that older microphones like this are...
    • Dangerishman
    • Thread
    • broken ge help microphone newbie repair shure vintage
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: DIY
  10. SaturationPt

    Counterfeit 2255 glass on eBay

    Seller ben8968 (in Portland) has changed his description of this counterfeit glass to include "in storage for 10-20 years old" to imply that it is NOS, which it is not. It is made offshore "shipped from overseas" is how this was described (before recent changes) and he is also changing his other...
  11. S

    AGH! Why do things keep breaking on me?!

    If you've seen my posts about my Pioneer SX-50, the receiver that I broke while trying to recap it, I have an update here. I've successfully bridged all of the broken traces with jumper wire, and sealed the crack with Gorilla Glue. However, after putting the receiver back together, and...
    • Saffire
    • Thread
    • broken diy filter caps newbie pioneer
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: DIY
  12. S

    Fixing a broken PCB with jumper wires; will it perform the same as before?

    If you've seen my last post, I accidentally cracked the PCB of my Pioneer SX-50 in a bonehead move. Luckily, only a few traces were damaged, and it looks like an easy fix to me. I'm going to go as slow as I can to ensure I do a proper job on this. However, call me paranoid, but should I worry...
    • Saffire
    • Thread
    • broken diy jumpers pcb
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: DIY
  13. Moth R. Superior

    I think I might have screwed up my SX 1000 TW

    So I was gifted an sx 1000 tw around xmas and it needed some lamps. It sounded fantastic!! Well i just got the lamps in the post today, and after changing them ,no sound. NOTHING. What have done?
  14. BionicKoala

    My Mixer only outputs through RECORD not MASTER. Big Issue?

    I'm very new to audio equipment beyond my 80s Hi-fi, but am trying to build a more modern set up have purchased a Numark M4 Mixer on ebay. Problem is I have found that the MASTER phono outputs on the rear are not working properly. ie they buzz and hum unless you apply pressure to the phono...
    • BionicKoala
    • Thread
    • am broken fix newbie numark m4 phono output repair
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  15. U

    PS3 power supply failure ??

    ’my sister returned my dads PS3 and it will not stay on. Turns on for 1 second and shuts back off , is there a fuse or something that could had went bad?? Or what
    • ultumax
    • Thread
    • big red gooseegg broken ps3
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  16. U

    PS3 power supply failure ??

    ’my sister returned my dads PS3 and it will not stay on. Turns on for 1 second and shuts back off , is there a fuse or something that could had went bad?? Or what
    • ultumax
    • Thread
    • big red gooseegg broken ps3
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  17. P

    Need Help Identifying Stylus Needle For Replacement

    Hello, quite new to this whole thing. I have an old Phillips turntable and a broken flip needle that needs replacing. On the one side it has an 'ST' and on the other a '78HC3'. The turntable is a Phillips AG-4656. Any help would be much appreciated!
  18. pio_sx_680

    My pioneer SX-680 makes only faint sound

    so I just got saved this Pioneer SX-680 from getting pitched at the dump. the guy who had it was the first and only owner. i brought it home and put a 4ohm RCA speaker on it and a variety of other speakers (up to 4 ohm) and none of them worked in any of the different outputs. everything seems to...
    • pio_sx_680
    • Thread
    • broken diy help pioneer reciever retro stereo sx-680 trouble shooting
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: DIY
  19. Marantz13

    Portable Cassette Whining

    Hi everyone, I was trying to fix an old cassette player (Aiwa HS-J470), which has a problem I can only describe as a high pitched whine coming from the headphone jack (there are no internal speakers). The whine is present in radio or cassette mode, but does not impact the movement of the...
    • Marantz13
    • Thread
    • broken cassette
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  20. D

    Fisher 230-XA Need help. Switch is stuck in the off position.

    I have recently acquired a turntable and the switch is stuck in the off position and I am unable to turn it to on or auto. Let me know what I can do to fix this, because I want it to be a present for my girlfriend.
    • Duskleaf
    • Thread
    • broken help help me please help needed turn table
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Aaron99

    Marantz 5220 restore

    I'm working on restoring a Marantz 5220 cassette deck for my personal collection. I bought it from the auction site not working for parts... Cosmetically it seems to be in fairly good condition. The buttons depress and click like they are supposed to. So far so good. None of the ff/rw/play etc...
    • Aaron99
    • Thread
    • broken cassette marantz marantz 5220 restore
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  22. LouisFromDK

    Tandberg TL 2510 help

    Hi AudioKarma, I have a set of Tandberg TL 2510 speakers, and also the reciever/radio. My question can I somehow use them with an AUX to connect my phone or PC? I have tried to use them with my 2006-2010 something amp, and some audio cables that fit that amp, but the audio seems to come out...
    • LouisFromDK
    • Thread
    • amp aux broken help help me please inverted sound reciever speaker tandberg tl 2510
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. wildfire4070

    Pioneer CT-W501R isn’t working

    hello I recently purchased a pioneer CT-W501R cassette deck from goodwill for $8. I bought it then plugged it in to test it out. To no surprise, I could here the motor moving but no movement from the reels indicating bad belts. I’ve since replaced the belts but this is where I ran into...
  24. B

    Tweeter replacement for JBL L20T

    Hello, This is my first time posting here, I have a set of JBL L20T speakers and 1 of the tweeters is broken. I looked on ebay for an original replacement, they are all over my budget. Is there a replacement tweeter that would be similar to the original one in the L20T that is more affordable...
  25. Aaron99

    Marantz 2275 tone board pot broken (not shaft), recommendations?

    I am working on restoring a Marantz 2275. It has several issues that I am working through.... One of the issues was that the bass knob doesn't click between settings, it is continuously smooth. So I took out the tone board and see the back half of the pot sitting there. Luckily none of the...
    • Aaron99
    • Thread
    • broken marantz 2275 potentiometer tone board
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
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