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  1. J

    Dbx 1bx help

    I recently bought a dbx 1bx dynamic range expander and it’s in very good shape but when I plugged in the right channel makes a lot of static and I’ve cleaned all the switches and replaced the power supply caps and it still persists not sure what to do any clues?
    • Jacevw
    • Thread
    • dbx dynamic range expander help repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  2. M

    DBX Range Expanders with Impact Restoration availability.

    Hello all! I keep a large collection of 78 discs mainly for the novelty of it, as they've been a massive amount of work to store and listen to properly . Digitization has also been on my mind but is a whole 'nother can of worms ive barely begun to research. Pre-RIAA EQ was bad enough . Anyways...
  3. S

    dbx Soundfield 1A

    Hello Does anybody have a copy of the dbx Soundfield 1 or 1A speaker manual. I picked up a set with controller, but no manual. Would be very appreciated if someone could send me a pdf of it. Regards Terry
  4. D

    Using a DBX 118 with Sonos

    Hello all. Fifty or so years ago I had a DBX 118 in my stereo set up. I loved that little guy. Now in my retirement years I’m dusting off all my old vinyl. I have a turntable running through a NAD photo amp into a Sonos Five. I’d like to find an old DBX and put it into that setup for old...
  5. M

    Help with DBX 3BX

    Hello, I am trying to repair a DBX 3BX Series I (revision 2, the one without the daughter boards). Some things I managed to fix but I still have a problem with the MF circuit. As soon as I raise the expansion, no matter the transition level, the output goes up as you can see in this video...
    • _MBK
    • Thread
    • 3bx dbx repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  6. AshhBoy_

    dbx cx3-mkI faulty channel repair

    After having my cx3 fixed because of a dead right channel on arrival, I used it daily for about two years with mostly no issues. Two days ago, I fired it up to discover my right channel was presenting a large ac-synced humming noise. I quickly unplugged everything and checked all my wiring, to...
    • AshhBoy_
    • Thread
    • channel failure dbx dbx cx3 operational amplifier output board preamp repair transistor
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. Jeepnmon

    dbx CX-3/BX-3 vs. McIntosh C53/MA462

    I've currently own a dbx CX-3 preamp and BX-3 amplifier that I've had and used for around 32 years. Both have performed well over the years and other than having the units cleaned and checked by a tech they work great. Thing is I really have the desire to "upgrade" to more current gear in the...
  8. P

    DBX NX-40 Setup

    I recently stumbled into DBX decoders by accidentally buying a DBX encoded record. I suppose we would call them HD Vinyl now. When I found a DBX NX-40 on ebay for $25, I thought it was worth an experiment. I normally run the turntable directly into the phono input of a McIntosh C49, so I...
    • pderousse
    • Thread
    • dbx dbx decoder hd vinyl mcintosh c49 turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. PROJECT 2501

    DBX 3BX - DS impact restoration vs the other models

    I've noticed that on the 3BX DS there are three meters for displaying the level of impact restoration over three different frequency bands exactly like the dynamic range expansion. As far as I can see its the only model with impact restoration that splits it into three separate ranges. The other...
  10. ASRHTB

    Virtual Device of Noise Reduction Systems

    Hello, I am working on digitizing old recorded R2R tape project, but the main problem here is hiss sound and echo. I suppose these tapes is not recorded in any noise reduction encode. I have tried to reduce hiss with dolby B and dbx 1, and I am planning to use the Super D noise reduction system...
  11. JoeMae416

    Nikko, dbx, Nakamichi, Denon, Akai, Ohm

    My current system.
  12. PROJECT 2501

    DBX SX series - Video Sound Impact Restorer

    DBX SX-20 Does anyone have any information on what it does? I've read claims that they are stand alone devices that offer the impact restoration feature that's found on high end DBX expanders and can be used in conjunction with lower end models of expanders to add the impact restoration...
  13. Ryan_1993

    A Recent Addition to the setup

    My TEAC A-3300SX reel-to-reel has been away for the last five weeks having a service, recap, head block swap & final calibration. I'm off to go collect it soon and will be nice to have it back in the setup performing better than ever. I've recently removed 3 decks from my setup a Pioneer...
    • Ryan_1993
    • Thread
    • aurex bang & olufsen cassette classic dbx elcaset el-5 sony marantz mid century tech vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  14. Soundstage3

    Connect a tuner to the internet, for internet radio...

    Hello, I have a question? Does anyone know what it might take to connect a tuner to the internet? I have a dbx TX-3MkII tuner and had it hooked to the internet a few years ago and was able to actually listen to various radio stations, via the internet, by just (somehow) attaching to the 75 Ohm...
    • Soundstage3
    • Thread
    • dbx dbx tx-3mkii internet radio tuner
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tuners
  15. seabee1

    DBX 3BX DS/Sansui AU 999

    I've had one of these DBX units sitting for years, and decided to hook it up today, and see how it sounds. I downloaded the manual and thought it looked pretty straightforward. well, it wasn't. I don't have a tape deck, but still figured I could make it work, just like an equalizer. I tried...
  16. AshhBoy_

    DBX CX-3 loud buzzing noise R-channel only

    Hi, I think I might have made a mistake with my newest purchase... Long story short, I have been using my DBX-BX3 for a good while after fixing it, and wanted the DBX CX-3 stereo preamp to go along with it for a long time. I just bought the DBX CX-3 pre-amplifier from a shop in the USA, while...
    • AshhBoy_
    • Thread
    • dbx humming pre amp help pre-amp preamp trouble shooting vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. mhinsda

    Dbx 2020 eq display

    I have a dbx 20/20 eq it works great the lights dance the presets work. I noticed that the numerical number part of the display does not roll up and down with the dancing lights - like I have seen on others? Wondering if it’s a setting or just not working? Anyway can’t complain because it is a...
  18. D

    DB3 BX3 keep blowing up outputs. Please help!

    Hello all. For some reason my dbx bx3 mk1 keeps frying the outputs. All started last week when the input cables came disconnected from the amp and killed the amp. After some help from some members here, found out the problem. Resulted in the 3.9 ohm resistor in the protector board and 4 outputs...
  19. D

    DBX BX3 blown fuse still no power

    Hello I recently was able to find an DBX BX3 that was working fine until i decided to move my preamp a little bit and the output cables from the preamp disconnected and probably touch each other.... a horrible sound from the speakers and the BX3 powered off. No power at all, checked the fuse...
  20. D

    Opinions on DBX BX3 with a McIntosh C29

    Hello all. I was lucky enough to be given a super clean, fully working McIntosh C29 preamp. At the moment I am using it with a 6L6 pushpull tube amp which I built 2 years ago. The other day I was just window shopping at a 2nd hand store and found aDBX BX3 which I though it was rare in special...
  21. David_NC

    Fun New 'Toy' - dbx DriveRack PA2

    I'll be working on the biamp conversion of my ADS M12's over the weekend. I also use a subwoofer with this setup, so I need a 3-way crossover for this. One pair of outputs will run the mids and tweeters from a Dynaco ST-70, another pair of outputs will go to a Parasound HCA-1000A which will...
  22. PROJECT 2501

    DBX Junkie

    Im hooked and theres no going back. Im on a mission to collect every matching piece of DBX gear and even those that dont match but are still compatible for home stereo.. I mean.... Its an absolute concrete fact that the more blinking lights and dials your system has..... The Better It Sounds...
  23. G

    DBX Sound processor Repair shop

    Hello, I currently own a lot of dbx digital series sound processor gear, (400X-DS, 120X DS, 224X DS, 3BX DS etc..) just recently, my dbx 14/10 equalizer has started to act up and needs servicing. Does anyone know of a place that specializes in repairing / servicing these vintage sound...
    • Gary Caban
    • Thread
    • dbx dbx 14/10 equalizer/spectrum analizer repair service service guide vintage vintage equipment
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  24. PROJECT 2501

    Vinyl to tape with DBX processors

    Sitting here staring at brand new unopened pack of type IV metal cassettes tapes that I've had in a drawer for at least 5 years now.... I dont know if it's curiosity, boredom, or the 6 pack of modelo I just tossed back but... I wanna tear the wrappers off and use them.... Like.. right now.. So...
    • PROJECT 2501
    • Thread
    • 3bx cassette deck dbx noise reduction recording type iv vinyl
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Tape
  25. David_NC

    'New' Pre-amp and Setup

    In my daily scans of Craigslist, I came across a McIntosh C31V fairly local to me for a good price over the weekend and decided to check it out. I was impressed with this 30 year old - it looks 95% new, seem to function perfectly, other than a little noise in the balance control, and included...
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