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dial string

  1. triplegee77

    Marantz Dial String material

    I just had the dial string break on a 2220B I was restoring. I see them available on eBay, but I was wondering what the AK folks have used as replacements? I assume the material needs to have a texture that doesn't slip and also not stretch. Appreciate any suggestions.
  2. L

    Sony STR-6048a Tuning Dial Diagram

    I just acquired a Sony str-6048a receiver. Everything works great except the tuning dial string is broken. Does anyone know where I can find a tuning string diagram for this receiver? If one is not available, does anyone have any advice on how to replace it? Thanks!
    • luaplerog
    • Thread
    • 6048a dial string receiver sony sony str-6048a tuning string
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. ktm-don

    Japanese 'green' thread lock

    I just picked up a HK 670 in reasonable shape. The tuner section has a small gear on the end of the strung pulley that drives a larger gear on the tuning capacitor. In the process of pick up and handling, the pulley backed out of position, allowing the small drive gear to fall off. It seems to...
  4. A Sound Mind

    Sansui Seven Dial String

    One of the final steps I needed to take on this receiver was to calibrate the dial scale positioning and wouldn't you know it...the string snapped and it unraveled to where I don't know what path it's supposed to take. It looks like the whole path needs to be redone, as I can't trust knotted and...
  5. ohm470k

    Akai AA-1115 Dial String Help Needed

    Hello. My name is Eric and I have an Akai AA-1115 I just repaired, recapped, and biased but I have a problem. The tuning knob was bent against the face plate and the string had come lose. The knob stem has been straigtened but I need help with putting the string back on. It isn't broken and...
    • ohm470k
    • Thread
    • akai aa-1115 dial string receiver restring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. RetroStereo

    Kenwood KR-5600 Tuner Dial string killed my confidence :)

    Hello AK experts! This is my first post and it is long overdue since I have been checking this forum for a while and been grateful to all the great advice provided here. AK gave me the confidence to get into the 60s and 70s audio gear without any previous knowledge of electronics. First I...
    • RetroStereo
    • Thread
    • dial string kenwood receiver kr-5600 tuner string
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
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