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  1. Janotoro

    Technics SL-1700 (MK1) Hum/Hiss Help

    I got my Technics SL-1700 from one of my favorite record stores in Louisville KY as a gift when I asked about it. They told me it did not work, the speed change was stuck and the speed controls out of wack, it came without counterweight, headshell and mat. Before investing time and money on it...
    • Janotoro
    • Thread
    • buzz channel noise diy fix-it hiss hum technics technics sl-1700 tonearm turntable wire
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Lowstang

    Turntable shelf

    Looking to build a floating wall shelf for my turntable. Need some ideas! Anyone got pics of some DIY?
  3. The Parrot

    Sony STR-6045 - Cleaning / Trouble Removing Tuner Knob

    Recently I picked up a Sony STR-6045 receiver and it's pretty dirty. This is my first time trying to clean up a receiver and I was hoping to get a little advice. I'll update these questions with answers as I go along in case it helps someone down the road. I have a couple of questions: 1...
    • The Parrot
    • Thread
    • diy diy project help sony sony str 6045 tuner dial
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: DIY
  4. audiodactic

    Pioneer SA-7500ii left chan distortion

    Hi, everyone. I decided to start an account here because I'd find myself here anyway when I would search for audio advice online. But see here's the thing guys/gals... I work at a record store and repair shop. The owner is a cool guy but the tech is reluctant... excuse me, refusing to teach me...
    • audiodactic
    • Thread
    • distortion diy integrated amp integrated amplifier oscilliscope oscilloscope pioneer sa-7500 pioneer sa-7500ii receiever troubleshoot
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. mozcho

    Cartridge Alignment Protractor - DIY?

    In my country these things (hifi related) are rare and expensive. I chanced upon the following page, where we can download free cartridge alignment protractors: https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge-alignment-protractors.shtml Would this work? Or, are these general or cartridge-specific, say...
    • mozcho
    • Thread
    • alignment protractor cartridge diy
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Treyson

    JVC ja-s310 blowing a fuse

    Hello AK! I am stumped. I have a JVC ja-s310 that is blowing fuse #2. Initial thought was to recap the whole system so I did and if nothing else that was a great learning experience but after making sure everything was clear and correctly installed I tried to turn it on again and the fuse fired...
    • Treyson
    • Thread
    • diy fuses jvc recap
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  7. N

    Dedicated HT LRC speakers

    Hey Guys, I've slowly built up a hodgepodge home theater over the last three years. I started around a set of ESS AMT4's and then added a Yamaha RX-A1050, JBL Northridge surrounds and center, and a Velodyne CT120. Like I said, a hodgepodge. What I'm looking for now, I'd like to move my ESS...
  8. F

    Replacing the Pre/Main Jumper on my Integrated Amplifier

    Hi forum members, I recently bought a NAD C355BEE second hand and during my shopping I found a NAD video explaining the difference between the C316BEE and the C326BEE. The advisor was saying that the pre/main jumper was the biggest difference and that one thing that could be done to improve your...
  9. Strgazr1967

    TriTrix TL or Solstice

    I had a chance to hear the TriTrix TL’s at the Staten Island meet that Chris brought and I fell in love with them. I could not believe the sound came out of those speakers and their cost. That being said I also love the design and look of the Parts Express solstice speakers. The big question...
    • Strgazr1967
    • Thread
    • diy mtm parts express solstice tl tritrix
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. S

    Bose soundtouch 30 no sound

    I have a bose soundtounch 30 whose sound has stopped, everything else works, wi fi bluetooth display. Even when I put it on AUX there is no sound. I can see the power board is supplying 23.5 volts to the ouput ic's but I cannot get a signal tracer to get a signal on their input terminal. Does...
    • spd
    • Thread
    • diy
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: DIY
  11. Senor Visa

    Sony PS-LX3: Repair (DIY?), Replace, or Move On?

    Hey, I've been in love with my Sony PS-LX3 for ten years. I had fond memories of the Technics (SL-10) that I grew-up with, which had a Repeat, and a Return function (and auto-cueing), and I basically just searched Craiglist for a turntable with those functions [side note: I have since bought...
    • Senor Visa
    • Thread
    • diagnose diy repair sony sony ps-lx3 used
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Kingbleu

    Need help wiring a Dummy load

    I want to make a dummy load so I can work on equipment and not blow my eardrums out or wake up my kids late at night. I have two 8ohm 200 watt resistors that I mounted on heatsinks and put in a chasis. This works great and was easy to wire but I want to add a switch so that I can hear the sine...
    • Kingbleu
    • Thread
    • diy dummy load
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY
  13. thought91

    Vandersteen 5A Carbon Cabinet Rebuild

    Hello folks, I have just acquired some Vandersteen parts from AK member theoman, and was thinking some of you might be interested to see my project! I haven't started yet, but I will start working very soon. In the mean time, take a look at theoman's old thread...
    • thought91
    • Thread
    • cabinet cabinet design cabinet repair diy frankensteen project vandersteen
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. currituckco

    Problem with a DIY Dynaco ST-35 clone

    Hi all, I'm building a Dyna SCA-35/ST-35 hybrid clone and having some trouble. I have the thing built right now as an ST-35, without the phono board built out (an SCA-35 is basically an ST-35 plus a phono stage and selector switch/volume/tone controls, plus a higher gain, worse sounding driver...
  15. HowlerMonkey

    ADS L810 restoration/repair

    So I got caught up in the moment and bought a pair ADSL810 that need some TLC. A damaged mid and grill...for starters....maybe more things when I inspect them later this week. I will start searching the forums for tips, specially anything related to the crossover and recommended parts/brands for...
    • HowlerMonkey
    • Thread
    • acoustic suspension ads diy l810 repair
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. Tubeglowpio

    Anyone uses tube guards?

    Have thought about using tube guards in a build but always wondered how you would switched the tubes out? Would you have to flip the amp and remove the nut then pull the guard off, swap tubes and put guard back on? Or is there enough room to get a grip on the tube and wiggle it out of the socket?
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • amplifier build diy stereo tube tube amp tube guard vacuum tube
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  17. TaoofPu

    *silent screams of help*

    Hello all and happy weekend, I am a teacher and woodworker with an audiophile friend who lightheartedly suggested I build my own speakers from some spalted shagbark hickory I recently acquired. Two weeks later and I have spent more time up in the middle of the night and in class (when...
    • TaoofPu
    • Thread
    • diy drivers help new wood
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY
  18. Mike Sweeney

    Replacement 2285B pots

    I’m replacing the main amp adjustment pots and thought I would share how I did it. I took a page form a picture I saw where the tech made a nice etched board to mount a new trimpot on it. In my case, I used some perf board which is not as pretty but worked pretty well. I also found that the...
  19. Trekkie4

    SpinBox Turntable YouTube Review & Assembly

    Hey guys! Some of you may have already seen this (in which case I apologize), but I came across this YouTube video on a cardboard turntable by the name of SpinBox. Started out as Kickstarter project, which now seems to be doomed due to legal reasons. Long story short, a very respected...
  20. Trodder

    Fisher CA-880 (First Project)

    Hi all! I am new to the forum! I am taking on my first project in my quest back to vinyl and more importantly back to vintage sound! I have owned an MCS 6700 for as long as I can remember and it is still in phenomenal shape! The old SHURE RXT5 cartridge that was in there had seen better days...
    • Trodder
    • Thread
    • bulb replacement ca-880 diy fisher na-850 nikko
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. K

    Dynaco 6v6 Ultra Linear Tube Amplifier PCB Questions

    Hello, Another post seeking help wiring a nondescript Dynaco tube board from Ebay. This one is a Dynaco 6v6 ultra linear circuit. I have the power supply issue under control, but I'm looking for advice on how to properly wire the output transformers to the board. I've read that the OPT for...
    • KCharlemagne
    • Thread
    • 6v6 amplifier board diy dynaco tube ultralinear
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  22. Tubeglowpio

    2a3 schematic

    If anyone has a schematic for a 2a3 amp that they have built and it sounds great please let me know, I've been looking to build a nice one of these and have searched the web but didn't find much. Thank you.
  23. HNKE850

    NIKKO amp and AUDIONOTE AN/K AN/E DIY?

    Hi, I hope some of you will know if this is a bad idea.. I am starting from scratch after a complete rebuild from hell, my apartment, not a speaker. When everything else I made, was made exactly as I want it and within budget, everything down to light fixtures, I thought to include sound as...
  24. Sam08861

    DIY Open baffle conversion of W70 Wharfedales?

    I've posted the below in the British Audio section, so apologies for those that have seen this twice... I've got a Wharfedale 60D Mark II pair that are acoustic suspension and I've been very happy with them. Good crisp response and enough bass and clean highs. I also have a pair of very early...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • alnico diy open baffle w70 wharfedale
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  25. vaathi

    Rogers LS3/5a: DIY getting original drivers or Buy used one

    I have always wanted to get supposedly accurate speaker for a long time. I have rogers LS2 and they are amazingly clean sounding speaker for their size. Price in the auction site is all over and some of the good ones sold in UK are not shipped worldwide. So my options are to buy one in the...
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