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  1. OmegaHyperio

    DIY Isolation Platform help request

    I have a bit of a curve ball for you guys, I am in need of creating a custom isolation platform for the pumps and compressor of an electron microscope. (told you it was a curve ball) Since the requirements for the microscope are quite high (its on a very good suspension system that will make...
    • OmegaHyperio
    • Thread
    • curveball diy electron microscope isolation platform
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. G

    DIY remote bass knob

    I want to put together a wired bass controls for my Klipsch powered subwoofer. Just a knob to control level and crossover, just like you do on the back of the unit. I'll probably just replace the pots. To my knowledge, this doesn't exist as a product I could buy. Anyone have any luck doing...
    • gBlackMagic
    • Thread
    • amplifier bass knob diy klipsch klipsch reference premier mod remote remote control subwoofer subwoofer amp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  3. isaidwhat

    I DIY'd Myself Some Speaker Stands

    I put my jr high school wood shop skills to use and made myself a couple of speaker stands to get my JBL bookshelf speakers off the floor. Total cost was about $50 for the wood (just a 10x6 pine board and pre-turned legs from the local home improvement store). Just cut the board to length...
    • isaidwhat
    • Thread
    • diy jbl speakers stands
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY
  4. Mr. Yamaha

    How to 'make' $40 rock solid speaker stands for your Yamaha NS-1000M's (or any speaker)

    I was searching quite some time for affordable and solid speaker stands for my NS-1000M's. I needed them to be heavy, solid and good looking. And most of all, they needed to be affordable. So I received several quotes from different companies around the globe, read a lot of DIY threads where...
    • Mr. Yamaha
    • Thread
    • diy ns-1000 ns-1000m speaker stands yamaha
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  5. kingscoins83

    Should I embark on this ambitious project based on KEF drivers?

    Hello everyone, The conjuncture and poor built of vintage KEF cabinets lead me to owning quite a few KEF drivers: - 2 pairs of T27 SP1032 tweeters (one matched) - 1 pair of B110 SP1003 mid-woofers - 1 pair of B200 SP1039 mid-woofers - 2 pairs of B139 SP1044 woofers - 1 pair of B139 SP1042...
    • kingscoins83
    • Thread
    • 4 way crossover diy drivers kef kef 104 kef concerto
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. copezone

    Channel out until i power down..MARANTZ 19

    I'm sure there is no quick explanation to this, but. The left channel is completely out until i power of. The channel kicks in instantly after the power button has been depressed. The usual suspects have been addressed (deox/caps/trans..) I feel like I'm overlooking something very simple...
  7. D

    Toshiba SR-A200 HELP

    Ok so I recently found a toshiba sr-a200 while digging through all the junk in my garage. It's pretty complete EXCEPT it's missing a part that connects the headshell to the tone arm or arm tube not sure what it's technically called (i'm new to turntables sorry). Anyway I cant seem to find this...
    • data_lore
    • Thread
    • diy headshell parts repair tonearm toshiba turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. M50'sMike

    JBL L166 Horizon midrange repair

    Hello everybody, i need your help. My jbl l166 mid range isn't working, somebody on another thread suggested i clean the l-pads. I happen to have no idea what they look like, I cant find any visual aid. And (what i think are) the resistors have corrosion on the wires up to the thick flux-like...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • diy help jbl jbl l166 jbl l166 horizon l-pad midrange not working repair repair help speaker repair
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  9. HiFiAaron

    Mitsubishi ms-20 recap help

    Hello everyone, I am recapping my first set of speakers, a pair of Mitsubishi diatone ms-20's, and was hoping i could get a little advice. What type of capacitors should i get? Mitsubishi used Rubycon Nonpolar Axial Electrolytic Aluminum Capacitors originally that are 13mmX31mm in the 15uF...
    • HiFiAaron
    • Thread
    • diatone diy mitsubishi ms-20 ms20 newb recap
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  10. R

    Overprotective Yamaha CR-820

    Hi. I picked up a Yamaha CR-820 a month ago and thought I had fixed it three weeks ago but...nope. When I got it, I had power, no relay click. Read some threads here, downloaded schematic, parts list and service manual Replaced capacitors on main power board, output transistors and built up...
    • rauridh
    • Thread
    • diy yamaha cr-820
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY
  11. Thrill Kille

    Source For Cable Connects

    I'm going to be making my own cables for my new system. The cable (wire) is determined. The type of connects are decided too. But where to find them is my question. Where can I find High Quality Locking Banana and Crimp Banana plugs. Also, Solid Copper Spades. Flat and 45 deg. Sizes 6, 8, and...
    • Thrill Kille
    • Thread
    • cable cables connection connector connects diy
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: DIY
  12. Franco989

    Pioneer SX 1250 restoration power cap filters

    Hi Everyone I'm putting the finishing touches on a full restoration of a Pioneer SX 1250. I wouldn't considered my self an expert but I have learned alot from reading on this forum, here is where I'm stuck and need your help. I'm replacing the Power Filter Capacitors with the United Chemi-Con...
  13. Aaron99

    Bought custom speakers... JBL D123 + Peerless

    Last weekend I responded to an ad for a 2010 "Baby" Marantz (10 watts per channel). I met up with a dear elderly couple that was downsizing. When I show up and the Marantz 2010 is filling the room with beautiful classical music. I look at the volume knob and it is at the 8 o'clock position...
  14. L

    First Recap: Sony STR-6800SD Help

    Hi everyone, Been lurking for a while in the diy section and made scant posts in other places. I'm looking to tackle my first full recap on a sony str-6800sd, hopefully with AK's help. I've done the BillD C-1 mods to my carver preamp, I can solder well enough to get myself into trouble. I've...
    • lilsatyre
    • Thread
    • diy help recap restoration sony
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  15. CrawfishKing

    Oversized Bookshelves as Floorstanders... anyone else into this?

    Hi guys, I'm just curious if anyone else has tried this with success. I used to love my Klipsch Tangent T200's on the floor angled up at me. There was even an era where my listening chair was also 2 ft off the ground. It filled the room in a pretty incredible way. I always attributed this to...
  16. CrawfishKing

    Wharfedale/Tannoy DYI - Talk me in or out of it!

    Hi guys! I've enjoyed my audio journey thus far, but am certainly in need of a change of speakers. When me and a good friend started the journey, our first real speakers were a set of Klipsch Tangent T200's for myself (I heavily improved the cabs, dampened the horn and upgraded the crossovers)...
    • CrawfishKing
    • Thread
    • diy speaker building tannoy w70 wharfdale
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  17. Sam08861

    Can't get back panel back on Wharfedale w70 speaker

    Hey all, Just finished recapping a pair over early Wharfedale W70s and replacng the 4uf PIO caps with KGBs. However, I can't get one of the back panels back into the cabinet. 6 months or so ago, I'd taken a break from my vintage gear for a while, but now getting back into it. When I took...
  18. Chriswashere

    Odd diode in Sony str-v3

    Hi all, I have a quick question about replacing a diode in my Sony str-v3. The diode is a Sv04S and I can't find a replacement anywhere for it. Does anyone know what to replace it with? I'm going to be honest here, I'm a college student that doesn't have a lot of cash so I'm always looking for...
  19. C

    Sony ES receiver "popping" when powered off...?

    Howdy AK, I'm a bit of a rare poster here, but I need a bit of help with my 2nd system. I have been building a "vintage powerhouse" system of 2nd hand purchases, currently just a pair of Mission Argonauts powered by a Sony GX800ES. Occasionally when I turn off the receiver (1 in 20?), as the...
    • cwilson
    • Thread
    • argonaut diy mission sony es
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  20. SudoSpencer

    Mcintosh MAC 1500 Bad tube? Bias Adjust?

    I came across a Mac 1500 the other day. After firing it up on a dim bulb tester and seeing no issues, I then proceeded to plug it in normally and try to set the bias. It's supposed to be .7v for all 4 of the output tubes. I tried this and 3 of them got there, the 4th tube won't go past about...
  21. sgleich

    Made a Black Walnut plinth base for my Pioneer PL-610

    Just because I could, had a spare few hours and wanted something unique for our furniture showroom, I decided to make a base for my new to me PL-610. I crafted it to very tight tolerances from 10/4 figured Black Walnut... It is made so that the TT sits on its own very nice stock legs upon a...
    • sgleich
    • Thread
    • diy pioneer pl-610 plinth turntable walnut
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Ronito6

    My PCB Fabricator thread opened in DIY forum: AU-X1 F-2772 PCB

    Happy New Year everyone!! I am seeking suggestions as to who provides quality PCB fabrication services for the humble hobbyist. Please see my thread about it here http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/pcb-fabricator-opinion-and-suggestion-request.750469/ Its for a good cause. The...
  23. K

    Should I get these speakers and repair them?

    These speakers need new foam surrounds for the woofers, but I have no idea how these sound like since they have a very little online presence. I have all the tools to repair speakers and am not willing to buy new speakers if they cost more than $40. I know how to solder and have experience with...
    • Kaden Golda
    • Thread
    • diy foam reapir refoam refurbished repair speakers used
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY
  24. John Little

    PL-518 mod. Step 1, tap into the 18V supply on PWR-035

    Hi everyone! I have a PL-518, which I recently acquired and need to service. Any advise will be welcome on this, so many things to do: The tonearm isn't returning very smoothly compared to some of the youtube videos I saw. What do you need to oil or grease? The plastic cover is all scratched...
    • John Little
    • Thread
    • diy pioneer pl-518
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  25. KKnight

    Bare PCB

    There are a great deal of seemingly decent quality bare PCB's on fleabay for EL34 amps. Who has built one from scratch?
    • KKnight
    • Thread
    • diy el34 el34-pp kit pcb tubes valves
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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