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  1. PattonD

    Pioneer SX-1500T Faceplate Lettering Restoration: Beginner Seeking Guidance

    I’m still a beginner at electronics repair and this estate-find Pioneer SX-1500T is the oldest unit I’ve worked on. I’ve ordered a recap kit and an LED bulb kit, and with the faceplate off for the bulb install, I want to restore the missing lettering around the Power/Speakers knob and bottom...
    • PattonD
    • Thread
    • decals diy faceplate pioneer restoration sx-1500t
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  2. O

    reproduction faceplates: who makes them in 2024?

    Hi folks, What companies (or individuals) would make a copy of a vintage integrated amp faceplate if I send them the faceplate? I know of amkproducts.com and vintagehifiaudio.com but would like to have a list of all the other options.
  3. L

    Marantz Model 112 with various faceplate

    Hi. I am looking for a Marantz Model 112 tuner. In my search, I have discovered that the 112 model exist with two different faceplates. On one of them it says (in the lower left corner): Dolby FM on the other it says: Dolby FM-25μS Does anyone know why? Is there a difference between the two...
  4. Aaron99

    Marantz 2230: Lit up faceplate.... Not that kind of "lit"

    I've been working on an idea for a while now. The photos will explain more than words.... First prototype.... Still working on the hot and cold spots.....
    • Aaron99
    • Thread
    • faceplate faceplate illumination marantz 2230
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  5. j chauvin

    Levinson (Madrigal) No. 2X series faceplate finish

    Does anyone know if Levinson face plates from the No. 2X series were anodized or painted? I have some wear and wondering the best avenue to go for restoration. Thx, j
    • j chauvin
    • Thread
    • faceplate levinson madrigal restoration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. jazz-z-man

    McIntosh MR78 Replacement Bezel

    I am wondering if anyone has the demensions for the rectangular bezel that essentially frames the tunning dial area and meters on the glass faceplate of the MR78 tuner? It's held on by double sided tape. It can dry out and fall off. Mine is lost. It's the last cosmetic piece I need to restore my...
  7. M

    Fisher KX-200 pitting on faceplate HELP

    Hi, please have a look at the photo and tell me if there is any way to remove the pitting/surface abrasions on the brass. I have tried soapy water and Wenol metal polish, neither has worked. If there's no possible way of fixing the finish, would anyone have or know where to find a KX-200...
    • mangist
    • Thread
    • cleaning faceplate fisher kx-200 wenol
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fisher
  8. ikonw8

    AKAI AA-1050 Silk-screen repair

    I picked up a very nice Akai AA-1050 the other day for a very good price. Cabinet is in perfect shape, it works and sounds pretty good. However, when I tried to clean the face plate, I found that the silk screen lettering came off easily... but only in some spots. Near the Power switch and...
    • ikonw8
    • Thread
    • aa-1050 akai brushed aluminum decals faceplate silk-screen
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Moonwatcher

    Removing a Marantz 1515 faceplate

    Hi, I'm replacing the lamps on this unusual model and was wondering, does anyone know how to remove the faceplate on these later Marantzes? I removed all the screws on the bottom of the plate and knobs, including the tuner's with its 1.5mm set screw. It is sliding out at the bottom, but I can't...
  10. runningdog

    Removing clear tape from Marantz faceplate

    I have a Marantz faceplate with Scotch clear tape on it. I'm looking for suggestions on removal. Window cleaners hate the stuff, but at least they can scrape it off with a razor. I carefully scratched at it with my thumbnail but it does not budge. I use WD40 to deep clean faceplates that...
  11. JB8

    Faceplate & Knob Cleaning & Polishing: How do you get it done?

    DISCLAIMER: There may already be an extensive thread (or many of them...) around this but I didn't see it, so thanks in advance for your contribution! Always good to have an updated version of best practices. For some context, I started working on project receivers at the beginning of the...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • faceplate glass harman kardon 330c knobs polish realistic sta-78 yamaha yamaha cr-420 yamaha receiver
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. amr2

    Yamaha MX-1000 Faceplate

    Hello I have fixed several MX-1000s, but have never owned one. I decided to add one to my collection :D. I received it this week. Its in very good shape. Original manual, a single owner, and never repaired. Good. But the packaging wasn't very good, and the courier company hit the package...
    • amr2
    • Thread
    • faceplate mx-1000 yamaha
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Yamaha
  13. bemboc

    Pioneer SX-690 restoration project

    Hallo, I am Gyula from Hungary. I bought an incomplete receiver from a friend. It already works electronically, I replaced the STK0039 integrated circuits and some components. Unfortunately, the front panel is missing. I buyed more parts from ebay, but I haven't found a nice front panel. I...
  14. Ricktptman

    Seeking opinions about best place to store extra/uninstalled McIntosh glass

    Since I started collecting McIntosh pieces, I've slowly been acquiring replacement glass for them. Some I had to use immediately because of well...UPS, et al, in all their respective resplendent glory. One piece in particular, I had to replace because I did not know that the screening on the...
  15. Ricktptman

    Black slot faceplate (corner) mounting screw question

    I know some of them are 1/4" and some are 1/8" in length, the shorter to avoid hitting the panloc shaft, but are the threads for these screws 6-32? I thought I'd seen this thread here before but I can't find it through Ye Olde Google. I'm seeing some 1911 grip screws on ePrey that look close...
  16. A

    Color of Fisher Receiver Faceplates?

    Color of Fisher Receiver Faceplates? I have observed that the faceplate on some early Fisher receivers (500-S, TA series and perhaps others) are a strong brassy/goldish color. I believe (not sure) that the later 500B and 800B were light goldish in tone, but not so much as the earlier models...
  17. Sglaw461

    MC402 FACEPLATE

    Can anyone give me an idea of how to remove the aluminium side rails on this amp? I have removed the faceplate and the 3 screws that hold them in place but they will not move. I'm starting to suspect they are glued to the glass. Any help would be appreciated.
    • Sglaw461
    • Thread
    • faceplate mc mc402 mcintosh side rails siderail siderails
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  18. mmsean

    Marantz 2270 Faceplate Creators?

    Anyone know anyone who is making silver or possibly black etched faceplates anymore? I know I can order one from Germany on the bay but I'd rather buy from a member here. Would prefer a silver face too.
  19. 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...
  20. Bound2Glory

    SX 1010 faceplate glass replacement needed!

    Hey guys, had an unfortunate accident with the glass faceplate on my sx-1010. I need to replace it, and I've been checking eBay for months with no luck. Does anyone know if anyone's making reproductions that I can buy, or anywhere else to look for a donor from an old broken unit? Thanks in...
  21. R

    Chrome finish on Plastic Faceplate

    I have a Kenwood KR-5600 that has a good portion of the faceplate chrome trim worn down to a dark finish. Any recommendations on how to reapply the chrome.
  22. Robvolz

    Why so many cracked glass out there?

    It just doesn’t make sense to me. I mean what’s happening? Are people playing golf in their living room? I need scenerios people, both serious and not.
    • Robvolz
    • Thread
    • broken glass faceplate ferris bueller’s day off wwe
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  23. RoccoC5

    Marantz Twenty Seven / 27 - Faceplate Screws

    Hello Everyone! Long time member, first time poster here. I recently purchased a Marantz 27 and am currently cleaning it up. It had a noisy left channel which I fixed by replacing a 458 transistor on the tone board, and am planning on replacing the remaining transistors on the tone board and...
    • RoccoC5
    • Thread
    • 27 faceplate marantz screws twenty seven
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  24. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2270 faceplate

    Hello AK'ers I had a 2270 faceplate in bad condition. black paint stains, scratches, letters errased... I am in restoration process, i polished it and now it is too brilliant I need to apply the "brushed" finish previous to the anodized. Can you help me? I don't know the correct tool...
  25. LuisNiels

    Marantz 2285 "impossible stains on faceplate"

    Hello everyone I just found a very good deal on a Marantz 2285, i couldn't pass on it even tho it's in bad shape, my main question is about the "impossible stains on faceplate" i've tryed the usual stuff like dish soap scrubbing, alcohol, acetone, degreaser, circuit cleaner, tooth brush, i even...
    • LuisNiels
    • Thread
    • 2285 cleaning faceplate marantz stains
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Solid State
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