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  1. Fasturd

    Sony SCD-777ES Issue Resolved.

    I recently resurrected a Sony SCD-777ES that the original owner thought was a door stop/Boat Anchor. Had all the issues. Wouldn't read SACDs. Would sometimes read Redbook CDs. Would show no disc as an error. It would lock up and not open the door, requiring a power down and restart. The advice i...
  2. C

    Harman Kardon T55C

    Hello everyone, I hope all is well. I've recently acquired a Harman Kardon T55C turntable. How exciting. Its in good cosmetic condition, but it seems to have some electrical issues that I am having trouble sorting out. I've read multiple instances on this forum of other owners of this model...
  3. 3

    Ess Seven left speaker not working

    I recently bought a pair of ess 7 speakers and the right one is working, but the left one only the tweeter is playing some sound. I would like to see if it's an easy fix, or if maybe the woofer is blown out. I tried a new fuse and tried switching the cables that worked for the other speaker...
  4. D

    Kenwood KR-710 No Audio Output Speakers A

    I have a Kenwood KR-710 that has audio output from both left and right on Speakers B setting but no audio from left and right on Speaker A setting. I would like to ask for anyone's suggestion/expertise in rectifying this issue. I have a basic knowledge of electronics repair but, as an amateur...
    • DyingFast
    • Thread
    • audio issues fix kenwood kr-710 no audio repair
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  5. A

    Sub PSW650 Polk Audio primary transformer coil burnt. 110v.

    Sub PSW650 Polk Audio primary transformer coil burnt. 110v. If your power grid is 110v (USA) and the sub is not working at all probably your primary(input) coil of the transformer has been burnt. Just use a simple tester to check the resistance on a receptacle of a Sub. The regular resistance...
    • alex_jd
    • Thread
    • 110v burnt fix polk audio psw650 sub transformer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. E

    Sharp RP-117

    Does anyone have any insight on the Sharp RP-117. I am working on restoring one my girlfriend bought me and I’ve replaced both belts and 3d printed a new gear for the open and close tray. But for some reason the darn thing doesn’t close all the way. I feel like the metal plate on the tray...
    • EliasB
    • Thread
    • fix help open/close rp-117 service sharp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. R

    Scott A437 Strange noise in both speaker

    My Scott A437 amplifier makes a strange noise on both speakers when turning on. After that, it works correctly. Could you also help me with the Bias adjustment? Where should I place the probes and which resistor should I adjust to get 5mV? Thank you very much for your help
    • Radas
    • Thread
    • a437 amplifier fix issue scott
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. F

    Diagnosing old Sansui

    First off I'm new to the site, glad to be here . I tried finding somewhere on reddit that could help me out but I figured here would net me better results. Tldr I was cleaning out aunt's shed and stumbled on this old Sansui 9900z that she ended up giving me and now I'm trying to get it...
  9. Virus

    An electric clicky sound, Nakamichi CD player won't turn on

    I've just done a classic repair of replacing the belts on my Nakamichi MB-3 and everything works but a new problem arose. When I power it on, the relay sends electric surges in an attempt to start the CD player to no avail (you can see the electricity between the board and film that's zip-tied...
    • Virus
    • Thread
    • cd player fix help issue nakamiachi power repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Digital Sources
  10. powrviolence

    Novice PL-10 Troubleshooting

    Hello all, Apologies in advance if this is 1: not the appropriate place to post this and 2: these issues are commonplace and have been answered elsewhere. I got 1972 Pioneer PL10 and the audio quality is full of static and is of overall of poor quality. I am a complete beginner in the world of...
    • powrviolence
    • Thread
    • clueless fix grindcore help nerd novice pioneer pl10 powerviolence troubleshooting
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. E

    Warped Turntable dust cover fix?

    Hi there! Hope everyone is having a wonderful new year! I recently bought a technics 1200 dustcover great shape, but it wasn't till I installed that noticed it was warped... I was thinking to put it on a large piece of glass (large enough to fit the whole dust cover) and and put it inside the...
    • Erivera1990
    • Thread
    • dust cover fix technics 1200 turntable warped
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. M

    Westinghouse Record Player Identifying

    Hello, I am hoping someone might be able to assist me in identifying the Westinghouse player in the photos. It looks a lot like a Westinghouse Rainbow Toner but the face appears to be more up to date and more of a replica of older models. Also, you will see that it is missing dials and knobs...
    • Matty Matt
    • Thread
    • diy fix help ideas identify parts record player restore westinghouse
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  13. C

    Looking for help with a Carver C4000 Preamp Autocorrelator

    Hi, I have a Carver C4000 that I just picked up, and apparently it is missing the RCA outputs for the tape monitor 2 and external processor. If I don't have those options, it's not the end of the world, but when I opened the unit, I saw two wires that appear to have been severed or maybe came...
    • Confusilated
    • Thread
    • c4000 carver fix preamp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  14. sean sweeney

    Pioneer SA-9500 ii rebuild protect thump fix!

    I've been dealing with this 9500ii thumping ever since I rebuilt the amp and recapped, from the protect circuit (also rebuilt with upgraded caps and transistors)! It seems the more efficient newer transistors in the protect circuit were staying on too long at shut down and coming on instantly...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • circuit fix modification pioneer protection sa-9500ii thump
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  15. K

    Speakers sound Muffled (like they are underwater)

    Hello everyone, I was playing music a little too loud a couple days ago and suddenly heard the tone of my speakers change so that they sound very distorted (muffled like they are underwater). I thought the issue was with my amplifier so I replaced my Pioneer VSX D458 with a new one on eBay, but...
  16. S

    Pioneer sx 450 won't power on

    I'm having a problem with my pioneer sx450. It's flickering and won't power on. At first everyone said it was the power switch so I tried to clean it but then when I disconnected my speakers I could hear this crackling from the transmitter. I didn't think this was Normal but I wanted to confirm...
  17. S

    Pioneer sx 450 flicker

    I have a pioneer sx450 that randomly started flickering with static one day while I was playing music. It will not stop now and I can't play music. anyone have an idea of what's wrong?
  18. Crooked14

    Sansui SR-929 Damaged RCA Plugs and Wires (help appreciated)

    Hi, Everyone. I would first like to say that I TRULY appreciate the wealth of knowledge that I have discovered here from this amazing community -- Thank you! This is actually my first post. As, I use the search function, and it usually works quite well. However, I am at a loss for how to deal...
    • Crooked14
    • Thread
    • broken fix rca sansui sr-929 tonearm wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY
  19. A

    Help with Sanyo DC570XK

    Hey there, About 5 months ago, I purchased a beautifully restored DC570XK. Sounded great, with everything is full working order. Only just recently, the left channel started to die on me a bit. It isnt completely dead, when I shift the balance to about 8 o'clock, it evens up both speakers, but...
    • achesonem
    • Thread
    • dc570xk fix repair sanyo speaker channel
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. A

    Does anyone recognize this odd sound?

    I recently plugged in a vintage power amp and preamp. I got close to the right speaker I can hear the noise that you'll hear in the video that I posted the link to. It's a very quiet distortion/hiss sound. After swapping through cables switching speakers around, I figure that the culprit must be...
  21. bofner

    Heard this site might be able to help me, the lights on the VFD don't work well how can I fix this?

    • bofner
    • Thread
    • diy fix lights repair stereo amp vfd
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  22. DoctorJon

    Vintage Record Player Humming/Buzzing!

    Hello, I recently acquired what I presume to be a Sylvania Record Player from the 1950s. It plays records excellent without problems, however.... it has this buzzing coming from the speakers that can't be ignored when on medium/high volumes. It only starts when the record turntable is engaged...
    • DoctorJon
    • Thread
    • 1950s buzz fix ground hum noise phonograph record player repair vintage
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. HendeoNZ

    HELP! NAD 7240PE tuner

    Hi all, I have a NAD 7240PE with a tuner problem and was hoping for some help troubleshooting. The amp all works expect for the FM band. I get no sound and not auto seek or station lock. The AM side seems to work (I can pick up stations). But the seek is a bit touchy. I thought it might be...
  24. J

    TPS-L2 Walkman Loud Distortion at near/full volume.

    Hi, I am writing this thread to bring up an issue I am having with a TPS-L2 that I have that seems to be having a problem. I have the later model TPS-L2, the one where it says walkman at the bottom of it. The walkman is in excellent physical condition. There was only some corrosion in the...
    • jercool
    • Thread
    • distortion fix loud problem tps-l2 volume walkman
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  25. Zack Sainz

    KLH 5 Guided Recap - Early Version - PDF

    Hey all! This is my first recap job, be nice, lol. Attached is a document guiding those who need help with their KLH 5 Recap. GD70 recommended that I take photos and share my with everyone, but since this community has been so helpful to me I decided to make a detailed doc for those who are...
    • Zack Sainz
    • Thread
    • capacitor crossover diy fix how to klh klh 5 pdf recap refurb
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
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