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  1. MattiaM

    Sony STR-7035 FM issues

    I have been recently working on a Sony STR-7035 with a number of issues. The FM tuner appeared to have very little reception, picking up only one very strong local station. I figured it was misaligned, and after a quick alignment of the IF section, it worked much better. However, there are...
  2. BigShooter

    Low Volume on FM- Need Tech Help

    Hopefully there are a few techs here that can give me some direction... I have an Allied 445 receiver that has severely reduced volume (about half) on FM and FM mono only (I got it this way). Volume is normal on AM, aux, and phono. Also, there is no FM stereo light on when on FM stereo selector...
    • BigShooter
    • Thread
    • fm fm problem fmx low volume no fm stereo tuner tuner board
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. mosk

    I could use some expert help on a 2250B that's not getting AM or FM

    I'd love a good troubleshooting strategy from a pro (I'm quite new to all of this) on how to narrow down why I'm getting zero reception, am or fm. Biggest clue I suppose is that neither light is on for "signal strength" or "tuning". Since all the other bulbs near there are working (including the...
    • mosk
    • Thread
    • am antenna fm marantz signal tuner
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  4. Delarama

    Marantz 8100DC Signal Meter

    Hi I purchased a Marantz 8100DC in very good shape. Can anyone confirm if the signal meter (lights up) works for the FM frequency? The signal meter (lights up) works for the AM frequency no problem. Thanks Del
  5. Brivan

    Kenwood KR-8050 FM No Sound

    Hello, all I have a Kenwood KR-8050 that has (most of the time) no sound when using FM. If the receiver sits overnight, the next day, I get FM stereo from a strong local station for a minute or two, then then audio quickly dwindles to nothing. When it's working, the audio is somewhat...
  6. Newjin

    **Something very odd **

    So I have a marantz 2245 in vary good condition and sounds great. No issues with sound and different channel. Now I just noticed this when I'm on aux with volume nob at zero turned all the way off I get a vary quiet fm station coming from my speakers I was up close ( ear right to my tweeter )...
  7. runningdog

    Tips for restoring FM performance in vintage Marantz tuners

    I'm asking for your tips for restoring FM performance in vintage Marantz tuners/receivers. The receivers I see vary widely in their ability to pull in stations, even with the same model. The best ones perform well before any alignment or parts replacements are made, and very slightly better...
  8. Johnny_Law

    Sony STR-7045 Tuner Intermittent Static

    I'm dealing with a funky tuner in my STR-7045 (all original inside). I had an STR-6055 previously (the exact same unit) which had wonderful FM reception (although I had recapped the tuner boards). My STR-7045 pulls in stations great and sounds fantastic ... for a while. It will randomly burst...
    • Johnny_Law
    • Thread
    • fm sony static str str-6055 str-7045
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tuners
  9. A

    BBC Radio 3 Proms 2019 - HELP!

    For many years I have been a "Promenader". For a variety of reasons I decided not to get a season ticket this year. I have set up an Amp, a FM Tuner and Speakers in my living room (Quad 33/303, FM3 and ESL-57). For the past two nights I have been plagued by hiss and crackles on quiet passages...
  10. Mike Sweeney

    Why recapping the AM and FM radios matters

    So on my 2245 that I'm getting very close to finishing now :D I got to the new LEDs ( Thanks Randy) and the front panel. I also got the AM/FM recapped and still need to cap the muting circuit. But, before the FM was washed out, weak and not very sensitive. The Stereo would light but not where...
  11. Richs_Trains

    Marantz 2220b rust bucket needs some FM, tuner help

    Hey Guys, Decided to put the 1150 on hold and found a 2220b that looked good on the outside, but..... the inside has had a rough time with moisture and rust. It arrived in ok shape and only suffered a broken speaker terminal in shipping. I replaced the speaker terminal and powered it up on a...
  12. Halisson

    Marantz 4400 Scope Tuning misaligned FM mode

    Dear sirs, I made the recap in a Marantz 4400 and the equipment is excellent in several points. The Scope that did not work well is aligned and responds perfectly. There is a problem that occurred prior to changing the capacitors that I can not resolve after recap: In the SCOPE Tuning or...
  13. Johnny_Law

    Riddle Me This Batman: NAD loses FM reception only when case is attached. SOLVED

    Edit: Solved, see post #7. Here's a real humdinger. Yesterday, I turned on my NAD 7155, tuned into a local FM station, and left it on in the background. I stepped outside for a second, and come back in, and all I hear is static. It wouldn't pick up any stations at all ... I hit the FM search...
  14. vinylisfinyl

    990DB FM Tuner erratic

    Salutations, Sansui specialists! I am in need of your input on a problem with my 990DB and its FM tuner. I got this unit from my aunt, who rescued it from her neighbor’s garbage (fifty lashes on the backside for throwing a Sansui out!!). After replacing the fusible resistors on the driver board...
  15. NedvonBundle

    PART NEEDED: Marantz 2230 tuner band pulley-wheel... where to find one?

    Hey there Marantz Nutz! I scored a super-clean 2230 with only one issue: it's missing one of the little pulley wheels that feed the band to / from dial wheel. I've attached an image of the part. Does anybody have a spare or two they'd be willing to "part" with, or know a reputable place I can...
    • NedvonBundle
    • Thread
    • 22 2230 22xx band fm marantz pulley tuner tuner string wheel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  16. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2270 with FM problem.

    Hello. I have a 2270 receiver and al is working well, it was serviced 1 year ago, but FM sounds very very low, any idea about how to fix it? am works fine, fm ca be sintonized but it is almos unaudible...... Thank in advance!!
  17. L

    Heathkit AR-27 in KEFkit walnut veneer cabinet - advice please!

    My new favourite purchase by Lamo posted Nov 4, 2018 at 6:36 AM Hi folks, I've found this forum purposely as I seek advice. I went to a house clearance sale and purchased a gorgeous looking cabinet with an fm radio inside. I bought it simply because I can't bear the thought of lovely old...
    • Lamo
    • Thread
    • 1969 fm heathkit kefkit restore speakers vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. Mike Sweeney

    Stupid wires ;)

    So i just rebuilt the FM section of my 2230B and after putting it all back together with the am module on top, I noticed the left channel was just about dead on fm only. Now i had not removed the fm board completely but now i took it completely out. Checked all the Caps, resoldered a few messy...
  19. kcline

    Stromburg Carlson Neon Deco Sign Late 1930,s

    Just in a new sign for my collection Sold last night at work with other light up signs and Dbl-Bubble Pepsi clocks. Will look good with 1957 SR-406 receiver Note what it says, the key words to date are" Radio-Phonographs" Post war ads would of dropped that and most would place "Television" first.
  20. A

    5000X "Unserviceable"? :(

    Well, that was disappointing. Took the 5000X to the shop last week with FM tuner issues hoping the vintage stereo shop that advertised "repairs" could make better progress on it than me. Alas, no. They were able to make the same diagnosis as I was: something in the "FM pack" as it's called...
  21. Stink Bear

    2215B static in left channel on FM

    I recently got this 2215B. One channel was weak and distorted, I'm almost positive it was the right channel. I swapped the output transistors side to side, the problem moved to the other channel. I didn't see any evidence of burned components, and the bad channel sounded good (I thought) with...
  22. nickdinatale

    What's your go-to FM station?

    Going to preface this thread - if this already exists (I couldn't find anything), feel free to let me know and just delete this! Basic guidelines: Post your favorite FM station(s). Include where you are in the world, and what the station plays. If you have a favorite show, feel free to...
  23. nickdinatale

    Fisher FM-50-B cleaning

    Picked up a Fisher FM-50-B, as well as an X-101-B this past weekend as part of a package deal. Today I got down to cleaning up the receiver. Opened up the bottom, which contained completely original electronics. Nothing burnt, so that was nice to find. The majority of the tubes were also...
  24. T

    Marantz IF Test Points

    I've Googled this topic pretty thoroughly without any luck. Reading associated schematics and "The Theory and Servicing of AM, FM , and FM Stereo Receivers" has led me to believe I'm on the right track, but would like to confirm this with anyone else who has tried. Currently I'm checking out the...
    • Todd D
    • Thread
    • alignment fm marantz tuner
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tuners
  25. mrjoemorgan

    Pioneer SX 3700 - burn smell + right channel distortion + no FM

    Hi all, Picked up a lovely looking Pioneer SX 3700 today and plugged it into my lp120 turntable and Boston Cr9 speakers. I found three problems with it so far: 1) It's not so much burning, as much as warm plastic smell? It goes away after a few minutes - it's just something that appears to...
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