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I just picked up a PSLX 520 that was listed as untested. The tonearm would not move across so I put a new belt on and then everything was fully functional size detection record detection everything except the tonearm would not drop the head once it got into place. I've recapped the power board...

Hey everyone, I’m quite new to the audio gear world and just starting to get into the hobby. I recently dug out an old amplifier that my dad has had since (I think) the 90s. I honestly have no idea what model it is the only thing I know for sure is that it’s a Sony. It’s definitely seen better...

Apologies if I’m posting this in the wrong thread, still relatively new. I am also extremely new to owning a turntable as I just started with unfortunately no knowledge. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for speakers, receivers, or amplifiers and what specifically I should be...

I recently picked up a Harman Kardon A401 to use in a stereo console project I am working on. I have some background with soldering and repairing things if I have clear instruction but have not gone deep enough into stereo gear to know how to diagnose/ trace down trouble spots. I replaced the...

Hi all, New to the forum and I have a question. I recently picked up a very nice condition Marantz from my local thrift store for only 20 bucks. Since I bought it, it's had some very obvious speed problems. I've repaired electronics as a hobby for close to a decade now, so I figured whatever was...

Hello all, first time posting. I've encountered a quite strange issue. I have a JVC KD-V6 3 head deck. I've had a wonderful time playing and recording with it. But last night when I put in a new Maxell XLII-S for a new mix tape, I discovered that there appeared to be dropouts on the left...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. It was recommended to me by someone on reddit. I have been trying to figure what sort of cartridge/stylus would work on this model you see in the picture. It's Sanyo GXT 5260HK-2. It still has the cartridge, but we lost the stylus at some point. If someone can help...

I am have an old cabinet unit Zenith that started smoking from the transformer pictured. The stereo model: SFF2535M Transformer: T2 Is there a good place to buy a replacement or am I going to have to make due with not exact parts that are more universal? Any info is great, thanks. -John Carr

Hi everyone, My Fisher MT-6420 DD Semi-Automatic TT had a problem with auto-return mechanism. In the end of recording or when I hit reject button, the tonearm rised up and went into 3/4 of its way. There the motor of TT braked and stopped, but the strobe light was still on. In order of not...

Hey everyone! I've been lurking over these forums for the past month since inheriting a few old stereo systems, speakers, and various components. I am super duper new to stereo electronics but am interested in learning. Right now I'm working on restoring an MCS 3253 for my teenager. With it...

Recently picked up this deck off eBay with the seller claiming "low volume output." I assumed it might have just been a little difficult to hear, but apparently "low volume" was a bit of an understatement. This is a recording of a random tape with the output volume of the deck set to max. List...

I have my grandpa's stereo that has great sound from the left-hand speaker (if you're looking at it from the front) but the right-hand speaker is almost nonexistent. So I decided to take the back off, take a look inside and see if there was anything I could tell to fix this. The two electronic...

I've been working on restoring a Harman Kardon 330C. I finished recapping the power supply, tone control, amp, and eq/phono board as well as replacing the 2SC1344 and 2SC1345 transistors on those boards with KSC1845's. Was getting ready to put it back together and noticed a faint hum in the...

Greetings, Audiokarma community. A few weeks ago I became curious about setting up my own stereo system since a friend of mine gave me a record player, and it seems to be in good shape. I've been reading forums and looking reviews about all types of hifi equipment (mostly receivers and speakers)...

Hl! I have a pioneer RG-2 and SR-303 that takes the Ja-r104 adapters but the real ones are sold at highway robbery prices like most vintage audio these days. Are there any after market alternatives? Also looking for after market rack mounts for a Scott 830z and Sony VT-M5. Any Ideas?

Hello! I've recently upgraded my turntable setup from CEC BD-2000 (VM95E) to Thorens TD 160 E TP-16 MK III tonearm with TP63 headshell (it came with Grado Green 1) Unfortunately compared to CEC BD-2000 there is no low end, bass is non-existent. I listen to Jazz, Rock, Soul and Electronic. Jazz...

I have got a JBL PB 12 subwoofer that I purchased in 2001. In about 2019, it decided to stop working. Long story for another thread, I have tested the NPN/PNP (Q2 and Q3) transistors in the power supply with an Peak Atlas DCA55 and they both test fine, however, given the scorch marks on the...

i’ve been looking to upgrade my record player for awhile now, as i’ve been living of a sh*ty crosley suitcase for too long. I’m very very new to record players (2 hours of research under my belt thus far ) and have found a pioneer PL-100 that’s in my budget and seems like it wouldn’t be to much...

Hello, I am looking for good tubes to use with my Schiit audio Vali, and they claim that the Vali can take any tube with a 6v heater and a heater current less than 600mA. I've tried using Frank's electron tube datasheets to search for tubes with these specifications, but I due to the unorganized...

Hi All, So I took the plunge and picked up a mint ("looking") Quad 405-2 with a Control unit 34 on ebay. It arrived very clean, complete with manuals, I just had to order the 5 pin din cable to connect the two units... now I have finally hooked it up, the lights on the 34 work ok, the front...

Hello everyone, today I got a very well-maintained (or so I thought) Sony PS-X600 (as an upgrade to my Sony PS-LX55), that came with a Grado GT stylus. However, When I sat down for a listening session it sounded awful...I did the most sensible that a newbie would do and took off the cartridge...

Hello! I am very new to the audio world in terms of getting a good setup and taking care of it. I was recently gifted my father's Denon PMA-725r amplifier/receiver and was looking forward to using it with my turntable, when that arrives. However, when I turned on the amp by itself there was a...

I need help identifying the transistors for this power amp. I'm experiencing issues with the left channel in which the volume is either near quiet or fluctuates up and down or pops then goes back quiet. I Isolated the issue to the amp and not the pre-amp. I deoxit the gains but still did...

So, the other day I was listening to a rather bass heavy record, and noticed that the lower driver on my left channel speaker was buzzing when the bass hit. I tried switching channels (it stayed with the same speaker/driver), messing around with equalization and even tried another set of...

I recently acquired a Technics SL-DL5 for $9 at the local Goodwill. Didn't run when I got it so did the normal routine and ordered a new belt and re-lubricated everything. Still nothing. Closer inspection showed that the moving tab on the cabinet switch was broken off so the turntable thought...