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  1. PaulFerrell

    Looking for help on a tube project

    Hello everyone, I just purchased a 1950's console that when new had a phonograph, Tape player, and AM/FM radio. The cabinet is in perfect condition for the age and is cleaning up nicely. The phonograph and tape player have been removed. I'm not real upset about that. The radio on the other had...
  2. jrcbriones

    Changing the Turntable on a Zenith Cobramatic and making a hybrid

    Hi AudioKarma! I acquired a mint mid-century modern zenith with tube amps. It sound beautiful & everything works perfectly. However, I know the tone arm on these turntables are heavy and can damage records so I want to change the turntable. Here is a few scenarios I have in mind and hopefully...
    • jrcbriones
    • Thread
    • frankensystem help needed hybrid pre amp zenith console
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  3. 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...
  4. MadcapLaughs

    Yamaha A1 integrated amp (phono issue)

    Hello, I just purchased a Yamaha A1 integrated amp. While the line stages sound great I'm noticing some problems in the phono stage. 1. The gain levels to achieve slightly loud sound output means I am turning the knob past 12 o'clock each time. (High output MM cart used). I have efficient...
    • MadcapLaughs
    • Thread
    • amp repair help help needed integrated amp phono vintage amp yamaha yamaha a-1
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Yamaha
  5. R

    My Home Stereo System. Decisions, decisions.

    I've been very happy with these SB A52 tower speakers since the day they were GIVEN TO ME FOR FREE! Well sorta, I helped a friend move and he told me to keep these. I've had them for almost 10 years now, I know very little about them and they still sound great. I'm sure they aren't the...
    • RockstarZero
    • Thread
    • comparison faq help needed mix thunder pro2 1200 technics sb a52 value
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  6. RSMRecording

    Replacing Diaphragms in Electro Voice T35 & T35B Tweeters

    3 x EV T35B 2 x EV T35 These tweeters all need new diaphragms and I found a aftermarket replacement on eBay. I have never replaced a diaphragm in a tweeter before and just need some pointers and if there is anything I need to know before I do it. Thanks in advance
    • RSMRecording
    • Thread
    • diaphragm diaphragm replacement electro voice ev ev speakers help needed repair help tweeter repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Ziegert123

    Help with crackling/popping Sansui QRX 5500

    Hello, I am new to AK and by no means an audio expert so I would greatly appreciate any input I can get. I have a Sansui QRX 5500 from the mid '70s that has been experiencing some issues. The unit worked perfectly fine for a year, then I moved to a new house and had to re-attach all my speakers...
  8. Dubestar

    Denon DP-37F Turntable automatic needle drop stops a little short? Help

    Hello, I purchased this table recently and it is like new and works great. There is one small issue. When I hit the auto start the tonearm sets down just a bit too short and doesn't catch the record. This is a fully automatic direct drive table. I have the manual but there is nothing about...
    • Dubestar
    • Thread
    • adjustments denon denon dp-37f denon dp47f direct drive fully automatic help needed tonearm problems turntable
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. jim1889

    Help on Speaker repair

    I have some technics SB-A52 grandson poked the dome on one of the bass and I need to know how to oull the dent out it is not ripped or have a hole just dented in
  10. Shaun b

    Multible speakers?

    Ok I know to all of you this might be a stupid question but I havent messed with this kind of stuff before so bare with me. I have a Lower end technics reciever model number SA-GX290 that someone is letting me borrow tilli can get one. I have had a pair of Polk Rt7 speakers for a while that have...
  11. hbrocks

    PL570 needs a counter-weight and cart....

    Happy Holidays everyone - Stumbled on a TT recently. Need lil guidance! Is there any guides that can step me through bringing this thing up to working shape? I also need to source a counter-weight and cart for it.. It turned on and lights up so that's good. Here's some pics.....
    • hbrocks
    • Thread
    • counter weight help needed how to pioneer pl-570 restore turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Jannes

    turntable not giving audio to one speaker

    So i've been having a problem with my turntable (a Philips Electronic 312 I bought pretty cheaply second-hand) where the sound doesn't go to the right (as in oposite of left, not the oposite of wrong) speaker. It's hooked up to an older receiver and i don't have any problems with the speaker not...
    • Jannes
    • Thread
    • help help needed turntable
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. J

    Please help me with my Grundig

    Hello! I have an old Grundig KS 752 U stereo console that I just brought home and upon plugging it in I found that the lights, audio, and turntable do not operate. The only way that I know it's on is a slightly audible "click" that comes from the speakers. I was thinking it could be a fuse but...
    • jaws
    • Thread
    • console grundig help needed stereo vintage audio
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  14. G

    Pioneer sx-525 self inflicted problem

    I have an sx-525 that i was fixing the power switch on for a friend. That went well so I decided to re cap the power supply board since I had the caps and some time, that didn't go so well I put one of the 220uF caps in backwards, I know shoot me! Anyway the amp works fine on Aux and measures...
  15. M

    NOOB question on Yamaha P200

    Hello everyone, very first time here on this forum. I have always wanted to own a vintage turntable to play from time to time my LP collection in a classy way. Recently I set my eyes on a Yamaha P200 in a second-hand shop. It really looks nice and smooth, I would really love it. I have never...
    • mfeo15
    • Thread
    • amplifier help needed noob speaker turntable vinyl yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. mrwasabihead

    6060 Bias Adjustment issue: Much replaced, 1 ch good, 1 ch almost there...!

    Greetings AK'ers, I could use a little help here... I've been updating a 6060 for a friend and I've had this issue for a few days now. One channel bias is adjusted just fine at the requisite 15 mV, the other adjusts to ~12.4 and that's it. It just won't go any higher. Several times I thought I...
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