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  1. A

    Is this stylus usable?

    Hi all, I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'm still new to turntables. The JVC JL-A1 I just bought came with this stylus. I can't really tell whether it's in okay condition or not, would be grateful for any help, thank you.
  2. M

    Was wondering if anyone knows where is the best place to check a vinyls price

    So i had recently found out i have been given tons of vinyls and recently used record scanner app to go through them all prolly 100-300 of them not entirely sure but some cost quite a bit and i was shocked but i did realize some of the ones i checked on record scanner app was listed lower than...
    • MOWANNAMAN
    • Thread
    • help help me please help needed price price evaluation record vinyl
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. M

    Cartridge identifying wanted to lake sure this takes stanton 500 stylus

    Seen a post of a very similar cartridge looking to mine just wanted to make sure i bought the right stylus for this cartridge (i bought stanton 500 stylus)
    • MOWANNAMAN
    • Thread
    • cartidge cartridge identification help help me please help needed stylus
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. M

    Akai ap-b110 not understanding how to adjust stylus pressure

    Need some help with understanding how to adjust stylus pressure i looked at the manual and im not really understanding anything on step 5 and after was wanting insight on advice on adjusting for this particular model (i have stylus coming in mail only have cartridge but once i drop lever to...
    • MOWANNAMAN
    • Thread
    • akai help help me please help needed stylus
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. M

    Need help with putting belt for akai ap-b110 in correctly

    So i just recently got a belt off ebay and something doesn't look right with the way it sits with the shifter fork so when its on 33rpm the fork doesn't touch it at all but when its on 45rpm the fork is touching it is it possible if you someone can send pictures or directions on how it actually...
    • MOWANNAMAN
    • Thread
    • akai belt replacement help help me please help needed
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Ray122

    Akai GX-636 Repair

    Hello all! Been working on an Akai GX-636 lately and thought I'd post my findings to maybe help anyone who's facing similar issues. The original issue was that the unit would only play for a few minutes before it would disengage playback. It took me a while to troubleshoot this one, and I...
    • Ray122
    • Thread
    • akai akai gx-636 diy help reel to reel reel to reel akai reel to reel restoration repair repair advice repair advice help needed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  7. F

    Sansui 5000A 31v in speaker outputs, help!

    Hi there y’all, first post here as I ask the wizards for assistance. Thank you in advance for the help. I have recently replaced all caps and transistors on my Sansui 5000A. I’ve had a few interesting steps on this journey and am looking forward to adjourning it with a happy receiver...
  8. JHint

    Need help - saving a botched QRX-5500A

    EDIT; SOLVED! thanks everyone for your help Hello! Reaching out for help as I try to save a QRX-5500A that was hacked by a bad tech before me: main problem - he clipped the filter caps and glued it new ones with long jumpers (see first photo) Does anyone have any pictures they can share of how...
  9. B

    Help - 1980 Sharp SC-1250 cassette player squeak/squeal (mechanical; not audio)

    I'm new here - was wondering where to start diagnosing a mechanical squeal that accompanys playing a cassette in my Sharp SC-1250. Could grease have dried out (it is 45 yrs old)? Band slippage? It does play the audio fine so it doesn't appear to be in the electronics. Any positive guidance...
  10. C

    Help Needed: need replacements for 2SA912, 2SC1914, 2SC1885 on a Pioneer

    Hello, like the title says i am trying to fix a intermittently unstable Pioneer SA-3000 amp for good, it has one of the following issues at one time or all together: random popping and crackling from speakers even with volume closed and no signal being fed (like a very very dirty record)...
    • Cosmic_S
    • Thread
    • equivalent help pioneer replacement
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. Mrcoolest123

    Sony CDP-XA30ES CD player power supply

    Good evening forum people! I bought a sony cdp-xa30es cd player but unfortunately my unit came without a Power supply. Where the supply should have been inside the case there's just an empty space, so I'm looking to substitute it or make a DIY replacement. Unfortunately there's zero info online...
    • Mrcoolest123
    • Thread
    • cd cdp sony marantz help power supply power supply assembly reapair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Digital Sources
  12. NeedyJay

    Mixer to send sound from keyboard and computer.

    Hello everyone, (As some of you may remember) I own a pair of JBL 305P MKII monitors. What I want to do is to be able to connect my computer and my keyboard to a mixer and then send the combined sounds into my speakers. Now, ive done my research so the reason Im making this thread is to make...
    • NeedyJay
    • Thread
    • audio mixer cables computer connection help jbl keyboard mixer question
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. L

    Magnavox Astrosonic

    I have a 65 Astrosonic 204-18-00, that I will be re-capping, I found this one linely piece soldered on the bottom of the tuner chasis. Is this a resistor, capacitor, or something else. I have a photo fact, it stops with 204-17-00, but it shows the piece. It kinda looks burned but it also looks...
    • LKTR
    • Thread
    • astrosonic console help magnavox transistor
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  14. wmac

    Help to find a replacement part

    I need help to find a replacement for the Luxman L530 thermal sensor. I would appreciate it if somebody could give me an idea of what the replacement is and where to find. Thank you in advance
  15. S

    Sony PS-LX250H Mysterious Failure Help

    I bought a Sony PS-LX250H turntable for my roommate. When we hooked up the turntable, we noticed after playing a couple of LPs that it was running slowly and heard some wow and flutter. I ordered a belt replacement and dialed in the 33RPM speed adjustment until the speed was perfect (according...
    • Sootu
    • Thread
    • help problem sony turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. T

    Help with static/him from Thoren TD 145

    I recently restored and modded a TD 145. It has a hum or buzzing sound that is frustrating me. I've read through many of the other threads, none of the previously posted suggestions have fixed the problem. Here's link to a video: PXL_20260130_231016621.TS.mp4 It's a noticable buzz, mostly from...
  17. J

    Dbx 1bx help

    I recently bought a dbx 1bx dynamic range expander and it’s in very good shape but when I plugged in the right channel makes a lot of static and I’ve cleaned all the switches and replaced the power supply caps and it still persists not sure what to do any clues?
    • Jacevw
    • Thread
    • dbx dynamic range expander help repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  18. M

    Help needed

    Hello all! I have a question relating to the tonearm of one of my decks (technic 1210 mk2). It is goosed, I am from Scotland which there is not a lot of record shops or deck friendly places anymore for servicing etc. my question is, is it possible to buy a whole tonearm unit or would I need to...
    • MCHNIK
    • Thread
    • help technics sl-1210 mk2 tonearm tonearm tonearm balance tonearm bearing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. P

    Kyocera PL-601 help

    Hey all, New to the forum. Thanks in advance. I’ve been using and enjoying a Kyocera PL-601 I got from a friend since this summer. New belt, cartridge, etc. It’s been great up until a few weeks ago where the motor began slowing down and eventually comes to a complete stop. I’ve tried all...
    • Pigeonsalimb
    • Thread
    • help kyocera pl-601 motor repair advice help needed
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. getthedog!

    Pioneer VSX-3300 - relay clicks but no display or output

    I've got a VSX-3300 which turns on (volume knob lights, relay clicks) but that's it. Fuses are all OK I'm seeing 5v and 2v in places Power button functions OK 12v rail appears dead - checked at the test points and other plug pins Relay on the small transformer board clicks and stays engaged...
    • getthedog!
    • Thread
    • amplifier problem diagnosis help issues pioneer power vsx vsx-3300
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  21. N

    Help Troubleshoot Issues With Sony TA-AX390

    Hi AK - This is my first post so please let me know if there's anything missing or if it needs to go in a different section of the forum. I picked up a Sony TA-AX390 integrated stereo amplifier last spring and have had it for a few months now. I got it for a good deal alongside a separate tuner...
    • nsdigirolamo
    • Thread
    • amp amplifier help integrated amp integrated amp help sony sony ta-ax390 ta-ax390
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. M

    What's on my mids/tweeters?

    So I've been rebuilding and modifying a number of Nova 8bs, these ones I found at a thrift store for $10. All the drivers work, but I've attached a picture of what I thought looked like strange burn marks at first... But I'm thinking it might be mold? What would you do if you saw this? The...
    • Mr grooves
    • Thread
    • help nova8b what is this? wtf?
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. J

    Kenwood KR-9600 Left Channel Not Working

    Hey everyone new member here, I just discovered this forum while trying to find some information to fix a friends Kenwood KR-9600 and after some troubleshooting figured i'd make an account and give the forum a shot. So this receiver had been sitting for quite awhile because of a popping noise...
  24. D

    Sansui 9090DB Poppy Buzzy Bass

    Hello! I have been playing my rebuilt 9090DB for about a month now. Yesterday I finally was able to turn it up to see how she sounds on a higher volume. I did a full recap, replaced fusible resistors on the driver board, replaced some diodes, rebuilt the bridge rectifier, fixed the through...
    • degdug
    • Thread
    • 9090db bass driver board help pop pop noise on power up repair advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  25. A

    Help. I need advice on a purchase, pioneer sx-3900 or sx-850

    Hey guys. I’m looking for an upgrade and have a chance to buy either a functioning sx-850 that is missing a bass knob/stem or an sx-3900 that plays at a low volume only. Price is great i think $300 for either. I’m just learning so can clean pots and I’ve refurbished a tt but not a reciever...
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