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  1. O

    SONY...STR-7055 TUNING NEEDLE BULB REPLACEMENT...HOW TO ?

    I DO NOT WANT TO BLOW UP MY NEWLY ACQUIRED STR-7055 SONY AS I AM A NOVICE TECH DABBLER.....DOES ANYONE KNOW IF I HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY AND KNOBS TO REPLACE THE TUNING NEEDLE LIGHT...OR IF IT CAN BE DONE FROM INSIDE BY REMOVING THE TUNING NEEDLE TRANSPORT PLATE... OR MAYBE EVEN...
    • OKMAN
    • Thread
    • bulb help receiver repair replace tuning needle bulb...burnt out. sony tuning needle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  2. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2250b hello.

    Hello AK'ers. I AM restoring a 2250b, it was deeply damaged, but i decided to rescue it instead of parting it out. I've finished the recap. And when i finally tested they left chanel sounds lower that right. Amplifiers tested ok. The preamp had crackles, but I repaired allá of then, chechked...
  3. VintageDutch

    SONY STR-6046 repair..

    Hi I got my 5th receiver in .... It is a nice little SONY STR 6046 Goal is to restore it to be functional and keep it in my personal collection. Upon first check The Amp does run fine, but the reciver part (AM a FM) is not functioning. Also AUX and Phono only give one channel.. On further...
    • VintageDutch
    • Thread
    • help new nos parts repair selector sony str-6046 switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. L

    Technics SA-5470 - DC Voltage @ Left Output

    Hello everyone! I'm fairly new to this forum and to vintage equipment in general. I have a Technics SA-5470 with a brand new set of power and driver transistors. I also changed a a few bad resistors and one other transistor. Someone had shorted out the left channel on this unit. I was originally...
    • Lui
    • Thread
    • help solid state technics
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. Flapjacks

    Are there alternatives to grounding a stereo?

    I've got a newer record player but my stereo has a spot for a ground and hums with the phono input. Would grounding the stereo to something (random metal?) get rid of it?
    • Flapjacks
    • Thread
    • ground hum help noob question record player
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Flapjacks

    Kenwood KR 6050 record player ground question.

    I've got an old KR 6050 and it talks about grounding your record player to get rid of ground hum in the manual but modern record players don't have a ground (at least mine doesn't). Can I just ground it to some metal or something? Would that get rid of the hum? Any suggestions of things that...
  7. 66BigBlue

    Dual 701 - where to start first.

    Well I am buying a non working Dual 701 and I am looking for some help diagnosing some problems indicated by the seller. I have a beautiful 701 restored by Fix My Dual and love it so much that I decided to by this project. Here is what the seller had to say... “This was 'kind of' working when I...
  8. R

    Beginner's System

    Audio Technica LP-60X Sony STRDH190 Receiver 2 x Klipsch R-51M Speakers 2 x Very Old Unbranded Foster Produced Floor Speakers - 11" woofer (from family member) I am very much a noob in this space. I've had the turntable for like a year and a half now, but for the first year I was just plugging...
    • Robalino
    • Thread
    • audio technica beginner help klipsch noob noob first system sony
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  9. bazzle592

    Kenwood KA-2500 "spirited" offset

    Hello all! I picked up a Kenwood KA-2500 at an auction a couple of months ago, and have been working to restore it. Unfortunately I've hit a bit of a roadblock. Upon initial testing I found that it had a light hum and a horrific +20VDC offset on both channels that gradually falls to a much...
  10. S

    Marantz 1122dc pop/crackling on phono only

    Hi AK community, Hoping someone can help me find some answers ASAP on a 1122dc I just acquired. It was a little dirty but otherwise in fine condition. Everything seems to be smooth with the exception of the phono inputs. When I play records, there is a slight but very noticeable crackling/pop...
  11. 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...
  12. K

    Technics RS-TR 265 fix - any advices?

    Hi there, I am new here. Just started listening to tapes a few months ago and bought a Technics RS-TR 265 cassette double cassette deck. After a few listens, I heard it crackle and then the gear would not move anymore. I replaced one piece of broken gear (this is how it looks like...
    • KrillGrill
    • Thread
    • help repair tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  13. Alec Heggen

    KD-5033 Auto-In Lift and Return Lift Issues

    Hello, I know its cheesy to make your first post in any forum one asking for help but I've got a 1974-76 Kenwood KD-5033 that needs a little help. I've already done quite a bit of cleaning underneath and oiling the internals as well. However, despite everything else working perfectly (cuing in...
    • Alec Heggen
    • Thread
    • auto return help kenwood lifter tonearm tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. P

    ?? Denon POA-6600??

    I have a chance to buy a POA-6600 used but looks in good shape, not tried out yet and only one for sale. Am I wasting my time ?
    • Paxx
    • Thread
    • ak amp asap denon help home page poa-6600 sale
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Introductions
  15. S

    First time trying to restore - Technics SL B20

    Hello, Recently I picked up a quite dirty Technics SL-B20 for free, I am planning on restoring it and see if it's worth keeping it to replace my SL-BD20D or flip it. I would love to get some guidance since it is going to be still one of my first restoring projects. Sorry for the lengthy post, I...
    • sabalennon
    • Thread
    • bargain cleaning advice decision dirty help p mount restoration project sl t4p technics
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. SquarePusher

    Paradigm 3se...Purchase or Leave?

    Hey guys! found these speakers posted for 40 locally by me. Although the dents get me a little nervous and don’t know what to look for (first time). Any help is appreciated!
  17. goldswimmerb

    Struggling with an ST-70

    Hey, looking for some help here as this thing is whooping my butt... I have an ST-70 I am trying to get up and running properly, from what I've been told it worked just fine for a while then one day started "flashing then popping a fuse".... I've been going through and checking everything but I...
  18. James Cox

    Pilot 240 motorboating

    Alright so ive got a real stumper here. I purchased a pilot 240 integrated tube amp a couple of years ago from a kid on clist who had been using it as a bass guitar amp. When i got it one of the powertubes was redplating and there would be a crazy thumping, motorboat sound. This was my first...
    • James Cox
    • Thread
    • help integrated amp motorboating pilot redplating repair thumping tube
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  19. John Killian

    Pioneer (2) HPM-100 & (2) HPM-40 Repair Recommendations

    Just got my hands on these today and I'm really excited. I definitely paid more than I wanted but considerably less than they're worth,from what I have researched. I'm a total rook in the world of vintage gear in mostly all aspects..full disclosure lol My father's always had 70s era gear so I...
    • John Killian
    • Thread
    • audio help hpm hpm-40 hpm100 parts pioneer recomendations repair speaker
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  20. John Killian

    Pioneer QX 949 Quad Reciever NO AUDIO

    Calling all veteran audiophiles Looking for any and all repair advice you may be interested in passing off. I just purchased this Pioneer 949 from a local seller under the notion that the unit powered on, but audio was out and no longer working. For $50 I felt like I couldn't afford NOT to...
    • John Killian
    • Thread
    • audio help hpm-40 hpm100's pioneer qx 949 repair stereo trouble shooting vintage 70's pioneer virginia
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  21. P

    Help Request - Speaker Outage

    Hello, I'm posting this here because although it's my speaker that is going out, I think the issue is being caused by the pre amp or receiver. This is my first set up and as such I'm fairly certain I'm making some sort of basic rookie mistake. My set up is as follows: Sanyo TP 1020 tt > Art...
  22. BSharp

    Stereotech 1200 Channel Issues

    Hey AK, been lurking here for a while because it seems all you people are my kinda people. I’ve become the owner of a Stereotech 1200 in decently nice condition. All inputs and outputs work, sounds immaculate, and is a lot better than the Pioneer VSX that I previously used as a receiver. On...
    • BSharp
    • Thread
    • channel issues help stereotech
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. E

    Paisley SPL 4000 Impedance Information

    My boss gifted these to me awhile back. I need to get an amp (as I just got into audio) I've seen other forum posts regarding these, but nowhere on any of them mentions impedance information. The speakers don't have it on them. Old brochures I've found also don't have the info. So now I'm...
  24. Ray122

    Yamaha CR-1020

    Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying the holidays! I once again found myself in a repair pickle and asking for the sage wisdom of members much more experienced than myself. Recently re-capped a Yamaha CR-1020 for a friend and first I ran into the issue with the misprinted polarity sign on...
    • Ray122
    • Thread
    • amplifier amplifier repair bias adjustement distorion help repair repair help service help. yamaha yamaha cr1020
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Yamaha
  25. J

    PL-7 Trouble

    So I took my PL 7 apart per beej's guide, and now when i plug it in it stutter spins backwards. I dont even have to lift the arm, it just goes. Any ideas on where I went wrong?
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