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  1. L

    Speaker fuses popping and distorted channel

    Hello, so I've got a Rotel RA-400 and recently the left channel has started to sound distorted and it keeps popping speaker fuses. Just wondered if anyone else has had these issues and how you fixed them? from what I've seen online recapping the amp might be the way to go but before I try and...
  2. Y

    Troubleshooting a quiet tweeter

    Hey all! So glad I found this forum as I am at my wits end! I have an old NAD 3020 & a set of TDL Nucleus 1 speakers that have been in storage for a few years since moving home. I just managed to finally get my hands on them & after repairing a small tear in one of the mid drivers (using a...
    • Yent
    • Thread
    • amp capacitor driver help speaker tweeter
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  3. B

    Two amps have "died", no sound, what could this be!?

    This has remained a complete mystery to me for multiple years now. For years I've had a basic Onkyo TX-8211 tuner/amp set up with a pair of KLH 17s. Life was peachy (and both of these are still kicking). I got my hands on some new gear, all seemed to be in good working order, so I moved the...
  4. L

    So rare I can't find info; or am I blind and stupid? Westinghouse Solid State Stereophonic

    Ok, so first is first. I'M new but not new. Been lurking in the shadows reading, learning, experimenting, putting into effect, contemplating, etc., a lot of things here on AudioKarma that I have come across throughout my home theater journey. Finally have come around to the point of trying to...
    • Lcmchefslife
    • Thread
    • help new portable rare record player turntable vintage westinghouse
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. O

    New to all of this, Suggestions for amps/dacs? K371

    Hey guys, So i've been using literal earbuds for music/gaming for the past couple of years, My gf recently got me some AKG K371s, Which honestly, Everywhere i asked people have done nothing but praise them, But someone recently said i should have gotten dt990s or 770s, Which is making me kinda...
  6. M

    JVC DVD Cinema System TH-R3 wont registre Optical Cable

    I've recently bought a Chromecast: Audio to connect my JVC so I could play music with the use of Spotify or other digital music applications. I then discovered that connecting it to the JVC was not possible with the cables shipped with it, so I decided to buy a 3.5mm.minijack-optical converter...
  7. SquarePusher

    Can Anyone ID this Panasonic turntable?

    Hey Guys! A fellow neighbor wanted to sell me this turntable for around $30? Wanted to see if anyone know about it and if it’s worth getting into. It’s works just fine.
  8. xxbackslash

    need help with old rca console

    i have this late 60s rca victor(vjt34L) console that hums when i turn it on. the hum goes away immediately after i turn it off. im pretty sure its the capacitors. when looking through the back of the cabinet i see one on each large speaker and one big one on the main control area. i plan to...
    • xxbackslash
    • Thread
    • 1960's advice buzz capacitors help hum rca victor solid state vinyl vjt34l
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Dangerishman

    Microphone Repair Help

    Hello all! I am working on the blow microphone for a friend. Hooking it up it doesn't produce any sound thru his mixer/amp setup. (See mic below) I am an automation engineer by training but I don't have very much experience with audio equipment. I assume that older microphones like this are...
    • Dangerishman
    • Thread
    • broken ge help microphone newbie repair shure vintage
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: DIY
  10. Jose Leon

    Please help identify these speakers

    I was given these bookshelf speakers for helping someone move but cant find any info on them anywhere it only has the logo on the outside grill which is a metal "A" with a ring around it. I thought maybe they were acoustic image but the logo doesnt match and the speakers mids dont match the ones...
    • Jose Leon
    • Thread
    • 3way bookshelf help identify
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. B

    Sony STR 6046A - Left Channel low. HELP!!

    Hi every one. Hoping I can get some help here. I have a Sony STR 6046A ... which i I love ... but the left channel is virtually silent. I've seen some other posts on similar issues, but it appears that playing with the Bass pot seems to effect the issue. I have not used a contact cleaner yet...
    • Ben§
    • Thread
    • 6064a audio help left channel sony str
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  12. HUM

    Did I fry my Harman Kardon? Please assist. Ty

    While trying to remove the 8v fuse lamps on my HarmanKardon 730 twin power i touched both sides with the pliers. Should have never been on. Unfortunately the lamps that were on, like the pointer and one behind the dial, went off. After installing the new bulbs behind the dial none of the lamps...
    • HUM
    • Thread
    • diy fuse harman kardon help hk730 lamps short twin power twinpower
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY
  13. jFF_Bulbo

    2226B question.

    hello!! i finally finished my 2226B. It was a unit in very poor condition. I tested with DBT ant first the bulb behaved as in any other unit working good... after a few seconds the bulb turns off...... should i worry about it? in any other units, the bulb start to decrease the bright, but...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • 2226 2226b help marantz rstoration upgrade vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  14. SquarePusher

    Sony STR-7055 Distortion

    Hey Guys! I’m new to AK! Snagged a STR-7055 for $60 and cleaned it up the pots with Deoxit. I notice when I higher the volume the speaker start distorting having a warped type sound. Doesn’t happen with headphones. Any advice? Speakers are...
  15. SquarePusher

    Fisher 202 Futura or Technics SA-202?

    Hey Guys! I found both of this Stereos for a fairly good price around my area and I don’t know which one to go with. Has anyone have experience with any and can share some wisdom? Thanks
  16. realleok

    Connect EQ to receiver with tape output, but no input

    As title says, I want to connect a equalizer with spectrum analyzer to my casseiver. It does not have tape inputs, only aux and phono and tape out. Can I connect tape out to EQ in and EQ out to AUX in? Would input selection work then? would it work with radio or internal cassette deck? Let me...
  17. N

    Do you think it'd be safe to use a smart plug to regularly power on and off my vintage receiver?

    Would this cause any issues? I'm basically trying to get around the fact that the receiver doesn't have a remote. I'm specifically using a Pioneer SX-737 receiver. Thanks for the help!
  18. S

    How does this MCS 3223 look from the inside? Mind giving me some guidance?

    Note: The pics were taken before I cleaned it, it is much cleaner now. I apologize for not including "after" pictures. Short story: Recently got this receiver for free from a caritative soul, It has some flaws that are minor at least for me. But basically, I'm willing to experiment with this...
  19. B

    Any Advice???? Sony STR-2800 Technics SL-DD2

    Pretty sure I just killed my pride and joy. I collect vinyl and had a vintage setup, came back one day and the computer monitor that was on the same outlet seemed to have shorted and died, and now receiver and turntable are not working. I have had them for years and they have always been great...
  20. J

    Vintage cartridge

    Hi, I'm looking for a replacement cartridge for a vintage turntable with built in speaker. I'm told it could be either ceramic or crystal. Images attached. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
    • Jon Price
    • Thread
    • advice needed cartridge ceramic cartridge crystal cartridge replacement help turn table
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. B

    No sound coming out of turntable

    Hey guys/ girls, I have this old cabinate I'd like to get working. The problem I have is the turntable doesn't produce any sound. The radio side works fine. The turntable seems to work properly. It spins and the arm comes out and down onto the vinyl automatically. I've changed the cartridge to...
    • bmdurham
    • Thread
    • help no sound troubleshoot turn table vinyl
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Yemm66

    Help with a turntable please

    Hello. I read the forum rules about parts, but I am wondering where to look for a Sansui turntable part on this site? Thanks so much for your help. Jeff.
  23. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2235b tuner cord.

    Hello. I have a 2235b in restoration. The tuner cord is giving me problems, is out of position. Whit user's manual just can't set it properly. Can anyone helpme with a photo of a tuner cord properly installed? Thank you in advance .
  24. A

    Pioneer sx-1050 volume control

    Hello, I’m pretty new to AK, so this is my first post. I very much need a volume control for my pioneer sx-1050. If anybody out there has any leads or assistance they can offer it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
  25. Ray122

    Lafayette LR-1515 Idle Current Adjustment

    Hey everyone! Just finished recapping and cleaning up a Lafayette LR-1515 and it sounds great, but the heat sync gets really hot. Like too hot to touch. My guess is the idle current is way too high after re-capping the unit. Usually, this isn't a big deal for me if I have the service manual...
    • Ray122
    • Thread
    • adjust idle current bias bias adjustement diy help idle current idle current test point lafayette lr-1515 lr-2020
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
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