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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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...
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. 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!
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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 .
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. S

    Right Speaker Issue

    Hey folks, I've recently set up a Pioneer SX-1080, however I'm having a slight issue. The right speaker channel sounds muffled. I've tried both A and B speaker ports with the same result. Switching the speaker cables causes my left speaker to exhibit the same problem so that rules out a speaker...
  21. smoz

    Turntable help: Dual CS505-2 or Pioneer PL-400?

    Hi, I'm in the market for a new turntable and am currently between 2 options: 1) Dual CS505-2 with a Audio Technica AT155LC cartridge ($220) belt driven, has just been serviced by a turntable technician, who added a new belt, adjusted the speed, and calibrated the tracking force. Wood finish...
    • smoz
    • Thread
    • advice dual help pioneer turntables
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Maxim Hussey

    DBPlus 880 speakers - a buy or a miss?

    Hi, first post here so sorry if I don't follow protocol. I'm looking to pick up a pair of DBPlus 880 speakers that I see listed online for $150. The price seems a bit steep, but from what I've heard, the speakers are good. What do you guys think about these speakers, and what price do you think...
  23. Maxim Hussey

    DBPlus 880 speakers - a buy or a miss?

    Hi, first post here so sorry if I don't follow protocol. I'm looking to pick up a pair of DBPlus 880 speakers that I see listed online for $150. The price seems a bit steep, but from what I've heard, the speakers are good. What do you guys think about these speakers, and what price do you think...
  24. M

    Help Sansui QRX 7500 Powers on but no sound!

    Hey was given this gem for free today and it powers up a lights up fine but there is no sound. I tried hooking up a turntable and I am getting a signal for FM using the tuner but no signal at all with the turntable. regardless of a signal i am getting no sound from this unit just looking for...
  25. Benjib

    Nicely Updated Dynaco ST-35 or Stock Fisher SA-100?

    I need help. I am finally putting together my first tube-based system. I have initial budget of approximately $1000 CAD for an amp. In my area there are two amps that I like (but haven't heard). One is a nicely updated but mostly stock Dynaco ST-35 with new boards/components, new tubes, new...
    • Benjib
    • Thread
    • dyna dynaco fisher help opinion request st35 tube
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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