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  1. goldswimmerb

    Marantz 250M Questions

    Hey guys, so I have a 250M on my hands that seems to be acting up, I actually had another local shop work on it while I was busy with other projects, however it's been in and out of their shop for 3 weeks now. It originally had a completely exploded channel. It is now at a usable state, though I...
  2. C

    KLH Model 6 silent tweeter

    Hello, First off I apologize if I'm putting this in the wrong area or messing up formatting, this is my first post haha. So I recently picked up a pair of KLH Model 6 speakers for $10. Physically they're good, no sign of abuse or anything. One sounds awesome, however the other's tweeter is...
    • cojobe
    • Thread
    • diy help klh model six repair
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  3. T

    Klipsch Cornwall Identification and Advise!

    So, today I became the proud owner of two pairs of Klipsch Cornwall's that I got a fantastic deal on. These are my first pairs of vintage Klipsch's, and I'm excited. Initially, I thought I had a pair of CW II's and a pair of CW I's because of the different bottom port types (one have 3 sections...
  4. C

    Schematic Help - Phono Preamp Capacitance

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'd like to ask for some help concerning my Audio-Technica LP120X. I own a Denon PMA-800ne amp with build-in preamp for MM and MC cartridges. Now I'de like to figure out what the preamp capacitance is, to see if it meets the recommended load capacitance of my...
  5. goldswimmerb

    No Stereo Indication on Model 105 tuner

    Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out this model 105 tuner, I've downloaded the schematic and taken a look. I just cannot seem to figure out what is up with my stereo indicator. The light does not come on, even with a very strong stereo signal. I believe it is putting out stereo sound though. Any...
  6. goldswimmerb

    Marantz PM300 bias won't adjust down

    Hey guys, I'm working on a Marantz PM300 (not the greatest work by Marantz but honestly not too bad either) The dim bulb lights up bright, however both channels do produce output, testing I noticed that my bias for one channel was at 310mv at the lowest adjust point on the trimmer, and can only...
  7. V

    B&W 686 Tweeter Part

    Hi everyone - was hoping to get some help regarding a tweeter issue with my B&W speakers. I'm using a pair of B&W 686 (series 1) bookshelf speakers. I heard something rattling inside the speaker and opened it up to investigate. It looks like the small plastic cone that is attached to the back...
    • Vaibhav
    • Thread
    • 686 bowers wilkins help tweeter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. Boston Tom

    Some help with speaker label or decal

    Looking for any info or possibly put me in the right direction for remaking some foil backed labels for a pair of ADS speakers. Will post pics. Thanks BT
    • Boston Tom
    • Thread
    • ads audio help label refurbish speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  9. M

    Vintage Receiver + Speaker Combo Suggestion

    Hello, Still newish to posting here so my apologies if I break the rules or post in the wrong place. I have recently acquired a General Electric C460g and a pair of Pioneer CS-G911. I haven’t been able to find the specs on either of these at all. Does anyone have any info at all? Maybe a...
  10. L

    Panasonic RD-2900 dust cover

    Does anyone know of some means to obtain a dust cover that would accommodate my turntable?
    • Lukes86
    • Thread
    • custom dust cover help panasonic rd-2900
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. goldswimmerb

    Technics SU-8600 No Relay/Rail Voltage on Output

    Hey guys, I have a Technics SU-8600 on the bench and am hoping for some help with it. Unfortunately I am used to Marantz, with easy to work on and very detailed service manuals, so working on this Technics is like a foreign language. Hoping maybe someone with more experience with these can weigh...
    • goldswimmerb
    • Thread
    • help su-9500 technics
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  12. jFF_Bulbo

    capacitors opinions.

    Hello AK´ers I am restoring and upgrading my Marantz 2385. preamp section is almost done!! I´d like to replace the main capacitors for new ones. the 2385 have the pair of duals 6800uf/85v, i think to install 4*10000uf/100v is a good idea. I found cheaps caps here, but i can´t find the...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • 2385 capacitors help marantz marantz audio project restoracion service upgrade vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  13. NLT

    Need Help w/ Ear Fatigue (JBL L3 / L5 / 035ti)

    Hi Everyone, I have been using and reading things on AK for a long time but this is my first post and I need some help. BG: I recently entered the world of nuanced vintage audio with the intention of improving my Mastering skills. I am an AV tech by trade and have spent the last 10 years as a...
    • NLT
    • Thread
    • 035ti fatique hearing loss help jbl jbl l3 jbl l5 lansing tweeter
    • Replies: 91
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Fortune123

    Lost remote for Denon AVR-3300

    Hi, I am a new user and created an account because I want help solving this problem. I lost my remote to the Denon AVR-3300 (the discontinued one not the new updated X3300.) I have already contacted Denon and they sad that since it was discontinued I could not ask for a new remote. I have a...
  15. goldswimmerb

    Sx-990 rebuild + Questions

    Hey guys, so I am currently working on restoring a "barn find" SX-990 and had a few questions. I've gone and rebuilt the amplifier stage as it originally had a blown output, but noticed a few things and wanted to see if anyone with experience could weigh in. I replaced the driver Transistors...
  16. N

    Technics 1600MK2 issue: Tonearm moves to center and won't drop

    I recently picked up a Technics 1600mk2 for a good price off of Facebook marketplace. The owner said it wasn't working, but I figured usually they just need a new cuing belt and some Deoxit in the speed adjustment pot. When I first tested it and pressed the start button, it sounded like to...
    • nj11
    • Thread
    • help technics 1600 mkii turntable repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Hudson47

    Kenwood KA-3500 problems HELP!!!

    My new Kenwood KA-3500 is having troubles, if you run just the A speakers only the left one works, if you run just B both left and right channels work. Then if you run A+B only the left channel works. Any help appreciated. HELP!!!!!
    • Hudson47
    • Thread
    • amplifier help integrated amp kenwood kenwood ka 3500 sansui soundcraftsmen 20-12 teac
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. J

    How to setup subwoofers for my desktop speakers for CRT TV

    Hi, I currently bought some old speakers for my CRT (Bose Video Roommates) but the thing is I heard they don't have great low end and is known for mediocre low-frequency sound. What's a subwoofer? and how do I add to the existing setup to make better or more complete or the best way to go about...
    • jeff675
    • Thread
    • bose video roomates crt help speakers subwoofers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. PioneerPoet

    BIC Venturi v820 - help needed

    I have a pair of BIC Venturi v820. I bought them on FB marketplace for mighty cheap a while ago, but I wasn’t able to hear them when I bought them. When I hook them, the tweeters play, but there is no base coming out of them. The subs are not moving at all. I took the hookup panel off and the...
    • PioneerPoet
    • Thread
    • base bic help problem repair speakers venturi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. H

    Technics SA-510 Help

    Hello all, I recently acquired a Technics SA-510 and have been able to successfully hook up a record player and cassette player to the system. However, I simply cannot get my DVD player (JVC Theatre System TH-A35) to connect so I can play my CD’s through the system and out to my speakers. I have...
    • Henry0161
    • Thread
    • cd player dvd player help technics sa-510
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. J

    My Mysterious 8-Track Deck Has Auto Stop Issues... Maybe

    A little while back, I picked up an 8-track deck from a thrift store. It's a Probe(?) DX-5000. I can't find any information on the company that made it, let alone any manuals. This is what it looks like: It plays and records fine, and both sound pretty decent for 8-track standards. However, it...
    • Justin Hogan
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8-track help trouble shooting troubleshoot troubleshooting
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  22. J

    Denon DRR-M10 Recording Quality Troubles

    For awhile now, I've had a Denon DRR-M10 as a secondary cassette deck. Playback quality sounds fine, but recording quality is not as good as I think it should be. So, I set up an experiment. I took 3 blank tapes: one I thought was a good example of a type I tape (a NOS Sony tape), one I thought...
    • Justin Hogan
    • Thread
    • denon help recording trouble shooting troubleshoot troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  23. VinylrulesOz

    Aiwa AD-F660 Calibration/Service help

    Dear tape aficionados, Last weekend I, along with my friend, replaced the two main belts on my F660 successfully. However, before buttoning the unit up, we decide to go by the service manual and look over and adjust all the parameters on the machine and calibrate. Or so we thought we did...
    • VinylrulesOz
    • Thread
    • aiwa ad-f-660 calibration procedure help
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  24. mattstech

    Sansui SS-2 Help

    Hello my friends of AK! So due to being "temporarily laid off" as to current world events, I have decided to work on some projects of mine. This includes a pair of Sansui SS-2 headphones from the early 1970s, that i managed to score at a thrift store a while back. The problem: -Often times...
  25. goldswimmerb

    CR-1020 relay won't engage

    Hey, so I recently acquired a CR-1020 thats relay won't engage for me. I have been checking voltages and so far the only voltage that is wrong is: TR706 b:.6v c: 18.1v E:0v And TR702 B:19.9V C:0V E:20.2V If I set my probe to diode test/continuity and probe the base of TR706, the collector of...
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