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  1. donwayne

    Adding to Set up with ESS Amt, Need advice on a good SS Preamp :)

    Greetings! I've been tinkering with my system for a few years now, and here's where it currently stands- ESS amt 1am speakers ( Got them yesterday, a pain in the ass to move up the stairs, but worth it. They sound freaking great!) Swapped out my KEF 102ab speakers. Pioneer SX- 950 receiver...
    • donwayne
    • Thread
    • audio advice cx 1000 ess amt ess amt 1a help mx-1 pioneeer pre amp pre amp help yamaha
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  2. Cherry

    Kenwood KR-7200 Intermittent Left Channel.

    Hello. As the title states, I've got a KR-7200 with a shoddy left channel. The channel works fine once it is turned on, with no distortion or any sign of problem. After around 15-30 minutes, the channel begins to become scratchy and muffled until it is completely gone. I have taken her apart...
  3. HendeoNZ

    NAD Radio gain Help

    HI all, Problem: My phono stage on my NAD 7130 amp is quite a bit quieter then my radio (FM) section. So when I go from phono to tuner - I could damage my speakers with the jump in volume. (My turntable is MM and the amp is set to that) Is there any way to turn down the radio gain in the amp...
  4. M

    Teac W-990RX help

    My teac w-990rx from 1983 plays perfect. Every once in a while it will start to sound bad then scream for about 15 seconds and be back to good for a while. Any advice to keep this gem running? First post as well
    • MaximilianRB
    • Thread
    • help teac teac w-990rx troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  5. J

    Sorta New to Reel-To-Reel. Got Some Questions.

    I'm pretty new to the world of reel-to-reel and I've got some questions. I'm using an Akai GX-215D. I've heard you shouldn't mix reel diameter sizes (ex. using a 7" take up with a 5" tape) or else the tape could get damaged. Is this true? The manual for my machine says that AKAI-LN-150-7 and...
    • Justin Hogan
    • Thread
    • akai help newbie reel to reel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  6. C

    Technics SL-10 repair assistance needed

    Hello to the group! I inherited an SL-10 with original MC cart. from a friend that has a garbled distorted output when playing records. Doesn't sound like a cartridge issue as much as an electronics issue. I have been going through the unit extensively and replaced all caps in audio path and...
  7. goldswimmerb

    Philips AF877 Reject issues

    Hey guys, so I'm trying to fix up a Philips 877 turntable but am kind of stuck. I already replaced the LED for the stupid auto return mechanism, though that worked just fine to begin with. The issue I am having is that the Reject function doesn't work properly and the SM does not detail how...
  8. Tubeglowpio

    Fisher 400 help

    Hope some of you Fisher guys can help me with this Fisher 400 I payed good money for off of the bay, been wanting one for years so I'm hoping this one turns out nice. So since I have a chance to return this I have been doing some basic checks. So far I have only been able to get a few clean...
  9. M

    KA-5500, left channel noise, need help troubleshooting.

    Hey first off thanks to all for this community, this is my first post but I have done a lot of research here as I decided to get into a vintage stereo setup. I'm using a KA-5500 which is my first integrated amp. I have what I now recognize to have been a slowly deteriorating problem over the...
  10. Gustercc

    Advice to choose first vintage SS

    New Member here. Long time lurker. First time poster. My name is Rich and I've decided to jump into the vintage game. I know this is a dangerous hobby that could lead to an unending need to find the "perfect" harmonic homeostasis. Currently, I have 2 Infinity Primus 360's, a pair Pioneer...
  11. 2x’s

    Looking to purchase my first McIntosh!

    So I just love the McIntosh sound, always have! I’ve been on a steady upgrade path for a good 10 years. I think I’m ready to take the plunge. I found an ma252 for $2900 brand newish, store demo. I really liked the way it sounded and at that price I think it would work. However I’m wondering if...
    • 2x’s
    • Thread
    • advice help integrated mcintosh seperates
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  12. S

    Newb looking at a set of ADS L810s (need help)

    Hi Folks! I just joined up yesterday based on a recommendation from my dad. The audio bug has firmly planted its teeth in the obsessive part of my brain. So I’m hoping to use this place as a resource to avoid being fleeced by a dressed up vintage wood box with rusted cones and a side of rat...
  13. K

    (Help) 1st time Changing a woofer

    Hey guys :) ! First post here! Please pardon my english, not my mothertongue ; I wont know the technical terms you're gonna use ;-D ! I'm trying to change a couple of speakers for the first time by myself, and I'm not pretty sure of what I'm doing ! I'll require a lil' help here please :) So...
  14. t_munz10

    Yamaha CR-600 - Tuning Knob Won't Go Back On

    Hi All! Hoping you guys can help me out here. I've been fixing up an old CR-600 for a work friend and I've got it just about all done. Sounds great, everything works again, and now I'm putting it back together. The tuning knob will not slide back onto the shaft to the same depth it was at...
  15. goldswimmerb

    Add flyback Diodes to Marantz 4300/4400

    Hey, I would like to add flyback diodes to my Marantz 4300s amp boards, there's a few pics around showing the 4400 having them, but I'm not able to discern how they're wired up. Anyone either know how they are, or would be willing to post pictures of the 4400s flyback diodes? For reference...
  16. A

    Marantz 1122DC help with repair

    Hi everyone. I posted some time ago for assistance repairing another Marantz unit and got the help I needed, I am hoping that the knowledge and expertise in this forum can help me again. I powered on my Marantz 1122DC this morning to find that it was crackling and the red power light was rapidly...
  17. C

    Decisions...decisions...

    I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver for a VERY cheap price ($12 CAD). After hooking up my Reference Audio R50S - 100 watt bookshelves and Yamaha YST-SW45 subwoofer, I think it's time to look around and upgrade my speakers. I'm primarily going to be using the receiver for music...
    • Chaotic-DJ
    • Thread
    • help music options setup speakers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. eldus

    Technics SL-23 Cart reccomendations ADC K8 cart on hand.

    Hello, I am a noob when it comes to vinyl. I have cleaned up the pots with deoxit and replaced the oil/grease on the spindle. The cart and headshell that came with it is from an ION USB turntable. GT something. After balancing the tone arm and using a printed protractor to confirm its alignment...
    • eldus
    • Thread
    • adc adc blue adc k8 cartridge help help infinity technics technics sl-23 vinyl
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. goldswimmerb

    Marantz 4300 R744 smoking

    Hey guys, so I have a Marantz 4300 I'm currently working on, I swapped the 2SC458s in the amp board to KSC1845s and everything seemed good so I went on to recap the board and get rid of the VD1212s. I went wring somewhere apparently as R744 seems to be going up in smoke. Any ideas why? Pics...
  20. Sailnir

    Headshell Help! Shorted?

    I am facing an issue with my turntable. It seams that the headshell is not fucntioning properly. I only get left channel audio and I get a low hum from the other side. If I touch the wires attached to the headshell going to the right channel then they are very touchy, sometimes they stop humming...
    • Sailnir
    • Thread
    • electricalshort headshell help problem
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. goldswimmerb

    Marantz 2230 rebuild

    Hey guys, so I got a Marantz 2230 from a guy to do a rebuild of the audio path. So far when testing I've noticed that one channel has much more bass than the other. It's made worse by the bass potentiometer which leads me to believe that it's a preamp issue. Could it be the 2SC1000s in the...
  22. Lowstang

    Turntable - New or Vintage?

    Hey all, I have a Sanyo TP 625 in great shape. Small speed issue, plays a bit too slow. Just wondering if I bought a project primary, would it be an upgrade or a lateral move? Thanks for the help!
  23. rlasker3

    Stylus adjustment for a noob

    We just recently bought our first vintage turntable (PL-518) and my son while changing a record inadvertently hit the stylus knocking it out of center. I moved it back by sight and while it still plays music it clearly does not sound quite as good. It is especially noticeable between songs...
  24. J

    Slight Problem with my Sansui FR-3080

    So, I picked up a Sansui FR-3080 from the thrift store. Everything seems okay but there's one strange problem: when it auto-returns at the end of the record, the tonearm lifter doesn't come up in time. The tonearm does the returning, but it drags across the record for a few seconds before the...
  25. goldswimmerb

    Marantz 4300 No sound Front Left

    Hey guys, so this is the same amplifer but a new issue arose... I got both of the back channels working after giving PE01 a full rebuild, however now my front left preamp channel isn't working (yes I tested crossing wires). I know the amplifer channel is good. My voltages on that channel in...
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