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  1. The Parrot

    Sony STR-6045 - Cleaning / Trouble Removing Tuner Knob

    Recently I picked up a Sony STR-6045 receiver and it's pretty dirty. This is my first time trying to clean up a receiver and I was hoping to get a little advice. I'll update these questions with answers as I go along in case it helps someone down the road. I have a couple of questions: 1...
    • The Parrot
    • Thread
    • diy diy project help sony sony str 6045 tuner dial
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: DIY
  2. Dion Fan

    U Turn Orbit Plus or Fluane rt81?

    Alright. So at first I wanted the audio technica lp120. But after looking at many reviews i threw it out the window (not litteraly). So finally im stuck between two great entry level tables. The U Turn Orbit Plus and the Fluance RT81. Anyone know which one to go with? Or maybe even better tables...
  3. Siraudio85

    Need Help with Monster Technics SA-1010 (stuck in protect mode)

    Hello, I'm new to the site and happy to be here. I recently acquired this monster receiver that powers up but stays in protect mode. When powered up no relays click. I understand this unit has a computer drive that controls the amp board and its very sophisticated. I need some help finding the...
  4. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 5220 help

    Hello. Recently i got a nice Marantz 5220 deck in working order, but when i was cleaning it, I broke the "master level" control. So, i beg your help to find a replacement. Thank you in advance. Regards from México.
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • cassette deck help marantz tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  5. J

    Speaker and Amp Pairing

    I have the following components: Pioneer SX-3700 Continuous Power Output: 45 Watts per channel, min. Impedance: 8 Ohms What range of speaker specifications would I need to get some good sound flowing? I'm new to this speaker-to-amp match up. I just get more and more confused the more...
    • JulianIV
    • Thread
    • amp help impedance ohms pioneer question speaker speaker and amp pairing sx-3700 watts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  6. Dion Fan

    HELP: what stylus is this?

    I believe this cartridge is a stanton 500 gold (Let me know if im wrong). The turntable is a refurbished dual 1209. It plays great and I love it. But.. I want to get the best sound so I I balanced the tone arm, aligned the cart but I wanted to adjust the stylus force (Tracking force). So does...
    • Dion Fan
    • Thread
    • audio help stereo turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Dion Fan

    Help: What stylus is this?

    I believe this cartridge is a stanton 500 gold (Let me know if im wrong). The turntable is a refurbished dual 1209. It plays great and I love it. But.. I want to get the best sound so I I balanced the tone arm, aligned the cart but I wanted to adjust the stylus force (Tracking force). So does...
  8. galactech

    Speaker Screech/Hiss?

    So i picked up some vintage B&O speakers off of the Facebook marketplace from the 60s. Im in love with their colorful sound and the sonic clarity they give me. Ever since i got them ive been using them over my KLH-17's (mostly for harmonic testing but also because i love them), and ive noticed a...
  9. T

    Reciever Recommendations for Sunsai SP-2500 Speakers

    My mom and I are looking for receivers for my father’s Sunsai SP-2500 speakers, and we have no idea which would be best.
  10. Dazku

    Mcintosh MC 2205 meter problem- help

    Hello all, I’m new here as I’ve only recently started collecteing some vintage McIntosh components. I own an MR 78 tuner and just picked up a C32 preamp and MC 2205 amp (they were going to throw them away!). All seem to function well and cleaned up nicely. The only problem is the right side...
  11. Raphaz

    Nakamichi LX-3 – Delayed start, looking for help

    Acquired an LX-3 a couple months ago, for $80.00 at a local thrift. Pretty happy with it! Did not miss the third head so far. Sounds fantastic! The only problem: it has a 10-20 sec. delay before it starts playing. That's true when hitting the play button as well as when starting a...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • cassette deck dealy help lx-3 nakamichi nakamichi lx-3 play button record repair tape deck
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  12. wildfire4070

    Pioneer CT-W501R isn’t working

    hello I recently purchased a pioneer CT-W501R cassette deck from goodwill for $8. I bought it then plugged it in to test it out. To no surprise, I could here the motor moving but no movement from the reels indicating bad belts. I’ve since replaced the belts but this is where I ran into...
  13. Tubeglowpio

    Voice of music 1448

    Just bought one of these online after reading a few good reviews, I'll post some pics when I restore it. I really need to locate a schematic so if anyone has one please link or pm me. If anyone has any info or insight on this amp let me know, they seem kind of rare.
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • 1448 help schematic stereo tube amp voice of music
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  14. R

    Cambridge soundworks tower III

    First post. Long time lurker and first time I've decided to cave and get an account here. So I just picked up a pair of Cambridge tower III's. A guy was just trying to get rid of them, so I scored then for free (win!!!). I've been able to find a lil on cnet about them, but I'm looking to find...
    • Revpasta
    • Thread
    • cambridge help speakers tower iii
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. X

    JVC KD-A5 Repair Help

    I recently got a JVC KD-A5 from my cousins that's been sitting in their garage since the late 80's. Most everything works on it, the belts are good and all the lights work, with the exception of the record LED. I don't think it's bad, I think the record function has gone out. It has soft touch...
    • Xavier Ihrig
    • Thread
    • help jvc kd-a5 record repair
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  16. Tubeglowpio

    Rh84 built, first impressions

    So I got around to finishing the rh84 build, it was built as the circuit describes besides some power supply tweaks and plate voltage ended up around 276 volts. Cathode current ended up being around 34 ma so only dissipating about a little over 9 watts. I also added a 100k pot on the input and...
  17. Tubeglowpio

    How bad is this power supply ringing?

    So I'm wiring up this amp this weekend, finally had the time. I've never used a clcl filter before and know very little about ringing in a power supply, basically just know I want as little as possible. I ran an emulation in psud2 and believe I set it up right and these are some of the results...
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • help power supply psud2 stereo tube tube amp
    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  18. Brunt

    Newbie and IRS Sigmas Don't Mix Well

    Hi everyone, longtime lurker first time poster here. Let me start off by saying that I'm pretty much a newbie at hi-fi in general. I've been reading around for a while but have very little real world experience with this stuff. Recently I found a deal I couldn't pass up for a pair of Infinity...
  19. T

    Sanyo M9998 motor speed adjustment, how ?

    Hy guys, I got hold of a Sanyo M9998 LU recently, from my country's ebay knock-off site. It is the European version with long wave and fine tuning extra knob, made in Japan (some of them were made in Spain also). I cannot figure out for the life of me the motor speed adjustment. It is running...
  20. G

    Luxman R-115 Help! What have I done?

    Hey folks, I am in a quandary and have no where else to turn and hope the brain trust here can help me. I recently reached out tothe audiokarma intelligentsia when I re-entered the vintage audio market. I purchased a Luxman R-115R and a pair of Paradigm Me7 Mk 3 speakers -and life was beautiful...
    • Grimmer1
    • Thread
    • help luxman luxman 115 luxman r-115 luxman r115 problem receiver
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. J

    Yamaha CR2020

    TL;DR CR2020 putting out no soumd through the roght side. Hey guys I wanted to see some opinions about what I should do about a problem. About a week ago I bought a cr2020 and it worked great up until a day or 2 ago. I was listening to a couple records and I heard a about 2 or 3 "pops", which I...
    • Jacob Carter
    • Thread
    • cr2020 help help me please no sound receiver yamaha
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Yamaha
  22. Mr_Turtle

    Thorens TT volume low even with phono Receiver

    Greetings folks! Here's the problem: Even though my receiver has Phono ins and outs, my vinyls still sound MUCH lower in volume than the FM radio. If I can play the FM radio at a 2 on the volume dial, I'll have to crank the vinyl to an 8 or higher to get the same volume. Turntable is well...
    • Mr_Turtle
    • Thread
    • help low volume phono pre thorens volume issue
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. TaoofPu

    *silent screams of help*

    Hello all and happy weekend, I am a teacher and woodworker with an audiophile friend who lightheartedly suggested I build my own speakers from some spalted shagbark hickory I recently acquired. Two weeks later and I have spent more time up in the middle of the night and in class (when...
    • TaoofPu
    • Thread
    • diy drivers help new wood
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY
  24. Ryan Scruggs

    Problem with ADC Sound Shaper One Ten Mk. II

    Hi, all! As you've probably guessed, I'm having a problem with my ADC Sound Shaper One Ten Mk. II. As of a few days ago, I had replaced five capacitors on the unit, and I thought that fixed my issue, but, alas, it is still giving me problems. When you turn the equalizer on, everything seems to...
  25. Ryan Scruggs

    PROBLEM with Marantz SD 9000 Compudeck PK21 Board

    Hi, all! I have previously posted about some issues I have been having with my Marantz SD 9000. I have replaced the notoriously bad optocouplers, and all belts and idler tires. What I neglected to notice were the burnt out resistors on the PK21 board of the machine. I purchased and replaced...
    • Ryan Scruggs
    • Thread
    • help issue marants problem resistor schematic sd 9000 tape tape deck tape player
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
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