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AKAI Reel to Reel Plastic Reel Retainer/Stopper
Dear all, I am currently in dire need of a one of the plastic spring loaded reel retainers for my AKAI X165D since mine broke, along with the spring and C-clip (as my spring and C clip are deformed). They should be standard on every AKAI reel to reel that does not use the loose rubber stoppers... -
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Dual 601 belt getting stuck at 45 rpm
Hi, this is my first post to this forum and I know very little about record players. I purchased a dual 601 refurbished a year ago, and the speed selector has always acted up, specifically switching it from 45 to 33. When I switch the speed back from 45 to 33 the belt gets stuck in the middle...- pizza2006
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- 45 rpm dual dual 601 dual601 help record player repair repair advice help needed turntable turntable fix
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- Forum: Turntables
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Pioneer PL-200 Quick Foot/Spring Fix
Hello! I'm new to the forum but have been browsing for some time fixing up my parents old audio systems. I've come up with a fix for something I finally feel is worth mentioning. The old school Pioneer PL-200 turntables from the late 70's/early 80's are evidently notorious for having the spring...- stgtr
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- allquietonthewesternfrontisagreatbook diy help love peace pioneer pl-200 stereo turntable
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- Forum: Turntables
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LG CK99 Speakers w/o amplifier (What should I do?)
I'm trying to get these speakers pushed to their potential. However the claims on the RMS power handling of these speakers is confusing me, along with the original amplifiers specs. CK99 Speakers (2) : 1,250W RMS (2 Way 3 Speaker) (6" Woofer x 2) (1" Tweeter) (8Ohms) 2,500W Peak CK99 Subwoofer... -
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Marantz 1060 Wire Run Question
Hi, so the run is long. And sadly, so is the question: I'm in an apartment. In one room, which is my office, I have a bunch of signals running into a Marantz 1060. This isn't necessary, but for context, those signals are: computer + two reel players run into a mixer that goes to Aux1, a vinyl...- mfkielty@gma
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- help marant 1060
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- Forum: Marantz Audio
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Realistic STA-2250 Stereo Receiver Distorted Audio
I recently purchased a cheap Realistic STA-2250 from an original owner who had issues with it but never tried to fix them. The main issue is distorted audio on both channels (Speaker A and B) across all inputs. Additionally, when powering on the receiver, I hear a buzzing sound coming from the...- Flamedemon
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- help realistic realistic sta 2250
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- Forum: General Audio Discussion
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Pioneer CT-F9191 not functioning - Help!
Good evening AK, So, a few years ago I was lucky enough to to pick up a Pioneer CT-F9191 from a guy who just had it sitting in his garage, for $50. I didn't have a clue, at the time, what I had. I took it to my audio tech and had him take a look at it. He replaced the belts and the transport... -
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Cassette deck Left channel periodic dropputs
Hello all, first time posting. I've encountered a quite strange issue. I have a JVC KD-V6 3 head deck. I've had a wonderful time playing and recording with it. But last night when I put in a new Maxell XLII-S for a new mix tape, I discovered that there appeared to be dropouts on the left...- Walking_Man
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- help help needed tech support
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- Forum: Tape
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IEM's problem
Hey, i recently bought a pair of IEM's and i'm having this issue with the left one, whenever i talk i can hear this buzz in my left ear from the IEM. The pair i have is the truthear x crinacle zero: red, i don't have any DAC or amplifiers, it's connected via a 3.5mm jack extender to my pc. Is...- Muuurio
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- help iem
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- Forum: Headphones
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Infinity RS5001 Woofer and Crossover Question
Hey I picked up a set of these little while ago and just got around to taking a closer look. One is in perfect working condition no problems at all. The other the woofer is not working. its part number looks different than the one in the spec sheet and am curious about that its a #902-7298N and...- Xactorocker
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- electronic electronic circuits help infinity infinity 5001 repair
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- Forum: Speakers
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Teleton STP812 8-track player plays but program switch and lights are dead
Hi! I'm having some issues with my 8-track player. It plays just fine but the program switch (which just shorts to ground and is supposed to switch a coil and activates a mechanical switch to move the tape head into the next position) and lights to show which program is on stopped working all...- GaryFreedom
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- 8-track 8-track player help lights problem program program selector stereo switch tape
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- Forum: Tape
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help - Thorens TD165 suddenly started skipping and dirty sound
Hi everyone My late dad left me his Thorens TD165 and I have been using it for the past 5 years or so. It has a Pickering v-15 micro IV. Since I've been using it the sound has been never crystal-clear, but it was quite decent and reliable nonetheless. Until one afternoon a couple of days ago...- dfreitag
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- dirty sound help problem skipping thorens td165
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- Forum: Turntables
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Choosing a receiver
I really truly love the look of the mid to late 80's sony receivers I just love their design I also want them to match with my PS-FL7II I picked up for cheap at an estate sale in good condition but I'm stumped on what receiver would be best for my case I have a set of Sony SSCS5 bookshelf...- Mark765
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- amplifier help receiver sony
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- Forum: General Audio Discussion
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What if I HAVE TO use a Victrola turntable?
My wife got one of those Victrola 7-in-1 things for the living room because it matches her decor :rolleyes: and she plays our records on it now. I have a Technics SL-Q3 and a Sansui SR-525 which are both setup in spec and are decent enough quality units that I trust them to not damage my...- Bobby DIG8L
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- advice help tracking victrola
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- Forum: Turntables
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RE: Chance is 'evicted' and walks the streets, what is the speaker in the scene?
Do you happen to know what speaker make/model this is from the movie Being There? https://ibb.co/0jMc3n9- SuperDaveOz
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- help movie speakers what are these
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- Forum: Movies & Television
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Proper Recap List for Pioneer SX-3500
I've got a pioneer sx-3500 that I'm planning on recapping. This is my first time recapping anything, so I'm worried I chose the wrong capacitors for the job. Included are the values of the capacitors I figured out from the service manual on an Excel sheet, the service manual, and the Digikey...- DavidBowie
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- help pioneer sx 3500 recap list
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- Forum: Pioneer Audio
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Bohlender Graebener or Paradgm???
hey guys... I need help! I have an opportunity to pick up either a set of Bohlender Graebener Z7s or a set of Paradigm Monitor 7 towers... both make me happy to look at, similar in aesthetics, and very similar prices (around $200/pr +-), but they are both about an hour away from home in opposite...- bdefanski
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- bohlender graebener help paradigm
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- Forum: Dollars and Sense
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Help need choosing replacement drivers for Infinity Reference 4
Hey all! Very new here and need some help/recommendations picking some replacement 4 inch speakers for my set of Reference 4's. I tried refoaming them, however theyre rattley still so I'd like to replace them. Been browsing parts express but want some pointers. (These ones have that fancy...- 916whiteboy
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- Forum: Infinity Loudspeakers
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On to my next Project: Technics SU-V8 with burning resistor and wrong voltages, I am still in the dark and need some help.
The Situation: R655 starts smoking after a couple seconds R656 just seems to get hot. This started after stupid me tried connecting a step-up converter and a pwm fan to the output for the 6,3V lamp, which actually worked quite well for a couple of hours. Also on TP402 I measure 6V instead of the... -
Sansui au 717 transformer help
hello. working in a au 717 wich need tons on TLC. short on DBT . i rebuid amp modules, short on DBT i removed power supply and disconected the amp boards. short on DBT. transformers, maybe blown? it is a multivoltage unit, once removed from amplifier, how could i conect or configure them to...- jFF_Bulbo
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- amplifier au 717 help sansui transformer
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- Forum: Exclusively Sansui
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Electro-Voice 1182 capacitor confusion
A neighbor gave me an electro voice 1182 a few years back. Right channel works, however left channel is very faint. I’ve identified the problem as a damaged, leaking 50mfd cap in the power amplifier board. This brings me down to the question, is mfd the same as uF? If not, please let me know the...- RealisticIMF
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- capacitor confusion electro-voice electrovoice help question
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- Forum: Solid State
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My Sansui AU-D9 doesn't want to work!
Hello everyone, in the mean time I introduce myself, I'm Aldo and I've been following this forum for some time, just since I regained the habit of listening to music properly and buying some amp; I hope this is the right section to post my question. I have a problem with an amplifier that is...- Aldo M.
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- au-d9 help sansui
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- Forum: Exclusively Sansui
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Help Me Pick Some Speakers
Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and this is my first post here. Im looking for some passive speakers for my little Technics Concise setup, which thus far consists of: Technics SH-CO1 Pulse power supply Technics SE-CO1 Power amplifer Technics SU-C01 Preamplifier Technics ST-CO1 Tuner Technics...- flatuswalrus
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- c01 chosing concise help passive picking speakers technics
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- Forum: Speakers
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Sharp RP-117
Does anyone have any insight on the Sharp RP-117. I am working on restoring one my girlfriend bought me and I’ve replaced both belts and 3d printed a new gear for the open and close tray. But for some reason the darn thing doesn’t close all the way. I feel like the metal plate on the tray...- EliasB
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- fix help open/close rp-117 service sharp
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- Forum: Turntables
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Yamaha cr-820 relay not clicking, where to start troubleshooting?
Hello folks, my yamaha cr-820 had shorted output transistors on the left channel, due to a broken piece of plastic allowing a short to the heatsink. I fixed that by replacing both of the left channel transistors and now the 68ohm fusible resistor doesnt burn up on me anymore. But neither does...
