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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. 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
  7. Ryan Scruggs

    Marantz SD 9000 Compudeck PK21 Board Question

    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
    • compudeck help marantz pk21 problem question resistor resistors schematic sd 9000
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  8. Ste d

    Noob with a question Denon DP 45F

    I just bought this tt at Goodwill for $8.00:banana:. Great deal, but... I need a platter and mat before I can find out what else it needs. If anyone can help by pointing me in the right direction, I would surely appreciate it. Thanks, Steve
    • Ste d
    • Thread
    • denon dp 45f help parts
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. K

    Rega Planar 3 (older model) Questions - Issues to look for? etc - help asap

    Hi AK - I have a chance to get an older Rega Planar 3 that looks to be in good cosmetic condition and no obvious functional issues. But, I am hoping you AK experts would weigh in on the following; - What, if any, are common issues with these tables that I should check before purchasing? -...
    • kws87
    • Thread
    • advice asap help planar 3 pro-ject rega rp3 turntable
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Tubeglowpio

    2a3 schematic

    If anyone has a schematic for a 2a3 amp that they have built and it sounds great please let me know, I've been looking to build a nice one of these and have searched the web but didn't find much. Thank you.
  11. mckern

    Help rebuilding KLH 363 crossovers?

    Hi all, I have a pair of KLH 363's that I picked up from a thrift store for a song and they're, overall, in great shape. I've ordered the solvent sealant, treated the surrounds on the woofers, degunked the vinyl veneer, and now it's time for me to tackle rebuilding the crossovers. These are...
    • mckern
    • Thread
    • crossover help klh repair speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  12. DSD-13

    AKAI X201D recording disables itself.

    I have an AKAI X201D that has been cleaned. Everything works great and smoothly. I tried the record function a few times for some seconds, it worked. When I was ready to record something longer, I set it to record function, but it did not record. VU meters peg. Input or rec level control has...
    • DSD-13
    • Thread
    • akai akai x201d help malfunction
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  13. K

    Poll - Vintage Turntable Buy

    Have to make a choice pretty quick - I am very intrigued by both turntables. Pros and cons for each? Thanks!
    • kws87
    • Thread
    • help planar 3 poll rega td 160 thorens used vintage
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Salvatore

    Need Help! Marantz or Optonica?

    I am talking to two different people about buying a receiver. One has an Optonica 5406. It is partially recapped, STK drivers are new, had an LED upgrade, and all of the pots and switches have been cleaned. It's essentially brand new. He's asking $225. The other is a Marantz MA-600. I know that...
  15. B

    Speaker help?

    Hey guys, I'm pretty new here. I'm not new to audio, I'm just not sure what my best course of action would be. I traded a cheap electric guitar for a pair of Pioneer CS-A700's, which to my surprise are incredible. They started to distort a bit and the pots were pretty dirty, so I popped them...
    • bobertooe
    • Thread
    • audio help speakers vintage
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. No Money

    Ortofon cartridge identification help please

    Hi, I have what I believe is an Oftofon FF cartridge body here, but I have also been told it might be a VMS ... Colour me confused. I always thought the VMS ones had a "key" at the bottom. Can anyone clarify for me. After a few internet searches I am even more confused. Thanking all in advance.
  17. Franco989

    Marantz 2285b source selector broken/won't work fix

    I just purchased this beaufiful beast, and after firing it up i noticed that the left channel was not functioning. After a deoxit treatment both channels started working in tip-top shape but the source selector stop functioning completely. I could not move from AM/FM/Phone/Aux although the...
  18. T

    New to the format. What do I need?

    I just came into the possession of a Kenwood KX-71r and some cassettes. It seems to be in working order and certainly looks very clean. I would like to put together a decent sounding budget listening system but I do not know where to start. It is my understanding that I should now be looking...
  19. 8

    Cassette playback problems

    I recently acquired a Yamaha KX-W602 off of eBay. Playback sounds fine on a prerecorded cassette, but when I play some recordings I made for my new album on cassette, it sounds super muddy and horrible. I recorded the cassette on a kenwood machine that forced me to rerecord many times because of...
  20. Dylan Xiong

    TT Noob Seeking help for first decent set up

    Hello! New to the forum and to the world of Vinyl. I've decided to get back in the game after owning and disowning a crappy USB turntable combo. On Kijiji, there's a couple decent priced TT's in my area. I'm not 100% which to go for. 1. Technics SL-19. Auto return with Shure Hi track needle...
  21. Dylan Xiong

    TT Noob needing help for first decent table

    Hello! New to the forum and to the world of Vinyl. I've decided to get back in the game after owning and disowning a crappy USB turntable combo. On Kijiji, there's a couple decent priced TT's in my area. I'm not 100% which to go for. 1. Technics SL-19. Auto return with Shure Hi track needle...
  22. Josh Brown

    Can anyone identify these Advents?

    Can someone tell me what model these are and if they are any good?
    • Josh Brown
    • Thread
    • advent help marantz 2245 speaker
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
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