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    Sony TA-1150 project

    Recently purchased a Sony TA-1150 which I am hoping turns out to be a rocking deal after repairs. I am linking to three videos below showing the problems I am having. I have yet to get in and start cleaning this thing, but my suspicion is it will need a good deal of work beyond that. I am really...
    • dontforget
    • Thread
    • advice help repair restoration sony ta1150
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. R

    Vintage Magnavox identification help

    Firstly I apologize if this isn’t the correct thread. I just aquired a vintage magnavox EC3086 BK01 stereo and magnavox MX3086 AK01 floor speakers for 5 dollars. By trade I’m a carpenter and I am tossing around the idea of building a set of speakers for it kitting everything out separately. The...
  3. plresults

    Reassembly Help for Thorens TD125 Mk ii

    In my haste to get to & solder a broken arm wire, I didn't take pics of how the bits that sit below the arm connect to one another for this deck, and I am struggling. In you have pics from your own reassembly process, or an explosion chart that would be wonderful. I didn't see anything from a...
    • plresults
    • Thread
    • help reassembly td125mkii thorens 125 mkii
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Vintage Shure cartridge or get a new Nagaoka MP-110?

    Hello. I just joined this website 5 minutes ago in hopes of getting some opinions on which route i should go with this. I just got a Technics SL-220 that came with an old Shure R47XT cartridge installed on it. Never used it yet, but decided to order a new replacement stylus rather than get a...
  5. J

    Need info on some white van speakers

    I know it's probably a bad idea but I want to turn a pair of Acoustic Lab Pro Series 710s into one big speaker cabinet for my bass guitar. My idea was to wire the two systems in parallel and make a big box to boost the bass, but my main issue now is that I don't know the rated wattage of the...
    • John Warosa
    • Thread
    • bass amp bass guitar cabinet guitar amp help info wanted wattage white van speakers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
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    Stereo Console Power Supply Issues

    Hi Everyone! I recently got a Magnavox stereo console to upgrade off of Facebook Marketplace. I checked it out in person, and the console turns on and can very poorly play AM/FM radio, which seemed like good signs of an excellent base to work off of. I took it to an audio shop to get checked...
    • MaximumHiFi
    • Thread
    • diy help magnavox power supply stereo console vinyl vinyl stereo
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY
  7. P

    Fisher MT-6420 DD TT Auto-return Problem

    Hi everyone, My Fisher MT-6420 DD Semi-Automatic TT had a problem with auto-return mechanism. In the end of recording or when I hit reject button, the tonearm rised up and went into 3/4 of its way. There the motor of TT braked and stopped, but the strobe light was still on. In order of not...
    • Pyroman_Erik
    • Thread
    • auto return auto shut off fisher fisher mt-6420 help help needed part identification
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. ajcoates

    SX-780 - help!

    Hey all! I just finished a full recap of my SX-780, including an upgrade to the discrete output packs that @rcs16 came up with. I also replaced the three heatsinked power supply transistors to modern lower-heat equivalents. It sounded great and tested perfectly last night, but this morning, the...
    • ajcoates
    • Thread
    • buzz through both speakers help pioneer pioneer buzzing sound pioneer sx 780 pioneer sx780 stk 0050 sx 780
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  9. R

    I don't know what to do with my electronic devices

    Hello, good afternoon, I have a Philips CDR 785 audio CD recorder and among other devices that I no longer need, I need help and I found this forum, do you know where I could sell this type of device? or any suggestions on what I should do with them? I would appreciate being able to get money...
    • Rente
    • Thread
    • advice electronic help philips
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Introductions
  10. T

    Inner groove distortion, caused by cartridge or tonearm mounting?

    I have a luxman pd-121a that I have mounted a jelco sa-350 tonearm on. I have mounted this arm slightly to far to the bottom left. I was able to correct this by mounting the cartridge further back on the headshell and using a protractor this seems to be ok calibration wise. However the turntable...
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    Upgrading my desktop speakers and I need some AMP, Preamp, and DAC advice before prime day ends

    So basically, I am getting an upgrade for my desktop speakers, I'm going from $20 Logitech plug and play speakers, to Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, a Elac SUB1010 subwoofer, and i'm not sure what AMP I should get, or if I need an external DAC or preamp. In regards to AMPs, I'm thinking about...
    • Luigimax14
    • Thread
    • advice amazon prime day amp bookshelf speakers budget dac guidance help preamp subwoofer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Listening Spaces
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    Chinese Ear834 preamp trouble

    Hi all, Brandnew to this forum. Ive been a phono listener for years and enthusiastic guitar pedal builder. So I thought let's try and build a tube preamp for my TT. And that's where trouble starts. I've build a Chinese Ear834 clone, but I'm getting 50hz hum when playing. The preamp does...
    • Bulletseever
    • Thread
    • diy ground loop help hum preamp
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY
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    sony tc-k950es push stop buttons (calibration and hx pro) replacements/repair?

    I was working on a tc-k333esg (k950) and while disassembling the front panel I accidentally broke both push buttons because I pulled the plastic covers off while they were pressed in. This caused the retaining bracket on the blue plastic pieces to break which means that the buttons cannot be...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • help repair sony sony es tc-k333esg tc-k950es
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
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    Audiolab M-ONE help please

    I have a Audiolab M-ONE class AB integrated Amplifier. It has a stated power of 65wpc, it is utilizing the LM3886TF by Texas Instruments. I have had mine for about 2 years and it has been mostly a great little amp, I am driving some PSB Alpha P5s speakers and they are meaty and balanced, great...
    • Argieleo
    • Thread
    • audiolab fault finding help
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  15. O

    TONEARM suggestions for KENWOOD KD-500??? currently has a Mayware Formula 4 that needs some work. Keep it out change??

    I'm newcomer in vinyl and recently acquired a KENWOOD KD-500.. It has the Mayware Formula 4 tonearm, . The tonearm needs a cartidge and a new cue lift. I like the looks of the SME 3009 III.. however I've read where some people go from the SME to the Formula 4 or a Grace.. what do you guys...
    • Onebadta
    • Thread
    • grace tonearm help kenwood kd-500 mayware formula 4 sme 3009 series iii tonearm
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Please, where did I get these RCA connectors?

    I bought a bunch of these silver plated RCAs that I like a good bit. I have now run out and for the life of me, I cannot figure out where I got them. I searched old emails, searched for invoices, scoured Google, bing, and Yahoo images, and even used this pic for a a reverse image search...
    • 392hemirat
    • Thread
    • help interconnects rca
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  17. SamySquirrel

    HELPPPPP What AMp should I use for a wierd ahh DAP like this one???

    SO I have the Z6 Audio player it sounds great with default settings and is enjoyable but recentley I wanted more BASS but bass distorts TERRIBLY when I tweak the EQ a tiny bit!!!!! So most dongle amp's/dacs have a female 3.5mm to a C connector but this DAP ONLY has a "Line out" and a Headphone...
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    Sony ta-n80es bias adjustment advice.

    I just bought a 80es set for personal use and I am running a few checks on the amps to make sure they are ok. The bias adjustment in the service manual calls for 15mv per channel when turned on for 5 minutes. However I assume the bias will keep climbing for another 30 minutes or so. Is it...
  19. K

    Buy NAD or Linn?

    Hi! I can buy: NAD 1020 + 2140, and Linn intek - its in the same price. Which one should sound better?
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    Extremely low volume output with my JVC KD-V6

    Recently picked up this deck off eBay with the seller claiming "low volume output." I assumed it might have just been a little difficult to hear, but apparently "low volume" was a bit of an understatement. This is a recording of a random tape with the output volume of the deck set to max. List...
    • hot-diggity
    • Thread
    • help help needed jvc kd-v6 low volume
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  21. jFF_Bulbo

    marantz 4240 pop

    hello everyone. I have a Marnatz 4240 under repair, the left amplifier failed and I was able to repair it, however a problem appeared that I had not noticed before working on it. When the selector (S001) is placed on the FM input, when the speakers are activated, it emits a very loud noise, even...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • 4240 help marantz marantz trouble pop sound repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
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    sony hp-210a repair help.

    I have a sony hp-210a all in one system that has some issues with the power amplifier section. 3 of the 4 power transistors are shorted to ground and the resistors directly in line with the top two got completely toasted. I ordered some replacement d291 transistors from alie and I am checking...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • all in one amplifier blown output transistors help repair sony
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Slipmat for Technics SLQL1

    Recently purchased a dead Technics SL-QL1. It's running like a dream now, but whoever I bought it from either didn't have or got rid of the original rubber mat, and replaced it with this now dried and warped felt mat. For a time, I thought the manual disk diameter select that comes with the...
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    First home set up need helpppp

    Looking to get my first home setup to connect to my Technic SL 1200, found a pair of JBL L100's, Technics SB2680 from the 80's, Boston Acoustics A150 in mint condition, and a pair of Dynaco A-25s also in very good condition. Which ones should I get!!!!!!? Help plzzzzzzz
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    LESA Sagittario II

    Hi all. I recently repaired this old record player i found in the basement of my parents. It's a "Sagittario 2 / II" from LESA, an old Italian company, which doesn't exists anymore as far as I know. The record player was one of the first portable record players in Italy and it's from the 60s...
    • roccoluff
    • Thread
    • advice help need advice need help quality record player vintage vintage 50s vintage 60s 70s
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Members' Systems
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