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  1. wayoutwest

    Hidden River Audio?

    Is anyone familiar with these? At an estate sale, there is a subwoofer as well as another, smaller bookshelf model. I could not get pictures of the drivers tweeters etc. The original owner seemed to have high-end stuff, but these are still there a day later. I’m bringing an amp over later to...
    • wayoutwest
    • Thread
    • colorado diy help hiddenriver identification identify mystery
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. T

    High compliance cartridge recommendations for jelco ts-350s arm? (Under 500 usd)

    I just recently put together a turntable and though I initially had a shure m97x cartridge mounted I went back to a Stanton 681 eee due to some minor sonic issues with the m97x (had some trouble getting it adjusted so probably caused by that.) I really like the stanton 681 eee but I would like...
  3. T

    JBL l100 speaker impressions? (original)

    I am going to be buying a bunch of audio stuff soon if all goes well and included is a pair of jbl l100 speakers. From the price this pair of speakers seems to command I get the impression that these are quite iconic. However I was surprised at how little I could find in terms of actual praise...
  4. TruBlu

    Having trouble finding an ample receiver that can fully support my tower speakers and a subwoofer

    Hello Audiokarma, I'm in the market looking for a receiver/amp that can support my Klipsch F-300 Tower Speakers and a subwoofer input. Some websites claim 150 or 100 watts RMS per speaker with a 600 watt max. I'm not entirely sure what it's actual RMS is be the 100 or 150 but we can go with that...
  5. Audiohead84

    Mirage 750 restoration, thoughts opinins help.

    So my neighbour come over yesterday and asked me if I wanted to take a look at a pair of speakers his brother was throwing out, he wasn't sure what they were or if they would work for him. Boy was I surprised when I walked up and seen two mirage 750s in fairly decent shape, considering they sat...
  6. jFF_Bulbo

    SX 3900. Bad transformer?

    hello everyone I have a sx 3900 in which the DBT sends a short circuit when energizing, the unit has been restored and in particular the amplification section has been rebuilt according to the recommendations of the forum. The power transistors are the 2sc2922/2sa1216. and in particular the...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • failure help pioneer resoration sx 3900 transformer
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  7. UncleSamMagi

    MAAS Chimes Amplifier

    Hello, I’m pretty new to the forum but I have recently come into possession of great grandfathers MAAS Chimes amplifier, and know nothing about it. General information would be a big help, or where I could find a manual (if it still exists). I want to know what it does, how to use it, how to go...
  8. M

    No sound coming from NAD 712

    Hello! I have a NAD 712 that I have set up but there is no sound coming out of the speakers. ): No matter what input I use there is no sound. The monitor light is not on, so it isn't that, and the connectors between the pre out and main in are there, so it isn't that either. It also isn't the...
  9. T

    pioneer pl-88f tonearm not moving?

    I have this drawer style pioneer record player which I cleaned and replaced the belts on. The drawer opens just fine and the if I press the manual switch the platter starts spinning for a bit. However, the tonearm does not move at all. I checked and the motor does not spin. The belt is a bit...
  10. N

    I just picked myself up a pair of Empire Grenadier 6000's and I don't know what I need to do with them. (Help!)

    Hey everyone, Millennial here that unfortunately doesn't know a thing about audio or vintage audio for that matter at all. I love these end tables, and I know that I want to make them work into speakers. I just haven't the slightest clue where to begin. I keep hearing that these are "passive"...
    • noank
    • Thread
    • empire grenadiers help
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. A

    Akai AM-35 amplifier suddenly stops sounding or sounding extremely bad/low on one channel

    Hello everyone! First time posting here. I've read many threads and after not being able to get help elsewhere, I've created an account and am now posting here. To keep it short and simple, I bought an amplifier, brand Akai, model AM-35 (apparently it was sold in the UK and Germany). It sounds...
  12. B

    30V-45V AC on Speaker Terminals (KA-2000A)

    Goooooooood evening my friends! This is my first post, I promise I scoured for info before making it. I have just pulled apart and put back together a Kenwood KA-2000A which I'm gifting to a mate. I never really used it, and suspected it had an issue tripping the houses RCD when connected...
  13. I am simone

    Record player arm won’t lift but can move side to side.

    I recently got my first record player( DC servo automatic turntable SLBD20B) for free, but the guy that gave it to me said it needs a new needle, and the arm won’t lift. When I place it on the record it sounds pretty bad but I think the needle might fix it. Once it reaches the end of the...
  14. RockyRaccoon

    Noob in need of help

    Hey! So I’m new into this world and I was looking into buying a TT, my first option was the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo, but after reading so much negative opinions about it in this place (I still having read a solid opinion on why is a bad TT) I decided to look at other options. To put into...
    • RockyRaccoon
    • Thread
    • help lost noob noob first system noob in need of help phono amp please help project rega vinyl
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Ray122

    Help with Marantz 2325 Amp Rebuild

    Hey everyone. Been grappling with the amplifier section of amplifier section of Marantz Model 2325. When I received it, the left channel amplifier was keeping the unit in protection mode. When I disconnected that section and just ran it with the right channel amp, the unit comes out of...
    • Ray122
    • Thread
    • 2325 amplifer amplifier repair diy help marantz marantz repair marantz2325 repair solidstate
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  16. T

    Massive pain to remove an IC?

    So I don't really know where to post this but I bought a hp oscilloscope and it needed a new battery for the memory chip. I ordered a new chip and figured I'd remove the chip before the new one arrived. I kid you not I must have spent 2 hours just trying to get the thing out. I was fairly...
  17. Ray122

    Help with Marantz 2325 Amp Rebuild

    Hey everyone. Been grappling with the amplifier section of amplifier section of Marantz Model 2325. When I received it, the left channel amplifier was keeping the unit in protection mode. When I disconnected that section and just ran it with the right channel amp, the unit comes out of...
    • Ray122
    • Thread
    • 2325 amplifer amplifier repair diy help marantz marantz repair marantz2325 repair solidstate
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  18. T

    denon sa-3900 service manual and questions about caps.

    I have a denon sa-3900 amplifier that is quieter in one of the channels. I have thoroughly cleaned the switches and pots but that doesn't seem to be the issue. I have been pulling all the electrolytic capacitors of the board to check them but most seem to be within 20% of their rated value. So...
  19. T

    Nad c326bee amplifier pre amp not working?

    I already posted about this amp +-6 months ago, however I haven't really touched it since. I got a working c326 cheap so now I have been testing the components with the working amplifier. I ruled out the power supply board, the entire power amplifier section, the entire front panel, and all the...
  20. Asterisk3095

    Trying to track down cause of channel imbalance with turntable

    Hello AudioKarma! Recently I have noticed that something in my turntable setup is causing channel imbalance. The left channel is 3-4db louder than the right channel. When listening, it sounds like the center of the music is around my left eye My setup is basically Grado Green3 cartridge ->...
  21. D

    Now no left channel at all

    Long story short, was using a crap soldering iron and the joints weren't great. Randomly the left channel stopped working. I got a better one, changed the rca port and soldered everything together, but now there's still no left channel. I've switched RCAs on the receiver and pretty much isolated...
    • DijonMaster
    • Thread
    • acoustic research xa ar xa turntable help wiring
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. T

    b&w dm4 issue where volume at certain frequencies is lower relative to the rest.

    I made a post about an issue with a dm4 set a bit ago but due to the issues with searching I have been unable to find it so I apologize for opening a new thread. Previously I had an issue with the woofer rattling but that seems to be fixed as I noticed that the rubber ring on the woofer was...
  23. motleypixel

    OG Refreshing His OG with New Tech, Stumbling Some...

    I said stumble, not "fallen and I can't get up". Also, OG for the subject: Old Goat/Old Gear. Here's the deal, it's two-fold really. 1. I have loads of time. 2. Even though #1 sounds good, I'm on a fixed income so budget takes priority. First, it seems search is not working on the site...
  24. T

    B&W dm4 speaker rattle, crackling noise at specific moments only?

    So I know next to nothing about speakers. I have a pair of dm4s that I haven't looked at for years. Today I tried them and noticed that one of the speakers sounds kinda rattly at certain points. I also feel like the volume drops at times but I cannot confirm this. I also find it very hard to...
  25. T

    Best vintage turntable under 600 usd with auto stop?

    I recently had to sell my ps-x75 and while I am looking for a different one where I live they are really hard to find. So I was wondering what a good option would be for use in the mean time. It needs to have an auto stop and I would prefer if it was not a mechanical mechanism. Extra points if...
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