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  1. Tala Mink

    Accuphase E-202 blown power supply

    I started working on an Accuphase e-202 for a friend, they weren't sure what was wrong with it as it had been sitting for almost a year since it stopped working. I was going to power it up on a dim bulb to see what was wrong with it, but opened up the amp first to see if anything was visibly...
    • Tala Mink
    • Thread
    • accuphase accuphase e-202 help repair trouble shooting
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. E

    Looking For A Nice Amp Receiver for My Pioneers CS-905

    Hello, this is my first post, I would like to know which amplifier/receiver I could get for my speakers, it has a MAX POWER of 200 W and I need to know if I need an amplifier with more than this, any recommendation would help me a lot, I do not want to burn the speakers for a mistake of mine. thanks
  3. Virus

    Both drivers go higher in freq

    Hello, I'm new to this site, but I've been into audio for a long time, and am even making my own album! I've created an account to post about a peculiar problem. I have these very cool speakers "ATL CELEBRATION" and they have this problem where both the bass and the tweeter play at a slightly...
    • Virus
    • Thread
    • bass capacitor cross overs driver help trouble shooting tweeter
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: DIY
  4. Virus

    My Right ATL speaker plays at slightly higher frequency

    Hello, I'm new to this site, but I've been into audio for a long time, and am even making my own album! I've created an account to post about a peculiar problem. I have these very cool speakers "ATL CELEBRATION" and they have this problem where both the bass and the tweeter play at a slightly...
    • Virus
    • Thread
    • help screech
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. A

    Help - belt drive speed adjustment busted?

    TT is a Realistic Lab-290. It was playing a bit fast so I went to adjust it. As I toyed with it some hardware broke off (pictures attached). Is this something I can fix or do I need a technician on this?
    • audio noob58
    • Thread
    • help repair speed speed adjustment speed issue vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. aphex_nsw

    Philips Fisheye 22RH520/22RH550 troubleshooting questions

    Hello all, I've recently been digging back into a bunch of old vintage solid state stuff that's been on the backburner for a decade. Quite a few treasures here and there in my gear collection but unfortunately ive gotten a bit rusty on my electronics knowledge. This week's amp is a Philips...
    • aphex_nsw
    • Thread
    • din din plug help integrated amp integrated amp help philips philips 520
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. SteveHammond

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration I was recently given an SX 8880 to restore had to be sold for me. My only job is I need to completely restore it head to toe front to back side to side do you name it. Has anyone had any experience in restoring this particular model? I would love anyone’s input on...
  8. G

    Pioneer SA-706 mysterious issues

    Hi! My Pioneer SA-706 is acting quite weird. Sometimes it doesn't turn on at all (no lamps or anything works). Then after playing around with some switches (like the tape monitor) it's coming on and working perfectly. First the lights come on and then the relay switches on too. Sometimes it...
  9. Tala Mink

    No Sound In Right Channel Marantz 26

    I recently made a post about a model 26 that blew fuses, and found that the filter cap was shorted, I decided to do a full recap due to the age of the capacitors (60's grey elna) and now the thing powers up just fine. Now that it works there is another problem, no sound in the right channel. I...
  10. J

    CASTLE ISIS Speakers - Scratching Sound

    I was given a pair of Castle ISIS speakers by a family member (i have no knowledge of the speaker's prior use/history) and I'm also completely new to the world of Audio, so please forgive me if I'm not using the correct terminology. when I first set them up the sound quality was good, however...
    • JHib99
    • Thread
    • castle castle isis cone help repair scratching
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Straadnieks

    Sony TC-K315 issues, slowing down and chewing metal

    Heyo, I was told this was the right place to go with this, since nobody nowhere else could really help. Helped gramps move out, took his big storage of audio tapes and tons of metal blank tapes. Needed a machine. So, after surfing the local ads for a while, this TC-K315 tape deck popped up and...
    • Straadnieks
    • Thread
    • help question repair sony tape deck tape deck slow
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  12. SolidSnake

    Wald Sound Model 800C... Anyone know what these are?

    First time poster here! Been collecting records for about 15 years now, but just recently got into the speaker/gear side of things so if anyone could help me out here that'd be awesome. Was out hunting for equipment this morning and found an old vintage pair of speakers, "Wald Model 800C", at a...
    • SolidSnake
    • Thread
    • 60s 800c bookshelf speaker help mystery speakers rare speakers vintage vintage 70s wald
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. C

    Help Needed - Cassette Deck Not Playing

    So I have my cassette deck plugged into my amp correctly. When I hit play all it does is play white noise for a second then it stops. The tape doesnt move but when i hit rewind or fast forward it does move. Any ideas on what the issue could be before i go to a professional?
    • Cesto
    • Thread
    • cassette cassette deck help tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  14. Olli77

    Pioneer SX 838 - light on/no sound/no relay click/transistors?

    Hi there, this is my first thread here, so sorry in advance for stupid questions. Besides that I'm not a native english speaker, so hopefully you undertand what I'm talking about. :dunno: After repairing/recapping a Marantz, Sansui and Sony Receiver wich basicly worked, I thought it would be...
  15. Mrcoolest123

    Pioneer Transistor replacement

    hello! I just got a new piece of gear for my collection, a pioneer sa-710. Got for a nice price because the seller told me it didn't work and wasn't able to repair it. I have some knowledge on electronics so I took it as my project to repair it. I already found the replacements for the burn...
    • Mrcoolest123
    • Thread
    • help pioneer pioneer sa 710 transistor transistor equivalent
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. FranzS.

    H/K Citation 16A blowing Channel B Fuse

    Hello, I just got gifted a Harman Kardon Citation 16A and the guy I got it from said it has been partly revised 4 or 5 years ago and then worked fine but one channel kept dropping out under load so he retired it. Now I plugged it in upon receiving it today (did a visual check for leaking caps...
    • FranzS.
    • Thread
    • citation citation 16a fuse blow harman kardon help
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. T

    Cassette deck sounds distorted after cleaning ?

    I have 2 technics m205 cassette decks and I needed to clean the record switch on both of them. After doing this with some 99.9% alcohol they both suddenly sound distorted. Kinda sounds like the amplifier circuit isn't getting fully powered. The vu meters also don't do anything. Any clue what...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • cassette help repair techncs
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tape
  18. Q

    Altec Model 14 troubleshooting help

    Hi guys, I have a pair of Altec Lansing Model 14 speakers that I need some help troubleshooting. The issue I'm having is one speaker sounds thinner than the other, like its missing something - middle or low end maybe, or maybe the top end is too pronounced, hard to say. It almost seems like...
    • Qbert909
    • Thread
    • altec 14 altec lansing altec model 14 help speakers troubleshooting
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. 1

    Computer randomly stopped producing bass

    My computer used to have really good bass, then at some point I restared it, and now it sounds really bad. ive tried using equalizers, but now i still makes people sound like they're stuffy or smth and when i listed to music, the bass just sounds like crap. any help would be nice! (Ive updated...
    • 12041204
    • Thread
    • bass computer audio help
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. Tall Trees

    Need help with static on one channel when spinning records

    Hello all. I have a JVC turntable (QL-F61) with an AT 1100E cartridge. I recently replaced the stylus and when listening to records today noticed that I was getting static on one channel. I'm going to write what I've done to try to figure this out and fix the problem, but I'm struggling to...
    • Tall Trees
    • Thread
    • cartridge cartridge problem help static turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. I am simone

    Speakers lower all other sound when there is bass

    I have them go through an amplifier, then into my computer. I know my computers not the issue, but i am not so sure about the amplifier. When listening to music, if theres any bass at all, not even bass heavy songs, all the other pitches get lower. On the amp i turned down the bass to the...
  22. Tyler Prock

    Pioneer PD-M801 trouble shooting

    Got it today plugged it in and it stops at different times on each cd and one cd, no matter how many times you tried, would get stuck in a loop. None of them getting past a minute. If anyone has any advice it would be helpful!
    • Tyler Prock
    • Thread
    • cd changer cd compact disc help pioneer repair trouble shooting
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  23. M

    Proud New Member

    Thank you for accepting my request to join. I've actually used AK as a great reference guide and it's also a great source of comradery as seen by most of your long standing members. It nice to be included. My personal likes are: Panasonic (Are you still reading... If so thank you. It's...
    • Manaboutahor
    • Thread
    • help love at first ear love you guys main amp main driver board newbie tube amp amplifier wtf
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Introductions
  24. R

    Mystery DLK’s

    So I have a set of 1 1/2’s and a set of 3’s. They are great speakers. Today I grabbed this set for $25 that look like Klipsch KG4’s. They have 2 - 8” woofers and a horn tweeter in them. The grill has a DLK logo and the back has a serial number sticker. Any ideas on what they are? See the pics...
    • Rodmcrick
    • Thread
    • dlk dlk 1.5 dlk 4 dlk model 3 help id identify unknown speaker speaker
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. F

    Magnavox cd player display not working

    Hello, I recently got a Magnavox cd2000-bk22 cd player for cheap, and everything on it works fine except for the display. Whenever I use the player, only the 'track' light comes on. I've taken it apart and examined everything I can access but I can not find any glaring issues. I also can't find...
    • Force5
    • Thread
    • cd player display display not working help magnavov not working
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Digital Sources
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