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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. jFF_Bulbo

    2330b help!

    hello AK'ers I´m working on a 2330b. previously repaired without succes. power supply recapped, new transistors, new relay, single diodes an double diodes as well preamp, phono recapped power amp recaped BUT after changed capacitors, transitors, new mj´s 95/96 output.... one chanlles refuses...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • 2330b dc offset help p700 q710 repir restoration upgrade
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  9. robz2000

    Sansui Seven

    Hey everyone. I have a sansui Seven that i suspect isn't getting the proper voltage to the tuner board. Do any of you have advise on how i can test the power coming to the board. i have swapped out all 4 of the underneath soldered fuses, to no success. i am not great with schematics, although i...
  10. hacim229911

    Kenwood Kr-7400 Audio Channels Uncooperative

    Okay, so I'm new to both vintage audio and forums. here's hoping one of you geniuses might be able to help me. About a month and a half ago I got my Kenwood Kr-7400 professionally cleaned and repaired from a dismal state. worked just fine, though all of a sudden all inputs (Phono, Phono 2, FM...
    • hacim229911
    • Thread
    • farts help kenwood kenwood kr-7400 problem
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tuners
  11. vlatko

    [HELP] Intermittent rattling sound coming from amp(CA Azur 340A)

    Sound sample here. The rattle is at the 0:35 and 1:39 mark. https://soundcloud.com/user-767698396/voice-001-m4a?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Anyone have any idea what causes this? It happens sporadically, sometimes every 10 seconds, sometimes every 30...
  12. J

    Consistently faulty preamp tubes?

    Hello, I have recently purchased a Dynavox TPR-3 pre-amp that uses 6n3 type tubes. However after purchasing now two sets of tubes and being sent a single replacement tube, three of the five tubes tested have been faulty after minor usage. The two cheap Chinese tubes the pre amp came with work...
    • jddonuts
    • Thread
    • 5670 6n3 6n3 compatible help preamp question tubes
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. Audiohead84

    Pioneer sa-9100 vs sa-900

    Hello all ak'ers Im new to this site and to the wonderful world of vintage audio. Was bitten by the bug a few months back when I bought my first 1973 HK 75+ quad twin. I love everything about it and just sent it out for a full recap and service. Can't wait to see how it turns out... In the mean...
  14. BUZZARD437

    Yamaha YP-B4 for my first turn table (Help Thread).

    Greetings, I am 100% new to the TT world. I currently have a AT-LP60 that is about as basic as it gets. Well recently I found a used Yamaha YP-B4 for 25$ that was advertised as not working, but had power. So I thought, what the hell, what better way to get into it than fixing one. Anyway enough...
    • BUZZARD437
    • Thread
    • cartridge first help needle post stylus yamaha yp-b4
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. 201bk

    Yamaha NS-670 woofer repair help needed

    Hi, Long story short I got scamed by seller. And now he won't admit that he has hidden this issue. He says that I have damaged the woofer. I was doing 10wpc tops and it's first time I've heard that you can damage woofer by decentralising it with proper usage. Everything looks fine with this...
    • 201bk
    • Thread
    • help issue ns-670 repair woofer yamaha
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Yamaha
  16. Z

    MCS 683-8228

    Earlier this week, I bought a pair of 8228s at a thrift store for 80 bucks, not knowing anything about them prior to this site. I was amazed to see the amount of "enthusiasm" on these speakers! The Cabinets are in decent shape, 8/10. The grills are attached, but could be fixed up. 8/10. The 12"...
    • Zeroedin
    • Thread
    • 683-8228 8228 advice driver foam rot help mcs mid midrange speaker
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. PioneerPoet

    [Help] LXI Series All-in-One

    My friend recently dropped off this unit from his basement that’s been collecting dust. I got it cleaned and spinning well, but I have two problems. I don’t know how to operate this counter balance I don’t know what stylus I need to replace the one in the pictures
    • PioneerPoet
    • Thread
    • counter weight help lxi repair sears stylus turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. A

    Need help restoring console

    Hey my name is Aaron looking for somebody who can help me restore my Motorola sk52w bought it from a couple that took out the middle speaker and the chassis I out it all back in speakers aren’t hooked to which idk where to attach them but I’m also looking for somebody that I can mail out these...
  19. Anonky

    Rigging a high filter switch on Project/one Mark II help?

    Hello all. This is a long shot I feel but I have come into possession of this project one receiver that is in immaculate condition. The only problem is the high tone switch was broken at some point. I’m now trying to open it up and repair it. I have added two pictures below but I’m unsure how...
    • Anonky
    • Thread
    • help project /one repair switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 4430 help.

    Hello AK'ers. I'm working on a beautiful 4430 unit. Promblems: When playing in MONO, left and right speakers sound (and sound amazing IMO) BUT when playing STEREO no sound... Well a Lot of noise and a very very low music volumen. I think someone tried to repair it before, but left a mess with...
  21. zombiemodern

    SL-1200 MK1 Woes (Negative Voltage at TR-14 collector)

    Hi AK, Was wondering if anyone here could help with an SL-1200mk1 that's seeing speed irregularity, particularly on power cycles. This is now a DIY project — a third turntable I don't really need but due to the rarity I'd love for it to operate properly. I've taken this to a local tech figuring...
    • zombiemodern
    • Thread
    • direct drive help mk1 recap repair sl-1200 sl-1200 mk1 technics transistor
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. J

    Sx750 screwed up

    Hi guys, I came here looking for help. I am attempting to recap my sx750 with very little experience. I redid the awk-065 boards and now my phono input does not work and has a loud static noise when I adjust the volume. So I noticed that I accidentally put a 1845 in The q4 location after I had...
  23. hippo008

    Sony TC-640 Reel to Reel wont stay in record mode

    I was given a free Sony TC-640 reel to reel deck. It functions properly outside the lock on the record lever. The deck records onto tape very well, playback seems normal. The issue I am having is that when you put the deck into recording mode and press play + record at the same time the deck...
    • hippo008
    • Thread
    • help record reel to reel sony tape
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  24. T

    Mc302

    Hi all, after reading miles of posts I decided to ask you something: Last week I've bought from a friend a MC302 poweramp and a C220 pre (this is still under official warranty 'till 2023). He has not used them for months and decided to sell them. They are in really near mint condition, but...
  25. Mrcoolest123

    Load box Construction

    Hello guys! Sorry to bother. I originally posted this question on the pioneer forum, but when I looked around the site more it became clear it would be better to post it here. I have been having trouble building a load box schematic from a pioneer manual. I'm gonna copy the original post I...
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