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  1. JPJ

    looking for record stores, south of france

    random request, but anyone know if there are any good record shops in the antibes/nice area?
  2. Trekkie4

    Sony RX100AV find

    I've picked up this Sony HiFi RX100AV, from around 1998, 1999 the other day for free. The unit itself has seen better days, the front panel (and metal cover) have been scraped & bent in several places, but overall it does seem to be working. CD changer had to be cleaned & rebuilt, tray belt...
  3. The fojizzle

    My new system. Thoughts?

    so I’m slowly building my system. New to this. I have a completely refurbished Technics SL-Q2 turntable and I just got Hot a mint condition Kenwood KR4600. I’m pretty stoked as I spent less than $180 for both.any thoughts on my system? Any ideas on decent/low cost speakers? I’m also looking at...
  4. The fojizzle

    Need HELP!!

    hey guys I need ur help!! I wanna build a cabinet or buy a vintage one and put all new guys in it. I'll put a pic of what I'm looking to buy/build. However, I'm new to turntables and I wanna make sure I get all the components I need so I can make sure it all fits. Could someone please help me...
  5. L

    Best ways to get a Marantz 2270 and prices?

    I REALLY REALLY want a 2270 - they are so distinctive and if I can find one with the right price, it would make a perfect addition as the cornerstone of my new vinyl setup. I already comb craigslist and eBay regularly but want other strategies. What yard sales should I be looking for to find...
    • Lucas G
    • Thread
    • 2270 70w craigslist ebay hifi marantz reciever serviced
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  6. HiFiAaron

    Celestion g12s-50 8ohm to 4ohm voice coil???

    Hello again, I have a pair of Celestion g12s-50's that are blown and rated for 8ohms. I want to recone these but the only parts I can find for the model have a 4ohm voice coil, found here https://qsr.net.au/shop/speaker-recone-kits/celestion-g12s-50-4-recone-kit/ I would actually prefer to...
    • HiFiAaron
    • Thread
    • 4ohm 8ohm celestion england experience gs12 gs12s-50 hifi speaker repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Dev Null

    Gifted An AU-919

    Long story short, my parents use to live in Japan in the late 70s and recently gave me their AU-919 that they have been lugging around forever. Ive taken this opportunity to start getting my feet wet in the world of hifi. I would appreciate some guidance on a few things. Right now i just have...
  8. HiFiAaron

    dfs loudspeakers info?

    Hello again, I recently picked up some dsf loudspeakers for cheep. They definitely have some mass to them, my guess is 40-50lbs a piece. there are two 8" woofers and two tweeters that are not identical. they are held in with silicone and what appears to be 5/16 head metal screws. From the look...
    • HiFiAaron
    • Thread
    • 70s 80s audiofile bargin dfs hifi loudspeaker loudspeakers power vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. S

    Hi-Fi or Active studio monitors?

    Hello! I've been wondering for a couple of months now. Should i go with hifi or with active studio monitors. Setup will be like -Passive floorstanding speakers, power amp, preamp (mixer Allen and heath xone 23c), turntable and pc as a source -Active studio monitors (M-Audio bx8 d2) with also...
  10. travellersol

    DAC: Mobile or Full Size?

    I have a very nice vintage Marantz 1060 integrated amp, connected to JBL TLX 14. My CD player is sent to service and it might take some time, in its place I use a Fiio X3 mobile player to play flac and ape lossless material as source, and the result is pretty good. I am thinking of getting a DAC...
  11. DijonJohn816

    Elac Debut B5 vs. Infinity Alpha a50 - Which used speaker to buy?

    Which would you recommend buying, the Elac Debut B5 or the Infinity Alpa a50? I realize these are two very different speakers, but I can't decide between the two. They are for sale used on CL for about $150, so no shipping charges. They'd be used in a fairly small room for mostly turntable...
    • DijonJohn816
    • Thread
    • a50 alpha debut denon elac hifi infinity pma-920 speakers tower
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. J

    Denon PMA-250SE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 540A - which is the best one?

    Hi, Hope someone can help me decide - I am looking to sell one but cannot decide which to keep... The Denon PMA-250SE or the Cambridge Audio Azur 540A In your opinion which one is better. Thanks
  13. M

    Aperion Audio New Finish

    I just got an email from them about the new Stealth Black finish. Anybody checked it out yet?
    • ManBarra
    • Thread
    • aperion aperion audio bookshelf hifi home audio home theater man cave speaker subwoofer tower
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. lattiboy

    B&W CM (original) 3 speaker setup with stands in maple

    Hi all, First post, long time lurker. I picked up this set of speakers the other day off of CL. It's in gorgeous condition considering the age. From a smoke free home of an elderly audiophile. They are the discontinued CM2 bookshelf speakers and a CM C Centre, all in maple. It also included...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • bowers centre cm series cm2 cmc england hifi stands wilkins
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  15. dyche01

    Passing the torch to the younger generation

    A thread for stories of old farts passing on their audio karma (see what I did there?) to the younger generation. A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of beat-up KLH Model 32's. I fixed up and refinished the cabinets; re-doped the surrounds and gave them a listen. They were good, but not good...
  16. I

    Get the Accuphase P300 running again

    Hello Im a young guy from germany and i have Accuphase P300 amplifier thats not working. The main fuse did blew everytime i switched it on. I did find some destroyed output transistors on one side and replaced them, but i dont know why they were destroyed. Then the amp seemed to run fine but...
    • ixobert
    • Thread
    • accuphase diy end hifi high p300 repair
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. surfshaun

    TECHNICS SU-8600 Balance Issue

    Hello everyone! Audiokarma rocks! Sweet looking unit I just nabbed. Perfect cosmetically and looks clean to the untrained eye. The balance knob feels very scratchy tho, almost like a grinding is happening inside of it. Lil bit of corrosion on the pot inside. When hooked up to speakers it will...
    • surfshaun
    • Thread
    • amp help hifi solid state su-8600 technics vintage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. r2khimself

    r2khimself Abides

    Howdy! I've been lurking AK for a few months now since I was gifted a Crosley briefcase turntable at Christmas. Realizing how insufficient that turntable was, I started searching the web for different budget audiophile gear and AK was a constant source of good information, no matter what I was...
  19. lt.slothr0p

    new blog

    fellow ak-ers, i have begun a humble little music blog recently. it's experiential and appreciative, not judgmental or critical. it's also partly about listening to complete albums on an analogue system, which is why i'm posting in the solid state forum. ak has been a big help to me over the...
  20. lt.slothr0p

    new blog

    fellow ak-ers, i have begun a humble little music blog recently. it's experiential and appreciative, not judgmental or critical. it's also partly about listening to complete albums on an analogue system. ak has been a big help to me over the years and i just wanted to invite everybody. thanks...
  21. R

    Sony CMT CP300 - hi fi not working

    Hi Not sure if anyone encountered the similar issue or if anyone can help me, my CMT CP300 music system was working fine until I moved from one room to another, after moving I connected and it worked fine on the day. However the following day it just don't work anymore. When I turn the system...
  22. P

    Hitachi HD-80

    Hi guys here a rarely reviewed headphone Hitachi HD-80 the specs ■ Price \ 7,500Yens ■ Model velocity type open-air type ■ diaphragm ■ Impedance 100Ω ■ playback frequency band ■ permissible input 100mV ■ sensitivity 103dB / mW ■ cord 2m ■ Weight 220g (including cord) ■ released October...
  23. TeiscoGuitar

    Marantz MR 1155

    There seems to be a lot of hate online for this generation of Marantz, which is a real shame. I think it has two great things going for it. 1. It sounds better than any other receiver I have ever had 2. It wasn't like 400-900 dollars. So where does the hate stem from in these transitional...
    • TeiscoGuitar
    • Thread
    • 2230 2270 2275 grundig hifi marantz mr1155 phillips sr2000 sr4000
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. TheFrenchBob

    Hey from France !

    Greetings fellow audiophiles, my name is Antoine, a.k.a Bob, I'm 15 YA and I live in Eastern France (Vosges department) and I had a chinese all in one turntable/CD player/Tuner/Amp/Speaker that just broke, means that I can't listen to my favourite Hard Rock LPs anymore :( so here I come, hoping...
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