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Novice question here. Are NAD PE units class G? A very knowlegable fellow in my neck of the woods commented on my ongoing quest for synergy leading to best soundstage. The topic was initially a NAD 7240 PE and its rather flat, almost painted on the back wall soundstage. His comment was as...

Hi Everyone, I have recently bought a Hitachi HT-L70. I used it without issues until the belt broke. I replaced it and cleaned the rail that guides the tonearm by removing it and cleaning it with alcohol. Unfortunately, now the tonearm won't drop; it actually works while the lid is face-down...

New member here. Would really appreciate any info on this model...year, rarity, etc. Picked up today on a whim, can't find much about it other than basic history of BSR. Underside model reads AT-300, appears to be auto-change style. Platter center reads "PRECISION CRAFTED IN GREAT BRITAIN...

Hi. I have had this tt from new. It’s been in its box for a few years and was sporadically used during the cd era. I want to use it again as I still have a lot of vinyl, some emotional. It works, almost. Sound ok (but, below…), mechanism fine. It’s direct drive, uni-torque. Problem: uneven...

Starting to build a system and had to share a great score today. Recently bought a class g receiver in great shape, Hitachi sr803. It’s in great shape and I really like it. But, today I saw an ad for a Kenwood amp, ka9100. Wow a noticeable difference and it’s super clean. A package deal with a...

Good night everybody! I bought a 1981 Hitachi HT-50s at a flea market. The condition is good, everything works, I just need to polish the lid, but the question is different. A needle called PDE is installed. It is very old, it was changed a long time ago or never changed. I know that this player...

Okay 2 topics I apologize. 1. Just picked up what seems to be a good working order Hitachi L55, Kind of still getting new to the entire audiophile scene. Would this be a considerable upgrade to my Audio Technica LP60xt? Also, how would one check the speed on it or adjust speed if needed? And...

Hi All, Working on a Hitachi SR 604. All squared away and sounding good with the exception that there is no FM stereo. FM mono works well and gets lots of reception. Tuner uses the Hitachi HA 1196 chip. Identified as IC 301 on schematic. All dc voltages on chip are within reason with the...

Hi everyone, this boombox was given to me and my brother by an uncle when we were kids. It was well used in the 80's and 90's, but has been stored in a dusty loft ever since. I've carefully taken it apart, vacuumed the dust out and lightly cleaned the casing with soap and water. I also cleaned...

Hello everyone, I have recently come across a Hitachi SD-3210 turntable/receiver combination and can't find any information out there except a basic service manual that lists parts and electrical diagrams. I have taken it apart and connected some loose things. A few light bulbs are burnt out...

Hello, I've just purchased a hitachi sr 803 receiver and today I’ve went and did some sound comparison between this and the other amplifiers that I have. The first thing that I've noticed was the background noise coming from it. What I’ve noticed: - it's not affected by the volume - it is...

The "up / down" switch on my PS-48 will raise and lower the tonearm lift just fine, but the lift itself sits too low and won't adjust higher and I'm not sure why. I unscrewed the hex screw in the tonearm lift like the service manual said, but the lift still wont extend higher. Could it be that...

I inherited a nice PS-58 turntable from my dad however it is going to roughly cost around $400 dollars to replace/repair some of the pieces listed below...My question is it worth the $400 investment or should I just put that money towards a new set-up? I am novice when it comes to turntables...

Hi! The two pushbutton switches on my Hitachi HMA-8500 mkII broke while back (meter range &BTL). It is now at an older Hifi enthusiasts house for repairs and we have sourced a good replacement for the 12-pin meter switch but we are in search of a 24-pin pushbutton switch that will fit. It needs...

I'm working on building out a vintage system primarily for vinyl listening. Maybe will connect something to do Bluetooth Tidal HiFi too. That might just be a side addition. The main purpose is for vinyl. Currently own: Ohm FRS-11s (Just picked these up and am super excited to actually use...

i bought this hitachi direct drive player the other day and think it looks and sounds wonderfull. So much so that I decided to replace my secondary turntable use this instead, however, even though it was working fine for the first few days, when I went to play a record today I noticed a small...

Sometimes is just nice to pop on a record whilst reading the paper and not get all anal about the sound. This is my latest purchase for just those moments. It's a Hitachi SDT 900. 50 watts into 8ohms, direct drive tt, logic control cassette, digital tuner, timer and an infrared remote control...

Hi Everyone. I am learning from all of You from some time but this is my first post. I have stumbled upon a problem for which I did not found an answer. I am during restoration of Hitachi HA-5300 and the mentioned speakers relay is in quite bad state (see the attached photos) it don't even have...

Hello, I replaced the belts in my D-720. However, it turns out the the take-up wheel seem damaged - it hesitates to turn and has insufficient torque. I suspect that either the teeth or a clutch are worm out. Are there any spare parts for the gear assembly? Thanks, Stefan

Good morning and Happy New Year! I have two main stereo systems in my house. The large one in the living room consists of EV S15-3’s that are mint with rebuilt x-overs, and the smaller bedroom system has JBL 4406’s. I just recently purchased a never-used-in-box Hitachi HA-2 amplifier to push...

I just picked up a Hitachi KS-2400H for real cheap since it appeared to have a phono input and I like to gift turntable setups to friends. Anyway, I'm testing it out today and it appears that the phono input doesn't have a preamp built in. I've tried a turntable with a built in preamp switch to...

Hello everyone, I just acquired a Hitachi Ha 610 with the intention of recapping it. Of these, which series is best for the signal path? I plan on using Nichicon LKS for the 12000 mf 63v filter caps. Also could I increase the capacitance and voltage for the filter caps? If there is another...

Hello all, my current daily driver is a Hitachi SR 603 (30wpc) receiver which I like a lot because of the late 70s clean, accurate, and crisp sound. Though 30wpc is plenty for my Dynacos, I've been looking to upgrade to a more powerful integrated amplifier as I plan to purchase some floor...

Hello, I have no clue what I just bought. I've never owned a turntable, but I'm a very technical person and I love great music. Found one of these at a Goodwill, minus stylus, and it needs a minor repair to the arm. $15. I can't find much info on it. I searched a thread here that has 7k replies...

Hello everyone, I have a Hitachi SR 603 that I purchased a few months ago that has a hissing noise that gets louder as the volume is increased. For the longest time I thought it was noise from my turntable, but it is there regardless of what input is selected. It wasn't until today that I...