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    Kenwood Model 650 - Bronze

    As most of you in here know, these are pretty rare amps. One has come for sale in my area. It is a Model 650 with the bronze face. I was told that caps and things were never touched and the the inside had been "cleaned" at one point. I like the the specs of the amp and I also like the rarity of...
  2. macman007

    Audio dropping out intermittently - Marantz Integrated amps, Preamps from 1970-198x

    This will be the 3rd Marantz time I've had this problem on personal units. If you have something similar happening when playing your unit and it is driving you nuts you are not alone. It seems like a simple issue at first glance. You're thinking it stems from a dirty switch, push button or...
    • macman007
    • Thread
    • audio drop out dubbing jacks integrated intermitent low signal marantz no audio preamp receiver
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  3. Ronald.C

    New toy! Sansui AU-9500

    I decided to take the risk, I bought a Sansui AU-9500 with a few problems: 1- It runs directly, without the protection fuse. I'll fix it as soon as the integrated one arrives! 2- It has a damage in the aluminum frame. This is probably not fixed. 3. I'm missing the pilot light finish, I'm...
  4. MBuras

    My Experience with Rebuilding a Marantz 1200 Integrated

    I posted here a while back that I was looking for what many considered to be the best, or their favorite, Marantz integrated amplifier. Most of the results came back either 1060 or 1200. I bought a 1060 and did an extreme rebuild on it. While I liked the general sound of it there was some oomph...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • 1200 amplifer integrated marantz rebuild restoration
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  5. Inspiribomb

    Help me downgrade my system (amplification)

    Greetings everyone. I don't spend much time on the forums anymore due to various life changes, and in general have been out of the loop when it comes to audio gear. I'm at a point where I'd like to simplify/downsize a bit. Currently running Wyred4Sound mPre and mAmps with Klipsch RB-75 and a...
  6. Janotoro

    Any VPI 299D Integrated Amplifier Owners?

    Hi, I am very tempted by the opportunity to buy a VPI 299D Integrated Amplifier; I have read the reviews and read some discussions about why VPI made them, etc, but I have not find a detailed review from a current or past owner about the sound quality, if it is really worth the investment or if...
  7. lattiboy

    SMSL SA-98E: What is the dark magic?!?!

    I had this guy sitting in a closet for the better part of 5 months, only using it as a "test" amp because of portability. My Marantz PM7002 has been acting up, so I threw the SMSL in it's place and WOW. I have it driving a pair of the notoriously power hungry Dahlquist DQ-10s at the moment and...
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    Rambler Integrated Turntable

    Does anyone have any information about this turntable. Couldnt find anything on the internet. Plays a little too quick at the moment, as well as the sliders being a little crackly.
    • Batkusa
    • Thread
    • integrated rambler record player turntable
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Introductions
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    Price suggestions for a KA-501

    Hi, Im fairly new to vintage audio. I picked up a working KA-501 amplifier from the dump last year and spent the beginning of this summer fixing it. I got all the controls working and replaced the meter lamps with LEDs. I cleaned the entire inside, replaced the speaker terminals with 5-way posts...
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    Marantz 1122DC Help With Replacing Relay

    Hello everyone. I purchased a replacement relay for my 1122DC integrated amp. I opened up the unit to desolder the old relay, but then I saw that the relay was glued to one of the larger caps. How can I remove this? It is pretty solidly glued on there and I don't want to pry on it. Any...
  11. reverend13

    Integrated Amp w/Great Phono Pre

    Hi all -- I currently have a Scott 299 (A) and love the tube warmth, however, I'm looking to change things up a bit (its phono has been troublesome on occasion as well). I don't have enough space for an amp and a separate preamp, so I'm looking for an integrated that combines both and that has...
  12. MBuras

    Sony TA-1150 Build Thread

    So normally I work on Marantz, Pioneer & Sansui gear but this little integrated has good looks and came at a good price so what the heck. There's not a lot of information out there on this amp so I thought I would contribute what I can by documenting the boards as I work through it. First...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • integrated integrated amp integrated amplifier recap recapping restoration restoration project sony ta-1150
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Laptop to Integrated amp's built in DAC (USB to SPDIF) under $200

    Can you help me find solution under $200 to connect Laptop to Integrated amp's built in DAC (USB to SPDIF) I have a Yamaha A-S501 which has a built in DAC. It can decode files up to 24/192. It has COAX and Optical inputs. I want to play up to 24/194 files through my computer. I would like to...
    • cvt01
    • Thread
    • amp dac integrated spdif usb yamaha
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DACs
  14. MBuras

    Pioneer A-80 clipping troubleshooting

    Been working on a basket case Pioneer A-80 for a while. One amp board and outputs were completely trashed. Replaced the obvious and then tracked down a few more severely out of tolerance resistors. That channel is working just fine and begins clipping at 223wpc using direct mode, 1000hz signal...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • 1980's a-80 diode diodes integrated pioneer
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  15. Tdogzthmn

    Any NAD C368 owners?

    I'm looking to get a new integrated amp and came across the new series of integrated amps from NAD. In particular the C368 seems to have all the features I would want and need such as phono and digital inputs plus an output for a sub. I've owned the NAD D3020 previously and thought it was a...
  16. Two Steps

    Concept 11.0 Receiver vs. Sansui AU-919 Integrated

    I have a mint Concept 11.0 in my closet that could use refurbishing internally. I have always lusted for an AU-919 and am at a crossroads. My options seem to be a) pay a good chunk of change to get the 11.0 up to sonic snuff or b) sell the 11.0 for good money and find an AU-919 or AU-717. Does...
    • Two Steps
    • Thread
    • concept concept 11.0 integrated pacific audio receiver sansui sansui au
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Sherwood S-5500 Schematic

    I am looking for a schematic for a Sherwood S-5500 amplifier. This amp has the 7591 output tubes that are horizontally mounted and 5 12AX7 tubes. The rectifier is a voltage doubler. I have looked on google and I can only find the S-5000 schematic and it looks close to this amplifier. Does...
    • Hi-FiGuy
    • Thread
    • 7591 amplifier integrated s-5500 schematic sherwood
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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    anyone heard the Schiit Ragnarok??

    Hi everyone. I've read a review and a few threads online regarding the Schiit Ragnarok Integrated. The one review I read was a little overly enthusiastic which I'm taking as a grain of salt.. and many of the threads seem to rip the company apart without actually listening to their products...
    • Ben Rosser
    • Thread
    • amp integrated integrated amplifier ragnarok schiit spendor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. MBuras

    Marantz 1122DC Restoration

    Well I'm always a sucker for a new project. Next up on the list (at least worth posting about) is my first integrated, a Marantz 1122DC. It looks kinda pretty on the outside which is what attracted me in the first place. But boy the inside is sure a dirty, dusty mess. I think this thing was...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • 1122dc integrated marantz rebuild recap restoration
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  20. Salbreth1

    CM Labs CC-50s Rebuild

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a service manual for this integrated amp but cant seem to find much info on it. When I got it it worked, but someone cut a resistor out and left the leads hanging on the relay board. The board is pretty burned up too. I already started rebuilding it, but would...
  21. liemjerry

    Pioneer A-616/Rotel RA-01/Marantz 1122 DC for vocal characteristic and performance?

    Dear friends, I have 3 choice in integrated amplifier for using with turntable. 1. Pioneer A-616 2. Rotel RA-01 3. Marantz 1122 DC My needs mostly for playing Jazz Vocals and other single voice performance. I want to know about the characteristic of vocal/midtone/range produces by 3 amps above...
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    BC Acoustique 80w pure class A...anyone?

    http://www.bc-acoustique.com/en/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=95&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=40 I searched for it on this website and received....5 hits.... Looking for an amp for my totem forests. Was leaning towards a peachtree nova 220se...
  23. Jeephead

    Integrated amp advice

    New to site, looking for advice. My girl got me an Audio-Technica AT-LP120 turntable. I did not want to bother connecting it to my AV Yamaha so opted to use my old Kenwood KR-A20 receiver. Yup, the one with a built in eq. OK noise maker but that is about it. For speakers I have a pair of Polk...
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    Accuphase E-305 VS E-303

    Any owners of Accuphase? How would you compare these two models? How do you like them in general?
    • iban90
    • Thread
    • accuphase amplifier integrated
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. NgtFlyer

    Sony TA-F45 integrated amp

    So I just scored a Sony TA-F45 integrated amplifier from a Craigslist ad. Paid $100 for it, so it's not really a score but this unit is in splendid condition. Clean clean clean, nary a scratch, no discoloration. Looks to have lived in a non smoking home its entire 34 year life. Works, has a...
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