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  1. gera2k5

    JVC S-M3 - opinions?

    Hey guys! I just bought a pair of JVC S-m3 speakers, since... after listening to some 70s JVC amplifiers I absolutely got in love with the brand. I think these are small speakers, but still probably sounds good, they have a very good tweeter based on what I have been reading. Probably due to the...
  2. kasbah512

    JVC AX-R97: No bias adjustment?? Output transistor... Upgrade?

    I started trying to repair this receiver, and I'm concerned for a few reasons. Primarily that there is no DC bias adjustment, and considering I had some blown transistors, including the outputs that I replaced (for some with a 50% higher gain). For the most part, everything is functional...
    • kasbah512
    • Thread
    • dc bias jvc jvc ax-r97 safety risks transistor substitutes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. N

    Help with JVC JL-A15 50hz motor pulley

    Hello, I have the old Victor (JVC) JL-A15 from my late father in law which was in the Philippines (60hz country). I need to get a new motor pulley compatible with Europe 50hz. I cannot find one online and seen some people making their own DIY thing. Anyone have a solution?
    • Nicolas P
    • Thread
    • 50 hz jvc jvc jl-a15 pulley turntable victor victor of japan
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Q

    JVC 4VN-880 issue with channel 3 constant hiss.

    Hello everyone, New guy here that's been reading the forums for a while and now needs some advice. This JVC 4VN-880 has been in the family since new (1973) and has been used on a daily basis. I currently have it set up with a pair of Wharfdale Lintons and an SMSL SU-9n DAC and it sounds...
  5. C

    JVC stereo CA S700, vocal masking

    Dear Members, I'm now to this site and may post in the wrong place so please forgive if that is the case. I hope you will not ignore my post and help me with a peculiar issue. I have an old JVC stereo CA S-700R which seems to be fine apart one item. The "vocal masking" is "on" (that makes almost...
  6. Ren_

    JVC M-L10 protection above 10 watts with same but shorter speaker cable

    Hello, now I encountered a problem with my poweramp, recently I reterminated my 4.5m Naim Naca5 speaker cables and cut it down to around 2.6m. It was working entirely fine until I decided to increase the volume more to 10watts on the meters. Then, it decided to go red on me until the volume knob...
    • Ren_
    • Thread
    • jvc poweramp victor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. pioneer07

    JVC RX-401 display has gone dark

    I got this old JVC RX-401 for $25 recently and everything was working perfectly until the other day when the entire LCD display went dark. I am looking for advice on troubleshooting and fixing this issue. Seems like it is probably something basic since the entire thing went dark. The sound is...
    • pioneer07
    • Thread
    • display jvc receiver
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: DIY
  8. David Bright

    JVC QL-A7

    Hello ALL I just picked up the JVC QL-A7 and when played about halfway through the record skips. I tried 3 records and same thing happened, it is skipping halfway through the record. Any thoughts? fixes? Thank you for advance
  9. Reyhifi

    A couple of odd speakers

    My purveyor of vintage audio or anything, send me a couple of photos. The guy just hussles stuff, he doesnt research or anything. So the prices are usually great. got a amp and a pretty cool receiver from him. Hoping for a marantz or Mc, one day. Anyway, one is clearly a very cool jvc, looks...
    • Reyhifi
    • Thread
    • jvc speaker utah speakers vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. J

    Looking for JVC Hr-d570u manuals.

    I recently found a working JVC Hr-d570u vcr in the thrift store and I want to have both manuals, but mainly need the user manual. If anyone has a copy could you send some photos my way so I know what each button does. If anyone has a manual to sell or give, that would be good as well. Also, how...
  11. Ren_

    Victor JVC M-L10 Restoration

    Hello all, This is my friend restoration post here in Audiokarma. Please bear with my english as it is not my first language. Thank you :) Recently I was able to get my hands on the Humongous Victor M-L10 power amplifier. The seller has mentioned that its in quite a bad shape and I can't agree...
    • Ren_
    • Thread
    • jvc poweramplifier victor
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. R

    Help with MoFi cartridge for JVC

    I wonder of someone can help me with compliance of the the MoFi Studio Tracker cartridge with a JVC LA-55 tonearm. Cant fins much specs on the tonearm... Cheers!
  13. Uncle Choppy

    JVC X-1 Replacement Cartridge

    Greetings from the lowlands of Arkansas– home of heavy soil, tall grasses and indestructible bugs! Please help me solve a conundrum pertaining to the X-1 cartridge on my JVC QL-A7 turntable. The stylus is shot. Would it be wiser to replace it with an aftermarket DT-X1? Or, should I abandon the...
  14. D

    JVC XL-Z551 vs JVC XL-Z552 vs JVC XL-Z1050

    Hi there! Has anyone compared these models? All three use the same P.E.M.D.D. 1-bit DAC JCE4501. All three use the same interface K2 JCE4300. All three use the same transport OPTIMA-5S. All three use 8-fach oversampling filter - 551 and 552 use Nippon's SM5840DP and 1050 use Yamaha's YM3414...
  15. kurorin

    Cartridge Shootout (with audio files): Nagaoka MP500, Benz Micro Silver, Victor X1 Z1, Stanton and +

    Audio Technica 150E-G Benz Micro Silver Glanz G3 Grace F9-L Nagaoka MP500 Pickering XV15-400E Sony XL50 Stanton 881-S Van Den Hul MM1 Victor X1 Victor X1 IIE Victor Z1 I´m sharing with you a shootout between cartridges that are mostly vintage and not well known, along with two of...
    • kurorin
    • Thread
    • cartridge jvc nagaoka pickering stanton sutherland tt-81 victor y3f
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. Shaun21

    Victor Company of Japan Dolce II

    Interested in hearing what folks know and think about Victor Company of Japan Dolce II speakers. My understanding is that these were made for the Japanese market in the early 1980’s (180 watts 6 Ohms). That’s about all I know. Note-this is my first post to audio karma, so excuse any newbie...
    • Shaun21
    • Thread
    • dolce ii jvc spaekers victor of japan
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. S

    JVC JAS5

    Hi Guys, I have this amp bought new in the 70's and it really rocks, but now one channel is on and off and very scratchy and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a fix. When I turn the volume knob it gets scratchy and I can't get both channels to work together. I have 2 sets of great, old...
  18. T

    Lights replacement on receiver not working as intended ?

    I was working on a jvc vr-5505l receiver and it has this selector board with 2 rows of 4 lights on it. Basically all the original ones had disintegrated so I bought some modern day led light replacement not thinking much of it. However when I put those on they all lit up at once and the...
  19. F

    Converting DD5.1 to Pro Logic Matrixed Stereo?

    New member here! Sorry if this is the wrong space to ask this. I've got a very old JVC RX-903V receiver as part of a matched-component system that I love dearly. It was pretty high end for its day, but its day was 30 years ago. That said, it's been reliable for decades and has sentimental value...
  20. D

    I'm new here and I'm 50 years out of phase. Tennessee & Texas

    Thanks all for such a great meeting of minds and discussion of topics that have no bounds. I am originally from Tennessee but spend most of my time in Texas. Nashville area and Frisco to be exact. My collection of audio gear was primarily acquired in the 70's with some additions in the...
    • dew0707
    • Thread
    • denon dual infinity jvc luxman mcintosh nht sae
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Introductions
  21. DaveFloyd40

    JVC 5 Disc Changer Issue

    Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might be able to assist me in trouble shooting a certain problem(s) with a JVC XL-F254 disc changer which is dated from around 1997. The problems I experience can be either/or depending on how the unit is feeling on any given day: 1) It will not turn on when...
  22. kacperek101

    JVC R X300 viewing angles on the LCd

    Hello, First time poster here. I was able to get JVC R X300 with a turntable for cheap at a garage sale and I love it, has some flaws in sound quality but it’s so much fun to listen to! Biggest problem with the unit I have is that LCD is unreadable unless you stare directly at it. I have the...
  23. David_NC

    Quadraphonic Setup - What's Needed?

    Recently, I started playing around with a JVC 4VR-5446 quad receiver and thought it might be kinda cool to try out a quad setup. I picked this up about 13 years ago from the original owner who was going into a care facility. His system consisted of a Dual 1228, the JVC receiver, a Kenwood...
  24. R

    JVC 5505 Left Channel Weak and Distorted

    Hey everyone. I just recently picked up a JVC VR-5505 off of a local classifieds site for a decent little price. When I got home and wired everything up it seemed to sound great, everything coming in nice and clear on both channels. However, the more I used it and it warmed up, the left channel...
  25. TheMatrix

    JVC RX-8V no sound / 2 out of 3 bulbs burned out

    Hello, I have an old JVC-8V unit that has worked well since I picked it up at a rummage sale in 2001. It was unused for about 10 years (sitting on a shelf in a climate controlled environment). When I turned it on now, 2 of the 3 display panels were dark, and one was dimly lit. I took the bulb...
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