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  1. 82smithtown

    DIY Recapping/Restoration

    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...
    • 82smithtown
    • Thread
    • amplifier diy electro-voice ev hitachi jvc kyocera recap receiver restore
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. N

    JVC VS-5342 Value

    I recently acquired a set of some pretty rare VS-5342s. There's not much info around the internet about these in terms of value. Curious to see what people here have to say and how the wear on the cabinets affect the value. The speakers themselves are in great condition and are all working...
  3. O

    Found my dads old system but it has no cables, can anyone help me find what I need?

    System by oscosc posted Nov 15, 2019 at 6:57 PM Found this turntable/amplifier system in my dad's old things but the cables (except power cable for the receiver which is attached) are missing. I would appreciate if someone could help point me where to look for what I need to get this going, I'm...
  4. onwardjames

    Why I love AudioKarma, a very positive tale

    Good day, everyone. The final link in my system, other than some nicer cables, feet, and other extraneous stuff, was a really nice table, one that didn't have 40+ year old caps, issues, etc. I had to pass on that lovely Thorens another AK'er here has that has never left the box, but later...
  5. Isaac C.

    Best Vintage Integrated Amplifier Recommendations?

    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...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • 70s hitachi integrated amplifier jvc kenwood marantz recommendation sanyo sony technics
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. J

    SERIOUS problems with my JVC JL-F30

    This one might be hard to explain, but I'm gonna try my best. Recently, I acquired a JVC JL-F30 fully-automatic turntable. The only big problem it had initially was that the arm raising assembly was completely broken. Since then, some new problems have come up. They are as follows: When I try...
    • Justin Hogan
    • Thread
    • automatic help jvc trouble shooting troubleshoot troubleshooting turntable vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. DJAudiophile

    JVC Quartz Lock-F4 Dust Cover

    Would someone be generous enough to measure and tell me the dimensions of the dust cover for JVC QL- F-4? Thanks.
  8. graysailor

    JVC Zero 6's restoration - getting ready to begin

    I have some Zero 6's that I've finally hauled down out of the attic where they have been cooking for years. I didn't have much hope but just hooked them to my Denon amp and Pioneer L1000 turntable and lo and behold - they play amazingly well - if you don't want to listen to any bass. So I'm...
    • graysailor
    • Thread
    • jvc simply speakers woofer repair zero 6
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. N

    if you have JVC VS-5332 , how do you like them.

    I got a pair of these recently but the previous owner painted them black. I could not stand that black over the walnut veneer and I had some left over varnish remover in hand. So before even testing them, started the removal process. They look like VICTOR BLA-E30...
    • newclassA
    • Thread
    • bla-e30 he-5304 jvc nivico victor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. T

    JVC VL-5 pulley adjustment

    Hi, I bought a JVC VL-5 for my wife's birthday and it runs great - there's just one problem. it is slow when playing 45s. The service manual advises that the belt pulley needs to be the same height as the belt guide when in the 33 position but it is too low. it merely advises to adjust the...
    • Titan27
    • Thread
    • adjust jvc pulley service vl-5
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  11. Nightwisher

    Nightwisher's New Luxman's Room and Beyond

    I graduated and am moving to a new, bigger apartment. As such, I have a second bedroom to play around with. A work in progress, but the stereo system is setup and running. New Pangea Vulcan rack and amp stands in rosenut. The living room downstairs had to have the first system with the...
    • Nightwisher
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    • bang & olufsen boston accoustics canton hsu jvc kef luxman usher zu audio
    • Replies: 335
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  12. DonP1

    I currently have a JVC QL-F320

    The cartridge I put in only has a couple of hours on it at most. I don't know the first thing about turntables, but this appears to work. My question is, would I benefit from an upgrade? I wouldn't want to spend much more than $100. I'd be looking for used deals. Thanks.
  13. T

    Which of these turntables is best?

    I'm in a dilemma, Currently have two nice turntables, a Technics SL-1300mk2 and a JVC QL-Y5F. Both are in excellent shape, the technics also having had the 3D printed cuing part fitted. Just interested which would be the better one to keep? I need to make some space and one has to go. I'm...
  14. Numone

    JVC KD-10 - no record input

    I’m stumped on this one. I have the above which has worked fine until today when it’s suddenly stopped receiving a record signal. I’ve bypassed the amp and connected a source CD player direct to the REC input and nothing. The REC LED is illuminated, so the mechanical coupling from the REC piano...
    • Numone
    • Thread
    • cassette deck jvc kd-10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  15. Snuck

    The gang of the three JVC AX Top of the Line - Repair and plans needed!

    Hello, I would like to introduce you the 3 top of the line of the JVC AX serie! Here comes the JVC AX-9, AX-1100 and the VICTOR AX-1100! I am sad not to own an ax-1000 but that's more than enough pieces! I love them a lot for their sound and their technologies, the way they tried to...
  16. LouR

    Luxman, Kenwood or JVC to match my speakers

    To replace my nice little Pioneer SA 500A (13wpc) that has been driving my 75w speakers (Bose 301 series 2), I have been searching for a more powerful vintage amp. A few possibilities have appeared second hand here in Europe. All will need just a little dust off. - Luxman L430 (the more...
    • LouR
    • Thread
    • jvc kenwood luxman
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. LouR

    Pioneer SX650 vs JVC A-X3?

    Hello, I have the opportunity to buy a Pioneer SX650 35wpc (70€) or a 1979 JVC A-X3 55wpc (50€). Going to replace my Pioneer SA-500A (13 wpc). It's for my low budget living room set, connecting to Bose 301 series 2 speakers (75W). I'm not going to use the receiver part of the SX650. My...
  18. LouR

    JVC A-X2 no sound

    Hello AK-members, I just purchased a JVC A-X2 for 20 euro. Thought I give it a shot as I am looking for an amp with more power than my current one. Hooked it up to my speaker and the disappointment came: no sound. Well, just extremely soft. What I found out: - The relays click after some...
    • LouR
    • Thread
    • fuse jvc relais relays
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. Morto

    JVC L-E5 Service/repair advice

    I recently got given a JVC L-E5 (full set up including original matching A-E5 amp, Tape Deck and Tuner). It was my Girlfriend's Dad's and he recently got a brand new player so had no use for it anymore. Despite being over 25 years old he had obviously taken very good care of it but I have no...
    • Morto
    • Thread
    • adjustment jvc lead spacing linear tracking record repair vinyl
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  20. X

    Recording levels not equal on cassette tape

    I have a JVC KD-A5 that plays tapes normally, but when I go to record onto it, from the radio or any other source, the left meter reacts normally and the right meter doesn't react unless I turn the levels past peaking compared to the left meter. The levels coming out do represent the meters, so...
    • Xavier Ihrig
    • Thread
    • cassette help needed input jvc kd-a5 record level repair tape
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tape
  21. S

    Cartridge/stylus recommendation for a JVC JL A40?

    I like this old DD table from the late 70s, but think maybe it could benefit from a cartridge upgrade? It's got an IMS -- doesn't seem like much, but maybe I'm underestimating it. Recommendations for a new one -- or just a stylus -- in the low- to mid-price range? Thanks!
  22. J

    JVC r-S7 any info/opinions on quality/comparables

    I've just started shopping for my first proper vintage receiver, and after doing a lot of research (this site and the community is incredible), I've learned the most important rules: 1-Listen before you buy, 2-Trust your ears. With that being said, I don't, unfortunately, have the time to...
  23. MonoMania

    JVC QL-7 Turntable; unstable speed

    I recently bought a JVC QL-7 Direct Drive table online from a seller who described it as "fully tested and working". In reality it has numerous minor problems, but only one that is worrying me: The speed wavers very slightly with every revolution, unlike other JVC QL turntables I've owned...
    • MonoMania
    • Thread
    • direct drive jvc ql-7 ql7 turntable
    • Replies: 103
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. J

    JVC JA-S22 - STK0040 vs STK0040II

    Hi, I am fixing JVC-JAS22. One of the STKs is blown. They are STK0040. I can find both 0040 and 0040II. The II version much cheaper. Can use 0040II instead of 0040? As per the datasheet pins 4-7 on 0040 are not used (they are not connected to anything in the amp either) while the version II...
  25. Treyson

    JVC ja-s310 blowing a fuse

    Hello AK! I am stumped. I have a JVC ja-s310 that is blowing fuse #2. Initial thought was to recap the whole system so I did and if nothing else that was a great learning experience but after making sure everything was clear and correctly installed I tried to turn it on again and the fuse fired...
    • Treyson
    • Thread
    • diy fuses jvc recap
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
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