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    Known Issues in 70s/80s components

    Hi, Working on a SX-3500. Are there any known common issues with components? For example: Are transistors proven to become leaky/noisy? Do diodes/zeners drift? In an RT tape deck the transistors become noisy requiring testing or replacement. Thanks.
    • ampman
    • Thread
    • components diode leaky transistor zener diodes
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  2. baconbadge

    Leaky DeoxIT F100 Cans

    I have TWO different 2oz cans of DeoxIT D100 that both leak down into the inner rim. It isn’t even from spraying- it leaks out just sitting on the shelf. I know this because I’ll soak it up with a qtip, and a month or so later, it will fill up (~1mm) again. The first can was bought new sometime...
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    Is current leaking from my SX-850?

    I am new to this forum. I am an electronics amateur and collector of vintage audio. I am certainly no expert. I own several old amps, including a Pioneer SX-850. The unit was a dud when I bought it but I replaced the power board and now it works like a champ. Recently, I noticed that when I...
  4. Cody AOC

    Is it safe to upgrade the UF on a CAPACITOR?

    So I have been looking and looking I can't find any 50v 1.5uf capacitor and it has to be an Audio cap because it is in my vintage sansui 5050 receiver would it be safe to up the uf to 2.2uf 50v since any of the voltage there is no 1.5uf in any voltage and the cap of that one is in leaky bad...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • 50v bad caps capacitor leaky restoration sansui sansui 5050
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
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