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loudness

  1. Frank Wild

    Help with loudness switch Kenwood KA-3500

    This is the detail from the schematic of the Kenwood KA-3500 integrated amp, showing the loudness circuit. Front panel switch has three positions: treble filter, off, and loudness. After replacing the capacitors and a few transistors my amp is fine, except that when I switch the loudness on...
  2. D

    Adaptive Loudness on Marantz 1060

    I was listening to my newly recapped (among other electronic components) Marantz 1060, and I was shocked at how great it sounded. I kept switching between it and another amp. The bass was kickin'! It didn't matter what volume I was listening at. I couldn't figure out what was happening, then...
  3. nniemiec

    Adjusting Midrange - using Loudness Dial on Yamaha amp?

    Is this a logical way of adjusting the mid-band? Maybe my understanding of the loudness control is wrong, but wanted to ask here since it seems like what i'd like to do to compensate between turntable stylus'.
  4. Ian DEVERELL

    Loudness not deap on au217

    Hello all. I have recently aquired an interest in restoring vintage amplifiers. The first two are both AU217's I am no expert but with the help of all you expirienced people I managed to fix the first one that basically had a problem with the two pairs of transistors on the phono board. Then I...
  5. S

    Loudness Switch Overdrove Speaker!

    Hey, I recently picked up an Aiwa 3090 Cassiever from Goodwill, and besides all rubber bands on the tape deck having deteriorated, it worked and sounded pretty good. However, I switched on the loudness trigger, and it knocked my right speaker out of alignment. :'(. I am looking for advice on...
  6. C

    Marantz 1530 Balance and/or loudness button issue

    Greetings, I just acquired a Marantz 1530 receiver. It works and sounds great but I've noticed that a significant amount of sound comes from the speakers even when the balance is all the way in the other direction. So for example balance all the way to the right, though diminished, plenty of...
    • C Uebe
    • Thread
    • balance issue loudness marantz marantz 1530
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  7. C

    Marantz 1530 Balance / Loudness Button issue

    Greetings, I just acquired a Marantz 1530 receiver. It works and sounds great but I've noticed that a significant amount of sound comes from the speakers even when the balance is all the way in the other direction. So for example balance all the way to the right, though diminished, plenty of...
    • C Uebe
    • Thread
    • 1530 balance issue balance pot balance problem loudness marantz marantz 1530
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  8. A

    Pioneer SX-780 Channel Imbalance

    Just realized today after fiddling around that my unit's right channel sounds as if the loudness function is permanently on. This was confirmed by the fact that the meters run evenly when loudness is actually on, whereas the right channel is visibly and audibly louder otherwise. I cleaned the...
  9. jozeppy26

    Equalizer recommendation

    I’ve decided to stop searching for a vintage pioneer equalizer and buy new. I’d really like one with a spectrum analyzer and dynamic loudness function, whereby it increases highs and lows dynamically depending on volume level (if this even exists).
  10. BobEDigital

    My amp is too loud??

    Hey All, I'm an amateur audio enthusiast and have been enjoying cruising goodwills, craigslist, and other marketplaces for undervalued pieces I grab up to restore and update. I feel pretty confident cracking the cases, cleaning components, and replacing where necessary (and sometimes when...
  11. Bert86

    Luxman R-3055 Repair Question

    I'm fixing up a cosmetically challenged Luxman R-3055 that I got for free from my parents. It's a receiver I'm going to use to teach myself some restoration skills. I've got it working (only some grime, fuses and loose wires), but without using loudness the signal significantly lacks bass and...
    • Bert86
    • Thread
    • loudness luxman r-3055 repair restore
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. Sam08861

    Fisher 500B - Left channel not working.

    OK, so I've installed the Jim Mcshane kit, Jim Mcshane matched tubes, new lights, mpx capacitors, and the IBBA on my fisher 500b. The unit seems to be fully functional with the exception of one thing. The left channel is almost silent and can only be heard very faintly when the volume is...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • 500b fisher left channel loudness
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fisher
  13. Longaevus

    Do you use loudness?

    Sorry if this was already polled before but... do you guys use the loudness switch on your amps? On my 2238 the sound gets instantly fuller, more dynamic and "in your face", more aggressive but also kind of warmer. It may be a bit tiring after a while but fun at the same time. How does it...
  14. salvo

    Denon pma 980R volume control KO

    Hello friends, my cousin destroyed the volume pot of his Denon pma 980R, you know where to find one compatible with loudness? ( Also Without engine.....) of which impedance? THANKS.:) SALVO.
  15. Richs_Trains

    MARANTZ 1090 ISSUES

    Hey guys, some advice if possible. I bought a beat up 1090 and figured I would try a re-cap and see how I do. I replaced all the electrolytic caps with same value audio grade caps, but did not change any ceramic or film caps. The unit had issues when I bought it and the re-cap did not change...
  16. BGME

    Fisher Loudness Contour - Modify to Reduce Bass Boost

    I would like to experiment with modifying my Fisher 500b to reduce the amount of bass boost provided by the Loudness switch. I like the Loudness feature for certain types of music, but the amount of bass boost provided by the switch on my Fisher is way too much and muddies the sound, even with...
    • BGME
    • Thread
    • bass capacitor fisher loudness loudness circuit
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  17. 1mike161

    Pioneer SPEC-1 Missing Loudness Function

    I am considering the purchase of a Pioneer SPEC-1 preamp. I have discovered that one of my favorite preamp features, Loudness, is not included in the SPEC-1's functionality. Does anybody know of a work around? Maybe Loudness can be simulated with EQ or maybe a circuit modification can be...
  18. Two Steps

    Yamaha RX-700u Variable Loudness Control Problem/Malfunction

    Hey all, I have this posted in the Solid State Receiver section...but after a couple of days, I have not received any responses and/or support. So I figured I'd give the Yammie sub-section a holler. In a recent purchase, I had a Yamaha RX-700u thrown in because the older woman was going to...
    • Two Steps
    • Thread
    • balance control dial knob loudness malfunction problem variable loudness yamaha
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Yamaha
  19. Two Steps

    Yamaha RX-700u Loudness Dial/Control Problem

    Hey all, In a recent purchase, I had a Yamaha RX-700u thrown in because the older woman was going to take it to Goodwill, so I gladly took it off her hands for free. I know that it could look like she was getting rid of it because it was broken, but I do not believe that to be the case. The...
    • Two Steps
    • Thread
    • balance channel volume eq louder loudness malfunction problem troubleshooting variable loudness control yamaha
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
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