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Recently got rid of my first TT, a Denon DP-300F, and replaced it with a Luxman PD-264. Ever since, my records have been picking up incredible amounts of static during playback. I know some static is typical, but here I can feel it when I pull the record off the platter, and the discharge is...
Hi AK, I hope to get some advice on amp choices
For the last few years I've been very happily listening to a Sansui AU-666 (fully restored by TomB). Recently, I picked up a Luxman turntable that I am also extremely pleased with, in part because I think the styling is so beautiful. Ive since...
Hi all I have been restoring a Luxman L-100 which wasn’t working after a recap and replacing zeners I have it up and running on one channel only, I’ve narrowed it down to a preamp fault the output modules work well on both channels when connected directly. Testing all the transistors appear ok...
I have owned this Luxman L-100U for about two years now and it seems this unit has been nothing but constant trouble. I know it was serviced before I purchased it and it immediately had problems. I decided to have it serviced by a long time professional and he claimed the last Tech did him no...
Hi,
I'm trying to find out why the bias on both channels can't be adjusted.
The amp was recaped, I cleaned the relays which work fine (the first clicks within one second after powering up, followed by the second relay (which turns the VU lights on) 3 seconds after).
The voltages going to both...
Hi Luxman experts, I’m currently refurbishing a L-100 and noticed on pb-638 q312 tested as shorted in circuit I removed the transistor - 2sc945 and tests well with my transistor tester and meter, why would this happen? The board is recapped I have left original tantalums in place for now the...
Hi all wondering does anyone know the correct procedure to set the Luxman l-100 power supply voltage? I couldn’t find anything in the service manual or here on AK? Thanks for your help!
So I keep reading about how great Sansui amps are and have become curious enough to maybe try one out. What's a good model to look out for? Let's say budget under $1000 (Australian) for argument's sake. (That's about US$750)
Bit of background, I currently run a Luxman L85V into an old pair of...
Greetings, I own both of these iconic pieces of gear but both need to be fixed up. I’ve never done a side by side comparison. Which is the better unit to keep? I have the matching TU-666 for the Sansui but tuners are mostly aesthetic to me. WPC isn’t a deciding factor just sound quality as I...
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This amp uses longer fuse lamps of 45mm.
As 41mm ones also fit, I wanted to know if someone used the common 6.3V fuse lamp. This one shows a 270 ohms resistor on the bottom side of the pcb, so I wondered if replacing it with a 430 ohms (or so) would do the trick.
Or whether there is a 10V...
Hi There Audio buddies,
I am busy with a Luxman R-1030 and have recapped it completely. Is sounds very well and almost everything works fine except the tuner section. When it is set to FM-stereo, the right channel is less loud than the left channel. When set to mono, both channels are evenly...
Years ago, I bought a Luxman GX-101 equalizer to add dancing lights to my RX-103/KX-102 system. I wanted to have it come on with the system, so I plugged it into switched power on the receiver. To my disappointment, it could not remember settings when disconnected from power for more than a...
At a crossroads with my set up and looking for some ideas, opinions, experiences to help me decide which way to go next. My chief area of concern is my amp and speakers combo.
I have had my trusty Luxman L85V integrated amplifier now for about 25 years. Had it serviced once in that whole time...
Hello AK,
Just got my hands on what I thought would be an upgrade to my first table, a DP-300F.
It’s beautiful, it sounds good, but I am concerned that this tonearm mount seems like it’s broken or janky. There’s a surprising amount of plastic in the pivot and it allows for a lot of movement...
New to the forums.
I just bought a Luxman LX 104 integrated amp. It seemed to be working great and clean.
Suck face is not working, thought I could just wedge it.
Listening to CD player or Amazon music thru dragonfly dac works and sounds great.
Sub woofer out works fine.
BUT! The phono preamp is...
Hi all,
this unit has had a few deoxits over the years but no real service.
right channel is distorted at startup. Output is lower than left channel, and is “crunchy”. Seems to go away after 5-10 minutes of running.
Seems to appear for all the input modes.
thought I may have missed a knob...
Seeking direction from all Audiokarma gurus :)
Always wanted to learn electronics repair, never had the time. Now that I'd retired, thought I'd finally pick up a new hobby. Got some basic supplies from the sticky here - soldering station with consumables, power supply, a few books. Eager to get...
Brand new here—but I’ve already learned so much!
I recently picked up a Luxman TP-114 tuner/pre-amp at a local thrift store for $30. Initially, I could get no sound out of it (via a Rotel RA-870BX amp) but soon discovered the culprit: missing jumper bars (thank you, AK community!). A couple...
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...
Hey guys I have a bit of a mix of vintage from late 70s/early 80s mid fi and I love the sound but I can’t help wondering if there’s something holding the others back here. Cartridge is a standard Grado red, turntable is a Luxman/Micro Seiki PD264, receiver is a Luxman R-1050, speakers are...
I have a mint original R-1050 that I am tuning up and I want to set the bias. My PB-1062 board has no fuses? They were jumpered out at the factory it appears as the solder points are undisturbed. Do I just cut the jumpers?
So I just bought a Luxman r 1050 receiver and have been working on it for a couple of hours now. I have it to the point where it's basically fully functional however there is a bit of a weird issue that I am not too sure about. The volume indicator leds only work if the dolby fm feature is...
I feel like I’m so late to the party. I’ve always loved my music but never considered myself an audiophile. Certainly my equipment over the years has either been just found roadside (I love hard rubbish - Aussie speak for biannual council collection of unwanted items that can’t go in the trash...
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Does anyone have (or can take) some good pictures of the tuning string connections for the Luxman R-30xx? Unfortunately, the service manual does not provide a diagram.
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I have this beautiful Luxman rig that I acquired from my brother but the amp (L-480) has an issue that is apparently common to these models. I did find the following that best describes the problem from Geoffrey Kolbe (May 6, 2008) on an other forum:
"There seems to be a problem with a...