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    Sherwood S-7100 Magic Smoke

    Hi AK’ers, I’ve got a magic smoke story to share, and I’m hoping for some advice on how to fix it. I’ve been working on a Sherwood S-7110 for a bit now, I got it in pretty rough shape with no right channel output, and after some unhelpful attempts to “fix” it. After a full recap, a replacement...
    • atrelstad
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    • blowing fuses dead channel magic smoke sherwood
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. razpones

    Denon DR-210 motor repair ends up in unexpected magic smoke

    Hello everyone, I write today because what I thought would be an uncomplicated repair, became a nightmare. It all started with a working deck, the problems were, the tray was not opening consistently and the motor would start operation as normal but after a few minutes would slow down to a crawl...
    • razpones
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    • dr-210 magic smoke tapedeck
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
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    Magnavox 142 chassis, smoking resistors, help!

    Given my fervor in discovering that 142 amps do indeed have treble when you replace bad HF filter capacitors, I got one unit running like a champ and the second is now making me fight to get it running correctly. I have attached a picture of the two misbehaving resistors (511), they like to...
  4. PROJECT 2501

    Model 32 amplifier with 100mv DC offset in the right channel

    Left channel is steady at 35mv Right channel went from 75mv to 98mv Right channel produces a disgusting buzz/humm through the right speaker that is constant no matter the amount of attenuation. Needless to say that it's in need of repair, that's a given. I'd just like to know if these...
    • PROJECT 2501
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    • amplifer bias dc offset magic smoke marantz model 32 recap repair restoration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  5. PTL-Pioneer

    Denon PRA-1100 & POA-2200

    Hi all Bought first bits of denon there recently, power amp needs work because speaker terminals all smashed up, the plastic is super brittle. Seems like really nice build quality other than those terminals obviously. Ill post more on that when i take a look at it properly. The preamp needed a...
    • PTL-Pioneer
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    • distorted help magic smoke recap and restoration transistors
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. PTL-Pioneer

    1060 - Purchased, now restoration

    Hi all I have purchased what i think to be a virgin 1060 - Gonna see what all this fuss is about! Can someone point me in the direction of a new replacement power switch, and multi turn pots for these preferably from mouser? Are there other bits that require attention in these? Resistors etc...
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    DBX-BX3 - Help!

    I have a DBX-BX3 that seems to be in melt down mode! Background: I bought amp awhile back and had it sitting in the pile project. Decided to dust it off and clean it up. It had what seemed to be classic issues with dirty controls and dirty relays making use somewhat intermittent and...
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