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MSC Cassette deck
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MCS 6601 VS 6600
I have had luck with a few different MCS TT's. I have the 6601 that is not bad but not fantastic. I also have the 6720 that is actually and incredible table. My question is, does anyone have experience with the 6600? Would it be better than the 6601? Ive heard the 6600 is just a Hitachi HT-350...- Zach Nelson
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- mcs modular component systems turntable
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- Forum: Turntables
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Tuner dial spread
I am working on an MCS 3230. Going through and adjusting the FM tuner section. It has the typical steps of setting the dial to a signal at the high end of the dial and adjusting a trimmer capacitor. Then tuning to a signal at the low end of the dial and adjusting a variable inductor. The problem... -
Pleasant Surprise Marantz plus Bose
I just pulled out a pair of Bose 401’s... yes I know and admit I have kept a set of Bose speakers since the 70’s. Anyway, I haven’t used these since 2013 or 2014. I hooked these to a Marantz MR 1170..... yes I know (dark years) but these two systems put a BIG smile on my face once I cranked them... -
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MCS 683-8231 speaker - worth refoaming?
Hi, Has anybody got any info/feedback on these? I acquired these speakers together with MCS 3225 receiver. Cannot find any info on them. I know different manufacturers were making devices for MCS brand but I cannot associate this one with anything. Only thing I know is that they are "made in... -
MCS Series, Model 8209, Serial No. TL3K09A677 and TL3K09A678
I bought a pair of speakers on January 26, 2019, and I searched the web for information about them, and I didn't find much. This thread will serve as documentation for the two speakers. I'll share what I know about them along with any repairs or modifications I make to them. Hopefully the next...- Steven Reed
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- mcs repair restoration
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- Forum: Speakers
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New Guy to AudioKarma outta Flint, Michigan.
Hello to all you audiophiles out here. I'm a new member to the group and this is my first posting. I have been very slowly getting back into the audio gear collecting. The first audio gear I ever owned was a decent sized boombox back in the early '80s. After I got out on my own I purchased an...- BobGAL
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- fisher mcs onkyo pioneer sony
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- Forum: Introductions
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Looking to possibly Frankenstein 2 pairs of bookshelfs into a single pair
I have a pair of Aiwa SX-780's and a pair of MCS 683-8224-20 (2-way) speakers. They have been sitting in the garage for about 2 years or so. I picked them up on CL a while back for cheap. The foam and speakers are good, but I believe the crossovers need some work. I hooked them up when I first...- Spotopolis
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- 8224 aiwa diy frankenstein mcs rebuild sx-780 sx780
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- Forum: DIY
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Why am I underwhelmed by my MCS -> Yamaha receiver upgrade?
You AK folks were a great help to me about 3 years ago when I was trying to put together my first turntable setup. After hitting up garage sales, estate sales, and thrift stores, I wound up with a combo that was by no means anaudiophile's dream, but still pleased my ears (I listen at moderate...- Kooranga
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- cr-620 mcs solid state yamaha
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- Forum: Solid State
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Acquiring the MCS 8228
Back in February, I found the elusive set on Craigslist somewhere in Florida. This came after about a year of searching, and this was the first pair I had ever personally seen up for sale. They were asking $100, and I was fortunate enough to have a good friend who lived close by, so he picked... -
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MCS 3570 - burned transformer
Hey, I have a problem with my MCS 3570 stereo cassette deck. It was plugged to higher voltage (eu) and broke down. First thing that suffered is a transformer TKPO108-A108, but i cannot find it anywhere on auction. Maybe someone here knows its specifications and can give an advice what kind of... -
Low-budget stereo system
Hi, I'm new here. I'm hoping to find some advice on how to incrementally improve my system as affordably as possible. Here's what I'm working with now: Yamaha R-N303 receiver MCS 6702 turntable with an unidentified Audio Technica cartridge Pair of Paradigm Cinema 110 v3 Pair of KLH 9912 Pair of...- dutchtowner
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- budget system kenwood klh mcs optimus paradigm technics yamaha
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- Forum: Members' Systems
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MCS 8228 - How do I ship these beasts?
I found a pair in great shape from good ol CL for a fantastic price. Only problem is they are about 3000 miles away. Fortunately, I have a friend who lives about an hour away and he picked them up for me! They’re as good as mine. Except not really, because obviously he can’t drive them out to... -
MCS 3125 acquired - rare catalog included?
So against the wishes of my spouse, I jumped on this find on my local Craigslist. It was an okay price but once I saw its condition I didn’t hesitate. This unit is really close to being mint shape with just a few scratches and nicks. The seller took really good care of it and cleaned it...- lttnorth
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- 3125 catalog craigslist manual mcs rare receiver
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- Forum: Solid State
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MCS 3539 Cassette Deck
(Originally posted to Solid State...moving to Tape) Been lurking and learning for a while. Never was much in to audio gear as a kid/teen (mostly cuz we was poor). But it has become something of a hobby. It is amazing what you can get for free or close to it. Started big with a 1970 Fisher... -
MCS 3539 Cassette Deck
Been lurking and learning for a while. Never was much in to audio gear as a kid/teen (mostly cuz we was poor). But it has become something of a hobby. Started big with a Fisher solid state console. Luckily there was nothing really wrong with it. But I cleaned it up and did some diagnostic...- boomerb5
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- cassette deck mcs
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- Forum: Solid State
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MCS 8330 speakers - monster sleeper!
For over a year now I've been using these in my living room setup and I have to say they are quite nice for being sneaky Technics... I found them at a Goodwill for 20 bucks and couldnt be happier. Then I went on the ol' CL today and found a guy who was selling TWO sets of these behemoths for... -
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MCS linear phase 683-8355?
Can anyone tell me something about these? Picked them up from my boss today for free. Excellent condition on first appearance. Havent gotten to open them yet, or apply power. But free is free so i snagged em. Any info is appreciated. -
MCS Left Channel No Sound.
Hi i just get a MCS 3275 but it has a problem. Left channel it si not working. the power meter doesn´t move in the left channel. I moved the balance button all the way to the left and turn up the attenuator, the tweeters sound, but there is a poor sound. Right channel sound Excellent. A...- Uno Castillo
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- mcs mcs3275 leftchannel fix receivers
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- Forum: Solid State
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AT95E vs AT3600 Cart
Hey guys, just revamping an old turntable from my parents. It's a JCPenny's MCS 6502 belt drive tt with a AT3600 magnetic cartridge already installed on it. I took a look at the cartridge the other day and it looks like the cantilever is turned to the right slightly (possibly bent?). It still...- sbroni09
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- 6502 at3600 at3600cf at95e cantilever cartridge mcs mcs6502 sherwood stylus
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Repair or Remanufacture Particle Board Speaker Enclosures?
I just purchased a pair of small MCS model #683-8229 speakers from the local Goodwill for $6.99 / set. The Woofers will need new foam surrounds Each of the two cases had been dropped on their rear corners and the seam had split at point of impact ( roughly 1/6 to 1/8 inch openings) . The... -
MCS 6200 - Auto return / automatic play not working
Hey everyone, I picked up an MCS 6200 for like, $20 or so a few days ago and I'm working on getting it going again. So, the main issue I'm having right now is the 33 1/3 auto return and automatic play isn't working the way it should be. When set to 45, everything works fine, though. Here's...- touche112
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- auto return automatic mcs problem
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- Forum: Turntables
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My first vintage setup. How'd I do?
I'm graduating with my PhD in May, and I decided I wanted to buy a turntable as a graduation gift to myself. While doing some research, I stumbled upon AudioKarma, and after an evening of reading, I dropped my plans of buying one of those new Audio-Technica USB decks for around $250 and put that...- Kooranga
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- dcm mcs technics vintage
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- Forum: Dollars and Sense
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MCS 3233 No Left Audio
Hi folks, I'm 100% new to any sort of even semi-serious audio; I haven't had an amp/tuner with good speakers... ever. I've always used computer speakers of some sort plugged into, well, a computer. I loved the old Sansui amp/tuner, tape deck, and record player we had when I was a kid, and...- tonerbaloner
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- mcs no audio tuner
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- Forum: Solid State
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MCS Speaker Crossover rebuild
I'm restoring a pair of JBL 4311b, and even with a few broken drivers my dad walks over and says, "these sound kinda like those MCS speakers we have upstairs". He's right. While the JBL's have much more coherency and clarity, the 12" woofer feels a lot like the MCS 683-8227 12" woofer. These...
