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nad 3020a

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    NAD 3020 A - HELP to repair

    Hello everyone, I need help. I am trying to restore a representative of the legendary NAD 3020A I was able to restore it to working order. I replaced all of its electrolytic capacitors, cleaned it thoroughly (it was very dirty), greased all of the trim pots, and replaced the volume gain pot...
    • YavorB
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    • nad 3020 nad 3020 problem nad 3020a
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
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    NAD 3020A PHONO SECTION TRANSISTORS

    Recapped, and more, NAD 3020A sounds fantastic in all regards except for a heavy sounding phono section. About to test the transistors as a final attempt to get it working perfectly. Please can anyone add advice to my suggested approach? So, looking at the attached photo I'm thinking of...
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    NAD 3020A - volume pot

    NAD 3020A, volume pot. Anyone successfully replaced one of these? What did you use. If you had to sacrifice the loudness function, that’s ok too. And did the replacement upgrade the sound? Balance and tone controls, any positive experiences of replacing these, and which...
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    NAD 3020A - ceramic disc cap replacement in pre amp

    Hi, Has anybody successfully replaced the ceramic discs filters in the phono / pre amp section of this amp? On paper this mod sounds excellent, but in practice did it bring about an improvement in sound quality? Sourcing the right components seems like a minefield! Consequently, would be...
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    NAD 3020A recap assessment.

    Hi, Have just recapped my owned-from-new NAD 3020A. Sounds good on first outing and have managed to get 0mV DC on the speaker posts. Attaching some photos. Prior to buttoning it up, please could anyone knowledgeable on the recapping of this particular amp let me know if I’ve made any obvious...
    • Hifibythekg
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    • amplifier nad nad 3020a nichicon recap solid state wima
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
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    NAD 3020A capacitors list for recapping.

    Hi, Might anyone have a parts list, especially capacitors, for a NAD 3020A? Many thanks!
    • Hifibythekg
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    • capacitors nad 3020a
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
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    Nad 3020a

    Hello, I have accured few problems with my NAD. Firstly, when I turn the amplifier on, there is a Pop sound on speakers, or headphones (not loud, not terrible but still its exist). Secondly, when i turn the amplifier on, there will be no sound for ~10 seconds. After that, sound would increase...
    • GytisBal
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    • nad 3020 nad 3020 problem nad 3020a
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Solid State
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    NAD 3020A

    Hello, AK, I am new here as I am also new in electronics. Last month I got myself a Thorens TD150 MK1, a couple of KEF Q100s and as the title tells the NAD 3020A. This is my first audio related project. I have been researching on it for quite a while but there are still some things I can not...
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