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  1. PrimitiveApe

    Pioneer pl530 vs pl550

    Hi everyone, My first post on here. I’m new to vinyl and have the ability to purchase a couple of Turntables. Up for grabs is a pl530 or a pl550 that also comes with a KLH model 20. The kicker is I can get the PL550 with the model 20 for cheaper than just the PL530. Now I don’t really need 2...
  2. arumakojr

    My grandpa left me with a pair of AR3a speakers

    Hello people, my grandpa passed away in 2011 and knowing that i loved music, he left me with a set of AR3a speakers. I really didn't know what to do back then, but now i want to start gathering the needed equipment to make use of this fine equipment. However, I currently have zero knowledge (I...
  3. Sajia

    PC and bookshelf speakers. Minimum other components necessary?

    I have some really basic beginner questions. For all of my adult life I've been listening to music by plugging some computer speakers into my laptop. Now I'm ready to get a little more serious about sound quality. I live in an apartment, so a) I don't have a lot of extra space and b) it'll...
    • Sajia
    • Thread
    • computer audio newbie
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. Sajia

    Getting Serious About Hearing My Music

    Hi, I love listing to music. For the past 20 years or so I've been moving from one apartment to another and listening to music by plugging a pair of speakers into my PC. I understand that FLAC and ALAC files could give better audio quality than the usual formats, but with my setup I don't think...
    • Sajia
    • Thread
    • amp dac flac laptop newbie speaker advice
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Introductions
  5. C

    Starter Stereo

    New to the forum - first post! I'm interested in setting up a <$300 2-speaker stereo for my medium-sized bedroom. My main criteria is clear, full-range sound that I can crank up when I want (26yo male :D). Low maintenance is also a priority. I stream most my music from Spotify premium, but I'd...
    • cpenn
    • Thread
    • budget build canton full range nad nad amp newbie stereo stereo amplifier used used stereo
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  6. V

    Newbie Cleaning Question - Anything I should NOT touch inside?

    I'm about to clean the pots and switches following the AK "Idiot's guide to DeOxit" but before I start is there anything in there i should definitely NOT touch? Either do to risk of electrical shock or just because it could cause some damage or it's not worth the trouble? I did a search on AK...
  7. Richieboy71

    Polk audio rti12s

    Hi, wondering if anyone has input about what kind of amp under $600 would be sufficient to push my Polk rti12s. Just beginning my set up and would appreciate your feedback. I'm still a bit green in this area of expertise. P.s. I'm waiting on a denon 3500h avr as we speak but was advised to push...
  8. guy232

    '83 Yamaha R-70 Restoration - Novice First Project

    R-70 Service Manual: https://docdro.id/P9uWhrM Started this project with zero experience with electronics/repair. Did research via google, youtube & forum searches and bought the tools i'd need to re-cap the entire main PCB on this unit. A majority of the caps showed signs of...
    • guy232
    • Thread
    • 1980s newbie project r-100 r-70 r70 solid state yamaha
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. paulrudy

    Ohm H woofer repair advice?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to vintage speakers and hi fi in general. I bought a pair of Ohm H speakers today and it looks like the woofers blew out their foam surrounds. Am I right that this only requires a refoam? Both woofers were vibrating with music, and nothing else that I can see is torn. If...
  10. paulrudy

    Stylus or Cartridge for Sansui P-D10?

    I just picked up a Sansui P-D10 for free from the aftermath of a yard sale. It’s going to replace my Technics SL-BD20D. The Sansui has a QLM 36 MK III cartridge on it. I have no idea about the history of use, so I figure I should get a new stylus or cartridge before I start playing records on...
    • paulrudy
    • Thread
    • cartridge newbie sansui stylus
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. sugarsquare

    Complete newbie: RCA VMP 38

    Hi all. I admittedly have no clue what I am doing. I bought this RCA VMP 38 online for $30. Figured it was worth a risk if it was junk. How do I figure out the cartridge. Am I missing a piece because it won’t stay in?
  12. caferacer59

    new to tubes, heck new to hi fidelity.

    So, after being depressed about being a 55 year old guy who loves music and was listening to a crappy play 3 sonos speaker I finally manned up and perused craiglists for a few weeks, I ended up buying a Pioneer SX-750, and then a pair of Klipsch KG-4's. Its a rocking combination, that could...
  13. H2SO4

    Hellos and Intros

    Hello! Came here on the recommendation of a friend as I recently came into a KLH Model 20 rather unexpectedly. I have never owned a turntable before so I'm trying to educate myself so I can enjoy it. I've got a lot of reading to do, but thought I'd say hello in case I pop into old threads about...
    • H2SO4
    • Thread
    • introductions klh model 20 n00b newbie
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Introductions
  14. P

    Introduction

    Hi all, Pigboat659G here, New with things and thoughts to add. Ex sonar tech 69-75, fighting the commie hoards.Ran around on big nuke Scotland and Spain. Back then all sonar guys had the systems and could talk the specs good or bad. The stuff we burned through.I'm luck still have 600 albums with...
  15. M

    New member - Restoration projects

    Hi there! I'm a new member trying to build up my knowledge and skills in old equipment repair and restoration. I live in Athens, Greece, and I would love to meet other fellows both on the forum, and f2f. I have studied electronics, but never really got into working on the subject. Instead, I...
  16. thought91

    Upgrades for a Thorens TD 126 MKIII? (vinyl newbie)

    Hi! I'll be picking up my first turntable this Saturday, the Thorens TD 126 MKIII. I have no idea what I'm doing, but it seems to me to be decent. I'm paying 400 for it, and have 2-300 more to spend on upgrades. A friend is giving me new a cartridge to use, so I won't need an upgrade there. My...
    • thought91
    • Thread
    • newbie thorens tune up turntable upgrade
    • Replies: 78
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. N

    NAD 7130, with low cirka 200 hz noice in all channels. Newbie thinks of a rebuild with cherrypicking

    Sorry about my English, Im totally fluent speaking and reading it, but Im not that used to writing in English. Im Swedish by the way. Living in Norway. Okey. So I got this NAD 7130 for free when I bought a NAD6100 cassette <3 and a NAD5320 CD for 500 NOK (about 60$) For you it may sound...
    • Nussemys
    • Thread
    • amplifier repair beginner love you guys nad nad 7130 newbie rebuilding amp removing parts so much help needed
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. Lendorien

    Technics SL-q6 vs Panasonic Rd-7703 and general newb advice requested

    Heya all. Joined a while back and done a bunch of lurking. Mighty intimidating seeing the great level of experience around here. Please forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've long loved music, but I didn't really get into it until the CD era. I had a record player in the 80's as a...
    • Lendorien
    • Thread
    • advice needed comparison newbie panasonic rd-7703 sony da90esg technics sl-q6 upgrading
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. B

    Listening Space Charity Case (receiver help, watts, ohms, etc.)

    Hi all First off, I want to thank anyone willing to help. I've been looking through this entire board and it's a serious resource. I'm walking in here and basically asking for beginners help, help I'm sure many others have asked for before. I have read a half dozen explanations about "How...
  20. A

    Complete noob from Ontario, Canada

    Hi everyone! I'm 100% new to electronics, and don't even know the basics of a complete set-up. I know I love good music, and my Bose that my MIL got us for Christmas sounds nice, but that's...about it. I remember my Dad had a nice stereo when I was a kid and it was flippin' loud. Hitachi I...
    • areilla10
    • Thread
    • basket case cassette deck newbie pioneer receiver refurbish sansui
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Introductions
  21. D

    New Here

    Hello, I'm just a guy loves music without much experience on audio hardware, but I'd like to make use of some that I've found home. I know that introduction posts are not for questions, but here's a brief one: is this a place for turntable and cassette deck repair information?
  22. Wesley14

    How to improve my setup for better sound?

    Hi, I'm kind of a newbie to hifi and my setup is just things I inherited over time. I am looking to improve my sound without spending a whole lot if money (I'm just going to start college and work full time at McDonald's so I'm not exactly rich) My setup is: Technics SA-EX110 receiver Sony...
  23. Derek O

    Sony PS-11 or Dual CS-1245?

    Hey guys! So after struggling to fix my Dad's old Denon DP-51f and getting quotes upwards of 400$ to fix, I decided to go ahead and buy some vintage Turntables!! Picked up a CS-1245 for 60$ - Automatic function isn't working 100% and doesn't move into the play position automatically and needs...
    • Derek O
    • Thread
    • best cs-1245 cs1245 dual newbie ps-11 sony
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. M50'sMike

    First time poster:Constructive criticism (Frankenstein set up)

    Hi there, this is my first time posting anything and my first day as a member of audiokarma but I've been an audiophile sense I was 14, now 21. Started with headphones, got into home theater and/or home listening and (I don't know the proper terminology) But enough boring background. I was just...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • first time help home set up jbl jbl l166 jbl l166 horizon need help newbie
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. Derek O

    Fix Denon DP-51f or New (Old) Vintage?

    Good evening/morning/day, My First post in Audio Karma! I just wanted to get an idea of what value people think a Denon DP-51f has, and if it's worth it to fix. Basically the turntable worked well for about 4 years after I dug it out of my dads music storage (along with a few gems of records...
    • Derek O
    • Thread
    • denon dp-51f help newbie repair tt vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
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