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    Nakamichi CA-7A Troubleshooting: Preamp MC Stage

    Hi all, Have had this pre-amp with me for a few years and have never had any eletrical or mechanical issues until now! I rotated this out of daily service about 4-5 months ago; was dormant until I reintroduced it into the main system, driving a Yamaha M-65 on Class A mode. Chain: Technics...
  2. pup.biz

    Sansui AU-7500 Phono Woes – sounds like a wool blanket over the speakers!

    [EDIT: It is a Sansui AU-7500, not -6500 ... d'oh!] Hello everyone, I'm hitting my head against the wall here with my AU-6500. Would love some help or advice. I bought the amp a few years ago and had it given a once-over (bias, recapped out-of-spec caps, cleaned) by a friend who did a good...
  3. ceylon

    TAVISH DESIGNS SHUT DOWN

    a most brilliant new face in tube audio design is shutting down. the few devices he made--specificaly those 3 phono amps--had a rofoundimpact on the world of tube audio. "AnnouncementJune 27 2025 With great reluctance, I’ve decided to discontinue Tavish Design’s standard catalog of audio...
    • ceylon
    • Thread
    • adagio phono tavish classic tavish design tavish vintage tube
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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    Technics phono help.

    I got a technics Sa-5170 for a couple of bucks at a yard sale a bit ago. I went ahead to test it, everything worked fine exept for the phono stage. At regular volume it was very low and had a faint high pitched noise. And had a loud high pitched noise and would have a loud buzz and the bulbs...
  5. Jeromeof

    Argon Forte A5 MKII Speakers

    I have been enjoying these for past few months: This brand only sells in Europe and it has that nordic / european style ( the styling reminded me of my Q Acoustics 3020i ): But they are a fully active speaker with 4 class D amplifiers one for each driver and lots of connections on the back...
    • Jeromeof
    • Thread
    • active speaker hdmi arc phono
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. A

    Which Sansui integrated for phono MM/MC?

    I'm partial to Sansui amps though I don't have any (yet) - my Dad had an AU-2200, it always felt like a quality item. I'm thinking I would like a smallish, economical vintage amp for use with my turntable, one with a good phono stage, capable of MC if I ever buy such a cartridge. Perhaps a CD...
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    Yamaha C-70 Phono Preamp Question

    Hello all- Been enjoying my C-70 for years. Lately I’ve been further modifying the analogue output stages on some of my older CD players with Vishay film resistors in place of the OE carbon crap. Got me thinking- has anyone replaced the resistors with higher tolerance metal film types in the...
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    Ultimate Fosi Audio Box X2 Phono Preamp Mod

    Pedal Pimp Fosi X2 Mod Ever since purchasing my Fosi Audio Box X2 Phono Preamp, I’ve become obsessed with making it the best it can possibly be. After plenty of trial and error and extensive A/B testing, here’s what I’ve settled on: Outside Mods Feet: The stock cheap adhesive plastic feet on...
    • IASTM
    • Thread
    • fosi fosi x modification phono preamp tube rolling
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Scott A-437/Visonic NA-4300 preamp/amp left channel damaged by line-level input?

    Hi all. I recently acquired the above unit intending to use it as a preamp with my old solid jukebox tube amp. The jukebox amp has only speaker outputs so I used an intermediary Russound ADP-1.2 to get those putouts to RCA. I initially tested the Scott/Visonic as an amplifier on AUX with a...
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    Sansui 551 left channel distortion/issues

    Hi, i recently purchased a sansui 551 to use as a phono stage for my turntable. The receiver sounds amazing but i am having a few issues. When i play a record everything sounds fine, both channels working perfectly, no distortion or noise, then every once and a while the left channel will get...
  11. S

    Lejonklou Slipsik 5

    Is this component still a desirable item these days? What might it go for? https://soundodyssey.be/en/audio/turntables/phono-stages/lejonklou-slipsik/
  12. vwong688

    SX-850 Phono A Left Channel Weak

    The Phono A on my SX-850 produces a weak left signal. It is most apparent when you switch the balance left and right. This issue isn't present on other inputs, AUX, FM, etc. I've replaced my Pioneer PL-A25 cartridge/needle and rebalanced the tone arm, didn't make a difference. I switched it's...
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    Black Ice Audio Fusion 9 MK III - Journey to sound - any additional thoughts

    I recently acquired a new Black Ice Fusion 9 MK III phono preamp. After resolving other issues in my system, I was able to focus on getting it dialed in. It now sounds glorious. My efforts focused on reducing the noise floor and increasing the natural sound of the instruments. For explanation I...
  14. Refugee

    C-26 Phono Section left channel issue (wooshing sound and very low output)

    Above is from an old post. His description accurately describes my problem. Looks like the OP did not get much action - LOL I have the same problem. It was working fine last week. I tried to play an album last night and the left channel was shot. I only had time to test a few things. I switched...
    • Refugee
    • Thread
    • c-26 c-26 phono c-26 phono section c26 channel mcintosh phono
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  15. ssouci

    Fisher X-202: is the Phono section any good?

    I have a Fisher X-202 integrated amplifier, restored and recapped sounds great playing CDs through the Aux input (using an Oppo BDP-83SE player) I recently acquired an old Dual 1009 turntable, but so far it sounds only "so-so"... experiencing excessive surface noise issues, and the volume is...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • fisher phono phono section x-202 x202
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Fisher
  16. Mat86

    Marantz 2225 left channel sucks when using phono - what gives?

    Not sure how long it's been like this, but I've always felt these speakers didnt have good bass so I'd compensate with tone controls, but this weekend I decided to sit down and measure both with a sine sweep on an app and I was shocked when everything sounded fine. But, I was using my laptop and...
  17. david winter

    Denon PMA-701 : 2SC1735 & 2SC1775 subs

    Hello, I'm going through a nice Denon PMA-701 amp. Seems a bit cheap in manufacture, but worth restoring. The tone control uses a number of 2SC1775 and 2SC1000. Haven't replaced any yet. The output stage also has a pair of 2SC1775 which I plan to replace by 2SC1845 unless there is a better...
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    SX-5590 Phono left not working

    After going up a tested and fully functioning pro-ject evo to my sx-5590 we’re not getting full audio out of the left side. 4 speakers are hooked up and only two on R side are playing fully. The left are very very faintly playing. any thoughts?
    • EliasDi
    • Thread
    • phono pioneeer pioneer 1250 pioneer 5590
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  19. tcdriver

    Shure V15 Type VMR - What is it worth?

    What is a reasonable value of a Shure V15 Type VMR complete with stylus with some use? I have checked ebay sold listings and there seems to be a wide range of prices. Thank you in advance for your opinions.
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    MA-6300 and Vincent PHO-701

    Hey All, I am looking to upgrade my phono section with an external Vincent PHO-701. I have been wanting to dive into tubes without upgrading the entire Integrated Amp, so am thinking about adding the Vincent Preamp. My current setup is: MA6300 Integrated Rega P3 TT Ortofon Black 250 LVB Cart...
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    Connecting LOMC to Preamp to Amp Phono?

    Hey gang - I've a question about a very specific connection; I've spent a good week scrolling through various sites and not found anything that addresses this specifically, including here . . . but I'm entirely confident that somebody here will know the answer. I'm upgrading my turntable system...
    • Semionaught
    • Thread
    • a-s701 connections lomc mofi nottingham phono preamp spacedeck yamaha
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Linn Sondek

    My Current set up is Michi x3 B&W 705s Linn Sondek with Akito Arm Ortofon 2m bronze Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp (really disapointed in the michi phono stage). Not sold on tubes, but might warm the system up a little. The michi is very neutral. Also looking for advice for...
  23. rbphoto

    Luxman L-58a / L-580 (70's) phono problem

    Hi all, I'm slowly working my way through a Luxman L-58a imported from Japan as a non-working unit. So far I have managed to work my way through the various issues and the amp is working well, adjusted to service manual specs and sounding sweet, except for the phono input. The issue is that...
    • rbphoto
    • Thread
    • fault fault finding l-58a luxman phono
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. Art Vandalay

    Equalizer suggestions? Will an EQ really make a significant audio improvement?

    I am new to this forum and hope all of you can assist me. I have an Onkyo TX SR505 receiver, a Polk sub, and a pair of Bose 401's. After recently digging out my Kenwood MK1600 turntable (also connecting an inexpensive Pyle pre-amp) and adding a new Ortofon 2M Red cartridge to revisit my LPs, I...
  25. P

    Kenwood KA-9100 - phono input(s) for MC or MM?

    Hello, I'm searching since a few days but I find no answer: The KA-9100 has two phono inputs. A friend told me one is for a MM the other for a MC cartridge. Sadly I find nothing in the manual or somewhere else. Is this true? Or are both inputs for MM (or MC)? Thanks a lot for any help. Peter
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