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  1. Q

    Pilot PCM 4000A – looking for advice

    A while ago I bought this Pilot PCM 4000A receiver here in Germany. The seller said it had been stored in a dry shed for years by his father-in-law, who recently passed away. I got it cheap and decided to take a gamble, mainly because I genuinely like the design, and I'm pretty good at cosmetic...
  2. tutor_turtle

    Pilot T-89 am/fm tuner: schematics needed

    I am fixing a early 1960's Pilot am/fm tuner, model T-89. There does not seem to be any documentation on this model. It looks like it was a pretty fancy rig in it's day: 15 tubes: 3-6ba6, 3-6au6, 3-12au7, 1-6be6, 1-6bn6, 1-6c4, 1-6aq8, 1-6ac4 and 1-12at7. This one has no case, I'm guessing it...
  3. A

    Schematic Needed for Pilot 746 Receiver (654 Series Schematic Also Ok)

    I need a schematic (or full service manual) for the Pilot 746 receiver (from 1962-1963). I believe a schematic for a Pilot 654, 654M or 654MA will also do, since I’m looking into the power supply and it is likely that all four of these receivers used the same-design power supply. I will be...
  4. Dav3

    Mystery Pilot R 4700 "solid state receiver with tubes"

    A local junk store has a Pilot R4700 Receiver "solid state w/tubes" for sale. I'm guessing it might be a later model tube tuner with a solid state amplifier packaged together? (Serial number 400476). I was curious and did some internet digging but couldn't find anything via google or any of...
    • Dav3
    • Thread
    • pilot receiver tube
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. P

    Help…Pilot MC-4000a

    I just purchased this unit and know little to nothing about it. I’ve tested various functions (am, fm, tape, phonograph, speakers, power inputs), all of which work well. I did a simple google search to find out a little more like when it was made, what kind of unit it is (solid state etc) and...
    • Pilot mc
    • Thread
    • am audio cassette fm antenna phonautograms pilot receiever solid state stereo tuner
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. tcdriver

    Pilot SA-232 - Electrolytic Capacitors and Heat

    Pilot SA-232 – Electrolytic Capacitors and Heat A couple of weeks ago, I was in the barn doing some cleaning and found my Pilot SA-232 stereo power amplifier, where it had been sitting for the last thirty plus years. I decided to pull it out of storage and see if I could get it to play music...
  7. Patrick_W

    Pilot Tube Console Auction — Fort Collins CO

    This looks very nice. It is a 6BQ5 amp so I assume it is a Pilot 232 amp inside. Also it has the Tuner/ Preamplifier to make it sound beautiful. No affiliation. But I know how much love Pilot tube components get. It would be great for an AK member to snag this...
  8. Qaleidoscope

    Pilot/Garrard console - umm what do I do with this thing?

    So hubby and I picked this guy up at an estate sale today. No manuals or schematics. Of course Google searches don't say much so far. It works, we played a record we're not attached to on it and it works... left speakers sound weaker than the right not sure if that's by design or not (need new...
    • Qaleidoscope
    • Thread
    • antique radio garrard 3000 phonograph garrard turntable pilot pilot console restore
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Krasch

    Pilot 602M Volume Pot

    I just powered up my Pilot 602M after recap. I checked and changed all resistors that were out of spec. One channel was weak. Found volume pot way off. Spec calls for 1 meg 300k tap. Mine is 622k and 633k on the other channel total. Control at 9:00, from wiper to audio input is 108k and the...
    • Krasch
    • Thread
    • pilot pilot 602 potentiometer potentiometer repair volume imbalance
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  10. James Cox

    Pilot 240 motorboating

    Alright so ive got a real stumper here. I purchased a pilot 240 integrated tube amp a couple of years ago from a kid on clist who had been using it as a bass guitar amp. When i got it one of the powertubes was redplating and there would be a crazy thumping, motorboat sound. This was my first...
    • James Cox
    • Thread
    • help integrated amp motorboating pilot redplating repair thumping tube
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  11. MadcapLaughs

    Pilot SA-232...Can it rock?

    Hey all, I have a local option to pick up a Pilot SA 232 amp, apparently recapped and ready to go. I have been hounding the forums to gather what i can on it, and a lot of superlatives, but i need more specifics....Im just a little nervous about a 17wpc EL84 amp, as I have never had such a low...
  12. tekuhn

    Pilot Console Model #1239

    I thought I would share my recent purchase. I watch Facebook marketplace for any interesting audio gear for sale, and as soon as I saw this I bought it sight unseen. It appears to be in outstanding condition and unmolested. I have not had an opportunity to inspect it closely yet, but glancing...
    • tekuhn
    • Thread
    • 245-a pilot psv-1 rc88/4
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. Skinnidog

    Pilot 177 Speaker Badges

    Does anyone have a photo of a Pilot 177 Speaker badge? Restoration in process and need to have badges made.
    • Skinnidog
    • Thread
    • pilot speaker badges speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. F

    Pilot 402

    I am a first time user on Audiokarma and have just acquired a 1964 Pilot 402 stereo console in excellent cosmetic condition. So far I have not been able to find much documentation on this particular model. Has anyone on AK restored onn of these units or have a schematic? Any information is much...
  15. P

    vintage Pilot 3000 stereo cabinet

    Hi! I have a vintage Pilot 3000 stereo cabinet (late 1960s?) that is having some audio problems. Sound comes out of the speakers when the radio is on, but not when the record player is playing. I thought it might need a new needle, but that didn't work. The record player works, but the sound...
  16. S

    Pilot 248

    I recently acquired this from an estate sale. The guy said it was his fathers. He said he thought it worked but was unsure how to hook it up. He said it has never had any work done on it. I only tried the the tuner input with left and right speakers and It does work and sounds pretty nice...
  17. L

    HK Tube console (Sunnyside, NY)

    HK a50k in this console, rebranded occasionally as churchill (which it is here.) Also a pilot fm tuner. Seller seems motivated to get it out, could be a fun repair / flip for the right person. No aff...
  18. Richs_Trains

    Marantz 1120 Pilot Lamp

    Hey Guys, Thought I was going to finish the 4270 with the filter caps that came today, but they were too tall, so I had to go a different route and they should be here next week. I also got an 1120 which came today. Unfortunately it was not packed well and came with a red tag from the post...
  19. Skinnidog

    Just Picked These Up - Pilot 177's

    Picked these up this week. In beautiful condition. From 1959 - 1960 5 Drivers in each - 2 Bass Drivers, 2 Mid Range and 2 Tweeters all working all original. Bass Drivers are Jensen P12R. Midrange and Tweeters are Quam Nichols I also picked up a pair of Electro-Voice EV-6B's. Cabinets are also...
  20. HeathS

    Pilot Model 500 tube amp from console power socket

    I have a pilot 4500 console with a model 500 tube amp and I am trying to figure out how to install jumpers to power the amp so I can use it without the tuner / turntable. Does anyone know where the jumpers go on this particular amp?
    • HeathS
    • Thread
    • jumpers model 500 pilot tube amp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  21. L

    Pilot Console (Worcester)

    Nothing too crazy but might be a good way to snag a pilot / tube receiver at a reasonable price, especially from the original owner with receipts. I'm sure hed provide more information if prompted. (No affiliation) http://worcester.craigslist.org/atq/5641554083.html
  22. M

    Pilot model 12415

    A co-worker of mine has a pilot stereo model 12415 that needs some TLC. The belts on the turntable have worn out, the needle needs replacing, and the spacers beneath the turntable are missing. Does anyone have any suggestions a to where we can find the parts.
  23. Pilot 245A faceplate - before

    Pilot 245A faceplate - before

    Faceplate from my Pilot 245-A integrated amplifier as it was found in a console. Look for the "after" picture to see it resurrected.
    • Redboy
    • Media item
    • 245-a 245a 6bq5 amp el84 integrated pilot
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    • Category: Member's Tube Gear
  24. Pilot 245A integrated amp - before

    Pilot 245A integrated amp - before

    This is my Pilot 245-A integrated amp just after I pulled it from it's console. Push-pull amplifier with 6BQ5/EL84 output tubes, about 20 watts per channel. This amp has the same output transformers as the venerable Pilot 232 amp. Note the faceplate in the background, and see the...
    • Redboy
    • Media item
    • 245-a 245a 6bq5 amp el84 integrated pilot
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    • Category: Member's Tube Gear
  25. Pilot 245A faceplate - after

    Pilot 245A faceplate - after

    This is my Pilot 245A integrated tube amp - all cleaned up. Lots of elbow grease, Brasso, Nevr-Dull (magic stuff!). The amp was recapped with Orange Drops and Sprague Atoms throughout. It's a push-pull 6BQ5 with about 20watts output per channel.
    • Redboy
    • Media item
    • 245-a 245a 6bq5 el84 integrated pilot
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member's Tube Gear
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