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    Vintage Pioneer Receiver + Speakers, Technics TT

    First time posting on audiokarma, thought id share my set up and get some opinions! Currently im using: -Pioneer SX-535 -Pioneer CS-500G -Technics SL3200 After using the Ortofon 2m Red for some time, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I went with the Grado Black3, and decided to return it...
  2. I

    Pioneer SX-939 Circuit Protection Switch Issues

    I picked up a SX-939 receiver recently and I've been plagued by the circuit protection relay going off and on again--or sometimes not on at all. The first thing I did was clean all of the pots and switches with Deoxit as its was popping and crackling all over the place. I popped the case off...
  3. T

    Pioneer lx 440 reciever sounds distorted via speakers but fine via headphones?

    See title. I was looking around online and read a thread where someone fixed the issue by recapping the power supply. I am pretty sure this is necessary regardless considering the lights sometimes dim a bit out of nowhere. But is there anyway to make sure that this is indeed the issue?
  4. SquarePusher

    Pioneer SX-525 with B&W 686?

    Hey AK Family, I ran into the possibility of getting some B&W 686s for $200 and while interested was wondering if my system can drive it well? (pioneer sx-525) appreciate all your time and help!
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    Opinions on My Current Setup and Foray into Vintage Audio Geari

    My father used to enjoy listening to vinyl, even though CDs had become ubiquitous and ruled the music landscape by the 1990s and I remembered how lively the music sounded out of his stereo setup. Fast forward 20 some years and here I find myself trying to recreate a similar listening experience...
  6. zezima

    Pioneer SX-636 high pitched noise / feedback in PHONO channel

    Hi y’all, first time long time.. I have been using a SX 636 for the past year, initially just with a tape deck and AUX cable (phone) while I was waiting to ship my record player (LP120-USB) to myself from storage in my home state. Once I got my turntable successfully shipped and began using...
    • zezima
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    • feedback high pitched lp120-usb noise pioneer sx-636 sx636
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
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    Which belts to use for Pioneer CT-F900 / CT-950?

    Hi Everyone, I am looking to buy replacement belt kits for two cassette decks, the Pioneer CT-F900 and CT-F950. I understand that the same kit is used for both models, and that the kit comes with four belts, is that correct? Which belt kits do people recommend? Are some kits higher quality...
  8. Garret86

    Going to college my first setup!

    Turntable: Kenwood KD-500 Grace G-707 Quadmaster tonearm Vasari GoldNote cartridge Receiver: pioneer SX-880 Speakers: Q-Acoustics 3030I bookshelf What do you guys think of my first setup? I’m taking this unit to college with me when I move out in September!
  9. M

    Bias potentiometer value for Pioneer SX 550

    I am looking for a value for the bias pots so I can find a replacement, both pots shorted out causing failure of at least one output transistor during testing on a dummy load.
  10. PoPSiCLe

    Pioneer PL 117d problems

    So. I have a newly found PL 117D, that someone left at a recycling center - it looks pristine, other than a problem with the lid, but other than that, as I said, pristine. Unfortunately, it does not work, and I'm kinda at a miss what is the real problem. I'm fairly technically inclined, but I...
    • PoPSiCLe
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl 117d troubleshooting
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Timothy Flath

    Pioneer SX-950 Restoration Project

    Thought I would share my project video series from a restoration I recently did of a tired old Vintage SX-950 receiver I recently finished restoring. It now has a new lease on life and will still serve for many more decades to come. Jump to the last part to see the final outcome. Here is part...
    • Timothy Flath
    • Thread
    • pioneer rebuild receiver refurbish restoration sx-950 upgrade
    • Replies: 90
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
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    Narrowed Down to 3 Options, which turntable would be the best?

    As stated in the title, I’ve finally gotten to what I’m hoping is the end of the hunt for a new turntable, in order to upgrade from my current Audio Technica 1240XP. The 3 options I have right now (all used) are a Pioneer PL-707 (unknown service history atm, however functions have all been...
    • Deleted member 349134
    • Thread
    • advice automatic buying denon dp-57m dp-61f manual pioneer pl-707 turntable
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
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    SA-9100 stuck in protection

    I was given a non-working SA-9100 a while ago and I'm now digging in. It's stuck in protection. Here are the voltages from the protection bard, AWM025: 1 -81.3mv 2 -13.1v 3 +0.7v 4 0 5 -81.8mv 6 -81.3mv 7 -83.5mv 8 -85.1mv 9 +39.4v 10 +39.5v 11 +39.4v 12 -3.4mv All four outputs test...
  14. DoctorJon

    Cartridge question.

    Hey quick question. I ordered a new cartridge for my Denon Dp30l. https://www.ebay.com/itm/164896750087?hash=item26649cba07:g:bfcAAOSwaddguRQu It turns out i didnt need it. Can i effectively use this cartridge on my Pioneer pl-10 turntable? Its a cheaper cartridge and needle and i was just...
  15. record_geek

    Pioneer CS-850W Speakers?

    I'm trying to decide if I should bid on a couple of Pioneer CS-850W speakers in good condition. Are they worth the effort?
  16. tommyjonBois

    I have a Stereo collection. I want to thin it down to just (4) receivers and one Amp. Here is a full

    I currently Have right now: Sansui G-22000 Sansui G-8000 Sansui 9090 Sansui 9090DB Marantz 2285B Pioneer SX-1250 Kenwood Model Eleven II Realistic STA-2080 Sansui BA-2000 AMP Nad 2200 AMP DBX BX3 Large Amp with pre-amp My Thoughts are to keep only the: Sansui G-22000 Sansui 9090DB Marantz...
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    Pionner Sx-1280 DC Offset / Pre-amp question

    Hello Pioneer Guru's! I am seeking some advice on my Sx-1280. One of my pre-amp boards will not adjust into spec for the DC offset. The "lowest" I can get it is -1.1V. That is with the VR turned all the way clockwise. The other pre-amp board will adjust no problem. I have replaced all the...
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    Pioneer CS-A500 newbie!

    Hi all! I've been reading through these threads and it seems to be a brilliant source of information but some of it, as a complete newbie, is a bit above me. So I figured I'd make a new thread and see if anyone can explain is super simple terms what needs to be done. Please bear in mind I do...
    • Szithb
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer cs-a500 refoam speakers tweeters
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  19. hujiba

    Pioneer PD-M455 clicking at the start of disc

    I picked up this Pioneer 6 disc CD changer at Goodwill the other day. The lens had fallen out and gluing it back in was the first thing I did. Apart from that, nothing was done to the unit. After putting the lens back in, the CDs would play, but during the first track there was a clicking noise...
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    Clearaudio Concept Turntable vs Old School Dual - Opinion Requested

    Hey! Looking for some feedback / advice from folks that have experience with any of this gear. I'm considering an upgrade as the old Dual is getting a bit finicky and there's an opportunity in my area to get the Concept for a decent price. Context: I'm currently running a Pioneer SX-1080...
    • illson20
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    • clearaudio clearaudio concept concept dual kef pioneer vinyl
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Aaron99

    Opinions on how to insure vintage Marantz/Pioneer/Sansui/McIntosh collection

    So I have been thinking sometime about how I would replace my collection of vintage gear. In March of this year I had a car stolen from my driveway. I had a difficult time finding a car in like condition. The insurance company did not pay me what I thought the car was worth.... My car was...
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    Slanted tonearm Pioneer PL-41

    I just got a new (to me) PL-41 turntable, and noticed something weird about the tonearm: Now it looks to me like the guy just didn’t screw in the screws for the pivot point. I leveled it out and screwed them in, as shown below: And now I’m wondering if the table is okay to use, or if I...
    • IdiotWind
    • Thread
    • pioneer tonearm tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment tonearm balance turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Pioneer UKE 3100 Car Cassette Deck

    Hi, I picked up a nice looking Pioneer UKE 3100 Car Cassette deck stereo. It powers up but I don't get any sound when I connect speakers. I tested with 1971 Ford original speakers, so I am going to try newer speakers and see if that changes anything. Does anyone have or know where I can find...
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    Stairway to (Audio) Heaven

    So I just recently graduated college and I've been scraping by on whatever bargains and deals I can find for my audio equipment, but now I have a real job and I'm looking to start taking things to the next level. Problem is, there's too damn much audio equipment to sort through everyday (well...
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    Vintage Speakers - and Pioneer SX780

    Hello all, First post - patience. I've been running a Pioneer SX780 for some time now, love Pioneer SX series. However, my speaker knowledge base often gets overrun with too many options. I want to run an A/B setup to play both, or just A depending on situation. Budget isn't a huge issue...
    • scutland
    • Thread
    • ads ar speakers klh 17 klipsc klipsch pioneer sound system speakers sx780
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
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