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  1. C

    First post! Scored 6 turntables in 7 days and I don’t know what to do! Been in this hobby for less than a month!

    So as the title says, I’ve bought 6 Turn tables in a short while, I am new to the hobby as of this year but I think I’ve landed some keepers! The first was a near mint Pioneer PL-630 for a whopping $60, needs some TLC but it plays good just sometimes has speed issues with the quartz lock. Gonna...
    • Chiefkeefe
    • Thread
    • biotracer pioneer ps-x600 ps-x800 sony vpi vpi classic - ffyx - amari
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. bennattj

    Installing Crossover for Pioneer S-HF21-LR

    I'll put my question up front and backstory is below the schematic. Do you think I'd get an improvement if I were to install a proper crossover into all eight of these speakers? (not really asking about is it "worth it" since I think I know the answer to that based on the cost and labor) There...
    • bennattj
    • Thread
    • capacitor crossover hf21 inductor pioneer speakers
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. R

    Champagne Face Plate Restoration

    I've got a couple CT-970s showing up from overseas next week, basically the CT-9R but without the complexity of the reverse function. However the CT-970s I picked up are in pretty rough shape with some surface corrosion on the body and tons of grime on the faceplate. I've got no idea what...
    • Rotary
    • Thread
    • champagne clean cleaning cleaning advice pioneer pioneer champagne pioneer communication pioneer ct-970 restoration restoration help
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  4. M

    Pioneer SX-800 Resistor replacement - composite vs carbon opinion

    Hi all, I'm refurbishing a Pioneer SX-800 tube receiver. I've done this for several receivers, but this unit seems to have a sizeable number of "composition" resistors. I'm assuming this is a carbon-composition instead of the plain carbon film resistor. (Correct me if wrong) I've read that...
    • MossFit
    • Thread
    • pioneer resistors restoration sx-800
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. ChopperChas

    865Hz tone from my Pioneer TX-D1000

    I've got a really loud, annoying 865Hz tone on these two stations, but only on this tuner. I don't hear it in my car or on any of my analog tuners. It's in the bottom quarter of the FM band and the entire AM band. I don't hear it at higher FM stations. It's obviously coming from this tuner, as...
    • ChopperChas
    • Thread
    • digital pioneer silver face tuner tx-d1000 vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tuners
  6. Stereoboy70

    SX 1050 tone switch problems

    Hello everyone, I’ve got a question about an SX 5580(1050) tone board issue. This receiver has been restored and recapped Thoroughly cleaned and tested but the issue is with the tone switch. When off the receiver sounds great. No issues. When the tone switch is turned on , the R channel...
    • Stereoboy70
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer sx1050 pioneer sx5580 sx1050 sx5580 tone board issue
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  7. C

    SX-525 Tuner Issue

    Hey ya'll, having a super similar problem to this gentleman here - Pioneer SX-525 Light is on but no Stereo Stereo indicator lamp works, muting seems to work (other than a prominent pop when locking to a station), but I get no stereo reception even though stereo is on. Stereo in aux works as...
    • CaseyWKC
    • Thread
    • coil mono pioneer pioneer 525 reception sx 525 t13 tuning issue
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  8. R

    Champagne Collection

    Had my original post deleted for "advertising" just cus I mentioned I'm still looking for components in the series but here is my communication series stack. Top to bottom I have a PL-L800, DT-5, A-7, SX-7, RG-9, SR-9, and SG-9.
    • Rotary
    • Thread
    • champagne pioneer pioneer communication sg-9
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  9. D

    Sourcing Pioneer PL-A25 parts?

    So I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-A25 for free on marketplace. The owner got it at the thrift and couldn't figure out how to make it work. It's in great condition looks-wise, but someone seems to have gutted two key parts. That's mainly the gears for the auto-system. I'm not sure why they...
  10. caxton1476

    Troubleshooting request: Pioneer Tx-6800

    Got a Pioneer TX-6800 for basically nothing. Wasn't able to test before taking it home and was willing to give it a shot, hoping to use it with my Sansui AU-555a. Maybe I got what I paid for? Anyways, it produces a hum or buzz through the speakers when I connect it to the Sansui. In fact, that...
  11. 19Brendan80

    Pioneer SX-770 amplifier board diagnosis

    Hello all, I have a sx-770 with distorted audio on one channel. I have limited knowledge, but am willing to learn. I have traced it down with an audio probe to the amplifier board. I have marked up the schematic as follows: Good audio in both channels in Green. Bad distorted audio in the bad...
  12. getthedog!

    Pioneer VSX-3300 - relay clicks but no display or output

    I've got a VSX-3300 which turns on (volume knob lights, relay clicks) but that's it. Fuses are all OK I'm seeing 5v and 2v in places Power button functions OK 12v rail appears dead - checked at the test points and other plug pins Relay on the small transformer board clicks and stays engaged...
    • getthedog!
    • Thread
    • amplifier problem diagnosis help issues pioneer power vsx vsx-3300
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  13. S

    Any SX-1250 refurb owners in NW CT?

    Are there any refurbished Pioneer SX-1250 owners in the North Western Connecticut area who will let me listen to their stereo’s sound quality? The reason is I am trying to decide if its worth getting my factory original 1250 refurbished
  14. J

    Pioneer PL-570x - Start/Motor/Voltage Issue?

    Had to pick up this 570x. Knowing it had this issue. You have to hold the start button for the platter to spin. And when it does, there’s a hum. It’s not connected to anything. Just plugged in. This was purchased on a US Air Force base in Japan. It has a voltage switch. It’s worthy of...
  15. A

    Need advice sourcing hardware for 1980s Pioneer

    Hi, Am refurbishing a 1980s Pioneer piece, an SG-9800. Yet, I guess this pertains to a variety of 1980s Japanese units. Attempted to clean the black hardware (screws and whatnot) but the finish is damaged. Is the hardware 'special' or simply what was available? I can paint it all but that...
  16. L

    Pioneer GR-560 repair advice

    Hello, New member here in search of advice on a problem with my Pioneer GR-560 Graphic Equaliser. I’ve had the unit for several years and it’s been absolutely great! On a power-up recently I heard a loud bang through the speakers, followed by a low buzzing. I’ve spent some time with Google...
    • LiamN
    • Thread
    • graphic equalizer pioneer repair advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  17. marini

    SA-708 amp + SG-9500 eq + SR-202 reverb. How to?

    Hello all, I have been trying to set up my system using an SA-708 amplifier, an SG-9500 equaliser and an SR-202 reverberation amplifier, to no avail. For simplicity’s sake, let’s say I have only one tape deck that I connected to Tape 1 on the amplifier, so this “chain” will be using the Tape 2...
    • marini
    • Thread
    • amplifer equaliser pioneer reverb sa-708 sg-9500 sr-202
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  18. X

    Pioneer SX-1280 DEAD AM / DEAD FM. No tuning meter movement

    Hello everyone, I am beginning to work on a pioneer SX 1280 and the unit powers on, protection relay clicks as it should and I get sound under aux, phono and tape. However, when I select a.m. or FM there is no tuning deflection at all on either- there is also no static nor sound at all. I’d...
    • xalara76
    • Thread
    • no fm or am pioneer pioneer sx-1280 sx-1280 tuner
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  19. RogerALB

    A Question About A Front Panel Meter Problem: Pioneer SX-680

    I have a thread elsewhere in this section about my SX-680 adventures, but this is somewhat more specific, so I figured that a new thread would be a OK. Here's the quick version of the issue: When I turn on the SX-680 with the speakers connected but OFF the meters on the front panel ocellate a...
    • RogerALB
    • Thread
    • bad readings front panel meters meters pioneer sx-680
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  20. RogerALB

    My Collection Down In the HiFi Lair

    OK, well, let's see what is in the Lair: Ignoring the very top shelf as that is where the odds and ends are kept, we see that there's a B & O Beogram 3404 sitting on top of a Technics SL-PD8 and both are connected to the Beomaster 3000-2 on the next shelf down. The Beomaster is driving a Beovox...
  21. RogerALB

    New Member Introduction

    Greetings! I am a new member (finally decided to join) and am pleased to be here. I thought you might be interested to know that I have a Pioneer SX-450, a B & O 3000-2, an Onkyo TX-2500MkII, and a bunch of other stuff such as turntables, CD player, etc. I didn't start out to be a collector, it...
  22. S

    Pioneer A-8 static noise

    Hello. Recently found my parents old Pioneer A-8 amplifier, but it makes this loud static noise which makes it annoying to listen to anything. The loudness of the static is relative to how much the treble is turned up or down. The amp also has a "line straight" button which makes the signal...
    • SakVil
    • Thread
    • pioneer static/hiss troubleshooting amplifier
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. L

    Pioneer SA 7500 II restoration help

    Hey this is my first post here and my first restoration project as well. I'm hoping to get a little insight on this SA 7500 II I picked up the other day. This thing was on marketplace for $80 and I couldn't pass it up. I am a huge fan of the old 70s pioneer sound, my dad had one when I was...
    • laike
    • Thread
    • pioneer restoration sa-7500 ii
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  24. C

    Pioneer SX-780 Voltage Regulator Trouble

    Hey all, I have an SX-780 that refuses to come out of protect. PA3001 isn't getting the 13.5 volts it needs to come out of protect, but there are more issues. Q25 - 2SD712 7.6v on emitter 7.2v on base 8v on collector Q13 - 2SD325R 25v on emitter 28v on base 25v on emitter C316 has the...
    • CaseyWKC
    • Thread
    • 2sd712 pioneer protection protection board regulators sx 780 voltage
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  25. Copa1934

    DSS-9's back in rotation, and NEVER leaving again.

    They've been "packed" for years, due to move after move. In their place were JBL L65's, and while they held me over, I did not truly realize what I was missing till last night. I switched out the speakers yesterday and the immediate difference was inescapable. This will sound cold as ice, but...
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