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  1. C

    Marantz 2230 with a Denon DL-103R Moving Coil cartridge

    *first time post* so today i purchased a Luxman PD277 Turntable that has a Denon DL-103R Cartridge with it. I got it all for $375 which seemed like a fair price for both. upon coming home to hook it up to my Marantz 2230 and Dynaco-a25's i was getting a really bad buzz when i had the 2230 in...
    • codyhale
    • Thread
    • denon luxman marantz moving coil moving magnet preamp
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. ericleehall

    McIntosh C47, turned it on AND all hell broke loose!

    Static, hissing, scratching .... pegged my Amp meters (Mc7300)... Turned it off, and on a few times...same thing......on EVERY channel... Re-Updated the Firmware to 1.0.4 (which I had done a week or so ago), and the problem seems to have gone away... If this had happened at high volume it...
  3. JMiP

    HG Design Home Audio Amps & Preamps

    Does anyone have any information on a Turkish hi-fi manufacturer named HG Design Home Audio? This is all I can find on them and it seems to be out of date. The reason I ask is because I bought one of their preamps yesterday. This thing is very small yet weighs much heavier than you think it...
    • JMiP
    • Thread
    • hg design home audio preamp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. JMiP

    Preamp for a Magnavox 9300 amp?

    I just recently purchased a Magnavox 9300 series tube power amp but I still need a preamp. I listen to mostly records but have been known to spin up some CDs. Type of music: rock, country, soul; really just about anything with guitars, bass, drums, vocals. What would you suggest that I get for...
    • JMiP
    • Thread
    • magnavox preamp
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. lattiboy

    Looking for a preamp to be used primarily with a stereo setup

    Hi all, I run a split system that does home theater Duty and stereo Duty. I use a second generation Chromecast with an HDMI extractor/splitter currently. I've been running the optical out to a dedicated DAC, but almost no music specific DACs can decode multi channel audio. I'm looking for a...
  6. davstev

    C-200 preamp, starting to >POP<

    Hi all, I have an Accuphase c-200 that works really well. Lately, it's started popping. If I leave it on with no music playing, every once in awhile (I'd say, an average of every half hour or so), it'll just emit a single >POP< sound. Somewhere between a thump and a pop. Problem seems to be...
  7. davstev

    Phono on Audio Research SP-14 not working

    Hi All, I've just purchased a near mint A-R SP-14 preamp, with original boxes, and manual. Pristine. I would be very happy, but, I can't get a sound out of the phono stage. There's one 6922 tube in the stage, which lights up when powered up. The line stage works fine, btw. MM cart into the...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • arc audio research preamp sp-14 tube
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  8. davstev

    Accuphase preamps: C-200 vs. C-222

    Hi Folks, I currently own a pristine non-recapped C-200 preamp, and like it a lot. However, I don't like that it doesn't accept MC cartridges in the phono stage, thus necessitating pre-preamplification (head amp). Does anyone have an opinion on how the later model C-222 (which accepts MC in...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • accuphase c-200 c-222 kensonic preamp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Kreshna

    Sansui integrated as preamp? Sansui integrated as power amp? Please share your experience.

    A friend of mine has both Sansui AU-9900 and NAD 3020. He actually prefers the NAD to drive his JBL 4425. However, out of curiosity, I ask him "cross" both amplifiers with each other. When he connected the NAD 3020 pre-out to the Sansui AU-7900 pre-in, using the NAD as preamp, he said the system...
  10. J

    Trying to measure twice and buy once - Advice on preamps, please.

    Hello All, So I have been googling and reading until my head hurts, I want to purchase a new preamp; and don't have the budget to make the wrong choice. (hence I seek your help). OK, So about me, my current system is, from source to sound: a Rega P5 (modded - groovetracer subplatter, TTPSU...
  11. Z

    Emotiva mc-700 and phono pre OR Marantz AV7702 or similar

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can help me make a decision. I currently have a B&K Reference 7250 and am in need of a Pre-amp/Processor. I also have a turntable that I do use frequently. I was considering buying an Emotive MC-700 along with a phono stage like the Musical Fidelity LX-LPS. Now the...
  12. ericleehall

    MC7300, what's the best McIntosh Tube PreAmp for it?

    Hi have this Mc7300, paired with a completely restored MX110z, (by Terry DeWick), but I'm just not satisfied with the pairing... Which Blue Dialed McIntosh Tube Pre-Amp would be a good fit? I don't need anything fancy, as I have DAC's already, and phono pres. C2200? Thanks!
  13. K

    Help Wiring Dynaco PAS-3 Phono Stage PCB

    Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can give some advice on how to wire this Dynaco Pas-3 phono board (this is from ebay / labeled as the PC-6A and seller is not responsive). I have limited experience building simple tube kits, but I can't find a wiring diagram for this particular board, and...
    • KCharlemagne
    • Thread
    • dynaco pas phono preamp tube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  14. Grid

    ADVENT 300 Power Indicator Lamp & pre / main jumpers

    I was given an Advent 300 receiver that powered on, and the power lamp glowed, but gave no audio. That's because the pre and main jumpers were missing. I'm using RCA cables for now as jumpers. So the receiver is working great but the power lamp is out. I have no idea what lamp is used or where...
    • Grid
    • Thread
    • advent 300 receiver jumpers preamp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. D

    Need a preamp to record vinyl in 24/96 quality...

    Hey everyone, thanks in advance for the help. I want to get my setup to where I can record vinyl onto my computer in 24/96 quality. I was looking at getting a preamp that can support the 24/96 quality, then routing that to my UA Apollo interface and recording it into my DAW (Logic Pro X). First...
    • danielguib
    • Thread
    • 24 bit preamp high quality recording lossless preamp record vinyl
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. pabloli150

    Cornet3 vs Budgie

    Cornet3 vs Budgie Good day everybody! Both of them (click the link above) are true tube phono preamps under 500$, they have all good reviews and reputation too. Anybody has listened to them? Is there any reason while you should choose one over the other when using MM cartridge? Thank You for...
  17. TheLostBrain

    Marantz 7T Noise and Input Bleed

    Good day all. * This is a bit lengthy - please bear with me :) * So my Marantz separates have been down for quite some time (waiting on me to service them) and I'm finally putting in an effort to get them going again. I'm starting with the 7T and as of last night I'm at the following point...
  18. C

    Newbie Needs Help With Turntable

    I was recently given a turntable (a cheapo 'Victrola' in a wood case), which is a lot of fun, but sounds terrible. So I got some really nice Rockwell speakers that have amplifiers in them (one for each woofer and tweeter). The speakers sounded really good, but the volume was very low, and there...
    • Carrie Love
    • Thread
    • amp preamp speaker and amp pairing turntable turntable and power frequency
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. grantray

    Question for rewiring the C20's power cable

    A previous owner replaced the original Belden with a Taiwanese cable that needs to go, too. I've got a 16g Qualtek prepped and ready to go, but the schematic doesn't list which terminal should get the live wire. Is there a preference for which terminals should get the hot and neutral lines...
  20. welchie

    NAD 1020A vs. Sanyo C55 Plus preamps

    Hello, I have both of these preamps and they are great but I have to let one go to fund another acquisition. Any thoughts, experience, or opinions? Thank you.
    • welchie
    • Thread
    • nad 1020a preamp preamplfier sanyo c-55 plus
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. MetalDaze

    Ground Loop Solved, other problems arise?

    As the title states I discovered- and solved- a ground loop issue I didn't notice was there until I upgraded my cables. Went from generic bestbuy brand to Audioquest and immediately had a hum in the speakers. Plugged my amp into the same circuit as everything else and the speakers are whisper...
    • MetalDaze
    • Thread
    • amplifer distortion ground loop noise preamp noise preamp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. AnalogueDude

    Quad 405 into switched plug on Apt Holman OK?

    I’ve searched this and other forums, there seems to be mixed opinions on this. However, I believe the Quad 405 was always meant to be plugged into a switched outlet on a pre-amp (it has no power switch), and my Apt Holman is rated to a maximum of a Kilowatt soooo... shouldn’t be a danger in...
    • AnalogueDude
    • Thread
    • amp apt holman preamp quad quad 405 switched power
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. bfotk

    Preamp shopping help

    As much as I hate to do it, it's time to swap out my AVA Transcendence preamp (the one built on a Dynaco chassis.) Here's what I want that I don't have now. Remote control Bluetooth Here's what I want that I DO have now. Phono input High level analog inputs Stereo/Mono switch Very good sound...
  24. jprossi

    Trouble with ARC SP-6

    Hi all, I have a late 70s Audio Research SP-6c preamp that I acquired in non-working condition from a family member several months ago. I took it in to my local tech, and $300 later I had it home and was loving it. Now I'm having issues again. When I power the unit on, I get a high pitched...
    • jprossi
    • Thread
    • arc audio research not working preamp repair screech sp-6 sp-6c tube whine
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  25. S

    Best setup for Marantz 2325 and Technics SL-1200MK2

    I currently have a 2325 receiver I’ve been using with my Technics 1200 turntable, Marantz 5010B tape duck, and a Marantz CD-67SE CD player. Speakers being used are a pair of Celestion Ditton 100 and a pair of Celestion D10s. The receiver and turntable have been professionally restored but...
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