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  1. F

    C26 Buzzing Issue

    Hi, I'm very new to audio stuff so please keep that in mind in your responses. I have a C26 Preamp that buzzes (combination of a hiss and a hum) fairly loudly in both channels, and can be heard during music playback (especially with headphones). It happens on all inputs, even those that are...
    • Finnston
    • Thread
    • buzzing help me please hiss hum mcintosh mcintosh c-26 preamp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  2. O

    What is wrong with my system?

    Hi everyone - I’m posting here because individually I think my components are all good, but together my system is not making music, rather is is making bright bass less noise. Honestly, I’m thinking it’s no one component, but the matching of components that is causing this issue. I would like...
  3. sean sweeney

    Anyone know what some of these Bogen preamp modules are for? Oddball modules for oddball amps!

    This thing sucks! deletes entire posts if you take to long and type A LOT and put a TON of pics... Anyway... sorry, I was curious about these preamp modules that came along with these Bogen amps I got today... What was the reason for these things? They don't seem to do much that the amp isn't...
  4. Yamaha5000

    2SA673 C or D

    Yamaha C2 original transistor 2SA673 C or D possible replacements KSA1015Y or KSA1013? 2SA999 appears to be illusive
  5. tlite

    Worth keeping Marantz 2235 Just for Phono Stage?

    Is it worth keeping a Marantz 2235 just for the phono stage? I'd then run it into a more modern receiver (Onkyo NR808) from the pre-outs to an aux in. One reason is that I have some 86dB sensitivity Elac DBR62's that I really like, but think they need more power to sound good at lower volumes...
    • tlite
    • Thread
    • 2235 amplifier marantz onkyo tx-nr808 phono phono stage preamp
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  6. W

    Contact info for Dared audio?

    Hello all - Does anyone have a suggestion on contacting Dared Audio? Messages through their main website (in Hong Kong?) go unanswered and I’m hoping someone her can direct me to a North American source (distributor, dealer, etc.) so I can get some info. The remote on my SL2000 preamp has...
    • WJBinSC
    • Thread
    • dared pre pre amp preamp remote tube
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  7. J

    Need help, not sure if I have this set up right.

    I just got a McIntosh 2105 amp and a C-26 preamp and I’m new to having a preamp/amp set up and have never set one up before. I have it set Up now and it’s making noise but is coming out a little on the muddy side. Used both my klipsch KG4s and my McIntosh ML-1s and it’s not sounding up to par...
    • Jeffbrown17
    • Thread
    • help mcintosh mcintosh 2105 mcintosh c-26 mcintosh help preamp solid state amplifier
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. NathanFromPA

    Building on a budget....

    Hey y'all, vinyl newbie here. I recently got an incredible deal on a Thorens TD160c turntable. It's got a Signet TK1EA cart and stylus installed, and it's currently getting a tune up at the local shop. It's honestly far nicer a table than I have any right to own. Now, I'm looking to find the...
  9. W

    Dared SL 2000a tube preamp remote replacement?

    Hello all - I recently put this preamp back into my office setup and found the remote (the small blue one that looks like it goes on a keychain) to be non-functional. Replaced the battery and the red light is now continuously on. Tried to use it and the preamp had a squealing electronic sound...
  10. kcline

    Aiyima Tube -T3 Phono Pre-Amp

    I had this for around 30 days or so. This popped up on Amazon at 10% off plus I had another discount I applied to it. It delivered to me for under $50.00!!. Unlike the Little Bear phono pre,s I had in the past this worked right out of the box with no hum. I placed this in my Analog Room #1...
  11. W

    Suggestion for speaker/amp pairings and turntable

    Hello, I am new to this community, and am hoping to receive some advice and recommendations for upgrading my speakers, receiver and turntable. First off, I wanted to provide you with some background information on my current equipment and room dimensions. Speakers- Paradigm Performance Series-...
    • Wax4Daze
    • Thread
    • amp focal chora 826 monitor audio preamp receiver speakers
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. B

    Adcom GTP-500ii vs NAD 1300

    Need help choosing a pre-amp Looking to set up a system with a pair of NAD 2140 amps. Want to resurrect my old Dual turntable from the 80's and play CD's. The plan is to power a set of Paradigm Reference Studio 60 .v2's I've heard good things about the sound if the Adcom, but the unit I'm...
  13. goldswimmerb

    C-60 dropping one (or both channels)

    Hey, so I'm looking for some advice here regarding a frustrating yamaha C-60, long story short, after a period of being idle, at low volume it will drop on or both channel, sometimes sounding fuzzy (like a dirty control). I would assume the controls are dirty, however, aside from the sealed...
  14. SoundCrafter

    Soundcraftsmen vs?

    Howdy all, I've got a Soundcraftsmen separates system I've been enjoying for about a year now. Consisting of a Pro Control 3 with upgraded signal path capacitors and has had all controls completely rebuilt. A 2215rp Equalizer, and a completely rebuilt Soundcraftsmen RA6501. I'm using the Emotiva...
  15. "ItsTooLoud"

    I need a phono preamp

    Friends! I bought my first turntable recently. I've had an important-to-me record over ten years that I've never heard. Since I bought my $5.00 British turntable I've found several more local thrift that I believe I'll enjoy! Neither receiver in my home speaks vinyl. I think I need a phono...
  16. C

    How to move disconnect and store a pair on MC40s?

    I am disconnecting, packing, moving and storing. I want to insure these are safe and secure for storage. I also want to ensure that there are no electrical hazards. I want to make sure there is no need to discharge the amps or any associated electrical hazards. Please share any tip on storage...
    • chewbaca
    • Thread
    • care disconnect hazard mc40 mcintosh moving preamp storage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  17. James F.

    ONKYO TX-SR805 question

    I am not sure this is the right place for this post. I am looking toward the first upgrade to my system. This Onkyo does not have an HDMI board anymore. I use it for two-channel only. Do you think it would benefit from a standalone preamp?
  18. D

    Mac 1700 as a Preamp Question

    I have a Mac 1700 that is on good condition. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I could use this as a pre amp? I am currently using Tidal-MODI- Yamaha CR=600 (working as a Preamp) - Boyuurange Tube Amp - Klipsch La Scalas, with two Klipsch powered 10" subs. I am pretty happy with the...
  19. peterh001

    Yamaha C-2a Preamp popping and clicking sound

    Hi all, I've recently picked up a Yamaha C-2a and wow what a beautiful preamp. The other day it was running for about an hour and I started hearing popping and clicking sounds every few seconds. This sound comes out of both channels and is controllable with the volume knob. I've had to put the...
    • peterh001
    • Thread
    • c-2a c2a popping preamp yamaha
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Yamaha
  20. H

    SUGDEN PREAMP WAL AC FARNELL

    Are there any Sugden fans who might be able to shed some light on this unit? Beautiful wiring, soldering and the feeling throughout of an utterly hand assembled unit but would appreciate some more insight and background. I think WAL stands for Wellington Acoustic Laboratories, more than that I...
    • Hifibythekg
    • Thread
    • ac farnell preamp sugden wal wellington accoustic laboratories
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. trickert

    Help with GAS Thoebe Preamp: it hums

    Hi, I have picked up a GAS Thoebe preamp. It has been recapped and is otherwise in great shape. I'm listening to vinyl through it, and it sounds excellent... with one snag. It hums. There's a low hum coming out of it. The hum gets lower and higher with the volume; when I turn the volume all the...
    • trickert
    • Thread
    • g.a.s. gas great american sound company hum noise preamp noise preamp thoebe
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. A

    Does anyone recognize this odd sound?

    I recently plugged in a vintage power amp and preamp. I got close to the right speaker I can hear the noise that you'll hear in the video that I posted the link to. It's a very quiet distortion/hiss sound. After swapping through cables switching speakers around, I figure that the culprit must be...
  23. Z

    Help diagnosing noise in a Marantz 7 circuit

    Hi All, First post here. I have a Marantz 7 pre-amp that has persistent noise to it. The audio affliction is composed of both a high frequency whine and a lower frequency rhythm, with the whine similarly being of higher decibel and the rhythm being similar to the tapping pattern a...
  24. forceof1

    Preamp Issues/Recommendations

    System consists of........Marantz 250, Klipsch Quartet spkrs, Pioneer PL550, Pioneer PL-L1000 (which has developed a mind of it's own and is hopefully being fixed) and an old Sansui table with it's own Rolls preamp. .Then theres my Nikko Beta 50 preamp. Nikko. None of the table's produce...
  25. Alonia

    Yamaha C2a 2SC1913/2SA913 replacement

    While searching for a replacement type for the transistors TR527/528 -> 2SC1913 and TR529/TR530 -> 2SA913 I found the following transistors as comparison type: 2SC1913 --> 2SC5171 (obsolet) --> 2SC4883 or 2SC4883A (digi-key) 2SA913 --> 2SA1930 (obsolet) --> 2SA1859 or 2SA1859A (digi-key) I...
    • Alonia
    • Thread
    • preamp repair replacement transistor yamaha c2a
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
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