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  1. E

    Paisley SPL 4000 Impedance Information

    My boss gifted these to me awhile back. I need to get an amp (as I just got into audio) I've seen other forum posts regarding these, but nowhere on any of them mentions impedance information. The speakers don't have it on them. Old brochures I've found also don't have the info. So now I'm...
  2. N

    Do you think it'd be safe to use a smart plug to regularly power on and off my vintage receiver?

    Would this cause any issues? I'm basically trying to get around the fact that the receiver doesn't have a remote. I'm specifically using a Pioneer SX-737 receiver. Thanks for the help!
  3. L

    H/K PM660 potential issues

    Greetings. I recently acquired a Harman Kardon PM660 amp and a pair of Hartley Zodiac 300's, but there seem to be a couple issues with the amp, so I wanted to address my concerns here. The first issue is that the H/K PM660 only outputs sound from the tweeters from the Zodiac 300's when only...
    • lnette
    • Thread
    • harman kardon hartley help question repair
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. S

    1983 Pioneer SX-50 just went CRAZY! Please help?

    Before I begin, here's a little backstory to this beautiful stereo of mine. It's almost 40 years old now, and has never been re-capped, all original parts. But it's been working beautifully for the few months I've had it so far. Recently, there's been an issue where the stereo would lose power...
  5. T

    Thoughts on Cassette and CD Units

    Hi everyone, I've found a listing for a Kenwood cassette player along with a CD Player. Pictures are below. The cassette model is a 103ct and the CD unit is a DP-M5520. The cassette deck would be my first. For CDs, I have a technics SL-PD10, which is a carousel 5 disc player. Both are being sold...
  6. Kirkstall

    Onkyo A-10 or should I go modern?

    Hi all, First time poster, long time lurker. Found a lovely Onkyo A-10 for sale near me. Its around £600. I have just purchased a pair of ATC SCM7s (v1), and I own some Kef 105.2s which are my daily drivers. I was thinking of pairing the Onkyo with them. I've spent a lot of time reading and...
  7. Schmidlapper

    Seeking Soundcraftsmen DX4000 preamp op amp upgrade experience

    DX4000 uses 4 ea RC4136 op amps, one in the line amp, two in the headphone amp section, and one for an inverted output. I wish to upgrade the first three, not interested in the inverted output. I will use the browndog RC4136 adaptor board built for this purpose. I would be interested in getting...
  8. Mlistens03

    Olson RA-280 repair questions

    I was given a Olson RA-280 when I purchased a Lafayette receiver, and I’ve been told it’s broken, although no details on what it does. After sitting in the closet for 2 months or so, I’ve pulled it out to see I found I can fix it. AFAIK, this amplifier was a kit produced in the 70s, by some...
  9. J

    Speaker and Amp Pairing

    I have the following components: Pioneer SX-3700 Continuous Power Output: 45 Watts per channel, min. Impedance: 8 Ohms What range of speaker specifications would I need to get some good sound flowing? I'm new to this speaker-to-amp match up. I just get more and more confused the more...
    • JulianIV
    • Thread
    • amp help impedance ohms pioneer question speaker speaker and amp pairing sx-3700 watts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  10. J

    Connection Question

    I have purchased: 1) Audio Technica LP120 (Turntable) 2) Pioneer H-R88 (8 Track Player) 3) Pioneer SX-3700 (Receiver) I want to purchase a: 1) Pioneer SG-9500 (Equalizer) My question is, how do I connect all these devices?
    • JulianIV
    • Thread
    • 8 track audio technica equalizer h-r88 lp120 pioneer question receiver sg-9500 sx-3700
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. M

    Spica TC-50 + Amp Question

    Hi everyone, Pretty new to the forum and just dipping my toes into vintage audio equipment, so please be forgiving if I am a bit naive. My current set up includes a Pioneer SX-650 receiver paired with Polk Tsi100 bookshelf speakers, with a Pioneer PL-520 turntable. Everything was bought on a...
    • mepenete
    • Thread
    • pioneer 650 pioneer pl 520 question spica
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. N

    Why does only one of my speakers very badly distort?

    I have two Klipsch speakers connected to a Sansui Amplifier. Why does only one of my speakers very, very badly distort when the bass comes in a song? It's really bad distortion. I've checked the wiring and made sure everything was good, and I don't see any other visible problems. Thanks for the...
    • Nick Green
    • Thread
    • distortion problem question speakers
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. Ryan Scruggs

    Marantz SD 9000 Compudeck PK21 Board Question

    Hi, all! I have previously posted about some issues I have been having with my Marantz SD 9000. I have replaced the notoriously bad optocouplers, and all belts and idler tires. What I neglected to notice were the burnt out resistors on the PK21 board of the machine. I purchased and replaced...
    • Ryan Scruggs
    • Thread
    • compudeck help marantz pk21 problem question resistor resistors schematic sd 9000
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  14. J

    Music with good imaging/soundstage? Testing my speakers

    Hello, I'm new here, So I'm having speakers placed in my car tomorrow at a shop, and I'm wondering if anybody has any suggestions about songs (mixed in stereo of course) that can test how precise they are compared to my factory speakers? From my collection, the best one that springs to mind (in...
  15. LordLunatic

    Martin Logan Sequel II - any good?

    Hey there, I've got a chance to get a pair of Martin Logan Sequel II for about 750€, for my apartment, so my question is if they're still good by todays standards? I listen to Metal, Ambient/electronic, classical and jazz. I currently have a pair of Infinity 6.2 ii here (and some dynaudio...
    • LordLunatic
    • Thread
    • advice martin logan question speakers
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. scottyawd

    Tandberg 3000 Series knobs

    So I've noticed in my that some Tandberg 3000 series components have machined aluminum knobs and some have what looks like powder coated knobs. Even the same model of equipment has different knobs. See below: Machined- Powder-coated- Does anybody know what/if there's a difference? I've...
    • scottyawd
    • Thread
    • machined powder-coated question solid state switchgear tandberg tandberg 3000
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. J

    A little over my head, digital recording from mixer with computer?

    Product In Question- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719BC5FS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So novice is an understatement but I'm starting an information-based podcast that I'll basically be "engineering". I bought this product in the link above, although I notice a lot of...
    • Jordontodd
    • Thread
    • compressor digital recorder pyle question recording with usb recording without computer zoom h2
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DACs
  18. A

    I've got a question

    i just found this lying in my grandfathers apartment, i dont know much about record players etc so if anyone knows from what year it is, is it any good, whats it worth etc id be very happy
  19. cwelch

    Advent Maestro Speakers Purchase Question

    First of all, greetings all! This is my first post on this forum, but I have spent around a month trolling (as in to "carefully and systematically search an area for something") various threads in order to learn about speakers. I currently do not own any speakers of any note, but am currently...
    • cwelch
    • Thread
    • advent maestro pricing question restoration project
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. D

    New Here

    Hello, I'm just a guy loves music without much experience on audio hardware, but I'd like to make use of some that I've found home. I know that introduction posts are not for questions, but here's a brief one: is this a place for turntable and cassette deck repair information?
  21. klarity

    Magnavox SP3002: What year was it made?

    Picked up a Magnavox SP3002 yesterday for literally a dollar. Cool smaller model, but I can't seem to find a production date. Anyone have any information? I'm attaching a picture of the product information, as well as the unit itself. Any help is much appreciated!
    • klarity
    • Thread
    • console help magnavox manufacturing modelsp3002 question record changer solid state
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. Aaron99

    Does champagne faceplate Marantz have different color knobs?

    I purchased a 2215 engraved champagne that is missing its knobs. Does anyone know if the knobs are standard color, or champagne as well?
  23. jFF_Bulbo

    MARANTZ switches help.

    Recently i get a marantz 2270 which needs some parts. First, the dial pointer for the tuner, (i think it wouldn't be a problem), but my 2270 has a switch broken, the "mono r" is, i also have a 2250b for parts, so, i tried to remove the entire switch and then just solder it to the 2270. For my...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • help marantz question restore switches tutorial
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  24. M

    Sansui 5500 - Crackling noise and static at lower volume

    Hello, I am definitely a Hi-Fi newb... I just know that my Sansui sounds great. I am very sad, as recently I started noticing fuzz and a crackling distortion on the right channel. Sometimes it is intermittent on both L and R channels at lower volumes. If I crank the volume to about half at the...
  25. J

    Realistic SA 2000

    So I'm pretty new to vinyl collecting. I just got my first setup: a Sansui FR-D3 table with a Kenwood KA-5700 however, a problem arose with the Kenwood and it seems to keep cutting out in one channel... In any case I have a 90 day warranty on it and instead of fixing it, the guys at the store...
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