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    My Dual turntable doubles as an AM receiver.

    I have an old 1229 Dual that had a frayed 2 foot (original) RCA cable. I replaced it with a new medium-priced RCA cable which is 3 times the length of the old cable. (about 6 foot) so it can connect directly with my receiver without using extensions. Volume appears to be increased, and it does...
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    Need to replace my Technics SL-1900's RCA cable. I need advice on what to choose.

    I am looking to replace the RCA cable on my Technics SL-1900 with a decent cable (preferably off of eBay). There is output, but the cables have to be in in a specific position to work. I have been thinking about this cable by Mogami (link). If anyone else has a suggestion for a similar price...
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    Sanity check on connecting signal generator to receiver aux-in

    I'm troubleshooting a Kenwood KR-5600 (see also: this thread) where I recapped and replaced some transistors on the power amp board. Now I have very weak audio at the left speaker but seemingly good audio volume in the right channel. To troubleshoot, I first traced the signal in the working...
  4. stevland

    Adding old tube amp to modern multi-zone setup

    Note: *indicates that a photo is attached I have an old Philips satellite speaker with an integrated tube amplifier* from the late '50s in excellent condition. (It has been discussed previously on this forum). To keep things simple I will refer to it as "the Philips cabinet" going forward. It...
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    Sony SQA-100

    Hi there, I've got my hands on a Sony SQA-100 Decoder/Amplifier and as someone who is new to audio equipment I'm looking for advice on how exactly to use it and what it's actually supposed to do. Can someone tell me how much use is this piece of equipment is to me if I wish to use it as a...
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    Techflex diameter for Mogami W2528 Wire

    So I'm servicing four turntables (Some I'll keep, the others I'll likely sell when I'm bored of them). If interested, they are as follows: Technics SL-3300, Pioneer PL-400, Philips GA-212, and Realistic Lab 400. Most of the wires come out of the turntables really need to be replaced. I have been...
  7. Nervous_Dude

    Speakers cutting in and out

    Hey Everyone, New to audiokarma and upgrading to a nice audio system for the first time. I'm running Fluance RT-81 phono and Akai GXC-750D cassette to a Technics SA-500 receiver and ADS L710 speakers. Everything is within 3ft of the receiver. I'm using 12 AWG wire to run the speakers (overkill...
  8. Eloi MV

    DUAL CS 515 RCA Trouble

    Hello, New Here! I have a couple of different vintage turntables-receiver and trying to get a hand on how to fix small problems. I have a Dual CS 515 turntable ta strongly refused to play from the left side. I tested with a multimeter from the headshell to the RCA, everything's fine, but once...
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    Replacement phono cable for Thorens TD125 MKii

    Hi guys. Quick question. I've got a Thorens TD125 MKii is very very good condition. Using the original arm, it's running an Ortofon 2M blue. When I had it serviced, my technician installed female RCS plugs inside, so the RCA cable from the table to the phono preamp can be changed as...
  10. DangerBoy

    DIY 3.5 mm headphone to male RCA jack cable advice needed

    I'm building a 3.5 mm headphone jack to right and left male RCA jack cable and I could use some advice from people with experience and expertise in building good quality headphone cables. The cable I'll be using is Canare L-4E6S Star Quad shielded 4 wire microphone cable. It has 2 blue and 2...
  11. screenersam

    Wiring old speaker to RCA cable

    so I have some old speakers I'm connecting to a unit using RCA cables. the tweeters are wired to the woofers. coming out are two wires, one black and one yellow. the RCA cable has a central wire and an outer wire. does it matter what connects to what?
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    Need help: My B&O Beogram RX2 needs work

    I purchased a Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX2 turntable a few years ago. The needle seems to be working just fine (the original owner replaced it with a new cartridge). The problem is the RCA cable. It is connected to the TT so it can't be replaced easily. One side/channel doesn't work properly (the...
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