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  1. grantray

    50s RCA 2A3 vs new JJ 2A3: electrical differences?

    I have an Asano 2A3 amp (I bought it new from EIFL a few months ago) that's currently running grey plate RCA 2A3 tubes from 1954. It sounds amazing hooked up to my 846A Valencias, with very little hum, but I wanted to roll the JJs as a backup to the RCAs because we regularly run the system for...
  2. JKBay

    Solderless PCB connection conversion

    Hello everyone. I am new to AudioKarma and though I have some experience I am full of questions and I may, from time to time have some answers to share with like minded people. I thought I would start with a couple questions and hopefully some really great ideas will come my way. Like many of...
    • JKBay
    • Thread
    • coaxial marantz pcb pins rca solder wires
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. nickdinatale

    RCA MI-9335 - Need some direction!

    So yesterday I picked up two old tube amps. One is an Altec 324A which is pretty gutted, granted, the schematic is readily available. I also got an RCA MI-9335 in the deal, which is much more complete, despite looking like a rats nest underneath. I was hoping someone may have a schematic for the...
    • nickdinatale
    • Thread
    • altec 324a mi 9335 rca voice of the theatre western electric
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  4. captainclock

    Someone Donated an old RCA Stereophonic New Orthophonic Console today at Goodwill

    Hello everyone just as the title suggests someone dropped off over night 3 old console stereos at Goodwill and left them outside the door one was a late 1960s Solid State Magnavox which was missing its record player and then there was a mid 1970s Magnavox Console which was also missing its...
    • captainclock
    • Thread
    • mid century new orthophonic rca stereophonic console
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. E

    Weird problem with Denon avr-1912 component output

    Hi, I've had a Denon AVR 1912 receiver for a while now. Aside from being really confusing sometimes, it works great. Recently I was trying to get audio and video output from different sources, realized it wasn't going to work, and gave up. I changed only one setting (video source to my sat/cbl)...
  6. PaulFerrell

    Early 1950's RCA console

    Just found and bought an early 1950's radio, Phonograph, and Tape player. My profile picture. My problem is that I like the way it looks and I want to be able to hear the sounds she still has but I don't know where to start. The phonograph and tape player of course are missing. The radio is...
  7. PaulFerrell

    Looking for help on a tube project

    Hello everyone, I just purchased a 1950's console that when new had a phonograph, Tape player, and AM/FM radio. The cabinet is in perfect condition for the age and is cleaning up nicely. The phonograph and tape player have been removed. I'm not real upset about that. The radio on the other had...
  8. P

    RCA Berkshire Huge Breakfront console cabinet

    A few weeks ago I picked up a console stereo. After getting it home I found that the fisher gear was not original to the console. It was supposed to be all RCA gear along with a projection TV. Is there anyone out there that has the correct electronics so that this unit can be made whole again? M
  9. Ronald1973

    RCA 8-tracks

    I can remember my parents buying tapes religiously via the RCA Music Service. I still collect tapes, and I have a good 95% of the tapes they owned. Two Hank Williams tapes, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Elvis Presley, Ronnie Milsap, Kenny Rogers, and a few others. Taking a lickin' and keepin' on...
  10. Gary Mattis

    A Blast from the past ! , Old TV remote !

    Found this NOS part in a box of RCA junk ! , I think it is a TV remote control , a very old one ! . I saw a picture of Elvis Presley once using one that looked something like this one.
  11. W

    Trouble with a solid state boatanchor SW receiver's volume control

    Howdy folks, Maybe someone here can point me in the right direction. I recently bought an RCA Strato-World Mark One solid state receiver for cheap because the owner said it wouldn't receive anything. Turns out, that's not completely true, but it's not working quite right either. One problem...
  12. Halvorsonium

    Audio Conundrum! New TV to Sansui G5000 receiver

    Hi everyone. I recently invested in a Sansui G5000 mated to some Boston A150's. It sounds wonderful. Unfortunately my Samsung tv only has optical audio out. Do I buy the cheapo $20 optical to RCA adapter or go for something like an Emotiva xda-2 (big bonus here is the remote control to adjust...
  13. reverend13

    Schiit Output to Powered Speakers: Which Cable/Converter?

    I have a Schitt Valhalla 2 that has RCA's for outputs to external speakers. I have two powered speakers/monitors that I would like to use on occasion, instead of using headphones all the time. I assume that the L RCA output would run to one powered speaker and the other R RCA to the other...
  14. P

    Hello from Mickey Mouse Town

    My name is Peter (you can all me Pete) and I'm from Orlando, Florida. My reason for joining is that I found this site while looking for the specs on Polk Monitor 7's. I bought a pair in 1978 and they still sound as great today as they did when I got them. The last time I used them before this...
    • PeterPocket
    • Thread
    • aiwa kenwood turntable onyko panasonic polk monitor 7 rca sceptre hdtv stanton 881s toshiba
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Introductions
  15. PROJECT 2501

    Splicing RCA cables on Technics SL-1200mkiI (Quartz Lock?!?!)

    Real quick... Anyone have an explanation as to why the quartz locked speed of the platter malfunctions when splicing new RCA cables with the OEM cables?
    • PROJECT 2501
    • Thread
    • cables mk2 mkii quartz lock rca sl-1200 splice splicing technics
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. N

    DIY Pushbutton RCA switch-box

    I've seen articles on how to build RCA switch-boxes with a rotating switch, but nothing on how to build one with pushbuttons. I've seen pre-made models on Amazon, although those are invariably built to handle composite audio for TV's, so I suspect that they are of inferior quality. Does anyone...
    • NoahM
    • Thread
    • diy rca switch box
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  17. Stereofro

    Using Digital Cables for Analog RCA's?

    Hi is it possible or advised to use digital coaxial audio cable for rca phono cables? I was thinking about making a set with a ground wire since I have a large lot of retail Audioquest digital sitting around.
    • Stereofro
    • Thread
    • analog cable coaxial digital phono rca
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: DIY
  18. Wildcat

    RCA Victrola 45-EY-3 restoration

    I'm curious if anyone has ever restored or worked on an RCA Victrola 45 like this model 45-EY-3. I bought it over a decade ago with the intention of restoring it, but life got in the way. Once I am done with my stalled Martin Logan restoration project (busy with work this month), this is...
    • Wildcat
    • Thread
    • rca victrola 45
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  19. cmarinkovich

    Vintage Speaker Cabinet Build Plans

    I would like to build some cabinets for drivers from the following console stereos. Wards Console model GAI-2754B 12” woofer 789337d: McGregor Horn 78c200-4 73.30: Unkown Manufacturer Tweeter 78c148-23 7899383 McGregor RCA Console model: VMT-50W 1464184-3 2746909 8 BY 10: RCA Horn...
    • cmarinkovich
    • Thread
    • airline cabinet design owners manual rca schematic speaker building tube amplifier vintage speakers wards zenith console
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. P

    3.5mm Jack to RCA

    Hi all, I have recently purchased a Setton RS220 and a set of KEF Cresta 1 speakers, I will be connecting them using QED 79 speaker cable. I am new to the audiophile world and am clueless about setting up my system. There is some info on the RS220 available here...
  21. Giarcpnw

    Newbie looking for first tube project. Maggie 9308 or like suggestions?

    Hey all, Been living in the Solid State world for a while but was quite blown away at how good a friend's console pulled Maggie 9308 sounded. Now I'm wanting to try out the other side. Looking for suggestions on amps that are attainable semi cheaply and can be worked on. I like to tinker and...
    • Giarcpnw
    • Thread
    • 9302 9308 amp fisher maggie magnavox rca scott tube tube amp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  22. RCA CTC-15

    RCA CTC-15

    Found at the town dump c.1991. The crt came from an Admiral & spent some 10 years face down in the woods. Some quirks but good color & one of my favorite cabinets.
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • color ctc-15 rca roundie
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  23. RCA CTC-12

    RCA CTC-12

    Ebay find, I think it closed around $2.99. Needed cataract surgery, a few tubes, a new power switch. This is probably the best running roundie I have right now. Came out of the basement of an old house in Philly.
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • color ctc-12 rca roundie
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  24. RCA CTC-53A

    RCA CTC-53A

    $5 flea market find, had some vertical problems. (still a little iffy until it warms up) This is a real slow poke, almost 45 seconds before the raster comes up! 1972 model.
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • 1972 color ctc-53a rca
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  25. RCA 24-D-7315

    RCA 24-D-7315

    My latest find, after recapping. "Lazy susan" cabinet base, 24" screen, unusual safety glass in that it is tinted reddish at the edges. Given to me by a friend.
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • b/w console rca
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
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