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  1. Refugee

    MC2105 restore to former glory / parts list

    MC2105 restore to former glory / parts list I finally decided to restore my beloved MC2105. I am a hobbyist, not an engineer so my thoughts on circuit theory are to be taken with a grain of salt. That being said: I do have some insights that may help people that don’t do this work every day...
  2. Z

    Wharfedale W2 Dovedales- a new challenge (and help needed).

    Hi all, I was lucky enough to pick up a pair of completely original W2's which have been the prized possession of an old chap (from new) until he recently died. They are immaculate externally, in oiled teak veneer cabinets, and I'm definitely going to restore them if I can. (do you agree?) Both...
  3. Yamaha5000

    Ideal Solder Temperature

    I recently purchased Troubleshooting & Repair Audio Equipment by Homer Davidson (3rd edition), in the Section Soldering Techniques he explains that the temperature of the iron should be under 400 degree F. I have tried experimenting with this lower temp and it seems rather marginal. I use...
  4. K

    Restoring a Pioneer TX-9500

    Hello fellow AKers, I'm finally starting to renovate my TX-9500. In the process of taking the capacitor census, I noticed the soldered-on shield plate at the end of the IF board. I would appreciate any advice on how to remove the shield, replace the caps, and then replace the shield without...
  5. PAFASA

    Paradigm Monitor 9 v.2

    Hello all I Just joined. I’m looking forward to being part of this community I have an opportunity to buy a pair of Paradigm Monitor 9 v.2. Each has a dent in the dust cap in one of the two woofers. Cabinets look good and grilles do too. Does anyone here think $200 is a good price? if I buy...
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