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receiver advice

  1. sleepycrow

    First Time Setup (Elac Miracord 50h II tt) - Questions & Advice

    Hey, it’s me again. Just started to get back on the hunt for a receiver/and or amp. I’m very new to turntables and I’m just looking for something to help give quality sound. I normally listen to rock so I do like good bass, but my system will be set up in my small room, haha. I don’t mind if...
    • sleepycrow
    • Thread
    • audiophile boston acoustic a40 buying advice elac miracord 50h newbie question receiver advice suggestions turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. M

    Sansui 3900z caused a speaker to catch on fire!

    I just purchased it from an estate sale and hooked it up to my Marantz 7 speakers tonight with just the fm radio playing. The left speaker was humming so I switched speaker wires to the other channel and started seeing smoke from the left speaker. I turned it off right away but the speaker burst...
  3. B

    MCS 3125 Going into Protection at Half VU

    Good Evening fellow Audiophiles, I recently acquired an MCS 3125 to use as my daily. However anything above 40%- Half VU and the Amplifier goes immediately into protection, NOT CLIPPING. It does this on all speaker channels, including the headphone section Any ideas on what this could be?
    • b-17rocks
    • Thread
    • mcs modular component sytems receiver advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. E

    Repurposing a 70s High Watt Receiver as a Bass Amplifier

    Hi hello, I currently have the opportunity to purchase a non-functioning Kenwood KR-9600 for quite cheap. I'm leaning toward purchasing this for standard repair, but was wondering if anyone had insight into possibly converting it to a bass amplifier. I think the most apparent issue I see are...
    • evanbalthaza
    • Thread
    • kenwood kr-9600 modification receiver advice silverface vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  5. M

    Just starting out.. receiver and amp combo

    I have 2 MTX monitor 12 floor speakers that are rated 250 watts rms/ 500 watts max. I am deciding on receiver/ amp combo i just want to make sure I understand what I should be looking for. I believe, from what I’ve gathered, I want 1.5-2.5x the rms wattage going to the speakers. Q1. If I had...
  6. H

    Onkyo TX-8555 Left channel crackle

    I have an Onkyo TX-8555 receiver/amplifier I've had since about 2008. Recently I started hearing crackling noises in the left channel. The noises are intermittent, not constant, maybe once every 10-30 seconds. It's not that loud but it's just noisy and persistent enough to be irritating...
    • havenforbid
    • Thread
    • onkyo receiver advice speaker crackle
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  7. D

    Kenwood KA-791 or Pioneer SX-2300

    Hi, first time posting here so I’m sorry if this isn’t the right channel to post in. I’m working on putting together my first actual stereo setup, and I found a Kenwood KA-791 and a Pioneer SX-2300 for sale in my area. They are selling for $55 and $60, respectively. Which of these would be...
  8. T

    yamaha rx-500 receiver no sound?

    I have a yamaha rx-500 receiver that does not work. Initially the relay didn't click in, I noticed there was quite a bit of corrosion around the filter caps and transistors so I took all those off, cleaned the area, restored some of the connections and tested for shorts on the transistors. All...
  9. J

    Receiver suggestions for 5.1 KEF R-series

    Hello, I’ve been listening to the KEF R11’s for a few months now, and with the latest sales on the non-meta versions I decided to get a complete 5.1 set by supplementing the R3’s and R2c for future surround support. I currently run the R11’s with a Yamaha A-S1100 stereo amp, and would love to...
  10. I

    newbie interested in Yamaha CR receivers - where to start? what to be wary of?

    Hi folks I'm new to vintage Yamaha equipment, other than my recapped NS-670 speakers, which I like very much. I'm currently driving them with Sansui AU-4900 and AU-555A amps, listening to a lot of 1950s-60s jazz, some 60s-80s rock and some classical orchestral, from vinyl and CD sources. I...
    • ignoramustot
    • Thread
    • cr cr 820 cr-1020 cr-1040 receiver advice
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Yamaha
  11. L

    Receiver and Speaker Recommendations (Sansui, Klipsch, Boston, Harman)

    Hey all, Previous casual vinyl listener here - trying to upgrade my setup. I am definitely not looking for anything top of the line or groundbreaking, just hoping to get ahold of some solid, quality gear that will compliment each other well and make for a nice setup. I am pretty new to...
  12. J

    Looking to Update Receiver for New Speakers

    I'm New! First post and I appreciate any help. I recently stumbled upon a good deal for a set of Aperion Audio Intimus 6t speakers that I'm considering purchasing. These have an impedance of 6ohms. I'm currently using a Pioneer VSX-453 receiver that has an output of 100wpc at an 8ohms. Not the...
    • jonfens
    • Thread
    • aperion ohm rating receiver advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. U

    High End Setup?

    Hello all, was wondering if I could get advice from you all. I want to build a high end/top tier set up for my vinyl records. from my understanding I would need the following: An Upgraded Turntable A Receiver Speakers Shelfing that being said I don't want to hop up to the top of the line...
  14. G

    AT LPW40WN massive feedback when playing on Denon AVR750h

    I have a brand new turntable (AT LPW40WN) and a brand new receiver (Denon AVR750h) and when I hook it all up I have everything plugged into phono, ground connected, and have tried with the turntable's built in amp both on and off and cannot get the sound quality to play clearly. It sounds like...
  15. C

    Receiver Not Making Sound: Realistic STA-820

    The short version: I have a Realistic STA-820 that powers on but makes no sound. Anyone have any basic troubleshooting ideas? Some more details and background: I bought it used earlier this year and everything seemed fine, but after some time I noticed that one channel was quieter than the...
    • cmnparlance
    • Thread
    • no audio realistic receiver receiver advice troubleshooting
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. Zack Sainz

    New or Vintage Amp for KLH 5

    Hello all! I am looking to create a happy couple with my KLH 5s. I enjoy relaxed listening, my space is small, so I don’t need tons of power. Right now I’m using my Scott 299B and it’s great! The Scott is for my KLH 6s, I had a Marantz Model 22 that was powering my 5s, which is now out of...
  17. J

    Help in Putting Together Starter System for Vinyl

    I'm in the process of putting together a starter system for my 23 year old to play his vinyl. At the moment I've got my eye on a Nikko NR-300 receiver; Kenwood KD-44R (DD Turntable); and a pair of either POLK 19" or Infinity Sterling SS2003 speakers. Other than my DUAL 1219 turntable, I...
  18. KarlK

    Not that new here...

    Registered 11 years ago but had not posted anything until a few days ago so I figure it's time I introduce myself a little. My name is Karl, 55 years old, divorced, freshly retired USCG officer, vintage receiver enthusiast with a preference for the SX-'50's series from Pioneer. I own several of...
    • KarlK
    • Thread
    • pioneeer sx receiver advice vintage
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Introductions
  19. B

    Help choosing - Harman/Kardon HK350i vs. Pioneer SX-737 ??

    I am looking to set up a decent system in another room and am looking right now on at the two receivers above. The Harmon Kardon is listed very cheaply (<$90), but from a person who deals mostly in military surplus gear, so I don't know if I can put much confidence in this seller, but at this...
  20. H e n r i

    a cheap receiver for my first setup

    Hi guys, music enthusiast & new here I'm looking for a first, nice sounding, low buck setup for my apartment. I think bookshelves speakers will be enough for the space. BEFORE EVERYTHING I know that it will not be a perfect setup, but I ain't got much cash and not everything is available nearby...
    • H e n r i
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed bookshelf speakers cheap cheap amplifier cheap speaker system denon harman kardon receiver receiver advice
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. K

    Receiver Advice for Pioneer HPM-100

    I'm moving into a new apartment and I am thinking of upgrading my stereo system. I'm looking at getting some Pioneer HPM-100s and would like some opinions on which receiver is the best deal/best fit for these speakers. The apartment isn’t large but I’d like to be able to keep the system once I...
  22. S

    Preamp out to power amp question

    Hello, longtime lurker here. Hope I'm posting my receiver pre-out and power amp questions in the right place. I want to hear the sound of the power amp, and use a receiver as a volume control for incoming computer audio, and possible hook up two sets of speakers at once. the power amp has...
  23. elliot g.

    NO SIGNAL from Kenwood KR - 4010

    Hello, I am new to vintage gear and I just got a Kenwood KR 4010. When I hooked it up I heard faint noise coming from the tuner, but when I switched to phono I have no signal. When I switch back to the tuner, I have a signal, but nothing from the speakers. I know my speakers and turntable...
  24. J

    Ungrounded receiver failed, how to fix?

    I have a Harman Kardon hk-3485 that recently stopped working (turns on but does not output any sound). I live in a old house with ungrounded (2-prong) outlets. We have ground plug adapters that we put the screw for the outlet cover through to enable the use of 3-prong plugs. I realized that...
  25. M

    Technics SA-424 left channel problem, desperately need ways to fix

    So a couple days ago i picked up this technics sa-424, a very pretty looking receiver. However, after i had set it up and got everything going, I noticed that there was little to no sound coming from the left speaker. The most sound i could get out of the left speaker was barely noticeable even...
    • Manageman14
    • Thread
    • fixing help needed left channel left channel not working receiver advice receiver repair repair help technics technics sa-424 troubleshoot
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
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