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receiver advice

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    Marantz 2270 FM out

    Hello, I have a Marantz 2270, and I am having a problem with FM receiving. Can anyone help? Here's what's going on: The tuning wheel appears to have come loose. I spin the wheel from the far right (higher numbered channels) and there is no movement of the tuning indicator for a while. With a...
    • tfri513
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    • 2270 marantz receiver receiver advice
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  2. N

    AVR Receiver wattage, why so weak these days and only 2 channels driven instead of each channel?

    I own a pair of Polk LSI25s and a Polk LSIM4 center. I purchased an Onkyo 676 thinking it would be able to drive the 3.1 system decently. Then of course i read the fine print. (210 watts at 1 channel driven) (110 watts at 2 channels driven). At $500, you'd think this receiver would be able to...
  3. phishterr

    Pioneer sx 727 tuning needle light??

    I recently picked up an sx-727 and it just dawned on me that the little light on the tuning needle is out. Haven’t been able to find any info on how to fix it, so here I am. Anyone?
    • phishterr
    • Thread
    • pioneer receiver advice repair help sx-727 tuner features
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  4. quantaloop

    Kenwood KA-701 upgrade

    Recently, I was listening to Cohen's last album using my TT at a fairly high volume (Kenny KA-701 volume knob was almost set at noon position), on a EPI 100 stack (2 pairs) . Amp started to clip on and off quickly. Turned down the volume and everything was fine. Still, quite annoying and now I...
    • quantaloop
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    • concept 200 epi 100 image kenwood receiver advice
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. F

    Yamaha R9 "scratching" problem

    i have a great Yamaha R9 receiver/amplifier, ca. 1985. I use it to drive 3 sets of speakers, family room, kitchen, outdoors. I can switch them on as needed from the front panel. I would hate to give up the R9 because of its great sound and 3 speaker control. However, in particular if the volume...
  6. Ishq

    Any HD Radio ready receivers that you recommend?

    For what ever reason, it's not easy to get a straight answer in a Google search on receivers that are HD Radio (tuning) ready. Out here in L.A., the better music channels are the .2, .3, etc off off the base .1 station. All the spec pages from the OEMs are terrible at clearly listing if it's...
    • Ishq
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    • hd radio receiver receiver advice
    • Replies: 71
    • Forum: Tuners
  7. S

    Listening to Pioneer sx-939 using only 1 speaker?

    Is there anything to be worried about if I am only connecting 1 speaker to my pioneer sx-939 receiver? Should I keep the balance knob in the center? Am I damaging anything by using 1 speaker? It's not ideal, i know, but life throws you curves sometimes. Thanks, Jim.
  8. wbgarman

    Fisher Tube Receiver Advice

    I'm new to the forum here and hoping to obtain some advice on vintage Fisher equipment. I currently have a modest setup and am looking to obtain a more rich / warmer tone from my vinyl records. Based on my initial research, it appears that a few brands (Fisher, Sansui, McIntosh, H.H. Scott)...
    • wbgarman
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    • fisher integrated amp receiver advice tube
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Fisher
  9. The Shocker

    What's the oldest receiver I can get that will still have a remote?

    I bought a Yamaha RX-530 and have been quite happy with it. I am looking to get a second one for the bedroom, but am having trouble finding something that is vintage-ish and can still use a remote. Most of the receivers I find on Craigslist are AV receivers that support at least 5.1. A lot of...
  10. T

    Got a pair of old Rectilinear Speakers, now what?

    Hey ya'll I'm new here and don't know what kind of receiver/amp I need for these speakers or if they're even worth it. There's no place on them telling me how much power they need or what model they are and I don't know if they work yet (got them from older family.) Just a single RCA cable...
    • Tylasno
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    • amp receiver advice rectilinear speakers
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. S

    Dennon Surround sound Receiver and used TTs advice!

    Hi, I'm trying to set up a TT system as a surprise for my hubby, who had expressed an interest in Uturn TTs. I got reading and became obsessed with the idea of vintage, but I'm so confused about quality etc! Currently on my local CL there is a Realistic Lab 400 and a 420 on CL, each for $40...
  12. F

    Question on the tuner part in Braun R1 receiver

    Hi, I have recently got Braun(ADS) R1 and found the sound fantastic with my ADS L570. Today, I set up a small antenna for the tuner. It works okay but while I was listening to the radio the frequency was keep escaping from the original setting. (e.g., it is deviating from the 93.10 mhz to...
    • fblues
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    • receiver advice tuner
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tuners
  13. I

    Please help me stop breaking my nice things

    xpost audio repair tldr: Multiple receivers have been fritzing but only while plugged into one outlet. Brought one home from the store that worked great there and it blew a fuse as soon as I pushed the volume above 1/4. Outlet w/ cheap surge protector is powering turntable, receiver, and has...
  14. Raphaz

    Two receivers connected – one used as power amp?

    I currently have a Nikko NR-1219 receiver hooked up to a pair of KEF Q500's and a KEF PSW 2150 subwoofer (the latter run through Pre-out/Main in). I listen to vinyl, CD's and streaming/mp3, in a large loft space with heigh ceiling. I own another receiver, the Yamaha R-2000 which has a lot more...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • bridged combination recommendation hook up kef psw 2150 kef q500 nikko nr1219 receiver advice receivers setup yamaha r-2000
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  15. M

    Marantz sr-19 remote

    I know I am posting about this receiver for a second time. How does the remote work? I looked at the service manual and the regular manual and it is all very confusing. Also none of the inputs work except aux how do I fix this? Thanks for the help
  16. P

    New system advice

    Hi, Noob here, so bare with me. I'm currently looking for a vintage marantz receiver, something along the lines of a 2226, 2230 or 2238. It will get used mostly to play mp3 from a external player or hooked up to the TV. Now then, i'm pretty much sold on getting a Marantz, even if the right deal...
  17. COMMANDR

    "COMMANDR's SX 1280 Restoration"

    I just acquired an SX-1280 from a friend and started to go through the receiver to restore it to its former glory. Talking to all you Pioneer fans of these receivers would be a big moral and technical help because it looks to be a big job.:biggrin: My 1280 is in near mint on the outside after I...
    • COMMANDR
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    • pioneeer ssx1280 receiver advice resotration
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  18. Blakester

    Pioneer SX1010

    Hello , picked up a Pioneer SX1010 In the trash no less!!! Brought it home. So far it seams like all the knobs (Pots) are dirty so I'm cleaning them with electronic spray. But I can't get the back light to work ?? Checked all bulbs and fuses underneath .All check out good. Dimmer button does...
    • Blakester
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    • backlight pioneer receiver receiver advice sx series sx-1010 issue sx1010
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. A

    Need Help Choosing a Receiver!

    Hi, I'm new to this and I just purchased a Technics SL-D2 turntable and a pair of Klipsch KSB 1.1 Bookshelf Speakers. The only thing I need is a receiver and I'm having some trouble choosing one so I thought I'd ask people with more experience :) Here are my choices: Yamaha RX-770...
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    External FM Antenna Options for Vintage Receiver

    All, I have just purchased a Setton RS220, vintage receiver. It seems to be in excellent cosmetic and working condition. The only issue which I have found thus far is that the FM reception is awful. As such I would like to augment the receiver with an indoor external antenna. Ideally it would...
    • PMCA88
    • Thread
    • antenna radio receiver advice signal strenght tuner vintage
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Tuners
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    External FM Antenna Options for Vintage Receiver

    All, I have just purchased a Setton RS220, vintage receiver. It seems to be in excellent cosmetic and working condition. The only issue which I have found thus far is that the FM reception is awful. As such I would like to augment the receiver with an indoor external antenna. Ideally it would be...
  22. P

    Vintage Receiver and New TV/Laptop/MP3

    Hi all, I have recently purchased a Setton RS220 and a set of KEF Cresta 1 speakers. I am new to the audiophile world and am clueless about setting up my system. There is some info on the RS220 available here: http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/Setton/Setton_RS220/RS220.htm I would like to...
  23. Giang Le

    Rotel RX 1603

    Hi everyone, I just want to ask if a asking price of $800 is fair for a Good Working Rotel RX 1603? I want to know how much it's worth, since I have never seen on on the bay in good working condition. I am debating as to buy this or the Concept 16.5. Their both ultra rare and legendary receivers.
  24. lotsofluna

    Sony STR-7055A Receiver - Eliminating ground issue/electric hum

    In a desire to record many analogue formats I have, and to generally just eliminate the annoyance of electric hum, I've been trying to fully eliminate hum/ground my Sony STR-7055A Receiver unit (Reference). NOTE: The 7055 has a 3-prong output plug with ground pin (see here.) My unit is NOT the...
    • lotsofluna
    • Thread
    • ground hum receiver receiver advice sony sony str-7055a
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. s810666

    Buying my first receiver

    Hey! New to the amazing world of (Decent) quality turntables. I just picked up a Dual CS-508 for 125 with an oroform cartridge for 120 in pretty dang good condition, with an extra platter for whatever reason. Right now some of my options for receivers are a Sherwood S-2660CP for 60, a Pioneer...
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