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  1. 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...
  2. Zack Sainz

    Marantz Model 22 ~ THUMP

    Hey all! I have a Marantz Model 22 when I turn it on after selecting the main or remote (I tested both) I hear a “thump” and at the same time the left channel woofer pops forward. I have attached an image of the protruding woofer. I have tested it on two speakers same results. Thank you in...
  3. Farducci

    Pioneer SX-838 - Only noises from Phono 1 or 2??

    Hey all, great forum. Time for me to come out of the shadows and become and active participant. Thanks in advance for all the great information shared over the years, but I can't solve this one by reading alone. Recently got a '74 Pioneer SX-838 back that I had loaned out for a few years to a...
    • Farducci
    • Thread
    • phono noise phono preamp pioneer receiver sx838
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. 82smithtown

    DIY Recapping/Restoration

    Good morning and Happy New Year! I have two main stereo systems in my house. The large one in the living room consists of EV S15-3’s that are mint with rebuilt x-overs, and the smaller bedroom system has JBL 4406’s. I just recently purchased a never-used-in-box Hitachi HA-2 amplifier to push...
    • 82smithtown
    • Thread
    • amplifier diy electro-voice ev hitachi jvc kyocera recap receiver restore
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. T

    Just picked up this JVC JR-S600

    Hi AKers, M Christmas to you all! Just picked up this JVC JR-S600 MKII It's filthy and no sound, but I bought it anyway. I am curious if anyone has seen one with this color on the equalizer panel.
  6. D

    Help with Modular Component Series 3222 Receiver

    I have an MCS 3222. When I scope it, it distorts at the bottom of the wave much sooner than the top. Both channels are equal now after I re-capped it but something must still be wrong because they both still distort at the bottom of the waveform much earlier than the top. Here are the other...
  7. D

    Need to figure out whats difference in marantz pm6005

    So I’m learning here...I started reading about integrated amps and high sound quality. Since I don’t use TV, only music I was very interested. Eventually I got sold on the PM6006 during a blind listening test at a friends. I checked out the Yamaha a-s501 and the pm6006. Everything I read was...
  8. B

    Pioneer ES-2000 Receiver / Speaker Connection Issue

    Hi friends. I'm a newbie having some real trouble with my mid 1970s Pioneer receiver and hoping some more seasoned listeners could lend a helping hand. The speaker connection ports were never great, they always required a bit of finagling for a clean sound, but about 5 weeks ago one side went...
  9. W

    Sherwood S 7250 CP No sound after move

    Thank you in advance for your help. I found this forum very helpful with a previous turntable issue and wanted to offer my current situation. I have a Sherwood S 7250 CP that was working well on Sunday at home. I moved that receiver into my new office at work and when turned on: 1. Lights up...
  10. Corod

    Realistic STA-85 Slider Volume

    All, Picked up a realistic STA-85...was filthy, been sitting. Don't need it, but like a stray animal i took it in. My wife says I just like cleaning stuff up and that I need to stop buying equipment and just offer to clean up other peoples stuff, a lot cheaper..LOL I do end up spending half the...
    • Corod
    • Thread
    • radio shack realistic receiver sta 85 volume issue
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. DoctorJon

    Pre Amp question.

    Hello. I'm pretty new here on AK but I have a question. I have a Sansui Reciever R-410 and I was using a Audio Technica AT-LP60 to listen to records. As I understand, the LP60 has a built in preamp. I'm planning to purchase a Sansui P-D11 turntable from the 1970s. Will I need to purchase a pre...
  12. G

    What make is this receiver?

    I purchased a lot of equipment the other day and I got this receiver I can’t identify. Apparently this unit was produced by Superscpoe which I have never heard of.it is a Superscope R-330. Can someone help me identify this receiver and it’s estimated worth? No damage and everything works as...
  13. cnolanh

    CR-840 — don't always assume the worst

    I've got a CR-840 as the anchor of my office system. It plays music softly most days, once in a while gets to play at medium volume, and it never gets cranked. This Yamaha is a beautiful machine that has worked at nearly 100% for many years (only flaw is that the Low Filter switch won't stay in...
    • cnolanh
    • Thread
    • cr-840 receiver yamaha
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Yamaha
  14. C

    Onkyo TX-NR709 Main OUT HDMI Repair (Got Sound, No Picture)

    Hello all, As the title states I have an Onkyo TX-NR709 AV Receiver which has audio but no video on the Main OUT (ARC) HDMI port. This problem started a few weeks ago when one day all of a sudden I turned it on and it just had no video, I thought it was a bad HDMI cable so I tested the cable...
    • Cama
    • Thread
    • hdmi issue no picture got sound onkyo onkyo receiver onkyo receiver tx-nr709 receiver
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  15. B

    SX-850 restore/repair near southern Indiana?

    Greetings! Long time lurker in need of some help. I have an incredibly nice condition SX-850 that's been out of service for about a year. I'd like to get it repaired, and if it needs it, a complete restoration. The receiver turns on and I can output via tape to another receiver, but the relay...
  16. Halisson

    Marantz 2385 Restore

    Hi tech friends, I want to share this work I did on this Marantz 2385. It was a long but good work. I am a small company from Brazil and I am especially grateful to Audiokarma for sharing knowledge which made me aware of these and other electronic restoration and repair jobs. In our country...
    • Halisson
    • Thread
    • marantz marantz2385 monster receiver receiver vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  17. C

    Yamaha receiver

    Hi everyone. I'm picking up a Yamaha RX-V870 for $12 CAD. Does anyone have any input on this device? I'm primarily going to be using it for music. Records in particular. Hooking up a Pioneer PL-255 turntable directly to it through the phono input. As well as 2 Technics 1200 turntables...
  18. K

    Pioneeer SX1050 Rebuild

    I recently bought a Pioneer SX1050. The sound is great for about 5 minutes then it cuts out. I can get it back if I turn up the volume high enough. I think it needs a rebuild, and I would like to do it but I have no experience with electronics and I'm not sure where to start. Any help and advice...
  19. J

    Need help troubleshooting Marantz 4415 channel output problem.

    I have a Marantz 4415 Quad receiver that I have been using in 2 channel stereo mode for the past 6 months or so with no issues. This past Saturday I decided to connect a second pair of speakers to check out the "Vari-Matrix" pseudo quadraphonic effect. Immediately upon powering the Marantz on...
  20. J

    Need help troubleshooting Marantz 4415 channel output problem.

    I have a Marantz 4415 Quad receiver that I have been using in 2 channel stereo mode for the past 6 months or so with no issues. This past Saturday I decided to connect a second pair of speakers to check out the "Vari-Matrix" pseudo quadraphonic effect. Immediately upon powering the Marantz on...
  21. techkiller80

    PC wont work hooked up to aux port

    So here's my connection. 3.5mm out of my pc to red/white rca into aux port i can hear the volume but it's very very quiet and only if i crank the receiver. However when i hook to my Phono port in the receiver it sounds great, my problem is my record player is hooked into my phono port...
  22. Db123

    Technics SA-303 issues

    I recently acquired a technics SA-303 and at first it seemed like it was properly functioning as I was messing with it but as I was listening to it the audio degraded more and more. First the left channel went out completely then both channels. Now, to hear anything come from the receiver, I...
  23. M

    Is Yamaha s500 powerful enough for Cerwin Vega 12"?

    I have a pair of Cerwin Vegas 12", they're rated for 300 watts max and I am considering getting a Yamaha A-S500 to drive them. The Yamaha s500 is only rated for 85 watts x2 unfortunately. I'm looking for something below $500 in order to get decent sound quality and volume, ideally a Yamaha since...
    • Michaellll
    • Thread
    • clipping damage power amplifier receiver speakers yamaha
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Yamaha
  24. ohm470k

    Akai AA-1115 Dial String Help Needed

    Hello. My name is Eric and I have an Akai AA-1115 I just repaired, recapped, and biased but I have a problem. The tuning knob was bent against the face plate and the string had come lose. The knob stem has been straigtened but I need help with putting the string back on. It isn't broken and...
    • ohm470k
    • Thread
    • akai aa-1115 dial string receiver restring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. Muel_pete

    Just purchased a TR-707A!

    Just purchased a “brand new” Sansui TR-707A. Many of you probably already know this, but it was Sansui’s first transistor receiver! Super cool, looks great, and most importantly it sounds really good!... when it’s working. That’s what brings me here with a question. I purchased the Sansui today...
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