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  1. Chalkboard

    Yamaha CR-1040 Maintenance

    I have a CR-1040 needing some maintenance. I thought instead of asking questions all over the forum, I would just consolidate most of them in one spot. The receiver has been in storage for more than 20 years and it was working perfectly when stored. I have powered it up and it sounds fine...
    • Chalkboard
    • Thread
    • deoxit faderlube phono receiver selector switch yamaha
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Yamaha
  2. T

    Looking for a friend with a variac

    Hi All, Long time stalker of the forum, mostly dabble in vintage speakers and tube headphone amps. Finally decided to recently take a plunge on a vintage Harman Kardon 930 receiver. The piece is almost in mint condition, the only issue being that it hasn't been powered on for potentially 20+...
    • tigerdog
    • Thread
    • harman kardon 930 help needed receiver variac
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY
  3. Z

    Recommendations for a modern pre-amp/receiver

    Hi all, I'm ideally looking for a single quality unit that will accept phono inputs from a turntable and output 1) a high quality digital signal for input into a computer but also 2) output to a regular, non-powered pair of speakers. This may be an unusual request but having one unit that can...
  4. mr_soju

    Advent 5002 - Low, rolling distortion hum (left channel) + bonus problem

    A friend of mine gave me a pair of Advent 5002s that I'm very grateful for.. They needed a refoam and I did that. I hooked everything up and they do work. Refoam a success. However, the left channel is causing this weird, low rolling distortion hum. I can't explain it too well, but the...
    • mr_soju
    • Thread
    • 5002 advent distortion fischer hum static realistic receiver repair help technics 1200
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. FireGuruMN

    1000a weak in one channel

    I have a Sansui 1000a and some caps and new tubes that were patiently waiting on my shelf for me to provide them some attention. Today was their lucky day because I was feeling in a "tube" mood. Since the previous owner said he had already powered it up I figured I would verify that it still...
  6. dastinger

    After Connecting Cable, Analog Inputs Died on Receiver

    Hey guys, I own a Denon AVR-3803 surround receiver for 15 years and it has served me well. Two days ago, as many times before, I turned it on and, when plugging a RCA -> 3.5mm Jack cable to my computer to listen to some music, there was a loud crackle and the receiver fried. I'm pretty sure I...
  7. MattiaM

    First attempt at FM alignment

    I have a Technics SA5400X receiver that I got for parts and just completed its restoration. The tuner seems to be working, although reception is quite weak, it only picks very few stations and it is pretty noisy. I therefore decided to use it to try my first ever alignment. I currently do not...
    • MattiaM
    • Thread
    • fm alignment receiver receiver alignment rf alignment tuner tuner alignment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tuners
  8. X

    Need help identifying a Magnavox 500 Solid State Amp/Receiver

    I found what appears to be a nice Magnavox 500 Amp/Receiver that I can't find anywhere online. I found one that is similar but appears to be the next model up: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-magnavox-1000-solid-state-115836961 . Everything appears to work on it and it has a nice...
  9. NedvonBundle

    Help me choose? Marantz 2215b, 2238, 4100 - all excellent cond.

    Hey there, tune-hounds! I have an opportunity to purchase one (or all!) of these bad boys: Marantz 2215b - $200 Marantz 2238 - $300 Marantz 4100 quad - $225 All of them work great, are cleaned and lubed by a pro with new lights. I already own a Marantz 2230 (which I love), but am wondering if...
  10. JayPare

    Technics SA-5150, worth it for 100$? (Pioneer SX-737 or Toshiba SA-300 replacement)

    I found a Technics SA-5150 receiver online for 100$. Would it be an upgrade over any of my current receiver and if yes is it worth it for 100$? The frequency response is better than both my current, but Total harmonic distortion is over my SX-737 and equal to my Toshiba. Damping factor is also...
    • JayPare
    • Thread
    • damping factor frequency responce pioneer power receiver technics toshiba total harmonic distortion
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. JPJ

    harman kardon 730 restoration specialist?

    does anyone know if there is a place/person that specializes in restoring these? i have one that works but could use some love. would love to get it to as close to mint as possible, or would trade it out for something that has been restored. saw one recently on bartertown with an updated...
    • JPJ
    • Thread
    • harman kardon hk 730 receiver restoration
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. JayPare

    Pioneer SX-737 vs Toshiba SA-300 vs Pyle-Pro PP999 Pre-Amp with Onkyo Receiver

    I have right now 3 ways of hooking up my TT to my system and I'm looking to keep only two. Therefore, I'm looking on to find recommendations on which one to keep from first to last: As a recall here are the receiver options: Pioneer SX-737 Toshiba SA-300 Pyle-Pro PP999 Phono Turntable Pre-Amp...
    • JayPare
    • Thread
    • amp audio advice onkyo pioneer pyle pyle pp999 receiver sanyo technics toshiba
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. T

    Picked up this Kenwood 200 disc changer and receiver at goodwill. Thoughts / info?

    On a complete whim i picked up this 200 disc changer and this receiver at goodwill for a few bucks. I dont know anything about them, and I essentially thought for 7 dollars it was worth it because they were Kenwood. I pluigged them in and they both powered on, appear to be in good working...
  14. TurboKid

    Marantz 2238B Issue

    Hello, I am new to Audio Karma and I have learned much for reading the discussions on the forums from time to time that I thought it was time to finally join. I'm having an Issue with my Marantz 2238b receiver. It works and produces sound but all the controls such as volume, bass, treble, and...
  15. ccawker

    Comparing the A7 and the SX7,hmmmmmmmmmmm

    I know the A7 is a little bit more wattage and thats all i know...........i already have the SX7 but have a chance to pick up the A7 for cheap(100.00,i think thats cheap)? I just need "all opinions" on these. Thank you.
  16. sjfloat

    A little help IDing this receiver?

    Hi, I just picked up this "SEARS AUDIO BY" Fisher receiver at a thrift for $10. The model number is 143.92541600, which I understand to be *Sears'* number. Does anybody recognize this visually? I'd like to know what non-branded Fisher model this corresponds to, if any. BTW, the quick FM test...
    • sjfloat
    • Thread
    • 143.92541600 fisher receiver sears
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Fisher
  17. healyc139

    Fisher 400 - Rebuilt but sounding muddy

    Hey everybody, So I found a decently priced rebuilt Fisher from a reputable seller on eBay, bought it and it sounded incredible. Such amazing sound, I've been very happy with it up until early last week. I had the radio playing and noticed it sounded just a tad bit muddy, kinda 'boomy'. Then...
    • healyc139
    • Thread
    • fisher 400 receiver tube
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Fisher
  18. ccawker

    Marantz vs Sansui

    Ok....i have a Sansui AU/TU 717 set-up.......and i have a chance to get a Marantz 2325,i would like opinions on how close or far away the comparisons would be......taking out the wattage,of course as the Marantz is much more powerful but i dont play my music(jazz-fusion,classic rock) at ear...
  19. G

    Luxman R-115 Help! What have I done?

    Hey folks, I am in a quandary and have no where else to turn and hope the brain trust here can help me. I recently reached out tothe audiokarma intelligentsia when I re-entered the vintage audio market. I purchased a Luxman R-115R and a pair of Paradigm Me7 Mk 3 speakers -and life was beautiful...
    • Grimmer1
    • Thread
    • help luxman luxman 115 luxman r-115 luxman r115 problem receiver
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. J

    Yamaha CR2020

    TL;DR CR2020 putting out no soumd through the roght side. Hey guys I wanted to see some opinions about what I should do about a problem. About a week ago I bought a cr2020 and it worked great up until a day or 2 ago. I was listening to a couple records and I heard a about 2 or 3 "pops", which I...
    • Jacob Carter
    • Thread
    • cr2020 help help me please no sound receiver yamaha
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Yamaha
  21. ccawker

    Compare the Pioneer SX 7 against the A7

    Have a chance to get either one for 100.00.....in my area thats the going rate......opinions appreciated please...i would need a tuner for the A7 but going to bypass that as i have another system for radio.
  22. charne@sprin

    MAC6700

    It took a lot of courage and a deep breath, but I purchased a MAC6700 last week from AudioClassics. Got a very good price on a unit in decent but not tip-top cosmetic shape, but A-1 electronically, and it came with the much preferred TU2 HD tuner module. The unit arrived late yesterday...
  23. G

    Pioneer SX-880 repair cost

    I have a Pioneer SX-880 that I bought a couple of years ago on Craigslist for $150. Has always worked perfectly except there has been some motorboating developing recently on all the inputs. Took it into an electronics repair shop and they quoted me a $275 repair for parts + labor, stating it...
  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. thriftyflea

    The Fisher 900 B ???!!!!!

    Anyone ever heard of or seen a Fishr 900 B? google did not show much :(
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