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  1. C

    Early 90's Elite w/out Rosewood

    I found a Pioneer Elite VSX-52 at Goodwill, which is a 5.1 receiver from 1993. They are recently producing a receiver with the exact same model number, which is NOT the one I have - the one I have is the same model as is this ebay listing (I have no affiliation w/the auction). I picked it up...
  2. Reyhifi

    Realistic STA 820, assistance

    Guys I finally got some parts to get going on the 820. Had no sound, you could clearly see, some cooked resistors and awful looking transistor. So I replaced the bad components. Power it up on the DBt, and the resistor went again. So I got a couple of filter caps, put them in and up in smokes...
  3. P

    Samsung SS3350 vintage receiver DC output on 1 channel/ Zenith MC7030

    Hey! Got this vintage receiver Samsung SS-3350 in really nice shape. When tested had no output. Opened it up, did a recap to the main power amp PCB and to the tone control board (will probably recap the preamp input section which is in the tuning board, once I get this issue sorted out). Two...
    • Philox
    • Thread
    • receiver samsung ss3350 zenith
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. Reyhifi

    Well this is going to be fun

    A friend tells me, I know you like to work on stereos. I have one that is not working, do you want to look at it. I said sure, is a basic receiver and he is a client as well. Has own it, for over 30 years. The plan is to get going and into his office. Who can I'd it, from the photos. So far no...
  5. J

    Bi-amp with integrated amp and receiver (which is best?)

    Hello everyone, I’ve recently acquired a set of R-series, R11’s for front, R2C for center and R3’s for surrounds. Subwoofer will come later, but for now that’s it. I have used a Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amp for stereo listening for about a few months before also going surround. As a result I...
  6. Schubert19

    Sansui G-2000 noise from right channel

    Hello, I have a Sansui G-2000 receiver. When I turn it on, I can hear a static noise coming from the right channel. The left one seems fine. This noise doesn't change even when I switch the input selector, volume, and balance. Could someone help me? Could it be an issue with the transistors? I...
  7. J

    Technics SA-5760 Relay clicks in, but no sound

    Just picked up a technics sa 5760. Everything lights up, the meters move, and the relay clicks in but I get no sound at all. I've already cleaned all the switches and tried multiple inputs. Fuses all seem to be good too. Wish I could disconnect the preamp from the amplifier on this thing. Thanks...
  8. Racingh11

    Denon AVR-1603 receiver shuts down

    I'm not sure if this really counts as vintage, the owner said he thought he bought it 15 years ago. It would power on the display and then turn off during the system self check, and the stand-by light would flash fairly rapidly. I'm only posting this here because this symptom was posted on other...
    • Racingh11
    • Thread
    • avr-1603 denon receiver shut down shut off stand-by surround sound
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Z

    Technics SA-DA8 overload - help me narrow it down?

    Hi all, I just hooked up a used Technics SA-DA8 at my house and am experiencing the dreaded overload warning. I see this has happened to many people and could have many causes. In my case, the warning appears if the volume knob goes above ~50%. Based on a bunch of posts about this, I decided...
  10. Jon Weston

    MAC 1900 replace output transistors 132-080, 081

    Hello folks, Need help/advice. I finally got around to fixing the left channel output board on my MAC 1900 (serial:8X588, so no substitutions from notes 8-12 in service manual). The 132-081 transistor, one MJ15003, two BC416C epitaxial trans., And four carbon comp. resistors we're fried...
  11. J

    Luxman R-1030 no audio

    Hi, I have some experience with electronics but I'm new to fixing vintage receivers, I have Luxman R-1030, and no audio from any input. When in AM/FM mode I can see the tuner is working, 10mV DC offset, no burned elements, I can trace the signal past volume control. I think I'll recap the power...
  12. P

    Are covers necessary for tube amp /receivers?

    Hello: This is a total newbie question… I am just now trying to get into collecting vintage audio gear, including receivers. There is a Harmon receiver (TA 260) on sale nearby. However, it doesn’t have a cover (cabinet). Would it be smart to purchase this with no wood cover? Are covers...
  13. Schmurpy

    Hitachi HMA 7500/8500MKII power meters needed.

    Hello, Hitachi HMA 7500/8500MKII power meters needed.
    • Schmurpy
    • Thread
    • amplifier power amp preamplifier receiver vu meter
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  14. L

    Sony STR-6048a Tuning Dial Diagram

    I just acquired a Sony str-6048a receiver. Everything works great except the tuning dial string is broken. Does anyone know where I can find a tuning string diagram for this receiver? If one is not available, does anyone have any advice on how to replace it? Thanks!
    • luaplerog
    • Thread
    • 6048a dial string receiver sony sony str-6048a tuning string
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Ivanthetoler

    14" receivers

    Hey everyone! I'm currently in the middle of retromodding this vintage Canadian stereo cabinet. I replace the internal record player with my RT85 Fluance, but I'm having trouble finding a 14" receiver to replace the stock one with. Any ideas? Pic provided.
  16. S

    Help choosing a receiver or integrated for my needs(Sansui or Pioneer)

    Hello, I am hoping someone can lead me in the right direction in choosing an amp or receiver I can love, use and cherish for life. I am searching for a piece I can use in a medium sized basement that has a lush and dynamic sound. I would likely be pairing it with a pair of Wharfedale Linton's or...
    • SSTPIERRE
    • Thread
    • 70's integrated amplifiers integrated amps pioneer receiver receivers sansui tube-like solid-state
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. B

    Technics SA-5370 left channel output issue

    I recently bought a Technics SA-5370 receiver and am having an issue with its left output. I don't know the correct terminology, but the woofer cone on the left speaker moves significantly more than I think it should (much more than the woofer in the other speaker) and its response seems to lag...
  18. T

    Nad pe 7175 receiver suddenly not working properly?

    I was calibrating this receiver but when doing the dc voltage adjustment for the speaker terminals the protection suddenly kicked in. After happened I turned off the amplifier cleaned the potentiometers for the dc offset. Measured the value of the one I hadn't touched yey, matched them and...
  19. B

    Vintage Onkyo or invest in a new receiver?

    I have a vintage Onkyo TX-4500 MKII. It broke and the repair folks say it'll be about $400 to fix. I've always LOVED the way it sounds. The rest of my stereo consists of some really nice big McIntosh floor speakers from the 1970s and a new Fluance RT85 turntable I bought new in 2020. In the...
  20. pioneer07

    JVC RX-401 display has gone dark

    I got this old JVC RX-401 for $25 recently and everything was working perfectly until the other day when the entire LCD display went dark. I am looking for advice on troubleshooting and fixing this issue. Seems like it is probably something basic since the entire thing went dark. The sound is...
    • pioneer07
    • Thread
    • display jvc receiver
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: DIY
  21. M50'sMike

    Do I need to upgrade my receiver for my new speakers?

    Hey Everybody, Just purchased some JBL Synthesis Array 1000's to take the place of my JBL L166 Horizons, I've noticed there's not a whole lot of info on them, mainly the 1400's but nevertheless. One thing that seems to be apparent is that they will be more revealing than the l166's. So I am...
  22. M50'sMike

    3.1 Receiver upgrade for HT and 2.1ch listening

    Hey Everybody, Just purchased some JBL Synthesis Array 1000's to take the place of my JBL L166 Horizons, I've noticed there's not a whole lot of info on them, mainly the 1400's but nevertheless. One thing that seems to be apparent is that they will be more revealing than the l166's. So I am...
  23. Kelso1

    Technics Receiver Transformer identification

    I'm currently working on a sa-gx690. There is no power to this unit and from what I can deduce, it is the standby Transformer that has failed. The numbers that are stated on the Transformer are 1H5C1 C EA3. Below that, the numbers 2813501 C29B The part identification on the service manual is...
    • Kelso1
    • Thread
    • receiver sa-gx690 technics transformer
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. 6

    LUXMAN R-1070 (3 fuses blown and faint sound if relay clicks)

    New-to-Me R-1070. This single owner unit is stuck in Protection Blinking mode with the top 3 fuses burnt. Now I tried replacing all 3 but it still happened, but randomly the Relay would Click and there would be sound; Furthermore the R-CH was faint, and when the volume went too high it went...
    • 68BStang
    • Thread
    • blown fuses luxman protection mode r-1070 receiver
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. C Hart

    BP but not C? Technics SA-EX510

    I know a lot of people don't care for the BPC-era stuff but I saw a post a while back about how great some of black HT receivers were and found myself nodding. Extending that, I have a 1996(?) Technics SA-EX510 and it sounds great. It is not as heavy as the old class A receivers (it is a "class...
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