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  1. C

    Realistic STA-225 Two disconnected wires on underside of tuner.

    Hello all, I am servicing a Realistic STA-225 and am pretty sure I popped these two connections loose. I replaced two capacitors on the tuner board, and had to move the schmidt trigger board out of the way. I made a rookie mistake and did not take pictures before I started. Pictures included of...
    • Craig1394
    • Thread
    • bodge disconnected realistic receiver resistors sta-225 tuner vintage wire yellow
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. chinombre

    Kyocera R-451 troubleshooting power

    Have a Kyocera R-451 receiver that has recently stopped powering on. Both AC plugs in the back of the unit are still able to run power to plugged in devices, but the main power switch is not turning the unit on. Novice here who's never had to troubleshoot or attempt a fix for something like...
  3. bazzle592

    Volume control gets too loud too quick - mods?

    I have a NAD L40 that I've overhauled. I love it to death - it's such a charming little thing. CD player, tuner, preamp, and amplifier all in one classy little package the size of a standard CD deck. It's no slouch either, its sound quality is what sold me on British amplification as a whole...
  4. C

    HDMI Arc Compatible Receiver Thats Not For Surround Sound

    Hi, I just joined the forum because I am having a very hard time finding a new receiver that meets my needs and I was hoping someone could help, even just with a proper set of Google search terms so I can find what I need. Basically, I am looking for a receiver that can make my TV into the...
  5. SteveHammond

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration

    Pioneer SX – 880 restoration I was recently given an SX 8880 to restore had to be sold for me. My only job is I need to completely restore it head to toe front to back side to side do you name it. Has anyone had any experience in restoring this particular model? I would love anyone’s input on...
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    Sony STR-AV880 Why are these so overlooked? 110wpc, Toroidal Transformer, 15k uf caps.

    I just bought a 1986 Sony STR-AV880 receiver on the auction site for under 150 shipped in new old stock condition w/ the original manual. You can find these in good used condition in the $70-100 range all day long. It is a 2 channel stereo receiver w/ remote control, 110 wpc, a toroidal...
  7. B

    Pioneer SX-780 restoration

    Hello, I have a question about an sx-780 I want to fix up. A little background on me, I've done some tube radios, both AM and one AM/FM. I'm familiar with basic soldering/desoldering, recapping, and limited troubleshooting. Use (in series) an isolation transformer, variac, and dim bulb tester...
    • breadtimesam
    • Thread
    • pioneer receiver solid state stereo sx 780 sx-780 sx780 tuner
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  8. A

    Adding wood on the side of a black Pioneer receiver?

    I have a black 2003 or something Pioneer VSX53TX that I got at a pawn for 40$ a while ago. Recently I saw someone on Reddit add wood sides to their black CD Deck and it looked marvelous. I want to know if y’all think it would look good on the receiver, how to go about it, what type of wood to...
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    Rotel RA-1412 Right Output Low

    Hello All, I am working on a Rotel RA1412, when it came to me the right Watts meter was out, after replacing it I noticed the Left & Right meters were not matched. Consulting the service manual I input a 100 Hz Sine Wave on the Aux input, crank volume until I get 9V across an 8 ohm load, and...
  10. Olli77

    Pioneer SX 838 - light on/no sound/no relay click/transistors?

    Hi there, this is my first thread here, so sorry in advance for stupid questions. Besides that I'm not a native english speaker, so hopefully you undertand what I'm talking about. :dunno: After repairing/recapping a Marantz, Sansui and Sony Receiver wich basicly worked, I thought it would be...
  11. Chipmunkk

    Trouble adding an EQ to Stereo Receiver

    Hey y'all, I recently picked up a Mitsubishi DA-G157 EQ and I'm trying to hook it up to my Sony STR-DE545 Receiver. I'm tried almost every configuration possible with the RCA's but I can't seem to get it to work. Been researching this for hours now and I'm getting conflicting results. So here's...
  12. HerbyG

    Superscope by Marantz R-1250

    Hi all, First post here. I'm having difficulty finding anything online about this receiver, so am hoping to pick some brains... I have the R-1250 hooked up to a Dual 604 turntable, a Technics SL-PD687 CD player, a Fisher CR-W9005 cassette player and Lloyd's WO86 speakers. I was having an issue...
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    Hitachi SD-3120; Any information out there?

    Hello everyone, I have recently come across a Hitachi SD-3210 turntable/receiver combination and can't find any information out there except a basic service manual that lists parts and electrical diagrams. I have taken it apart and connected some loose things. A few light bulbs are burnt out...
  14. O

    Connecting Equalizer to Technics SA-340

    Hi Everyone. First time posting here. In advance, I appreciate everyone taking the time to help. I have a Technics SA-340, with a turntable hooked up to it (+2 bookshelf speakers). I also use the AUX to plug in my iphone to listen to digital music. I'm looking to add an equalizer so I can...
  15. R

    Technics SA-202 receiver power problems

    I've had this receiver for a while-was my dads, dragged it out of the closet and it ran like a champ the past what, 2 years? All it needed was a good pot cleaning and a major dust off. Just now-coincidentally after I plugged a new 8 track deck I just got into it-it's started making a horrible...
  16. J

    MCS 3260 Receiver Bulbs-Lamps

    I have a nice working MCS 3260 Receiver that has its main bulb or lamp out, and my usual sources are coming up empty as far as a replacement. Does anyone have a bulb or part number or equivalent and a source to recommend?
    • JerStC
    • Thread
    • mcs 3260 modular component systems receiver
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. JB8

    ROTEL ROTEL - Ground Hum From Milan to Minsk

    Forum friends. I have a little ROTEL RX-200A with the dreaded ground hum. It's 60 cycles, across both channels, and it's like a mouse in a garage - every time I think I have it cornered I'm foiled again. Here's where we're at thus far: Replaced the main amp transistors and four of it's caps...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • 60 cycle hum ground hum receiver rotel rotel rx-200a
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Solid State
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    AKAI 1015 Receiver loud crack(le/pop) on power on

    Ls, My mom's Receiver makes a loud bang when turning power knob from off to speakers A. It scares her so much (she's 88) that she doesn't turn it on anymore which saddens me deeply. Type: AKAI 1050 Receiver I've got an old scope and multimeter trying to teach myself electronics and at the...
    • MacShrike
    • Thread
    • akai 1015 receiver repair troubleshooting
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Technics SA-5560K dead channel

    Hi, I have a Technics SA-5560K that I got recently for a very good price. The unit powers up, but the left channel is totally dead. I have tried all variations when connecting the speakers, but no luck. The radio works fine and so does connected equipment like CD-player. I haven't opened the...
    • OlleDahl
    • Thread
    • dead channel receiver sa-5560k technics
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. FireGuruMN

    Side Panel Screws for Pioneer SX receivers

    I recently purchased a SX-580 from shopgoodwill.com at an [almost] reasonable price. I've made other bad decisions in my life also. But this not the place for that discussion. It came with 6/32 screws holding on the side panels. Or better said NOT holding on the side panels. After...
  21. C

    Kenwood KR-3400 - DOA?

    Hi folks, I'm brand new here and am thoroughly humbled by this forum's wealth of knowledge and kind spirit. I'm not by any means an audiophile, nor do I have a huge desire to dive very deep on fixing this unit. BUT, I do have a masochistic tendency to not throw anything away, and I really enjoy...
  22. canders7

    (AVR) No L/R sound until quick rise in volume level

    Hi! Hoping you all can help me with an AVR issue. Yamaha A-800 for reference. When powering the unit on, I get either one channel or no channels producing sound until I raise the volume sharply and to a high level. Then both channels will act normally and adjust with the volume normally. It...
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    Next logical upgrade?

    Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions here, any input would be greatly appreciated. My current set up is a pioneer sx-535 receiver, pioneer cs-500g speakers, and technics sl-3200. Where should I go from here for the biggest jump to upgrade sound? I feel like the synergy in my set up is...
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    HK 330a, 430 Twin Powered

    Hi Everyone, hoping you can help. I’ve got an HK 330a and a 430 Twin Powered receiver and both have a channel that went silent. Before that they sounded beautifully. I’ve never opened up a receiver and switched out caps before, and I’m thinking it would be better to let a pro do it. (I’ve...
    • awat
    • Thread
    • 330a 430 twin powered harman kardon recap receiver
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
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    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...
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