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  1. J

    Hooking up a Nakamichi TA-1

    Owner's manuals for these things online don't seem to exist. I have a TA-1 which seems to be in great shape or at least it plays well. But the inputs are hard to understand. It has Phone/Video/ and CD in one group on the back and then tape- record and play in another group. There is no tape...
  2. Timothy Flath

    Pioneer SX-650 Restoration Project

    A while back my lovely wife found a nice little toy at a local thrift shop so I got her to bring it home (love that she gives me a call when she sees something nice). Was really needing a nice little project to keep me occupied with Omicron raging out there these days. Ordered a Deluxe...
  3. W

    Trying to decide if repair is worth it...

    I have an older Sherwood Newcastle R-965 receiver that I've use for the past 15 years in my primary HT system. It worked flawlessly until recently when it started switching back to standby mode a couple seconds after turning it on. I'm assuming its some sort of protection circuitry kicking in...
    • wfox
    • Thread
    • newcastle r-965 receiver replace or repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  4. Ryan Dobson

    Is my Marantz SR5004 a nice looking paperweight?

    Hi all! I have a Marantz SR5004 receiver hooked up to 2 McIntosh XD715 Loudspeakers (which sound amazing and I love so much I might marry). We use the system for watching TV and movies in our family room. It's pretty cool; you should come over sometime. Annnywho - over many months I've noticed...
  5. Racingh11

    How to increase power (MCS 3235 to 3245)

    I recently modified an MCS 3245 receiver to greater power output using a 3275 transformer and other modifications. It can be read in this thread: https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-increase-power-mcs-3245-to-3275.968122/ The second conversion I did in that thread left me...
    • Racingh11
    • Thread
    • 3235 3245 mcs modular component systems power receiver transformer upgrade
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. Killer Watts

    Luxman 600, right channel distortion on start

    Hi all, this unit has had a few deoxits over the years but no real service. right channel is distorted at startup. Output is lower than left channel, and is “crunchy”. Seems to go away after 5-10 minutes of running. Seems to appear for all the input modes. thought I may have missed a knob...
  7. Timothy Flath

    Yamaha CR-2020 Repair Project

    Hi folks Have started in earnest to attempt repairing a Yamaha CR-2020 that was completely dead. Started with the obvious Power Supply board issues that I have seen posted on YouTube and decided to start with a full electrolytic recap (except the large filter caps) of the Power Supply Board and...
    • Timothy Flath
    • Thread
    • cr-2020 power supply problem receiver repair vintage yamaha
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Yamaha
  8. Dav3

    Mystery Pilot R 4700 "solid state receiver with tubes"

    A local junk store has a Pilot R4700 Receiver "solid state w/tubes" for sale. I'm guessing it might be a later model tube tuner with a solid state amplifier packaged together? (Serial number 400476). I was curious and did some internet digging but couldn't find anything via google or any of...
    • Dav3
    • Thread
    • pilot receiver tube
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  9. T

    Lights replacement on receiver not working as intended ?

    I was working on a jvc vr-5505l receiver and it has this selector board with 2 rows of 4 lights on it. Basically all the original ones had disintegrated so I bought some modern day led light replacement not thinking much of it. However when I put those on they all lit up at once and the...
  10. A

    new to the vinyl world and I'm already lost

    Good evening/day lads and lassies, I've recently purchased a Thorens td-160 (my first vinyl purchase) and now I've been looking for other stuff I need like speakers, receiver etc. I've been completely stuck for the past few days looking for a vintage receiver since that was recommended to me...
  11. DoubleA

    Kenwood KR-720 blows 2A fuse when turned on

    Friend gave me this nice Kenwood receiver. Every time I turn the power on, the only 2A fuse on the circuit board blows instantly. (The other fuse is a 4A.) What is the likely culprit and is this worth trying to repair? Thank you DoubleA
  12. davstev

    Bogen BR-360 - A curious GW find

    Picked this unit up last night for $15.75 at the Goodwill. It was a diamond in the rough, covered with 50 years’ worth of fingerprints, grime and dust. I could tell that it was in decent shape, It powered up, with dial lights, and it was heavy and mega solid so I bought it. First thoughts...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • bogen br-360 receiver reciever sansui solid state tuner vintage
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. C

    Help w/ M Audio speakers + phono out from receiver

    Hi, For about 8 years now I've used the M Audio AV-40s as my main computer speakers, as well as for light studio work (I do it all on the same computer). I also have a receiver-amplifier hooked to a tape deck and a turntable, that has a phono out. I have a converter from the 1/4" out on that to...
    • cma2032
    • Thread
    • amplifier blown cd player hum m audio monitors receiver speakers tape deck turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. R

    Sharp Optonica SA 5101 / 5105 Power Supply Help Needed

    Hi everyone. I am a proud owner of an Optonica SA 5101 receiver. I have owned this many years but it has been in the loft for around 15 years :( Now I have more space I fetched it down and checked it over visually. The standard capacitors looked fine to the eye. I powered it on and it...
    • RedFTO
    • Thread
    • receiver sa-5101 sa-5105 sharp optonica
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. T

    Luxman r 1050 dolby fm question.

    So I just bought a Luxman r 1050 receiver and have been working on it for a couple of hours now. I have it to the point where it's basically fully functional however there is a bit of a weird issue that I am not too sure about. The volume indicator leds only work if the dolby fm feature is...
  16. MBuras

    Kenwood KR-4400 Documented

    While I was working on a basket case KR-4400 I noticed there didn't seem to be much info on the forum about this model. This thread is just meant to document the components I found inside my receiver. There weren't many variations from the service manual other than the main amp board...
  17. D

    Pioneer STR-11L Power Switch

    Hey there, My first post on here but followed the site for some time. I have recently bought a Pioneer STR-11L receiver which is in great condition apart from the power switch. It won’t turn off so have to switch the receiver off at the mains. No hardship as such but would like to get it fixed...
  18. J

    Allied Receiver Mystery

    I have an Allied model 390 receiver, solid state, that I would love to find more information about. Nothing on Google, and haven't found anything in any older Allied or Radio Shack catalogs. Plenty on the model 395, and other though. Does anyone know anything about this model (specs, years...
    • JerStC
    • Thread
    • allied allied radio receiver
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. Rcfuss

    Receiver/Soundbar Together?

    I would like to drive my soundbar that has remote subwoofer with my receiver. Main reason for using the soundbar with receiver is to utilize the remote subwoofer. Is this possible? Thanks in advance
    • Rcfuss
    • Thread
    • general general advice general audio discussions hook up receiever receiover question receiver sound bars
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  20. buckeye56

    Hot Receiver

    Hi. What is the name of the part in the red box? It’s on the bottom of my Technics SA205 receiver and is very hot to touch. I put a small fan in front of it, but that part is still hot. What causes it to be so hot and is that normal? I’m only using the radio with two small speakers. Thanks.
  21. Nervous_Dude

    Suggestions on first amp and/or preamp under $1,500

    Hey Everyone, New to the community and working to put together my first set up since having 'adult money'. I managed to get a pair of ADS L710 speakers and have a Fluance RT-81 turntable. Trying to pick the right amp/receiver to pair them with. I'd like to spend less than $1,500 on both the amp...
  22. C

    Here is the service manual for the Realistic STA-870 AM/FM receiver (catalog # 31-3001)

    Here is the link to the manual I uploaded to HiFi Engine. It states it is incomplete. The gentleman who was so very kind enough to scan his and email it to me sent it to me this way. It is without the cover page, and pages 1-3. I am unsure as to whether or not there was any actual data on...
  23. Timothy Flath

    Pioneer SX-950 Restoration Project

    Thought I would share my project video series from a restoration I recently did of a tired old Vintage SX-950 receiver I recently finished restoring. It now has a new lease on life and will still serve for many more decades to come. Jump to the last part to see the final outcome. Here is part...
    • Timothy Flath
    • Thread
    • pioneer rebuild receiver refurbish restoration sx-950 upgrade
    • Replies: 90
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  24. C

    An amazing thing happened yesterday

    I posted last week about looking for a service manual for the Realistic STA-870 AM/FM receiver. No one here has one, and i've spent a week scouring the internet for a PDF or even a hard copy of this manual. I've looked at manual repositories, forums, message boards, eBay, EVERYWHERE. It seems...
    • cornponious
    • Thread
    • radio shack realistic receiver solid state sta-870
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. nightbeat

    Looking for Amplifier to use with AR 2ax Speakers

    Hi Everyone, I know this has been posted about before, and believe me, I've read the threads. But I could use some advice. I'm looking for an amplifier to use with a pair of nicely restored Acoustic Research AR-2ax speakers. I'm currently using an Onkyo TX-8222 50 wpc stereo receiver. My...
    • nightbeat
    • Thread
    • 2ax acoustic research amplifier marantz receiver sansui
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Solid State
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