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  1. GnarlyBus

    Marantz 2235b - Intermittent Dead Channel

    I've had my Marantz for about 6 months. When I got it, I put LEDs in, replaced the vellum paper and DeOxited all switches and knobs. Lately it has started to have an intermittent dead left channel. It is not a dirty switch. When I use the preamp outs to hookup another amp it doesn't happen (so...
    • GnarlyBus
    • Thread
    • 2235b dead channel marantz receiver
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  2. B

    Onkyo TX-2500, weird feedback noises

    I have an Onkyo Tx-2500 (mk1 version). Last summer it started making a bunch of loud crackling noises (like the sound you'd get if you dragged your fingernails across a live microphone) accompanied by a deep bass noise (sort of a pulsing womp womp womp womp... sound). This happens even when the...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • feedback onkyo onkyo tx-2500 receiver troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. B

    Receiver advice?

    Ok, I'm a noob. Just looking for some advice and help. My system is not great, so go easy on me :) I'd like to upgrade the receiver on my system and go vintage, but not sure the right way to go. Right now, I have my sights set on a Concept 6.5 or Marantz 2270. Others? It would replace an...
  4. B

    Hello! And a question...

    Hello AK community, Ben here. Total newbie. Nice to meet you all. I've been lurking in this forum for a bit, trying to get some guidance about what kind of vintage receiver might be the right upgrade. Can someone tell me the best place to ask this question? It's probably straight forward to...
  5. JB8

    120 Cylcle Hum After Recap - AKAI AA-6600 - Next steps?

    Team Audiokarma, I recently found this dude, likely paid too much for it but love the look and the wood case. Trying to tackle the 120 cycle hum I'm getting out of both channel across all functions and with volume at zero. Welp, I replaced a bunch of caps because, well, I wanted to! This is an...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • 120 cycle hum akai hum hum fix recap receiver
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. moodyj2000

    Vintage Receiver for Turntable Setup

    First time post so don't eat me alive too much. I have done my research but to be honest I am all over the place and need some advice. I have a cheap Audiotechnica turntable that I am looking to upgrade to probably a Fluance RT-85. I know there are better but for the price they are right where...
  7. CharlieG

    Decent "Birthday" Score

    Hello all! I haven't posted in a bit, but I scored some new stuff for a pretty decent price today and wanted to share it with you all! Here's what I got today: Technics SA-5270 1977 Stereo Receiver; 35 WPC into 8Ω The unit was received in near mint condition, with no manual present. Very low...
  8. R

    JVC 5505 Left Channel Weak and Distorted

    Hey everyone. I just recently picked up a JVC VR-5505 off of a local classifieds site for a decent little price. When I got home and wired everything up it seemed to sound great, everything coming in nice and clear on both channels. However, the more I used it and it warmed up, the left channel...
  9. BilboBaggins

    Sansui made by Technics???

    I was browsing around the other day, and saw a Sansui R30 receiver. Nothing really special, but one of the pictures jumped out at me. When you look at the back of the receiver, you will notice the speaker connects are not standard Sansui. In fact, to me, they look like they were made by...
  10. V

    Advices for freshly bought JBL L100 Century

    Hello all AKers! :) My first post here, I've been reading you for some time from France and I appreciate all the content. A real resource for all Hi-Fi enthusiasts, well done! I come to the subject. I will soon be receiving a pair of beautiful JBL L100 Century. Perhaps not the most faithful...
  11. W

    Suggestion for speaker/amp pairings and turntable

    Hello, I am new to this community, and am hoping to receive some advice and recommendations for upgrading my speakers, receiver and turntable. First off, I wanted to provide you with some background information on my current equipment and room dimensions. Speakers- Paradigm Performance Series-...
    • Wax4Daze
    • Thread
    • amp focal chora 826 monitor audio preamp receiver speakers
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. buckeye56

    Which Deoxit?

    Going to clean my receiver (Technics SA 205). Which Deoxit 100 should I be using, the SPRAY or LIQUID? Or is it a different Deoxit altogether? I just want 1 product.The problem seems to be the volume pot. Not sure which forum this should be posted on so...
  13. BA3000

    Do I need a phono preamp?

    I have a Koetsu cartridge with an output of 0.4 Millivolts. My receiver is a Marantz 2275. My question is, do I need an additional phono preamp to accommodate the moving coil cartridge? I have been listening to my turntable with it connected directly to the Marantz receiver, with the only...
    • BA3000
    • Thread
    • cartridge koetsu marantz moving coil output phono preamp receiver stereo
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. TunerLanding

    Akai AA-1135 mint condition given to me for free did I get a good deal??

    My wife sent me to pick up a kids playhouse from marketplace, end up talking to the guy about audio stuff. You want a receiver? Says he. I want it out of my house, clearing out storage. Me dad got it cleaned and recapped before putting it away a few years ago. Sure, says I. Expected a hollow cd...
  15. S

    Optonica SM-4545 Amp causing LOUD constant buzz

    I've been using this integrated amp constantly for the past 8 years or so, and the other day out of the blue it started to emit a very loud and constant buzz. It deafens out anything else. I've isolated the amp, connected it with another speaker and confirmed it is the cause of the buzz. I...
  16. NinaYo401

    Seeking black face w/ preouts 4ohm 18-70wpc remote? Vector Scott Sherwood Nikko?

    Looking for something simple with preouts, 6ohm stable, like a clean 40wpc, new enough to still have ok caps, preferably with an EQ defeat. Black face, gold accents if possible.
  17. CharlieG

    Gear Pairing

    Hello AK, once again I emerge from my lurking to ask some advice on my next audio purchase. As some of you may remember, I purchased a pair of JBL 4410's in June of last year. I have been powering them with an interim Pioneer SA-1060 I had laying around from an old system I built in high...
  18. O

    SONY...STR-7055 TUNING NEEDLE BULB REPLACEMENT...HOW TO ?

    I DO NOT WANT TO BLOW UP MY NEWLY ACQUIRED STR-7055 SONY AS I AM A NOVICE TECH DABBLER.....DOES ANYONE KNOW IF I HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY AND KNOBS TO REPLACE THE TUNING NEEDLE LIGHT...OR IF IT CAN BE DONE FROM INSIDE BY REMOVING THE TUNING NEEDLE TRANSPORT PLATE... OR MAYBE EVEN...
    • OKMAN
    • Thread
    • bulb help receiver repair replace tuning needle bulb...burnt out. sony tuning needle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  19. Z

    Help me pls? Need advice on what direction i should go re:tuner/receiver

    Hi all, Quick rundown of my situation. I inherited a Thorens 145, some Floor Sony Speakers and a Harmon Kardon receiver. The receiver left channel is out after doing all I can to troubleshoot and clean, so on. I want to buy a new receiver but times are tough I wanted to get advice on a...
    • ZeroSugar
    • Thread
    • advice needed receiver tuner
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tuners
  20. James Cox

    Scott 340b no right channel

    So I've been working on a Scott 340b receiever that came with a bundle of tube gear i purchased about a year ago. Ive managed to restore all the other gear but I keep running into problems with the Scott. After recapping (except the cans) it a few months ago everything worked well except i had...
    • James Cox
    • Thread
    • 7591 tube can capacitors no right channel receiver scott 340b
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  21. VintageDutch

    Totally happy with new Receiver coming in

    Yesterday 5 minutes after finding a second hand (duuuuhh) SONY STR 4046 in a German Local ads websites I bought it and it is on it's way to me as we speak.. It look s like it is in really good nick, and according to the seller works nicely. Did n't think about possible privious repairs or any...
  22. mozcho

    ID this receiver (or amp)

    I saw this from an old photo, who can ID this receiver (or amp)? I have tried in google, no lead so far.
  23. klamsoss

    My Fisher 400 restoration and modification project

    I picked up this Model 400 locally last summer with the intention of restoring it for use in our living room. I love my other Fisher gear, and my fiancee likes the glow from these big Fisher receivers. I won't say no if she endorses any audio purchase! Other projects have kept me busy, but I...
    • klamsoss
    • Thread
    • fisher fisher 400 model 400 receiver restoration
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Fisher
  24. R

    Sansui 771 restoration gone wrong, help please

    Hello dear members, my name is Romulus and I am new to this forum... at least i've been reading a lot from the Sansui section and this is my first post. Recently got a Sansui 771 in very poor shape but it was working. I've done some major restoration to cosmetics and repaired a couple of lights...
    • Romique
    • Thread
    • 771 fail mistake power receiver restoration sansui stereo transistor
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  25. toby7362

    Fisher Receiver...Now What?

    Hey all, What's a good step-up from Fisher 1035 with a little bit more power" (& a good phono-pre built in) Thanks in advance.
    • toby7362
    • Thread
    • fisher marantz pioneer receiver sansui yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Fisher
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