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  1. razpones

    Sony TC-255 speed adjustment

    So I had an other thread on this same tape deck, but I thought to open a new one on this particular problem in case others might google it. I have been working to fix this tape deck and now I am trying to figure out how to adjust the speed, in other cassette decks there is usually a...
    • razpones
    • Thread
    • repair speed adjustment tc-255
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tape
  2. edwinh

    Thiel CS 1.2 repair

    I just scored a free pair of these speakers. Apparently the previous owner had aggressive cats. One has a woofer surround that is shot. I know there's a guy who rebuilds them, but I'm thinking of getting the replacement from Madison...
    • edwinh
    • Thread
    • cs 1.2 repair thiel woofers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. T

    Sony ps-x4 return issue

    Hi all. I have a little issue with this ps x4 that O bought from my local record shop. You see the turntable works fine but the auto return and return in general is not working correctly. The arm lifts up but it doesn't go back the position zero. It does move a bit but only when at the ending of...
  4. razpones

    Sony TC-255 problems

    Hi all, I come today to ask for help. I had started to repair the Sony TC-255 deck, and things were working out sort of ok. The main problem I had was the pinch lever assembly was stuck. A pretty common issue as I gathered. I took it apart, it wasn't easy, with heat and lubricant. Then I put it...
    • razpones
    • Thread
    • help reel to reel repair sony tc255
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  5. taligentx

    Sherwood S-7900A - Repair and restoration

    Hi folks, here's a repair and restoration of a Sherwood S-7900A that initially had no power, and then after swapping a blown fuse would power up but had no sound on any input. It's been an interesting project, hope this helps and feedback appreciated if you see any issues or areas for...
    • taligentx
    • Thread
    • rebuild recap repair restoration restore s-7900a s-8900a sherwood
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. Cliff Jones

    Sansui 9090DB

    Hi am new to this forum, so I really hope that I am posting in the correct place. I received this unit, owner says it wasn't playing in stereo, and had to "wiggle' the switch to get it to play sometimes (fixed that problem, with Deoxit). Well it played awesomely and sounded good. So as I was...
  7. T

    Problem with automatic start function on direct drive recordplayer (hitachi ps 58)

    i bought this hitachi direct drive player the other day and think it looks and sounds wonderfull. So much so that I decided to replace my secondary turntable use this instead, however, even though it was working fine for the first few days, when I went to play a record today I noticed a small...
  8. Kelton-k

    Need help repairing Pioneer RT-1020L

    Hi, I am repairing a pioneer RT-1020L and whoever was in here before saw it fit to cut out the pause switch. As a result I have an orange, brown, gray, and blue wire that sit where the pause switch used to be connected to nothing. Does anyone have any photos from a working machine or advice on...
    • Kelton-k
    • Thread
    • pioneer rt-1020l repair
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  9. jsolorza

    Super Noob, First AV restoration project. Sansui g5700 with no output transistor.

    Hello everyone! I have been making the rounds through theses forums and I feel as I have a good base now. I have recognized some of the Sansui All Stars like ghazzer so hoping for an All Star appearance. Disclamer, I have worked on electronics at work I am currently one semester from graduating...
  10. forceof1

    PL-L1000 - Repair in Texas?

    My PL-L1000v has a couple of issues. I have the service manual but it's over my head and would rather have someone look at it. I hear it's a difficult table to fix, but I love the table. One channel on the power board has no output, I'm sure this is an easy replacement or fix but I would like...
    • forceof1
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-l1000 repair texas turntable repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. BA3000

    Koetsu Third Party Rebuild

    Hi all, I have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge that I purchased secondhand about 6 years ago. I've determined it must be time for a rebuild or a replacement of this cartridge due to the fact that, A.) it's at least 6 years old and likely much, much older, and B.) There is a distortion...
    • BA3000
    • Thread
    • cartridge distorion koetsu rebuild rebuilt repair sibilance
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Attom

    AU-317 left channel static

    Sorry if this is a repeat post, I tried searching but couldn’t find the answer... I just replaced the fuse resistors with metal film resistors on my 317. Huge improvement, definitely needed to happen. Right channel now sounds great. Left channel has a crazy level of static and lower volume than...
  13. T

    Sony ps x555es arm not moving ?

    I just purchased a defective ps x555es, however to my surprise it actually mostly works. The only thing that isn't working is the tonearm. I checked for hardened old grease and if the belt was ok but both are fine. I also checked the cables of the mechanism itself but those looked fine aswell...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • biotracer defective linear tracking ps x555es repair sony
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Dual701

    Replacing a Dual 1214 2 pole motor

    Hi, not sure if anyone can answer this but.... I have a Dual 1214 that came out of a Noresco Consolette that I paid $12.00 for. It has a 2 pole motor and I was not aware when I bought it that I am not able to use a MM cartridge with it. My question is: If I can find a used Dual 1214 4 pole motor...
    • Dual701
    • Thread
    • dual idler drive repair tutntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. T

    Help Sansui AU999 100v to 220v

    Hello, I am new to the forum, I have a problem, I have a sansui au999 amplifier in 100v, there is also an international version with voltage selector, but I do not have a selector on my amp, what would be the assembly so that I can put it in 220v? It seems to me that it is the same transformer
  16. 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
  17. VintageDutch

    SONY STR-6046 repair..

    Hi I got my 5th receiver in .... It is a nice little SONY STR 6046 Goal is to restore it to be functional and keep it in my personal collection. Upon first check The Amp does run fine, but the reciver part (AM a FM) is not functioning. Also AUX and Phono only give one channel.. On further...
    • VintageDutch
    • Thread
    • help new nos parts repair selector sony str-6046 switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. Z

    Luxman L510 complete restore

    Hi all, I've just finished a really long and complex restore on a Luxman L510, I've bought it used and for repair, unfortunately too many tentatives to repair it before my turn, PCBs where damaged with some repaired connections and too many unsoldering and soldering, some transistors where...
    • zluca71
    • Thread
    • amplifier l510 luxman repair restore
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. B

    Kenwood KR-8010 Pot Cleaning

    Hello, I recently acquired a KR-8010 but I was having issues with the speaker channels outputting very inconsistently. I did a lot of browsing and I found this forum and some old threads of people with similar issues, primarily this one...
  20. L

    Looking for a reputable solid state amp repair shop in metro NYC area

    Hello, all I am looking for a repair shop that would fix my Harman Kardon PM660 amp in the NYC area. I was using a DeOxit D5 to clean the amp to fix a problem where the mode selector would only play on both speakers if it was set to mono, and stereo would output sound on one speaker and...
  21. 4eyesmusic

    Re-Foaming some DSS-E6’s Question regarding the grills

    Hi all, I recently purchased a set of Pioneer DSS-E6’s that need the woofers re-foamed. I have new foam on the way from Simply Speakers. Has anyone had experience with these speakers? I am curious as to how I will have to tackle getting the grills off. They appear to be sealed to the...
  22. 4eyesmusic

    Speaker re-foam Pioneer DSS-E6

    Hi all, I have been lurking here on audiokarma and really enjoying all the great help and info you all share. I recently purchased a set of Pioneer DSS-E6’s that need the woofers re-foamed. I have new foam on the way from Simply Speakers. Has anyone had experience with these...
    • 4eyesmusic
    • Thread
    • dss-e6 pioneer refoam repair speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. R

    FISHER REPAIR HELP

    Recently tried to get my dad's old Corwin Vega speakers playing again, I know the speakers work, they're being run off a fisher ca-9025. when I turn the stereo on with the remote I stays on for 10-45 seconds and the turns itself off. during that time it won't allow me to select any audio...
  24. M

    Cheapest fix for cheapest WVS? Please dont ban me for posting this

    Ls, Sooooo... I have these whitevan speakers that I have been dragging along for... 30 years now. I know how "we" feel about these.... abberations. But surviving 30 years is a feat that deserves some respect; even for a whitevan. Also: I paid so much for them I dont even dare to say for fear of...
    • MacShrike
    • Thread
    • diy liquid rubber repair speakers wvs
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DIY
  25. red71rum

    Yamaha CR 620 with loud hum.....

    I got this receiver from an elder couple the day before yesterday. The receiver is in pristine condition, no scratches on the glass, the case is flawless, all the lights work, the relay clicks on etc. The problem I am having is that there is a very loud hum coming from both speakers. It sounded...
    • red71rum
    • Thread
    • cr620 repair yamaha
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Yamaha
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