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  1. 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
  2. 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...
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. A

    Help with Sanyo DC570XK

    Hey there, About 5 months ago, I purchased a beautifully restored DC570XK. Sounded great, with everything is full working order. Only just recently, the left channel started to die on me a bit. It isnt completely dead, when I shift the balance to about 8 o'clock, it evens up both speakers, but...
    • achesonem
    • Thread
    • dc570xk fix repair sanyo speaker channel
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. M

    Do you think this has a Quick fix?

    Ls, I installed my old speakers and noticed that 1 has.. well a destroyed ring (dont know the right term) I dont think they are worth much anymore. But waiting for budget for new speakers do you think i could erm... Duct tape(please forgive me) this? (See image). They actually still sound nit to...
    • MacShrike
    • Thread
    • repair speakers
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY
  21. Sitandlisten

    Repairing crumbling back speaker panel on Energy 22 Reference.

    Hey folks! I recently picked up a nice set of Energy 22 Reference monitors (with perfectly working tweeters) with some damage to the back panel on one of them. Possible water damage? You'll see in the photos there's a ring around the spot, some swelling, and crumbling MDF/chipboard or whatever...
    • Sitandlisten
    • Thread
    • energy 22 repair speakers
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  22. bazzle592

    Kenwood KA-2500 "spirited" offset

    Hello all! I picked up a Kenwood KA-2500 at an auction a couple of months ago, and have been working to restore it. Unfortunately I've hit a bit of a roadblock. Upon initial testing I found that it had a light hum and a horrific +20VDC offset on both channels that gradually falls to a much...
  23. Gian Luca

    AU-517 checkup

    Hello, I purchased a 517 and I’m trying to check if all it’s ok. Now first of all as for DC adjustment on left and right channel, I have to check the the dc voltage on speaker terminals. How to proceed for this? I know that the volume must be at minimum level and input selector to AUX. The...
  24. P

    Pioneer ct-8282/7272 Part Swap

    My ct-f8282 daily driver died a couple days ago, and I'm looking at a 7272 to replace it for the time being. The 7272 I'm seeing on ebay looks like a great deal, but it's missing the plastic take-up cog. First, I'm wondering if I can swap the one from my 8282 on to the new guy. Second, I'm...
  25. S

    JVC A-GX3 Volume spikes sometimes

    Hey guys, I've got a question about my vintage JVC A-GX3 stereo amplifier. I bought it about 2 years ago and it was supposed to be refurbished and cleaned. This wasn't the case since the right channel has a tendency to suddenly become much louder. I've cleaned the sliding potmeters for volume...
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