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  1. D

    Vintage turntable repair in North Florida or southeast US

    Hello all. I'm getting back into turntables and I'm looking to have some repairs done on my dad's old MCS 6502. There are most likely wiring issues, and I'm not qualified to try my hand at that stuff. I haven't been able to find anyone in here in Tallahassee, but I'm willing to drive. Can anyone...
    • dbtad1
    • Thread
    • mcs 6502 repair wiring issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. B

    Any Advice???? Sony STR-2800 Technics SL-DD2

    Pretty sure I just killed my pride and joy. I collect vinyl and had a vintage setup, came back one day and the computer monitor that was on the same outlet seemed to have shorted and died, and now receiver and turntable are not working. I have had them for years and they have always been great...
  3. J

    Technics SL-1600 MK1 reCAP Need Advice

    Can someone get me started on how to reCAP my sl-1600 MK1? Having no issues just heard it’s something that usually needs doing on older technics and I want my deck in the best shape possible. I have no electrical engineering experience but going to be assisted by my friend that does. Where can I...
  4. F

    Repair Help Yamaha R-90

    They say three house moves equal a house fire. Well my old Yamaha R-90 endured two moves over the last five years, but finally quit on the third one. It powers up; all displays light up (tuner, equalizer, source selection indicators etc) and all buttons work. BUT there is no "click" that would...
  5. A

    Denon Receiver Repair

    Have a question regarding a Denon AVR 2311ci Receiver that needs repair. Using it for an audio-only setup, driving two speakers (set to 2CH mode). The unit powers up without any issue - no error codes or issues reported. Have a CD source connected to it. I do not get any audio from my speakers...
    • arête
    • Thread
    • avr2311ci denon receiver repair
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. C

    How to repair arcing power Arc

    Hello good people, I'm having an issue with an arcing power switch in my Philips 22-AH-686 receiver. I thought initially that I had dirty switches / pots but a thorough cleaning did nothing to help. I am fairly sure that the problem is the power switch. I will also test the output transistors...
  7. Brunsvold

    Guidance on tapedeck repair

    Hi AK Community, I purchased an Onkyo Integra TA-2044 (silver) a few months back. It was running fine and then...not. I turn it on, it automatically starts spinning one of the belts, but the tape doesn't spin and the door won't eject. None of the function buttons are responsive (the selector...
    • Brunsvold
    • Thread
    • onkyo onkyo ta-2044 repair tapedeck
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Tape
  8. L

    Replaced 2245 Marantz Power Switch - Now No Sound On Right Side

    I replaced the power switch and it all turns on and works, except the right side speakers (main and remote) it isn't the speaker cuz I tested the speaker on the left side and it works. Both channels worked before replacing the power switch. Any ideas? Are they related? Fixes? Thanks!
  9. C

    Looking for local stereo repair

    I am located in the East Bay (SF Bay Area) and I’m looking for a reputable electronics repair person to take a look at my receiver, a vintage Realistic. I know/knew a couple freelance guys with very reasonable rates, but neither of them is available at the moment. It seems like the few...
  10. tgmartin

    Electro Voice FM12-2 crossover schematic

    First time poster hoping that I'm not inappropriately busting in. I couldn't find this particular issue anywhere on the site or the greater interwebs so ... I have a number of EV FM12-2 PA floor monitors (2 way, EVM12L woof and T35 tweet) that sound very different from each other. They are from...
    • tgmartin
    • Thread
    • crossover electro voice repair schematic
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. R

    Califone 1430K

    Not exactly high fidelity, but, I’m repairing this Califone school record player for an old lady I know to play her beater records and 78’s on it. Had no cartridge so I installed a replacement one (89t, ceramic, flipover, it’s green in color if you’ve ever seen one before. Looks like a stubby...
  12. A

    Luxman PD-284 Tusrntable Assistance

    A direct drive from the 80s that I bought about 10 years ago. Worked fine for years, but suddenly the platter does not rotate and the strobes are dim. Any ideas?
    • Ajoy
    • Thread
    • luxman pd284 repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. H

    Cerwin Vega DX-9 crossover repair

    I have a pair of CV DX9 and I wanted to repair the crossovers on them. I'm looking to do a complete rebuild of the board. I've got the skills to solder the board back together, but I am clueless on what to buy for the parts and need help figuring out which parts are the best overall. I also need...
    • HoneyBadger9
    • Thread
    • cerwin vega crossover dx-9 repair
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  14. C

    Marantz 2330 in north NJ requiring Recap service

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone on this forum would be interested in recapping a Marantz 2330 (not 2330b) I recently acquired or know someone who they would trust to do it? I’m in North NJ, very willing to drive an hour or two but would like to avoid shipping if at all possible I restore...
    • Cropper
    • Thread
    • 2330 marantz recap and restoration repair
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  15. bofner

    Heard this site might be able to help me, the lights on the VFD don't work well how can I fix this?

    • bofner
    • Thread
    • diy fix lights repair stereo amp vfd
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  16. A

    Problem with Avalon 737sp (sound clips available)

    Hello all, I've lurked around this site for years without an account, occasionally solving some issues in the studio by reading through the threads. I couldn't find one for the issue I'm having, so I figured I'd reach out into the ether to see if any of you geniuses (no sarcasm) can lend me...
    • astronautry
    • Thread
    • avalon avalon737sp channelstrip defect maintenance repair repairquestion tube tubepreamp tubepreampchannelstrip
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  17. M50'sMike

    Velodyne HGS 18 Repair

    Hello everyone, I have a rather specific inquiry regarding the Velodyne HGS 18. I bought the subwoofer a few months ago, but there are certain frequencies that make the sub bottom out, (even with gain at less than one) which should essentially not be happening. Because there are lower...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • repair replacement servo servo control sub woofer subwoofer subwoofer amp subwoofer repair velodyne
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  18. Lost Cause

    MC2105 Disaster! Help me Audiokarma, you're my only hope . . .

    First time poster, long time lurker. I'm hoping for some gentle guidance on resolving an issue with my MC2015. It has been an eBay/Covid disaster thus far. With no experience in electronic repairs, and limited tools, just using advice given others on this site I've actually managed to...
  19. MBuras

    Basket Case KA-7002 need some guidance

    I bought it cheap knowing it didn't have sound output. Didn't know until I got it that there were literally parts missing on the amp card and definite signs of being worked on. I've subbed in proper replacements where needed, making sure to check, recheck orientation and pinouts as needed. It...
  20. tonythetech

    KLH Model 20: Only Record Player Works?

    Hello all, I am new to audiokarma and been a long time viewer! Finally made a account because I can't find anyone else that has had a similar problem to my KLH Model 20. I need troubleshooting help with KLH model 20 that I recently picked up from a estate sale. Upon testing, nothing seems to...
  21. rugene

    What to do with this Sansui AU-666

    Hi audio karma dot org, Long time listener, first time caller, etc etc. About five years ago I decided to replace my Sansui 661 (bought refurbished from Hawthorne Stereo in Seattle) with something a little nicer and a little more powerful. I read a lot, I mean a lot of posts here and...
    • rugene
    • Thread
    • advent repair sansui speakers & amps
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. JayPare

    Technics SA-160, power transformer output too high

    I'm in the process of bringing back to life a SA-160 only to help me improve my electronic skills. I think I'm pretty close to get it back to life (link to the main thread), but I'm worried about voltage too high from the power source circuit: Indeed, I'm getting -43 and +43V instead of -35.5...
    • JayPare
    • Thread
    • power transfomer repair technics voltage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. oftheclod

    Replacing a power switch on a Yamaha Ca-2010

    Hi all, I'm new around here but am looking for some direction, I found a Yamaha Ca-2010 on the curb and with some basic juking was able to get it working. That said, now it turns on and plays but won't turn off. I ordered a new power switch and these capacitors thanks to a users suggestion, but...
    • oftheclod
    • Thread
    • power & speaker switch repair switch yamaha yamaha ca-2010
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: DIY
  24. T

    Kenwood KR-1000 Repair Question - New Tech, Need Opinion

    Hello Everyone, I hope I have posted this in the best place, but please let me know if there is a more appropriate location. I recently purchased a Kenwood KR-1000 aka the "Galaxy Commander". I owned one before and loved it, but it met a tragic end when I set an alarm and did not realize that...
  25. JHN272

    Inherited SS-TL5s - Need Help!

    Hey guys, new here, hoping I can get some help! I have inherited a pair of Sony SS-TL5 speakers (http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-SS-TL5.html) from my late father. These have sat for years and years at my grandmother’s home (so dusty) and I finally got to take them home today. It was a long...
    • JHN272
    • Thread
    • help repair solved sony
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Speakers
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