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  1. S

    Recommendations for speaker cabinet refinishing shop / new Teak Veneers / Michigan / Thiel CS1.2 speakers

    Hello, this is my first post in Audiokarma after referencing for many years. I just picked up a working pair of Thiel CS1.2 speakers- they sound amazing; however they are in rough cosmetic shape. Looking to have damaged old veneers stripped, new Teak veneers applied and finished, and gouges...
    • Sila881
    • Thread
    • michigan repairs speaker cabinet thiel cs 1.2 veneers
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. 1

    Sony GX909ES volume control issues

    I have a nice unit in excellent condition other than the motor that controls the volume intermittently does not work. However typically you can manually move the nob around then you can remotely control it again. Looking for any recommendations to fix this issue. Thanks
  3. michaelm101

    Continuous Vintage Failure: Please Recommend New "Modern" Amp

    I still have my old Kenwood KA-5700 I was awarded for straight "A"s in the fifth grade and I have fond recollections of going to the Federated Group and Cal Stereo dreaming about other gear. I've since collected several other amps/receivers of the 1970s era of Japanese crafted stereo gear. BUT...
  4. gangen02342

    Luxman LV-111 Bootleg Repair or Factory ???

    I'm a big fan of the Luxman LV-113, but mine died so I picked up and LV-111 I was told functioned and is just dusty inside (is it ever). I'm all new to this and stupidly did not ask to see under the cover before I purchased. The area I'm concerned with is the outlets which appear at the back of...
    • gangen02342
    • Thread
    • luxman luxman lv luxman lv 111 luxman lv-111 repairs used
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. R

    Philips 312 Broken Tonearm

    Hey everyone, First post on AK, so feel free to correct/criticize anything in the posting and thanks in advance for any advice! Here's my story- stumbled on a thread here when looking at a new turntable and ultimately decided to go for a Philips 312. Found one on shopgoodwill.com and probably...
  6. Lou Weed

    How to get into DIY stereo and turntable repair.

    Long time visitor to the site but first time poster. Can you folks please recommend some good places to learn some basics of electronics? Other than cleaning pots and turntable maintenance I’m at a loss for any repairs or adjustments. I need some book or video recommendations that can teach me...
    • Lou Weed
    • Thread
    • advice needed diy recaps reciever recievers repairs sa5360 technics turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. VintageDutch

    Been a while but now working on.....

    Hi all, Sorry to tell that it has been a while that i have been posting and reading here.. Been buzy... Took the time to repair my good old Trio cs-1560A oscilloscope... It now is as flawless as I could make it... Also worked on my SONY SQR 6650 receiver... Did a full recap with regular spec...
    • VintageDutch
    • Thread
    • oscilloscope recap repairs sony sqr 6650 trio ka 250-u
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. davy rocksta

    interesting behavior while repairing and servicing a Kenwood KM-105

    i know, i know is a very simple amplifier that might not worth the time to fix... it's ok i'm learning a lot with this one here is the schematic https://elektrotanya.com/kenwood_km105_schematic.pdf/download.html#dl ok so this unit had the output transistors shorted in just one channel, the...
  9. J

    Denon DP-52F repairs and servicing

    Hello, I have a nice looking Denon TT thats been sitting for quite a while because its in need of repairs and servicing. Nothing too major, if you have the tools and know-how. I just don't have anyone here in Jacksonville fl that does repairs. Do yall know of a reputable repair shop in Florida...
  10. U

    JVC QL-A2 auto retrieve

    Found this tt at my mum's place, one Christmas the auto retrieve got stuck on and it has been gathering dust ever since. I've opened it up and managed to finish the auto retrieve cycle, then I plugged it back in to test and as soon as the arm is lifted toward the platter it starts to auto...
  11. J

    Mitsubishi LT-5V tracking errors

    Hey everyone, I recently bought a Mitsubishi LT-5V vertical turntable. It needed new belts, so I replaced them. I cleaned the guide rod and the gears that move the tonearm and applied new grease. Now, the automatic tonearm functions as intended. However, the left arrow on the tracking error...
  12. J

    Denon DP-52F tonearm wiring help

    Hello, I've started trying to fix my Denon TT and have come to a stop due to wiring issues. I am trying to figure out where all the different wires solder up to the PCB and some are a given, but others are not. I'm reaching out to yall for some help and any will be much appreciated. I'll post...
  13. C

    Technics SL-10 repair assistance needed

    Hello to the group! I inherited an SL-10 with original MC cart. from a friend that has a garbled distorted output when playing records. Doesn't sound like a cartridge issue as much as an electronics issue. I have been going through the unit extensively and replaced all caps in audio path and...
  14. T

    Nikko Alpha II repair help needed!

    Hi all! This spring I picked up matching set of silver faceplate Nikko gear for a reasonable price but one channel of the amp makes a loud popping noise every few 5-10 seconds. One local shop was unable to fix the issue and the other is unfamiliar with Nikko gear and won't touch it. I have...
  15. N

    Technics 1700MK2: cueing motor won't stop

    Hello all, I recently came into a Technics 1700mk2, allegedly in "perfect working order". I have found the small motor for the auto return simply wont shut off as long as the turntable is powered. With the band replaced(this forum was great for that), this causes the tonearm to be perpetually up...
    • Nelson24
    • Thread
    • repairs technics technics 1700
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. onwardjames

    Repair Mistakes & Blunders - what bonehead move have YOU pulled??

    I was reading my monthly RockAuto newsletter, and thought this might make a fun thread. The idea is simple - please share something you did that either could have ended very badly, or DID end badly, but preferably something that you just pulled a senior moment on....here's mine!! Got my...
  17. RT Fan

    I AM BACK IN THE VINYL GAME

    After a prolonged period with no working TT's I finally got around to having my 2 Dual TT"s brought back to life. I had a 505/2 that I purchased 30 years ago which I thought would be my last TT, bought together with my first CD player which long ago bit the dust. The other TT was a Dual 5000...
    • RT Fan
    • Thread
    • dual 5000 dual 505 repairs
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Matt Jones

    Dual 1228 Droopy Tonearm Problem :(

    Hi everybody, This is my very first post here, and I was told by a very good audiophile friend of mine to post here to discuss the issue I'm experiencing with my recently serviced vintage Dual 1228 Idler Drive turntable. The problem I'm experiencing is that the tonearm droops low on the edge...
    • Matt Jones
    • Thread
    • droopy dual 1228 problem repairs service tonearm
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. J

    Rotel repair in North Carolina?

    Good day, I'm new here and searching for someone qualified to repair a Rotel RSX-1562. The unit stopped putting out sound on the left (nothing from any of the 5.1 channels, no buzz, hum; nothin'). I've opened the box and it doesn't appear there are any blown fuses. Rotel says I should ship...
    • Jeppo
    • Thread
    • north carolina repair repairs rotel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. C

    Repair Thorens 126 Mark III

    Hello all, I'm new so please forgive if I'm posting in the wrong place. My father has recently passed away and I decided to hold on to his old records and record player. He was a fanatic about audio and spent years curating the perfect listening room and took good care of his systems. He...
  21. WildShadow

    I need some help with an amplifier of mine. (Technics SA-5170)

    Hello people of AudioKarma! I am very new here so you can call me a noob if you'd like to. Anyway, that's not the issue here. The issue is this: I have a Technics SA-5170 amplifier that I found from an abandoned house (don't judge) that has been sitting for 15 years, and it used to work VERY...
    • WildShadow
    • Thread
    • amplifer help repairs technics technics sa 5170
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. archiek

    Model 18 Repair Service provider

    I am looking for a Reliable and Reputable repair service. I'm pulling my hair out and about to scream! I find one, only to learn the guy is a jerk, or "I no longer do repairs" or "restorations." I am NOT handy with a soldering iron and being dyslexic reading spreadsheets or circuit diagrams is...
  23. L

    Problem with SX-1250

    Hello from a newbie, I'm very happy to be aboard and glad I found this forum. Hope this is not something that repeatedly asked ? When approaching one half volume (although not hearing any noticeable "clipping" or distortion) the receiver momentarily "cuts out", comes back on, and "cuts out"...
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