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  1. C

    Help Needed: need replacements for 2SA912, 2SC1914, 2SC1885 on a Pioneer

    Hello, like the title says i am trying to fix a intermittently unstable Pioneer SA-3000 amp for good, it has one of the following issues at one time or all together: random popping and crackling from speakers even with volume closed and no signal being fed (like a very very dirty record)...
    • Cosmic_S
    • Thread
    • equivalent help pioneer replacement
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. H

    Broken Vifa D26TG-35

    Hello forum members: I own a pair of 3a Midi Master Gen 2 speakers. These are French “bookshelf speakers” from around 1985. Unfortunately, one of the two speakers has recently become defective — the tweeter distorts at even moderate volumes and at certain frequencies in the music. I believe...
    • HAL 8500
    • Thread
    • replacement tweeter vifa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Geek

    Modern Replacement for A798 Dual PNP

    Hi Folks, Wish to share that I had success replacing a pesky 2SA798 in a Sansui 11000 phono stage with a BCM856BS.115 dual matched PNP from Digikey (part # 1727-5424-1-ND). It's a TSSOP-6, so you'll need an adapter, pointy iron tip and steady hands! Channel balance is great and voltages are...
    • Geek
    • Thread
    • 2sa798 a798 replacement substitution
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. Bburdette

    Vintage Sansui 771 Stereo Receiver Lights No Power

    Hey guys, I wanted to ask a question and hopefully someone can help me. I have had a beautiful vintage Sansui 771 stereo receiver for many years now. It plays and looks great. All of the lights on the front panel were working but one of them would go out after it was powered on awhile. I decided...
  5. R

    ESS AMT 1C Replacement speakers?

    Sorry if this isn't the right thread to post this in, I'm still new here. I picked up some ESS AMT 1Cs for a bargain, however they are missing the rear speaker, not sure if they were passive radiators or not. However I figure this gives me an opportunity to upgrade the speakers since I've read...
    • Rotary
    • Thread
    • ess amt repair advice replacement
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. F

    Technics SL-D2 Replacement Counter/Balance Weight

    Hi all! Recently acquired myself a Technics SL-D2 turn table used off offerup. In the listing I noticed it had been missing its Balance weight and was wondering if anyone here has experience with replacing them and how to do it? I ordered the correct(?) part off E-Bay am not sure how to go...
    • fry3000
    • Thread
    • fixing replacement sl-d2 technics turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. M

    The Fisher XP-10 speaker recommendations

    Hi there. Can anyone recommend speakers for my The Fisher XP-10? I got them an an estate sale and one of them FOR SURE needs new speakers. I haven't cracked open the other, but I'm going to go ahead and assume they also need replaced. I'll start with replacing the speakers, and if other...
    • major_briggs
    • Thread
    • fisher xp-10 replacement the fisher
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Fisher
  8. B

    Sony STR-7055 Radio crackling

    Hello Guys, a couple of days ago I picked up a very nice Sony STR-7055. I cleaned the controls, replaced all bulbs and did a full re-cap of the receiver. I also set the bias to the recommended 50mv and checked the DC offset. And everything is working very well, sadly the radio has on one channel...
    • Benjamin01
    • Thread
    • replacement replacement ic sony sony str 7055
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. M

    STK459/STK460 discrete components replacement

    Hello, My friend bringed me he's Panasonic amplituner with tape deck because it went off suddenly. I managed to replace all capacitors but one of channels is not working and i thought i will buy STK459 replacement, change it and that's gonna be it. Obviously this STK459 i bought is defective...
    • mortxs
    • Thread
    • components discrete replacement stk stk459 stk460
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. R

    Noob, advice on stylus replacement

    A friend recommended this website- my head was swimming at the search I did- a firehose of info. I'm just going to attempt to ask here and get roasted. I think I should replace my stylus, not sure what the best approach, just stylus or entire cartridge. I'm completely ignorant. Here's a pic of...
  11. C

    Thiel CS 2.2 Woofer Issue (Advice?)

    So I'm working on a pair of Thiel CS 2.2s and the woofer just won't stop farting/bottoming out. They're both OEM woofers and I have an OEM replacement and it does the same thing as the old driver. There are no tears from the cone to the spider, the voice coil isn't rubbing, there's no sag in...
    • CaseyWKC
    • Thread
    • advice clipping damage farting replacement thiel thiel cs 2.2 thiel cs2 woofer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. hmartincalle

    Old Large Advents - Fried fried egg tweeter cause/replacement?

    My Old Large Advent has a fried fried egg tweeter. Is it caused by electronic components in the box or a pushed in cage that collapsed the cone and caused the wires to contact the speaker material? I was gifted a pair of old large Advent speakers at the end of a local estate sale. The cage on...
    • hmartincalle
    • Thread
    • advent fried large old replacement tweeter
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. tlann

    Klipsch H700 Heresy Replacement Woofer

    Hi all! I bought some Klipsch H700 Heresys that, according to the serial numbers, were made in 1970. Unfortunately, I discovered upon opening them up that they do not seem to have the original woofers. Instead, they have these woofers (pictures attached) with illegible serial numbers and...
    • tlann
    • Thread
    • cletron cleveland electronics crites eminence heresy klipsch klipsch heresy klipsch heresy woofer replacement woofer
    • Replies: 83
    • Forum: The Klipsch Korner
  14. N

    Hitachi HS 530 What different tweeter to use?

    Hello, some time ago I plugged my old Hitachi HS 530 to listen to some music and the tweeter from one of the 2 speakers does not work. I've been searching for some weeks and have not found anything (neither the full speaker neither only the tweeter). What different tweeter can I use to bring it...
    • Nikos Terzis
    • Thread
    • not working replacement search tweeter issue
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. JSMATT

    Large Cap Replacement - When to consider?

    This topic is clearly not unique to Sansui products, but given these are the items I have, here goes the question. When have you replaced the large caps, e.g., 10,000 uF, in your rig (or one you serviced)? What were the symptoms that precipitated the replacement? What did you use to...
  16. Clay Wright

    ESR compensation

    Quick question: but first, I've read about how one can add a small series resistor to compensate for ESR when replacing electrolytic caps with film caps, but it seems most of the talk is with tweeters that I could find clear explanations for. It's obvious that when compensating for the ESR...
    • Clay Wright
    • Thread
    • compensation electrolytic esr film capacitor replacement
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  17. A

    Luxman L-80V Problems! Help!

    Hello, A few months ago I retrieved my Luxman l-80v from storage. After connecting it up it started humming aggressively so I turned it off and let it rest for a bit. On the second attempt, the humming grew and the old 50v 10000uf Capacitors exploded. All 3 of the 0.3A 250v 6x30mm fuses were...
    • AmpSound
    • Thread
    • 10000uf diagnose help luxman luxman l-80v repair repair amplifier replacement
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. T

    teac c-1 pinch rollers?

    I have a beautiful teac c-1 that I'd like to get up and running again. It's fully functional except for the pinch rollers that have turned to mush. I'd like to find a replacement but it's proving quite difficult as the pinch rollers aren't any of the common sizes. Does anyone have any tips...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • high end professional repair replacement teac
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  19. Johnny P

    Denon DP-37F Headshell/Cartridge Replacement.

    I recently Purchased a Denon DP-37F Online not realizing its missing the entire headshell. (Rookie mistake i know) I read up on the manual online and it calls out for a Denon PCL-30BK Headshell replacement and DL-65 Cartridge i have looked everywhere online and can not find one in stock...
  20. Johnny P

    Denon DP-37F Headshell/ cartridge replacement

    I recently Purchased a Denon DP-37F Online not realizing its missing the entire headshell. (Rookie mistake i know) I read up on the manual i found online and it says it requires the Denon pcl 30bk headshell. And i can not find a match online ANYWHERE. It contains the Dynamic Servo Tracer...
    • Johnny P
    • Thread
    • denon dp-37f headshell replacement tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Music Forums
  21. S

    Best Desktop Speakers Ever!!

    I'll start by saying that this six dollar pair of Jensen Model 5's will not be staying on my tanker desk in the garage for long. I'm not sure how long these speakers sat dormant for, but it took a good ten minutes before really woke up. I know the subs have been replaced with vintage Radio...
  22. H

    any needle suggestions for grado reference series 1

    Hey there, I've recently picked up an old Sony PS-X5 turntable this past weekend from a local garage sale. While it needs some work on replacing its capacitors and electrical components, I would like to know more about the included cartridge. To my knowledge it is marked "Grado RS1" with a...
    • Hayden F.
    • Thread
    • cartridge grado needle replacement sony stylus turntable vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. R

    Sansui driver transistor alternative

    Friends, I wonder if I can ask for some help. I'm repairing a Sansui 310. Have replaced blown power transistors (2SC1061 replaced with MJE15034G). There was also a blown driver transistor - one of two 2SA678s (TR 807 & 808) - which I replaced with some 2SA1015Ys, noting the different pinout...
    • Rhod
    • Thread
    • 2sa678 310 replacement sansui transistor
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. L

    Brand of TO-3 transistors?

    Anyone have any options on Audio Power transistors! I know they are an off brand! But are substantially cheaper! I am retired and on a budget! The Toshiba claim to be original, genuine, but they look different from my original ones! At least the printing on them! Maybe a later production?? The...
  25. Timothy Flath

    DIY Restorations for Fair Use Cassette Audio Tapes

    Here are a number of Cassette Audio Tape repair, repalcement and restoration videos I have posted over the past couple of years hoping that some may be helpful to folks in the forums here. Thought I would start a thread to have them all linked in one location. Will start with my first one posted...
    • Timothy Flath
    • Thread
    • audio cassette repair replacement restoration tape
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
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