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restoration project

  1. goldswimmerb

    Yet another Marantz 2325 restoration thread

    Hey guys, so this will likely be my first big restoration so I figured I'd document it here and use some of your advice as well. I've done work on smaller receivers before, but nothing as big as this 2325. Got it for a steal online, it currently works for the most part but all the components are...
  2. E

    Console Stereo Resto ?

    So I've got an old mid century Curtis Mathes console stereo that I scored on craigslist. I was originally going to just clean it up and use it as is but now I'm curious as to whether I could retrofit it with some vintage solid state gear I have laying around. I'd like to mount a Pioneer SA 9500...
    • eddietres
    • Thread
    • console stereo curtis mathes mod pioneer sa-9500 ii pioneer tx-9500 project debut carbon restoration project
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  3. N

    Sansui 1000x Clean Up

    Hi all, I'm pretty green when it comes to fixing audio equipment, but I'm trying to restore an old 1000x to it's former glory. Right now, the highs and lows on all inputs are fairly distorted in both channels. I put a signal through the "Main In" connection and am still getting this distortion...
    • Nick T
    • Thread
    • distortion in both channels restoration project sansui 1000x
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  4. ArtZ

    Tech for AU-919 Restoration - Western PA

    I am looking for a recommendation for a tech to restore my AU-919. I live in Indiana, PA which is 45 miles east of Pittsburgh. I am the original owner of the amp and it is completely original. There are no apparent issues with it or damage that I am aware of. It has never been opened up and is...
  5. MBuras

    Altec Lansing 912A All-in-one restoration and notes

    Considering there is only one other post on AK about the little brother 911A I figured it'd be a good thing to share my findings on this rare all in one. I never intended to own any all in one, much less this one, but once I saw it in a thrift store I knew just by the looks I had to have it...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • 912a all in one system altec lansing altec lansing 912a restoration restoration project
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. J

    The Sears Silvertone Twin Twelve 1484 Major Restoration Project

    Chris called me up from Cornerstone music with an amplifier in such disrepair that he was giving it to me for free. I have a sneaking suspicion he took hard to see pictures in the text messages for fear I might not show up to pick up the amp. What I saw was horrible. I have a good feeling...
    • JRUBIN
    • Thread
    • restoration restoration project sears silvertone twin twelve
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  7. Juan9568

    Restoring uncle's Sansui 9090DB

    Hi guys. I'm about to begin with the restoration of my uncle's old Sansui 9090DB. The receiver is in a pretty bad condition, it has been serviced by bad technicians and they replaced parts with cheaper or wrong ones. Issues: . Burnt resistors . Blown fuses . Blown outputs . Scratchy pots A...
  8. Black.Audio.Co

    Sansui BA 3000 problems after restoration / recapping

    Dear Friends, I need help and advise on my BA 3000. I purchased this two years ago and fully recapped all the boards (with Elna Silmic ii) and reflowed the solder (audio note) on all the boards. Ran trouble free for six months then the transistors blew on the left channel. Replaced the Sanken...
    • Black.Audio.Co
    • Thread
    • ba 3000 bias adjustment ca-3000 mcintosh recap work restoration project sansui static
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  9. Childof60

    Sansui 5500 restoration - filter caps

    Picked up a (cosmetically) beautiful Sansui 5500 receiver a few weeks ago of unknown condition. On powering up I found distortion on both channels regardless of the source. I also tested with the amp and pre-amp separated and determined the source of distortion was the power supply. I removed...
  10. LFazio51

    CR1020 Restoration Guidance

    Good afternoon all and Happy Holidays! Hard to believe 2017 is almost over (sorry for the overused cliche')! I recently acquired a CR1020 with the intent of restoration. I'm short on experience (other than over a year of research prior to engaging) but am diligent towards educating myself in...
    • LFazio51
    • Thread
    • cr-1020 lamps restoration project restore yamaha
    • Replies: 273
    • Forum: Yamaha
  11. Childof60

    Stromberg Carlson restoration - ASE 6

    I picked up a 1962 Stromberg Carlson console recently with a wonderful amplifier and separate (not working) preamp - an ASE 6. As part of the repair and restoration I noticed one of the scratch filter inductor coils had cracked apart. The coil value is 2H - which seems huge for a audio filter...
  12. elgrillo

    Some help with Marantz 7T Restoration.

    Hello everybody, I just got a Marantz 7T(SN: 18,437) this week , its in nice shape for how much I paid for it. Maybe someone can help me across this journey of trying to restore it. I know how to solder and use the multi meter . In the past I already restored a marantz 32 with a lot of help of...
    • elgrillo
    • Thread
    • help help needed marantz 7t recap restoration project
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  13. Mr. Yamaha

    The restoration of a Yamaha CA-2000 (Japanese CA-2010)

    @Oilmaster decided to sell me one of his CA-2000's :angel: It needs a full restoration, so this will be my second big project. Nice project for winter times. It's completely original and untouched. Some pictures:
    • Mr. Yamaha
    • Thread
    • 100v ca-2000 ca-2010 restoration restoration project yamaha
    • Replies: 122
    • Forum: Yamaha
  14. C

    Custom Electra VIII E-490 - Restoration Tips & Sale Price

    I am new to this, but I will be picking up a Fisher Custom Electra VIII E-490 console today. I would like to restore it. ***If I have the wrong model, please correct me*** Any tips or insight for the restoration? It is in great condition aesthetically, little to know damage to the wood. I am...
  15. cwelch

    Advent Maestro Speakers Purchase Question

    First of all, greetings all! This is my first post on this forum, but I have spent around a month trolling (as in to "carefully and systematically search an area for something") various threads in order to learn about speakers. I currently do not own any speakers of any note, but am currently...
    • cwelch
    • Thread
    • advent maestro pricing question restoration project
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. BrandonS2185

    Cleaning and restoring console components

    I am in the process of restoring a 1960 stereo console and am having trouble with cleaning the 50+years of dirty hand grime/grease/oil on the control knobs and faceplates. The pieces are both painted plastic (for the knobs) and painted metal (for the faceplates). I don't want to scrub them too...
    • BrandonS2185
    • Thread
    • cleaning restoration project tube amp vintage audio
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  17. MBuras

    Sony TA-1150 Build Thread

    So normally I work on Marantz, Pioneer & Sansui gear but this little integrated has good looks and came at a good price so what the heck. There's not a lot of information out there on this amp so I thought I would contribute what I can by documenting the boards as I work through it. First...
    • MBuras
    • Thread
    • integrated integrated amp integrated amplifier recap recapping restoration restoration project sony ta-1150
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. Aaron99

    Pioneer QM-800A quad amp restoration

    I recently acquired a Pioneer QM-800A and QC-800A as a secondary deal when purchasing a Marantz last week. The previous owner was was de-cluttering and tired of seeing it sitting on his shelf unused in his warehouse. The preamp QC-800A looked complete, and the QM-800A amp was missing 3 knobs...
    • Aaron99
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer qc-800a pioneer qm-800a qc800a qm800a recap restoration restoration project
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  19. mccuskerkt

    Restoration: Rek O Kut Rondine 2

    I sold my AR XA, which leaves me table-less. We are gonna have to fix that problem. Here is my Rek-O-Kut Rondine 2. It's in pretty good shape, and I am hopeful this will go well..
    • mccuskerkt
    • Thread
    • rek o kut restoration restoration project rondine rondine 2 turntable
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. joff

    AR XA IN UK OK.....

    Sorry about the thread title :) After seeing the AR XA s on here and elsewhere I realised that I needed one! These appear to be quite rare here in Britain but I managed to find someone who had this: I got the package delivered today and now I have to work out where it all goes! One thing...
    • joff
    • Thread
    • ar xa restoration project
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. kjack48230

    I felt the Power of the Dark Side, hence, I grabbed a pair of MC30's to rebuild

    After much deliberation I pulled the trigger on a pair of MC30's. Got them to restore so my first question, who should I go to to get all new caps and resistors? I am mechanically inclined and was a electronic tech back in the service so I know all the pitfalls of not respecting electricity...
  22. Tim D

    Experience Restoring Dual 1226

    I recently decided to get back into vinyl and was reminiscing about a Dual 506-1 belt drive that I had about 20+ years ago. I spent a few weeks shopping around for a basket case and found a Dual 1226 on flea bay. It was one of those parts/as-is deals. I paid about $80 incl shipping. Knowing that...
    • Tim D
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1226 dual autostart problem restoration project
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. C

    Dual 1229 Brushed Aluminium Resto

    Hi guys =) I have a couple of 1229's, both in need of cosmetic resto. The corrosion over the brushed metal, on one, looks like it will need to be sanded back with a really fine paper all over then a clear matt varnish applied. The other has a couple of hefty scratches to sand/polish out. My...
    • Carlie
    • Thread
    • dual 1229 restoration project
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. kunsang

    Pioneer M-22 Repair/Restoration

    I was quite lucky and got an M-22 in good condition for free. Sadly only the right channel was working and after some testing, the other channel stopped working aswell. The replacement caps I ordered (Nichicon KZ, FG and VX) have arrived today and I'm about to start recapping. The output...
    • kunsang
    • Thread
    • m-22 pioneer repair help repair restore restoration project vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  25. S

    Sherwood s8900 - transistor sourcing help

    So, bought a non-functional Sherwood S8900. Got more than I bargained for - bad driver board instead of a bad filter cap. The boards are not matched so it appears someone may have been in here before me. I'm pretty sure root cause of problem is a bad capacitor (leaky 4000 uf filter cap on the...
    • special_20
    • Thread
    • recap restoration project sherwood sherwood s7900 sherwood s8900 transistor replacement
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: DIY
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