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    SA-9500II safety cap?

    Hi guys, I'm going to restore a SA-9500II version S and I'm wondering if you could give me some hints about safety caps. In this S version the C1 should be a X safety cap (in my opinion) but what about the 15, 16, 17, 18 and 32? (in the red circles) should those also be safety Y caps? I mean...
    • Moncho
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    • pioneer sa-9500 ii safety safety cap
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  2. M

    Pioneer SA-9500II - Tingling Sensation when touching faceplate or lid

    Hi guys, I have had a beautiful Pioneer SA-9500II in my possession for a couple of weeks now. The amplifier was cosmetically in perfect condition although I could tell that it had been forgotten in a warehouse for many years. So I have cleaned it inside and out and adjusted the bias current. I...
    • Moncho
    • Thread
    • pioneer sa-9500 ii pionner power cord sa-9500ii safety tingling
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  3. Refugee

    Another dim bulb tester build

    Dim Bulb Tester Build First, What is a dim bulb tester? It is a current limiting device. It is used to protect a device that is in unknown condition or suspected of not working for any reason. If the device under test (DUT) has a short, the device will be protected from drawing too much...
    • Refugee
    • Thread
    • bulb cigar box current limiter dbt dim bulb test dim bulb tester project box safety test test eqipment
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  4. D

    How to discharge stored energy

    Hello I would like to know the best way to discharge stored energy in a receiver before going in to replace capacitors. Thank you for your help.
  5. S

    MA5100 grounding issues???

    I have an MA5100 that is very dear to me. 20 years ago I stumbled on a yard sale. They were using it to play music...... for the yard sale. I asked if they were selling it. They said yes. I asked how much. They said $15. And here we are. I adore it. After two recent back-to-back negative repair...
    • sensa
    • Thread
    • ground issue grounding power safety static in right channel
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  6. B

    My first pair of really good speakers

    I just got my first ever pair of really quality speakers. (Well, by my standards - I’m sure some folks on here are familiar with some super high end stuff.) I got a pair of McIntosh ML-10Cs. The hifi restore/repair expert I bought them from said that I should beware of clipping given the...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • clipping mcintosh safety sibilance speaker advice wattage
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Zack Sainz

    Scott 299B & Headphones

    Hey all, Still new to this world, so thank you in advance for any insight. I have a Scott 299B with some later production KLH 6s. It’s incredible. I would love to be able to use headphones, mostly for night use. I saw this article...
    • Zack Sainz
    • Thread
    • amp headphones pioneer safety scott tube
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  8. V

    Newbie Cleaning Question - Anything I should NOT touch inside?

    I'm about to clean the pots and switches following the AK "Idiot's guide to DeOxit" but before I start is there anything in there i should definitely NOT touch? Either do to risk of electrical shock or just because it could cause some damage or it's not worth the trouble? I did a search on AK...
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