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  1. scottyawd

    Tandberg 3000 Series knobs

    So I've noticed in my that some Tandberg 3000 series components have machined aluminum knobs and some have what looks like powder coated knobs. Even the same model of equipment has different knobs. See below: Machined- Powder-coated- Does anybody know what/if there's a difference? I've...
    • scottyawd
    • Thread
    • machined powder-coated question solid state switchgear tandberg tandberg 3000
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. T

    HK 930 main fuse keeps blowing

    Need help fixing my Harmon kardon 930 twin. I was doing a recap on the pre output board and the two b+ contacts managed to connect and blew the main fuse. I have since fixed that issue, but now the unit keeps blowing the fuse. Someone please help me. Ps. I'm new to ak
  3. artsybob

    The Fisher TFM-300 Tuner: Worth Restoring?

    My uncle has an old Fisher TFM-300 tuner lying around and I was wondering if these early (mostly) solid-state units were worth fixing up. It's got the 6AL5 and 6CW4 "Golden Synchrode" front end. I know the can caps and all the filter caps underneath the chassis need replacing, but I'm wondering...
    • artsybob
    • Thread
    • 1965 hybrid solid state tfm-300 the fisher
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Fisher
  4. J

    Tube vs. SS General Purpose Headphone Amp

    I'm back after my really long hiatus, as I've got a pair of the Massdrop HD 6XXs on the way, and I need a headphone amp to drive them. My musical taste leans heavily towards rock (alternative, post-hardcore, classic) and hip-hop, but I do listen to the occasional acoustic session as well. I...
  5. Yemm66

    Marantz printed date 2230b

    Hello all! Question on this date code. Is it January 12, 1977 or December 1, 1977? Not sure how to interrupt the stamping. Thanks, Jeff.
    • Yemm66
    • Thread
    • 2230b build date code marantz solid state
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  6. J

    Vintage Stereo Music Centre I was willed, whats its worth?

    Hi, I have been widowed what i believe to be an early 1970s stereo music centre, but i dont know if this is an original set that would have been sold like this or that the different parts were bought at different times and/or from different stores at the time. The following are as follows: Set...
  7. A

    Realistic 208 amplifier

    Hi, Long time lurker, first time poster, so I apologize if I posted this in the wrong forum. A few months ago, I bought this amplifier at a swap meet under the assumption that it was some sort of a tube amp due to it looking a lot like the realistic 214 tuner and being sold by someone who...
    • alanp123
    • Thread
    • 208 amplifier realistic realistic 208 solid state vintage
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. klarity

    Magnavox SP3002: What year was it made?

    Picked up a Magnavox SP3002 yesterday for literally a dollar. Cool smaller model, but I can't seem to find a production date. Anyone have any information? I'm attaching a picture of the product information, as well as the unit itself. Any help is much appreciated!
    • klarity
    • Thread
    • console help magnavox manufacturing modelsp3002 question record changer solid state
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. Worthy_Wax

    Optonica Silver Face- Hope?-Less?

    Hello everyone, I purchased this Optonica SA 5201 on Kijiji last year from a gentlemen's basement in Niagara Falls Canada. I immediately took it to my repair technician and had him give it the once over. He had bad news once his diagnostic was complete. Like I said, it was over a year ago, so...
    • Worthy_Wax
    • Thread
    • optonica reciever repair silver face solid state
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. M

    Magnavox Potable Record Player-need help!

    Hi, I have a Magnavox 400 Solid State Portable Stereo Record player. It is getting power but the turntable doe not turn. Anyone know what the problem is? I found out it doesn't have a belt. Any assistance would be helpful! Thanks, Michael
  11. J

    What should I replace a Sony TA-E900 with?

    I have been using a Sony TA-E900 preamplifier for many years and have loved it because, to my mind, it has the perfect balance of musicality and detail. It is not too warm and mushy like some valve amps and not too harsh and 'in your face like some solid state ones. Unfortunately it now seems to...
  12. T

    Sansui 6060 Help crackle and static

    Hello, Would anyone(s) be willing or able to assist me with repair on my beloved Sansui 6060? I am pretty good with a soldering iron, and used to repair Panasonic digital broadcast equipment for productions studios and TV stations. I'm a little rusty at troubleshooting and component...
  13. QSilver

    Rectifier noise in outputs.

    I have an SA-5300 that I've been recapping etc. Just sat down to try it out and it quite honestly blew me away! Sounds really good. Very clear sharp sound stage and deep natural bass.... Only one small problem remains... when there is no sound, I can hear the "pulses" of the rectifier diodes...
    • QSilver
    • Thread
    • noise power supply rectifier sa-5300 solid state
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  14. Rudefilms

    Anyone feel like recommending a preamp?

    I would love to hear about your favorite preamps! Tube, Solid, Vintage, New, Hifi, etc? I will only be using it with my turntable. I currently have a Denon DP 60L Turntable with a Marantz 1060 that I use as a preamp and 2 Marantz MA500s that power a set of Thiel CS3.6s. Is there any benefit to...
    • Rudefilms
    • Thread
    • amps denon marantz preamp preamps solid state solid state preamp tube tube preamp
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Drum

    Longevity of amps / receivers

    I am curious about the longevity of solid state gear and how it is affected. I have a 1980 Onkyo TX-3000 at work (and an NAD 7240PE from the late 80's). I bought the Onkyo new and the NAD is a recent purchase. The Onkyo is in the conference room (with Polk monitor 4's) and the NAD is in my...
  16. The Gryphon

    Rotel Amplifier Fan Club

    I notice that Rotel amps are not have their merits discussed here on AK .....so I thought it was time to start a thread I run a Rotem RC 960 BX pre amp and two mono block RB 850 ( bridged ) and have done for around 25 years I love the sound , it is clear detailed and very neutral to my...
    • The Gryphon
    • Thread
    • amplifer fan club integrated amplifier power amp power amp heat rotel solid state
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. efedude77

    What actually makes 2 different solid state receivers sound different?

    Hello everyone, I'm rather new to audio and I always see people describing different receivers and how they sound. Saying things such as "oh this receiver has a rich warm sound" or "I don't like that one, it has a colder sound". But what actually makes solid state receivers sound different as...
  18. chosen

    Realistic SA-2001

    Hey guys, just wanted to post a few pics of my successful cleaning/repair of my SA-2001. A couple years back the right channel started to drop DB's, slowly. The sound proceeded to get more washed out and flat as time went on. Frustrated I shelved the amp hoping i'd figure out a way to repair it...
    • chosen
    • Thread
    • 1979 detoxit realistic repair sa-2001 solid state troubleshoot
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. Franco989

    Fisher RS-1080 channel imbalance

    Hi Everyone, Got my first Fisher (traded a turntable for this beast) and it has some issues. The right channel is lower than the left, from my perspective the left channel is where the volume should be (at 170 watts the volume knobs is usually puts out alot of power without turning it up to...
    • Franco989
    • Thread
    • diagnosis fisher help receiver rs-1080 solid state
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Fisher
  20. Chet72

    Value on Marantz AV7701??

    Now that Dolby Atmos is becoming more common, how might this affect the value on otherwise well regarded non-Atmos pre/pros like the AV 7701? The Marantz is a fine unit, but I'd like to get a sense of it's current market value. Agon doesn't have any info... Thx!
  21. spacecowboy

    C28 stereo, right channel not working

    Greetings, I purchased my first vintage hifi setup this weekend and I'm having a few hiccups on my way to having a reliable system. I own a Mcintosh C28 and MC250 which I would like to be able to use everyday. I'm hoping to get to that point on my own with little further investment. My problem...
    • spacecowboy
    • Thread
    • c28 mcintosh solid state stereo issue vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  22. S

    Carver C-4000 vs. Audiolab 8000C

    I'm looking for a preamp to accompany Odyssey Stratos Monoblocks and Klipsch La Scala speakers. Which would you choose, between the Carver C-4000 and the Audiolab 8000C, if they were priced about the same? Or would you choose something else - what else & why? Solid State or Tube?
    • scoran
    • Thread
    • audiolab preamp carver preamp klipsch la scala odyssey stratos preamp preamplifier solid state tube
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. lakegville

    What is clipping?

    I hear this term used quite often and i know it is not good. I have experienced some receivers go into "protect" mode as volume is turned up.....is this clipping? I have also had a few speakers make an awful sound much like a turntable needle being dragged across a record when too much volume is...
  24. crkeith65

    QRX-5500 120hz hum caused by my mistake

    While troubleshooting a dial lamp short that was blowing F1 fuse, I had a wire disconnected from the light box that has 6.3vac. (Lamp Power). When I was moving the light box around to get a better look, the loose wire accidentally contacted a wire on the 330ohm resistor that had 58vdc. See my...
  25. surfshaun

    TECHNICS SU-8600 Balance Issue

    Hello everyone! Audiokarma rocks! Sweet looking unit I just nabbed. Perfect cosmetically and looks clean to the untrained eye. The balance knob feels very scratchy tho, almost like a grinding is happening inside of it. Lil bit of corrosion on the pot inside. When hooked up to speakers it will...
    • surfshaun
    • Thread
    • amp help hifi solid state su-8600 technics vintage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
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