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  1. JHN272

    Inherited SS-TL5s - Need Help!

    Hey guys, new here, hoping I can get some help! I have inherited a pair of Sony SS-TL5 speakers (http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-SS-TL5.html) from my late father. These have sat for years and years at my grandmother’s home (so dusty) and I finally got to take them home today. It was a long...
    • JHN272
    • Thread
    • help repair solved sony
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. Stefano

    Sony SS-G1/G5 speakers

    Hello all, this is One of my first posts here on AK so please bear with me for a question regarding old cheap stuff. My name is Stefano Pasini, i live in Italy and some of you might know me a s a long-time vinyl and turntable collector with a special taste for classic EMTs...
  3. R

    Sony TC-W7ES service manual or belt spec?

    Hi, Checking back in after a decade of being occupied with life. As the title states, I'm looking for a service manual for a Sony TC-W7ES cassette deck. We've got it working pretty well, but still not 100% on the belt spec. (Square or round, length and width.) Any help is appreciated...
    • Reldnew
    • Thread
    • belt cassette sony tape tc-w7es
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  4. BigBogner

    Klipsch KG-4... what’s it worth?

    I’ve got the opportunity to buy a very clean pair of Klipsch KG-4’s for $200. Any experience with these? How would they compare to my JBL P30’s? I’m not sure I really have the room for them, but damn do they look cool. I’ve never heard a pair of Klipsch but know they have a solid reputation...
  5. MacMan10-100

    Help With Omron Switch Replacement

    I recently removed the Omron power switch from my Sony 7066 Receiver b/c it was malfunctioning and discovered it was cracked. It's a small plunger type switch w/ three prongs. The numbers on it are V15-1a, underneath this is TV-4. Top right corner has 295 3R4 written on it. I have not been able...
    • MacMan10-100
    • Thread
    • omron power switch sony v15-1a tv-4
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  6. B

    Making the most of it.

    My main stereo setup in my room is all set with a vintage Onkyo receiver and BIG1970s top notch McIntosh speakers that I really treasure. However, in my living room to listen to music with my roommates I hooked up a spare cheap Sony STR-DH190 receiver and Sansui SP-30s. The Sansuis have blown...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • sansui sony vintage speakers
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. C

    Mic for Sony DSR-PD150 camcorder?

    I've acquired a Sony DSR-PD150 camcorder without a microphone, and I'm wondering what my options might be for a suitable affordable new or used microphone. I tried my Audio Technica AT9100, and it can barely be heard, even with the gain turned all the way up. I'm guessing this is because it's a...
  8. T

    Sony TA-AX7 Transitors get hot

    Hello, I have a Sony TA-AX7 and two transitors (q503, q504) get very hot. Which results in that the amplifier gets almost too hot to touch, even idle. I checked and set the bias and dc offset according to the service manual and this didn't solve the issue. Besides that I replaced most of the...
  9. F

    Sony TC-355 won't record but erases.

    I have a Sony TC-355 that I am currently servicing. When I switch it into record mode, the VU meters stop moving, and I can't hear anything through the source or tape outputs. I have used contact cleaner to clean the record switches and the source selector switches. I would greatly appreciate it...
    • Fadedtubez
    • Thread
    • reel to reel sony tape tc-355
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  10. K

    Sony STR-7065--PCB char-is it a make or break issue?

    All, New here and newbie to repair. Stick with description please! I picked up an 7065. Did some cleaning and inspection. Several caps seem new? Speaker B and C channels right, sometimes left were not working. Speaker A seemed to be OK. I noticed up near speaker inputs on supply board there...
  11. A

    Sony - SACD - which player range? SCD, BDP, DVP or others

    Hi, I'm looking at various second hand Sony SACD players on a well known auction site and am looking to confirm a few thoughts from the more experienced heads here. The Sony SCD range (e.g SCD-XB940QS) will not output SACD as digital, just (RCA) analog If I wanted any digital output from a...
  12. G

    Sony F808ES and Technics SU8600 recap

    Hi! My first post here, so don’t judge me if I posted in the wrong section (or bad english, since I’m not a native american/english). I have been an “unregistered” user for around one and a half year here, just about the time I was starting to get into vintage amps (short story on recap of the...
    • GytisB
    • Thread
    • au3900 f808es sansui sony sony f808es su-8600 su8600 technics technics su8600
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  13. C

    Sony PS x50 tonearm concerns

    Hi there! I did a lot of lurking on former threads, fixed a few things, but I am still having some issues. I got this table on the bay, and I fixed some speed, button, and cueing issues, but I still have some concerns about the tonearm because I am getting some sibilance despite aligning the...
  14. nubetrueno

    Amplifier TA 818 RMS doubt

    Good afternoon. My English is bad. QUERY. I have a Sony TA 818 amplifier. The manufacturer's specifications are: Continuous RMS power output (AEP, UK, West Germany, Italian model) -> TA-717M = 30 + 30 watts (6ohms, at 1khz, 5% THD) -> TA-818M = 45 + 45 watts (6 ohms, at 1khz, 5% THD) Peak...
  15. raco

    Sony TA-3200F restoration saga

    Hi all, I have a TA-3200F that's a little troublesome. I recapped it, including the large caps (didn't even consider hooking it up before the recap job was done). Brought it back to my rack, hooked it up, played very well indeed all the way to very loud with no issues (Thiel CS2s). Excellent...
  16. Analogovic

    Issues with my Sony TC-252 reel to reel tapecorder

    Hello, I've received today the TC-252. When I'm trying to play a tape, instead of playing the machine starts to do the fast forward exactly the same like in the >> position. After a while, it stops far away from the moment I am interested in, plus the left reel doesn't stop, it continues...
    • Analogovic
    • Thread
    • fast forward instead of playing reel to reel sony tc-252 too slow playing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  17. banth99

    Sony str v2 replacement bulbs?

    I recently purchased a sony str v2 receiver and would like to replace some failing bulbs. Would anyone know where I could get replacement bulbs for this receiver?
    • banth99
    • Thread
    • sony
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  18. S

    Noisy cassette tape recorder, even without tape (Sony TCM-200DV)

    I recently bought this thing for cheap, and I'm ready to split it open and solder if necessary. It makes a lot of noise even without a tape in it. And even when an external speaker is connected. Video: https://streamable.com/kehx1 Any ideas? Thanks in advance:)
    • squarna
    • Thread
    • capacitor cassette noise sony tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  19. MattiaM

    Sony TA-5650 loud pop at power-off

    I recently refurbished a Sony TA-5650 v-fet, with a full recap, replacement of the killer diodes, addition of the voltage doubler on the power supply and replacement of the speaker relay. Bias adjusted fine at 50mV and the DC offset at the speaker output is about 2-3mv on one channel, and 15mV...
    • MattiaM
    • Thread
    • pop noise on shutdown sony vfets
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. P

    Receiver down? What's the best approach?

    Hey Folks, New to the forum. I've got a question, and I have a hunch ppl here will be able to help. My old Onkyo Quartz Synthesized Tuner Amp receiver's speaker output connections seem to have died/gone bad. For a little while, they'd work if I pushed on them, but then slowly fail. I've...
  21. B

    Sony STR-7065 Sound Issue

    I have a Sony STR-7065 that had bias issues when I got it. I ended up replacing most of the resistors in the amp/power board and then ended up replacing all caps and diodes. Output transistors and thermal compensating diodes check out okay. I also replaced two of the driver transistors and...
  22. C

    Sony ps-x70 turntable

    I have a Sony PS-X70 tt that has been in my garage now for 15 years or so...just decided to bring it inside and dust it off to see if might work...i plugged it in and everything seems to function properly, except the auto lift doesnt seem to lift the arm high enough...havent played vinyl for 20...
    • Clyde F
    • Thread
    • sony turntables choosing the right one to restore
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. David_NC

    Sony TA-2000 Preamp Refurb

    Over Thanksgiving, I was in NC packing up some of my audio stuff to ship to CA (we're finally selling the NC house). One of the items I shipped was my Sony TA-2000. It was well packed for shipping and couldn't have been damaged, other than from shaking / shock if dropped. It arrived...
  24. D

    Long time lurker first time member!

    I just want to say in advance... Thank you all. I have been collecting vinyl and vintage equipment for about 5 years. This website has been absolutely instrumental in my hobby. I don’t really have a good reason for not signing up sooner. I think maybe I did not feel I was worthy of joining in on...
    • Dzaruk
    • Thread
    • advent braun denon dynaco mci pioneer sansui sony thorens
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Introductions
  25. rcamp48

    Hello Everyone

    Hello Everyone, I am a record and record player collector from way back, currently I am working on a Rover 45 RPM record player that has a bad motor. I also have a Philp Audio Productions Square dance callers turntable, it is shown off as my avatar I am currently trying to restore it totally...
    • rcamp48
    • Thread
    • country records philp audio productions sony
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Introductions
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