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  1. David_NC

    Sony TA-2000 Preamp

    I'm back in NC for Thanksgiving and going through and packing up some of my audio equipment. One item is this Sony preamp. I've had this for over 20 years and haven't used it much, though I recall it working well when I last used it. I popped the hood to get some pics, and the construction is...
  2. G

    Sony TC-366 speed problem

    Hey! I need some help with fixing my Sony TC-366 reel to reel machine. It works perfectly fine at 1 7/8 & 3 3/4 IPS but won't play at 7 1/2 IPS anymore. I opened the deck and can see that the idler wheel won't turn at 7 1/2 IPS. I tried pushing it up a little bit with a screwdriver which makes...
    • GaryFreedom
    • Thread
    • issue problem reel to reel sony sony tc-366 speed issue
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tape
  3. L

    Sony TC-765 Reel To Reel Tape machine No tape tension

    Hello. I have a Sony TC-765 Reel to reel 4 track 2 channel duel capstan drive 3 motor 3 head reel to reel tape machine. When I got the unit the pinch rollers were gummed up and would not engage. I got them freed up but now I discovered the tape has no tension. The tape jerks and ends up getting...
    • lexmarks567
    • Thread
    • reel to reel sony tape recorder tc-765 tension
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  4. PE9ZZ

    Replacing VFETs with MOSFETs

    Many people said it couldn't be done so I saw a challenge. On the Audiofreaks forum I documented (in Dutch) my efforts in getting a dud Sony TA-4650 going again without having to resort to tying to get unobtanium 2SJ18/2SK60 SIT transistors. I decided to use IRFP(9)240 instead. Of course the...
    • PE9ZZ
    • Thread
    • 2sj18 2sk1057 2sk60 bias irfp240 ltspice mosfet sony ta-4650 vfet
    • Replies: 79
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. T

    Sony ps x800 vs ps x75 ?

    I have been looking for a sony biotracer for a while now but I am wondering which one would be the better purchase. The ps x800 is a linear tracking turntable and was totl. The ps x75 was a standard turntable and pretty sure that was totl if you exclude the linear tracking models (and the ps...
  6. audi0n00b

    Sony TA1120A; only one channel in Stereo mode

    Fired up my system today and only had sound from one channel, the left. Thought it was a speaker issue, but when I switched the output to right only the speaker came on. It plays in all modes it should including L+R and Reverse, just not in stereo. With my limited knowledge not sure where to...
  7. Johnny_Law

    Sony STR-7065 Power Supply Rectifier Caps H-O-T

    Heat in the STR-7065 PS appears to be a feature rather than a bug (i.e., a design error), see e.g. thread 1 and thread 2. The first reference thread mentions a hot R802; the second thread mentions the same but also that C801-C804 were replaced in a previous with 0.033uf / 600V caps...
  8. mgosdin

    Weekend Garage Sale Find

    Saturday I went Garage Sale'ing with my son. Haven't really been able to go since the early spring. It being a fall day there were a few good sales and we came home with an assortment of trinkets. Until we were almost to the house, our neighbors in the next block over had put up signs while...
  9. kcline

    Pictures of Japanese NEC 12AD7 Tubes

    These came out of a early Sony R to R. Hard to find, as a retired tube dealer I have never seen more then a handful of these. Sockets in the r to r were marked 12AD7/ 12AX7
  10. Isaac C.

    Best Vintage Integrated Amplifier Recommendations?

    Hello all, my current daily driver is a Hitachi SR 603 (30wpc) receiver which I like a lot because of the late 70s clean, accurate, and crisp sound. Though 30wpc is plenty for my Dynacos, I've been looking to upgrade to a more powerful integrated amplifier as I plan to purchase some floor...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • 70s hitachi integrated amplifier jvc kenwood marantz recommendation sanyo sony technics
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. Shrugg

    Sony DVP-S7000 crackling and static on digital output

    Recently, I acquired a fancy Parasound DAC-1500, and got around to putting into my system today. I hooked up the Sony via coaxial, and began listening. Loved the sound for a few minutes, then I hear a burst of crackling. Wha? :confused: Determined, I press on anyways, until I hear it again. I...
  12. amr2

    Sony TA-N55ES Restoration

    Some pics :) TAN55ES-001 by amr2 posted Aug 25, 2019 at 10:13 AMTAN55ES-002 by amr2 posted Aug 25, 2019 at 10:13 AMTAN55ES-003 by amr2 posted Aug 25, 2019 at 10:13 AMTAN55ES-004 by amr2 posted Aug 25, 2019 at 10:13 AMTAN55ES-005 by amr2 posted Aug 25, 2019 at 10:13 AM A Class Board - Cleaning...
    • amr2
    • Thread
    • restoration sony ta-n55es
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. David Corbin

    Sony HP-310 motorboat

    Hello, I am new to this forum, new to troubleshooting stereos, and fairly green when it comes to tracking stuff out. That being said I can usually take most gaming things apart, diagnose the problem and get it working. Where I am having trouble is like jheu02 had with his Sony 6046a. I got...
  14. CharlieBee

    Why doesn’t Sony Hi Fi gear get much Coverage or Respect?

    I have loved Sony electronic gear for over 50 yrs. It started with a $10 AM radio, the size of King size pack of cigarettes, that had a great robust sound and a great AM tuner that picked up AM signals for 1000 + miles at night. Then there were cassette players and recorders, Walkman AM/FM...
  15. Johnny_Law

    Sony STR-7045 Tuner Intermittent Static

    I'm dealing with a funky tuner in my STR-7045 (all original inside). I had an STR-6055 previously (the exact same unit) which had wonderful FM reception (although I had recapped the tuner boards). My STR-7045 pulls in stations great and sounds fantastic ... for a while. It will randomly burst...
    • Johnny_Law
    • Thread
    • fm sony static str str-6055 str-7045
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tuners
  16. U

    Tips on using dinosaurs receivers?

    Not sure how to put 14 way cable in the back ? I did it before once somehow. The pic displayed it unplugged they do not fit . How do you tone the bass down on this model ?
  17. FauxHall

    Choice - Spendor S6e or Epos M22 or Epos M12.2?

    I trust the Spendors the most but I already have a pair of A6rs in my music room. The new speakers would go into the living room (they call it "sala" here) around the new TV. However, I see little use for them working with video except maybe in concert Blu-Rays - which I don't have yet. Both...
  18. Johnny_Law

    Sony TC-WR610 - Pinch roller pin replacement, Reel Gear Pivot Frozen

    Put new belts in my TC-WR610. Was psyched that tape B worked great forwards and backwards. However tape A only worked in one direction. Hmm ... what's missing? Oh wait, I found it banging around inside! ... But, the shaft (axle?) it rotates on has gone AWOL. Can anyone please point me...
    • Johnny_Law
    • Thread
    • pinch roller sony tc-wr610
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  19. ZackD

    Source of replacement Sony tactile switches?

    Does anyone have a part number and source for these switches. I know that they can be ordered based on dimensions etc and will order that way from Digikey or Mouser if needed. I was just wondering if anyone already had a source for good fitting and functioning switches. I have a very nice...
    • ZackD
    • Thread
    • ps-x500 sony tactile tactile switches
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. Johnny_Law

    Sony CDP-X33ES - How come nobody told me CDs could sound this good?

    I've had this X33ES for a while now. It was on a shelf in the garage with one channel out. Finally, its time came, and onto the bench it went. I took off the case to find many fancy, purple Elna Duorex II, and other high quality caps, staring back at me. However I noticed that many were...
  21. audi0n00b

    Receiver alternative to Sony TA1120A/ST5000FW?

    Not really sure if this is the best place to pose the question or not, but I’m considering moving on from my Sony combo into a receiver. Any thoughts on where to go next? Open to suggestions on receiver and speaker pairs as well. Current setup is the referenced Sony pair, AR XA turntable and...
  22. lattiboy

    Single-driver curious...... (Alpair 12P questions)

    Hi all, I've become really interested in single-drive speakers recently. I've got a chance to grab a pre-built L/C/R set of Alpair 12P Super Pensil Speakers locally and am tempted to do so. I currently have a pair of Sony SS-TL5 speakers, which I consider some of the best I've ever heard...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • alpair single driver sony speaker ss-tl5
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Johnny_Law

    SOLVED Sony STR-6055: Distortion on Left Channel only when speaker connected & selected

    Symptom: Left channel is distorted, but only when the speakers are selected and connected. Test 1 settings: Headphones plugged in; 8 ohm speakers connected to Main speaker terminals. Speaker knob to Remote / Off: No distortion through headphone left channel Speaker knob to Main / Both...
  24. T

    Sony PS-X65 platter - Please help me?

    Hi All, I got this turntable (in beautiful condition and the fanciest TT I've ever owned) for a song because the previous owner said it was broken. Long story short, I've replaced every electrolytic capacitor in the thing, cleaned and lubed the tonearm and platter motor, and fixed various other...
    • tikijason
    • Thread
    • platter ps-x65 psx psx65 repair sony turntable
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Xvimm

    My simple stereo system. Updated 3/28/2020

    I am a thrift store and craigslist shopper so my system evolves slowly as I find better items in my budget. Currently my main stereo consists of the below. Pioneer VSX-99 reciever Pioneer SG-90 eq (don't use this often but it looks cool) Pioneer DV-46AV cd / sacd / dvd-a Teac W890R dual...
    • Xvimm
    • Thread
    • budget emotiva klipsch pioneer pioneer elite sony
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Members' Systems
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