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    Sony STR-6120 Recap

    Hi Im a newbie to Vintage Hifi, AK...everything really. I have a lot to learn and so far this forum has been super helpful. I just bought a STR6120 and I should be picking it up soon. Based on what the seller has shown me via pics and youtube the thing looks almost perfect and sounds the same...
    • Ari
    • Thread
    • 6120 recap 6120 recapping 6210 recap recapping sony sony str6120 str-6120 recap str6120 recap
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. C

    Sony TA-F3A amp hum in left channel

    First post to these forums. Recently got a nice Sony TA-F3A integrated amp that sound great, but has one problem. On powering up, there is a hum in the left channel, independent of volume, that slowly goes away over a couple of minutes. No source connected and right channel is clear. I'm not an...
  3. PianotunerNJ

    A steal in San Diego!

    So, I'm a huge fan of Sony's higher end lines of APM speakers. I constantly monitor local Craig's and EBay for listings. About a week ago I saw a post for a pair of Sony APM 33W speakers on EBay for $100. They will not ship so, being in NJ, I'm left out. These speakers will require...
  4. Francis55

    Sony Tower Speakers ID?

    Any insights regarding the Sony tower speakers below? Thanks!
    • Francis55
    • Thread
    • sony sony speakers speakers tower speakers
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. Francis55

    Sony Tower Speakers?

    I came across some Sony tower speakers, will post in a bit a picture for possible ID.
    • Francis55
    • Thread
    • sony sony speakers speakers tower speakers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. Fraijoni

    Just starting my venture into home audio...

    Figure I start my intro... So I very recently got into home audio and I've recently got a name brand whatever speaker pair Cerwin Vega E-315 I was originally using an oldish RadioShack Optimus setup, anywho I got my Vegas a couple days ago and have them running off of a Sony STR DH-550 and it...
    • Fraijoni
    • Thread
    • cerwin vega optimus sony
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. C

    Sony Ps 4750 cartridge alignment

    I've got a Sony Ps 4750 turntable and a grado green series cart and needle. No matter where I move it in the original headshell I can't get distortion to stop at the end of the record and it's bad distortion. Can someone tell me what protractor to use or give me suggestions. I tried using a...
  8. Tigerpaw07

    A Little Obsessed?

    I cant tell you why but I am obsessed with this vintage Sony Stereo Music System HP-188 BSR Turntable no speakers. It is for sale on my local Craig's list. Doe anyone know anything about these?
  9. Joepievdmeer

    Sony SS-60 speakerset

    Hi, Can you help me out with these speakers (Sony SS-60)? I have them for a while now but I can not find anything on them. I am a vintage audio collector for quite some time but I never saw these. Maybe someone has a clue? I had some email contact with InsideHiFi. They searched in the years...
  10. Derek O

    Sony PS-11 or Dual CS-1245??

    People of AK, I bestow upon you another question of intrigue! So after struggling to fix my Dad's old Denon DP-51f and getting quotes upwards of 400$ to fix, I decided to go ahead and buy some vintage Turntables, as a replacement. Picked up a CS-1245 for 60$ - Automatic function isn't working...
  11. Derek O

    Sony PS-11 or Dual CS-1245?

    Hey guys! So after struggling to fix my Dad's old Denon DP-51f and getting quotes upwards of 400$ to fix, I decided to go ahead and buy some vintage Turntables!! Picked up a CS-1245 for 60$ - Automatic function isn't working 100% and doesn't move into the play position automatically and needs...
    • Derek O
    • Thread
    • best cs-1245 cs1245 dual newbie ps-11 sony
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. smokevinyl

    Turntable setup w/ SONY TA-1120A! HELP.

    Hey everyone, first post here. I'll make it short. First and foremost, I am a Hi-Fi noob. 5 years ago I got into vinyl and I'm trying to make the push for a better setup. I acquired a good condition Sony TA-1120A at a content sale for what I thought was a steal ($120 CAD) Now I want to...
  13. Sony CDP-707ESD

    Sony CDP-707ESD

    External Isometric View, in all her beauty and glory.
    • OnTheBlitz
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    Buying first TT. Pioneer PL 300, Kenwood KD50F or Sony PL 22?

    Hello, Im thinking of buying my first turntable. I don't live on the US so getting a used TT for cheap is hard. My uncle knows this guy that fixes and sells old audio equipment, he gave me his contact and I asked him about what TTs he had. He said the cheapest good ones he haves are: a Pioneer...
    • Shmog
    • Thread
    • kenwood pioneer sony turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Sony STR-7800SD Help

    Hi All, I inherited a Sony STR-7800SD. I am excited to get it up an running, but need some help. It has high offset in the left channel (100mV) but the right channel is less than 10mV. I am new to vintage receiver restoration, and am looking for a copy of the service manual for this model...
  16. A

    Sony STR 6055

    I'm back and need help. Trying to find the wood cabinet for a vintage Sony str6055. I'm sure with all the similar models in the 60XXs and 70XXs there has to be interchangeable cabinets to fit my 6055. Anybody have an idea because I'm clueless! AB
  17. LoudInTn

    Need advice on what to keep and what to purge

    Hi all! Need some advice on what to keep and what to purge since I've accumulated way too much stuff for the space I've moved into with my girlfriend and I want to do it in the right place so as not to break any rules please. A lot of it isn't great to start with so just fair warning lol. Thank...
    • LoudInTn
    • Thread
    • bic definitive technologies harman kardon kenwood klh mission sony svs university yamaha
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Need help with Sony SQR-8750, Please

    i picked up a Sony SQR-8750 this past weekend. Found it on craigslist for $100. went to the guy's house to check it out. sounded great and very clean (with the exception of some cigarette smell), a little static when some of the knobs were turned (will pick up Deoxit). i then asked what the...
    • barthie
    • Thread
    • quadraphonic sony sqr-8750
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  19. Budward

    Lamp replacement on Sony STR-6055

    Has anyone done this? I'm new to working on electronics, vintage or otherwise, and don't want to screw up my 6055, which I bought new in 1974. The fuse lamps that illuminate the dial are burned out. It appears that you remove the faceplate to replace them. It's simple to see that the turning...
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    First Recap: Sony STR-6800SD Help

    Hi everyone, Been lurking for a while in the diy section and made scant posts in other places. I'm looking to tackle my first full recap on a sony str-6800sd, hopefully with AK's help. I've done the BillD C-1 mods to my carver preamp, I can solder well enough to get myself into trouble. I've...
    • lilsatyre
    • Thread
    • diy help recap restoration sony
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  21. Wires!!

    Cart question. Help!

    I have a sony ps-t3 tt. Ordered the stock replacement stylus and it didn't fit! Turns out the cart is a ortofon 210. Turns out it requires a M20E super stylus. That's 97 bucks. Is it worth it? Or can that money get a cart stylus set that performs just as well? Is all this wasted on this tt...
  22. jcc3279

    My current project

    This is my Trash Find Sony STR-V5 Receiver that I recently found it was going in the trash because it was no longer needed but it was serviced about 4 years ago and all the components in it have been tested and test good and within spec. I do have to clean the controls they have gotten dust in...
  23. 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
  24. Chriswashere

    Sony str-6055 enigma

    Well, instead of finishing projects to the very end, I've been jumping to some old ones that never would reveal their problems. Of all the units here, this Sony str-6055 is the one that has caused the most interesting problems. Upon getting it 4 years ago, it was dead. According to my notes the...
  25. reydelaplaya

    Sony MDR-V6: Adding a new set to the collection.

    EDIT: I was under the assumption that this first pair I received was counterfeit. It has come to light through other members' experiences, that that might not actually be the case. Below is the discovery post...
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