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  1. T

    sony ps-2400 info?

    So I won a ps-2400 on an auction site for what I feel is a very fair price. I kinda blind bid so I have only been doing research after winning it. I thought it was a direct drive but it seems to be belt driven. It seems to be missing the anti skate weight. Does anyone know where I can get one of...
  2. T

    Best vintage turntable under 600 usd with auto stop?

    I recently had to sell my ps-x75 and while I am looking for a different one where I live they are really hard to find. So I was wondering what a good option would be for use in the mean time. It needs to have an auto stop and I would prefer if it was not a mechanical mechanism. Extra points if...
  3. xchg.ca

    Sony DVP NS900V does not recognize hybrid SACD HD layer

    Hi guys, got Sony DVP NS900V player for cheap in thrift store. Main idea is to use it as SACD player and ppl also mentioned that audio qualities are pretty good as well as it is quite tweakable. BUT after testing it at home I've discovered that it plays CD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-DL and DVD-R DL well...
    • xchg.ca
    • Thread
    • dvd dvp error fail ns900v sacd sony sony dvp ns900v
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Digital Sources
  4. A

    Sony TC-660 started smoking?

    Got my first reel to reel yesterday at a yard sale for 70$, a Sony TC 660 which definitely wasn’t in too bad shape. Pretty clean and had a couple webs on it but the guy hooked it up for us and proved everything worked so snatched it up. Got home and plugged it in and was learning how to put a...
    • acidic8
    • Thread
    • fire reel to reel sixties smoke sony sony tc-660 tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  5. RocketFoot

    Any other Sony STR-V4 Owners?

    Any other Sony STR-V4 owners out there? I picked one up last July and I have loved every minute of it since! The 55 watt output is conservative...It hits way above it's rating. I have is hooked up to a couple Sony SSCS5 bookcase speakers and a Sony SACS9 powered sub and man does it sound...
  6. omri617

    SONY STR 7055 Low Left Channel

    Hi The Left channel is significantly lower in volume and not musically detailed as the Right channel. All pots and switches were cleaned. The STR-7055 has a SEPARATE & NORMAL switch which I used for using the receiver as Pre/Power amp. After trying both variations i came to conclusion that it's...
  7. L

    Sony STR-6048a Tuning Dial Diagram

    I just acquired a Sony str-6048a receiver. Everything works great except the tuning dial string is broken. Does anyone know where I can find a tuning string diagram for this receiver? If one is not available, does anyone have any advice on how to replace it? Thanks!
    • luaplerog
    • Thread
    • 6048a dial string receiver sony sony str-6048a tuning string
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. Willemdb

    Sony mini set CD drive sourcing. Where?

    I have been repairing 90's Sony minisets for a while. I like them and they're very easy to take apart. All screws. Now I have one that is particularly nice, it's got tape, minidisc and CD. The CMT-CP500MD, or HCD-CP500MD. Minidisc's got MDLP and double speed copy. Anyway, all that tape and MD...
    • Willemdb
    • Thread
    • cd parts sony
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  9. J

    Is the preamp in Sony TA-F555ES any good?

    I use Sony TA-F555ES amp, which I think was once a very good amp, and which I love myself as well. It's time to send it in for some revisions (the wheel to choose between A or B speakers needs to be checked), but there is another issue that I'm not sure I should have the guy look at: the phono...
  10. S

    Sony PS-X60 Overhang check

    The rubber mat has the protractor on it which is pretty neat, so you just flip it over and hey presto! The manual for the X-60 says to use the 235 marker, but this mat offers 237... At 237 it looks like it's overhanging, but if I pull the mat 2mm further round, it looks bang on... So... What...
  11. flavio81

    How does the Sony Direct Drive BSL motor works / troubleshooting

    Hi, This is useful information for troubleshooting the Sony motors: Understanding how they work. First, it's important to say that the info here is NOT useful for the first-generation (1971) DD motors as found on the PS-2251 turntable. These motors work under a different principle. It is also...
    • flavio81
    • Thread
    • direct-drive sony turntable repair
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. B

    Vintage Onkyo or invest in a new receiver?

    I have a vintage Onkyo TX-4500 MKII. It broke and the repair folks say it'll be about $400 to fix. I've always LOVED the way it sounds. The rest of my stereo consists of some really nice big McIntosh floor speakers from the 1970s and a new Fluance RT85 turntable I bought new in 2020. In the...
  13. mad_llama

    Sony system... mostly.

    I have had many different systems though the years, mostly vintage stuff bought from auctions and such. I don't miss most of them, but some i really regret selling but i guess that is part of the hobby. Sony component hold a special place for me because my dad bought Sony stuff in the 80's and...
  14. David Bright

    Sony PS-X600 in search of tonearm shaft

    Hello, I am in search of a tone arm shaft for this model (Sony PS-X600). I was wondering if you guys have any thoughts on where to get one possibly. Are there other Sony tone arm shafts from other models that might be compatible for this one? I have a chance to get this turntable for free...
  15. Y

    Sony CDP-C15ESD CD 10-Disc Changer Shuffle Behavior

    Hello! I just picked up a Sony CDP-C15ESD CD 10-Disc magazine changer. The unit is very clean, in great condition for a 1988 model, and supposedly refurbished (rails lubricated, contacts polished, etc.). However... I've noticed that when playing back using the "Shuffle All Discs" setting, that...
  16. M

    Need help with Sony PS-FL7ii, buttons non-responsive

    Hi everyone, Just signed up and am looking for some help with my old Sony PS-FL7ii. I've read some older posts and there's definitely good knowledge here, so thanks in advance to everyone/anyone who reaches out to help. This thread is the closest to where I stand...
    • Masques
    • Thread
    • front loading ps-fl7 ps-fl7ii sony turntab turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. L

    HELP PLEASE Sony TC-K661S

    Hello everyone I'm a complete novice with tech repair but eager to learn, I've recently inherited a Sony TC-K661S that's been sat in a loft for a few years, I've hoovered out a huge buildup of dust and given the inside (of the bit where the tape goes in) a wipe round with isopropyl. I've tested...
    • Luna-sea
    • Thread
    • advice help sony
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  18. L

    HELP - Sony TC-K661S

    APOLOGIES POSTED THIS IN THE WONG SPOT
    • Luna-sea
    • Thread
    • advise help hifi sony tape tc-k661s won't play
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Eico Place
  19. S

    Headshell + MM for Sony PS-X60

    I have been gifted the above table and have never owned one before. I already have a thread about the reconditioning I have done so far. It came without a counterweight or headshell. The counterweight looks possible to find, but I am lost when it comes to finding a suitable headshell and...
    • Sandysound
    • Thread
    • cartridge headshell moving magnet ps-x60 sony turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. S

    Sony PS-X60 automatic tone arm issues

    https://youtube.com/shorts/NXQnQqMfHlw?feature=share I have had the above passed down to me, it's in reasonable condition, but it's missing the headshell and counterweight. Before I invest in those parts, I want to make sure this player will be functional. With the help of the service manual...
    • Sandysound
    • Thread
    • automatic ps-x60 sony tone arm turntable
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. BUZZARD437

    Sony PS 5520 service help

    Greetings! I recently picked up a Sony PS-5520 turntable and need to start a forum to help me bring it back to life. My initial question has to do with the corky saw dust like spring cushions that go under the inner compression springs. Sony's part number for the spring is 4-804-634-11 and the...
  22. T

    Sony ps-x65 vs ps-x600 biotracer?

    I just picked up a very nice condition ps-x65 that I got for a decent price. I am not sure what to do with it though. I am currently using a ps-x600 and have had a few ps-x800s in and out of rotation. I am eventually planning on getting a ps-x75 but they are, atleast here, nearly impossible to...
  23. N

    Sony SQA-100

    Hi there, I've got my hands on a Sony SQA-100 Decoder/Amplifier and as someone who is new to audio equipment I'm looking for advice on how exactly to use it and what it's actually supposed to do. Can someone tell me how much use is this piece of equipment is to me if I wish to use it as a...
    • NstalgcBstrd
    • Thread
    • amp audio technica banana plug decoder help q acoustics rca cable sony sq decoder standalone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. Nickersby

    Sony TC-355 with a noisy left channel

    Hi, I've just bought this old reel to reel. There is lots of white noise on playback on the left channel. The noise is not present when recording and monitoring from source so I assume the amplifier section is ok. It is present when the source is "tape", and can be heard before the tape engages...
    • Nickersby
    • Thread
    • 2sc632 2sc634 ksc1815 noise reel to reel sony tc-355
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  25. DaniMattas

    Sony PS-LX700P turntable adaptation

    Hi everyone! I recently found this turntable at a very good price at a garage sale, unfortunately it has a cable that is only compatible with very few amplifiers, I know very little about electronics, so I need to know if someone can tell me how I could adapt it for that this turntable can be...
    • DaniMattas
    • Thread
    • adaptation automatic ps-lx700p repair sony turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
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