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  1. E

    Sony TC-399 Transport Problems

    Are there any experienced Sony TC-399 techs out there? I was checking on a counter problem in one and then I went to put it back together and I could not get the transport selector knob on correctly. When I slipped it back on it just turned back and forth, with no resistance and it did not click...
    • Ed Lapple
    • Thread
    • sony tc-399
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  2. P

    Sony TC 377 (and others) how does the tape tensioner engage in fast forward?

    There is a tab under the tensioner arm that gets pushed by a spring loaded tab from the sliding assembly. The spring loaded tab is apparently referred to as "stopper/tension regulator" which is mounted on the "lever (B) interlock". See the respective dropbox videos to see the lever tab and...
    • pjl52
    • Thread
    • sony tape tensioner
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  3. magnostones

    Sony TC-399 (similar to TC-377) low volume on right channel

    Hi ! Just finished a overhaul of a TC-399 i just acquired, took it all apart and lubed everything, changed the belts, cleaned monitor switches, pots, idler wheel, heads, captsan and pincher wheel (all cleaning was done using Isopropanol alcohol). Mechanically it works great ! Only problem...
    • magnostones
    • Thread
    • help reel to reel sony sony tc 377 tc 377
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  4. D

    Sony direct drive turntable platter issue

    Hello, I own a second-hand Sony PS 4750 direct drive turntable. Under the platter is located a sensor (looks like a tape head) that sits close to a magnetic coating located under the platter (so it keeps a constant speed). Some of the coating seems to have scratched off, so the turntable...
    • david04
    • Thread
    • direct drive sony turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. P

    My Sony TC377 won't record but plays ok.

    My problem: It won’t record. Neither does it appear to erase. Inputs seems ok as needles swing on meters, audio quality from the “source” is fine via headphone jack. Simply: when I record it leaves the previous recording on the tape untouched, with nothing new laid down. The record lights...
    • pjl52
    • Thread
    • sony tc 377
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  6. F

    Sony TA-AX22 repair

    Hi, I'm quite the beginner in DIY repairs, so I'd like some help troubleshooting. I have an old Sony TA-AX22 amplifier. The speakers don't work (no voltage at all on the outlets, but the resistance of the speakers themselves seems fine). The STK 2129chip might be at fault from what my...
    • Felixpotato
    • Thread
    • amplifier repair sony ta-ax22
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  7. A

    I need advice on a new amplifier…

    Hello, my name is Assen. The current components I have are: Dali Zensor 5 Marantz PM 6010 ose Topping D50s Onkyo DX-1400 Sony CDP-XE 330 I like the sound of the Marantz PM6010ose, but I think the Dali Zensor 5 may sound better. I am considering replacing it with Marantz PM80 or Marantz...
  8. T

    Platter Vibration on Sony PS-X555ES turntable

    Hi folks I've had my PS-X555ES linear tracking turntable since 1985. It has been used at least once a week for about the last 10 years or so. About a month ago, it developed a vibration when the platter is spun. With no power on and turning the platter by hand you can see the platter vibrating a...
    • TimmC
    • Thread
    • biotracer platter vibration sony vibrating vibration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. B

    Sony CDP-C9ESD... anyone have experience with one?

    Picked up one of these as a gamble at the local thrift a week or so ago for $15 is more or less excellent condition - even came with the oem remote with nary a scratch or wear mark on it.. had to buy the xa-10b 10 disc magazine on the bay as it didn't come with one. just got that in a few days...
  10. Shabbado

    Hello to everyone on AK

    Hey everbody! Been lurking for about a year now and just have to say thanks to everybody, especialy you Sansui fans,for all the juciy info and and advice ive absorbed from you all! Looking forward to chatting and learning with everyone! Cheers!
  11. J

    SONY STR 7065 vs 7065A??

    I’m having a hard time finding info about the key differences in the “A” model. I see it’s got a 5 watt difference. Is that all there is? Why are the A models much more expensive the the regular 65? Im in between buying one or the other. Any info would be appreciated!
  12. sheiku

    Purchasing Sony ST-A6B - please help

    Hi , I can buy from an a local private seller an Sony ST-A6B for about 130 euro. I asked him to make a demo for the functionality. It seems that a lot of lights or bulbs do not light. It is so bad? Can be replaced easy? i am handy at recapping and soldering. But my main concern is to work fine...
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    SONY PS4750 lid

    Hi I found a great tt Sony Ps 4750 that looks grisly awesome! Never seen this model. Works great maybe needs a little adjustment but whats missing is the lid and the hinges. It was 40 bucks so couldn't pass it even with the lid missing. But now im having a heck of a time finding that...
    • Gabo89
    • Thread
    • 4750 dust cover lid sony turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. T

    Sony ps x-75 biotracer Arm swings over de platter

    I just bought this defective ps x75 that doesn't cue and has an arm that swings over the platter before reacinh the correct position. The recordplayer hasn't arrived yet so I don't know if the arm controls are working but I wanted to create this forum in advance to see if anyone has experience...
  15. S

    Sony TA-F730ES opinions and tips

    Hi guys! I'm new on this forum but I have always read your discussions as an unregistered user. I'm Antonio, from Italy, 22yrs old and I wanted to ask you some information about the Sony TA-F730ES amplifier, which I wanted to give myself for my bachelor's degree :-) I paid € 390 for it...
    • Sofad319
    • Thread
    • amplifier es series esprit f730 sony ta730
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. G

    Sony STR-6800SD help needed

    Hoping for some help with this receiver. I just picked it up and it's in generally good condition but has an annoying fault: When running in FM Stereo, the right-hand speaker drops out (volume reduces but 90%) after 10 mins. This is at low-mid volume, so not pushing the unit hard. This only...
    • G7065
    • Thread
    • sony sony str-6800sd str-6800 str-6800sd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. goldfish

    Cartridge match for Sony PS-X50

    Hello all, I just got my hands on a NOS Sony PS-X50, which I'm really excited about. The owner sold it to me for a great price because the cuing mechanism was frozen, but I coaxed it back to life with alcohol and new silicone grease. I know the tonearm on this deck is supposed to be something...
    • goldfish
    • Thread
    • cartridge igd inner groove distortion ps-x50 pua-7 sony sony ps-x50
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Jeepnmon

    Help with Sony TA-E1000ESD Right Channel extremely low volume

    Hello. I'd appreciate any assistance anyone could give or offer. I'm the original owner of a Sony TA-E1000ESD pre-amplifier which I bought new in 1990. I used it for about ten years before storing it away. I recently brought it out of storage and connected it to an amplifier and a set of...
  19. 98jetta

    Sony STR-7055 treble control distortion

    Hey folks, I'm working on a Sony STR-7055 that was given to me by someone who knows I like to tinker, and because of the $0 cost of entry I figured I might one day do a full-blown restoration for fun. Before I do that I want to address the issues and have a working unit. The problem is that...
  20. xchg.ca

    Scrap Sony TC-K5 to completely restore TC-K60 or not ?

    Hi guys, Please help! I have dilemma: I love the Sony TC-K60 obtained for the price of latte, I have restored it as much as I can but it still have dicky Stop and Rewind button ( both quite wornof and one of the was broken and repaired ) If interested, can see my video under the post In...
    • xchg.ca
    • Thread
    • cassette deck help repair restoration sony tc-k5 tc-k60
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
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    Sony SS-210 Speaker 'resto-mod' project

    Having finished my 1970s Sanyo speaker upgrade project to add bluetooth and battery power - details here - time to get on with upgrading a set of Sony SS-210s. As before, I'm very much an amateur enthusiast, so learning as I go. I call this a resto-mod, which is very popular in the classic car...
    • G7065
    • Thread
    • bronze 2 monitor audio sony sony speakers speakers ss-210 ss210 str-7065
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. lsorrentino

    Sony PS-X800 repair and full calibration

    Hello all, some time ago I aquired two Sony PS-X800 turntables, both are faulty, and I would like to share with you the entire job of fixing and calibrating. First one I'm tryng to restore arrived to me from Rome, I bought it completely dead, in acceptable cosmetic conditions but without cover...
  23. S

    Sony gx99es HELP!!! Can’t reset equalizer presets

    Hi so I have a Sony gx99es and I accidentally set most of my preset equalizer settings to flat and would like to know how I can restore it to the factory settings? I tried holding down the power button for 5 seconds but it didn’t seem to work. Thanks in advance
  24. J

    Ayuda para reparar mi amplificador Sony Ta-f3a

    hola a todos, tengo un amplificador antiguo marca Sony modelo TA-F3A, el problema es que no funciona, resistencias quemadas fusibles quemados y transistores no los he comprobado todavía, según he leído estos amplificadores tienen problemas con 2 diodos en concretos pero no se cuales son sus...
  25. T

    FM tuner issue - 80s Sony Boom box

    I saved this boombox from the dump. Sony CFS-W360 The deck A works perfect. Deck B runs fast and yes I have the motor speed adjustment turned down. Recording on deck B works just fine. I can tell the amp section works just fine. AM sounds just fine but the FM tuner cuts out the left channel...
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