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  1. misternova7

    Does it really matter how much or little you spend on a Turntable?

    My question is does it matter the price of the actual turntable or is it better to spend more on the cartridge?
  2. Tubeglowpio

    Eico Hf-81 Outputs

    Hey everyone, hope everyone is staying cool this July. Just ordered an Eico Hf-81 and was wondering is anyones noticed that there seems to be two versions of the output transformers, anyone know if there is a quality difference? Also any idea of new pots to replace the old tone controls? Really...
  3. Tubeglowpio

    Packard Bell DPA-150 Console amp schematic

    Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone has the schematic for the DPA-150 Console amplifier, not sure which console it came out of for sure but it looks like it may be from a RPC-122 or similar. Thank you, hope to make this thing useful again.
  4. Tubeglowpio

    Magnavox 8601 back on bench questions

    Hey guys, so the Maggie 8601 was the first tube amp I ever rebuilt with only the original iron and all new parts. This was about 3 or 4 years ago now and I quickly moved to building other audio gear but I always felt that the Magnavox should have sounded a little bit better, I did modify the...
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • 6bq5 8601 amplifier diy el85 magnavox stereo tubes
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. Richs_Trains

    Marantz 2220b rust bucket needs some FM, tuner help

    Hey Guys, Decided to put the 1150 on hold and found a 2220b that looked good on the outside, but..... the inside has had a rough time with moisture and rust. It arrived in ok shape and only suffered a broken speaker terminal in shipping. I replaced the speaker terminal and powered it up on a...
  6. U

    Need some help with new set up

    Okay, I'm new to the whole audio scene and just got myself a turntable and stereo system. But I'm having some problems. My parents and uncle and even grandma gave me all their old records, so obviously I was pretty happy, but needed a record player. And my surround sound system doesn't have a...
  7. R

    Pionner VSX-4900S Sound Problem

    I would like some help troubleshooting my Pioneer VSX-4900S A/V receiver from 1991, please. I currently have it hooked up to bookshelf monitors. When I try to play standard stereo, no sound comes out. The only way I can get sound is by turning on Simulated Surround or Simulated Studio. and that...
    • Raffi
    • Thread
    • 1991 pionner problem sound stereo vsx-4900s
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. YoSeth

    What should be my next step with my stereo/vinyl collection?

    Hey everyone, I'm new here and hope to get some advice and direction regarding my journey with vinyl. I’ve been a musician for about 13 years but have only been interested in vinyl for the past 3-4 years. So let me break my collection and setup down: -I use a 1975 Pioneer PL-A45D turntable...
  9. bfotk

    The horror of mono in stereo demonstrated

    Unless you have a dedicated mono cartridge, your vinyl playback system needs a switch somewhere to combine left and right channels into one. Here's why. mono vinyl played as if stereo (YUK): http://bit.ly/monoinstereo mono vinyl played in mono (AHH): http://bit.ly/monoinmono
    • bfotk
    • Thread
    • mono phono preamp stereo switch vinyl
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. M

    Cambridge CXR 120 with Polk Rtia7 in stereo mode performance ?

    I'm new to this forum and am posting for the first time. I have a couple of questions that I was hoping the experienced folks here may be able to help me with. I bought myself a pair of Polk Rtia7 A7 speakers that were on sale for my stereo setup to replace much older Polk R50s which were...
  11. J

    Switching Stereo to Mono if No Option on Receiver

    I just purchased a Kenwood KR-1400, and noticed that there is no way to switch from stereo to mono. Anyone know of how to trouble shoot this? I run my cheap audio technica lp-60 through the receiver and would like the option to play the audio in mono. (I often point one of the speakers into the...
  12. Tubeglowpio

    Kegger/blueglow kt88 project

    Happy new year everyone! I've been really busy but have wanted to build the Kegger se kt88 for awhile now and after seeing blueglows youtube videos I'm sold. I enjoy my 5 watt se builds but have a party coming up this spring and need more power so am ready to get started but have a few...
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • amp blueglow kegger kt88 se single ended stereo tube
    • Replies: 1,843
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. QSilver

    TX-9100 strobing/unstable stereo

    I finally found one of these after much searching. There's a little rust on the back grill but besides that, the case is in great condition. FM and AM are great but the Stereo is not working so well. Basically what happens is that when you tune into a stereo broadcast, the stereo lamp starts to...
  14. Connor G

    Sumo Polaris Power Amplifier - What a Surprise!

    Transitioning from some of the best amplifiers to come out of the 70's, I ran across this little gem. I've had it stored for about a month in my closet after I scored it in a package deal. I hooked this tiny power amplifier up to my daily drivers - the Canton Ergo 70's - and my jaw immediately...
  15. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2440 help!

    Hello! I recently got a 2440 unit, nice shape, horrible sound!!, it has a pair of 2CS1445 transistors on output stage and a pair of NTE175 in the same stage, so, i think it has been repaired/modified befor. The thing really worries me is the unit doesn´t have the "dimension" potentiometer. I...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • 2sc1445 marantz nte175 potentiometer quadrial repair stereo vintage
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  16. B

    What are These Fisher Speakers

    I recently got a pair of pretty cheap Fisher speakers on craigslist with hopes of renovation but I do not know what they are called, they look a lot like the Fisher ST 430 but don't necessarily have the same removable grill and I have no way of telling weither or not to fix the foam because i...
  17. FLShope

    70+ year-old audio and classical music enthusiast from Central Tennessee

    Greetings, Audio Karma members. I'm a 70+ year-old audio and classical music enthusiast from Central Tennessee, United States. I am also a (very) retired aerospace engineer that dabbled in computational aeroacoustics among other things. My music system is stereo and is based on separates and...
  18. IowaFightFan

    RCA Console Stereo has loud "Hummmming" Noise

    So, I had an RCA Console stereo given to me a few months back. It worked great for a while, just using it at work to listen to AM/FM radio. We noticed fluctuating volume levels when on FM, but it didn't seem to happen on AM. Last weekend, we turned it on and there was a liyd humming noise .It...
  19. 70'sMusic

    Power Conditioners - do you use them and do you have a recommendation?

    Hi Everyone, Got a question for the collective wisdom of the group - been thinking about purchasing a power conditioner. But, I'm having trouble determining how many AMPs I need. I've look at the back of my receiver and I've checked the owner's manual for a couple of my devices but all I find...
  20. Dion Fan

    HELP: what stylus is this?

    I believe this cartridge is a stanton 500 gold (Let me know if im wrong). The turntable is a refurbished dual 1209. It plays great and I love it. But.. I want to get the best sound so I I balanced the tone arm, aligned the cart but I wanted to adjust the stylus force (Tracking force). So does...
    • Dion Fan
    • Thread
    • audio helpmepls music setup stereo tt turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Dion Fan

    HELP: what stylus is this?

    I believe this cartridge is a stanton 500 gold (Let me know if im wrong). The turntable is a refurbished dual 1209. It plays great and I love it. But.. I want to get the best sound so I I balanced the tone arm, aligned the cart but I wanted to adjust the stylus force (Tracking force). So does...
    • Dion Fan
    • Thread
    • audio help stereo turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Natertots

    Sub on a budget - James ESM-1000 or Martin Logan Abyss

    If you were going to buy one sub, used primarily for music, without auditioning both, would you go with the EMB-1000 or the Abyss? I have beeen watching the local listings for an inexpensive used sub to ubgrade my Velodyne DLS-4000. I picked the Velodyne up for $70 about 1.5 years ago as I was...
    • Natertots
    • Thread
    • 2.1 hsu james martin logan stereo sub subwoofer svs velodyne
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Tubeglowpio

    Picked up Magnavox 8802 console

    Finally found a Magnavox stereo console in my area, paid more then I should have but it fit in the back of my car and worked to a point and had the stereo mpx decoder deal, turn table might be shot but haven't ruled it out and I have a backup in nice condition so may finally have a fully working...
  24. Tubeglowpio

    Voice of music 1448

    Just bought one of these online after reading a few good reviews, I'll post some pics when I restore it. I really need to locate a schematic so if anyone has one please link or pm me. If anyone has any info or insight on this amp let me know, they seem kind of rare.
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • 1448 help schematic stereo tube amp voice of music
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  25. C

    Magnavox record and am/fm console

    Hey everyone, This is my first post I have been lurking on and off for a while and have been looking to find an old record player and by chance yesterday was in a local thrift store and happened upon this console with no price. I asked them how much for as is and since the needle was not...
    • Coop442s
    • Thread
    • am/fm console magnavox record player stereo tube
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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