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  1. NedvonBundle

    Help me choose? Marantz 2215b, 2238, 4100 - all excellent cond.

    Hey there, tune-hounds! I have an opportunity to purchase one (or all!) of these bad boys: Marantz 2215b - $200 Marantz 2238 - $300 Marantz 4100 quad - $225 All of them work great, are cleaned and lubed by a pro with new lights. I already own a Marantz 2230 (which I love), but am wondering if...
  2. Tubeglowpio

    How bad is this power supply ringing?

    So I'm wiring up this amp this weekend, finally had the time. I've never used a clcl filter before and know very little about ringing in a power supply, basically just know I want as little as possible. I ran an emulation in psud2 and believe I set it up right and these are some of the results...
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • help power supply psud2 stereo tube tube amp
    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  3. G

    Opinions wanted... 2220 vs 4230

    same old story, Im new and need some help! Ive got a lot of nice records but recently moved out to attend college and now need to build my own setup. so far I have a Denon dp300F + orto Blue cartridge. My budget is't huge, but im looking to spend between 250-350 for a receiver that sounds...
  4. jameswicks

    Stereo Cable Management

    So... snake pit or well organized? How do you cable your vintage stereo? I've got 8 components with lots of cables running from in's and out's. Plus ground wires. Speaker cables, Electrical power cords. You get the idea. Pretty much, it's a mess behind the cabinet. From the front it looks...
  5. Tubeglowpio

    Anyone uses tube guards?

    Have thought about using tube guards in a build but always wondered how you would switched the tubes out? Would you have to flip the amp and remove the nut then pull the guard off, swap tubes and put guard back on? Or is there enough room to get a grip on the tube and wiggle it out of the socket?
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • amplifier build diy stereo tube tube amp tube guard vacuum tube
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  6. H

    Vintage ONKYO s8000 value?

    Hey everyone i was recommended to come here from a different audio forum, as i am looking for answers regarding some vintage stereos. I have a set (2) large Onkyo speakers my mom bought from Japan back in the 1970's.... she bought them for a hefty price of approx $2000.00 back in the day...
  7. Tubeglowpio

    2a3 schematic

    If anyone has a schematic for a 2a3 amp that they have built and it sounds great please let me know, I've been looking to build a nice one of these and have searched the web but didn't find much. Thank you.
  8. I

    Packard Bell RPC-128

    hello in there! I am new here, so my apologies, I'm not exactly sure where I should be! My parents have a beautiful vintage Packard Bell RPC-128. It still works great, and they have kept it in impeccable condition - I would take it if I could, but they need some space and need to get rid of it...
  9. J

    Music with good imaging/soundstage? Testing my speakers

    Hello, I'm new here, So I'm having speakers placed in my car tomorrow at a shop, and I'm wondering if anybody has any suggestions about songs (mixed in stereo of course) that can test how precise they are compared to my factory speakers? From my collection, the best one that springs to mind (in...
  10. B

    Sometimes the sound is just right...

    Hello my fellow AudioKarma people I just wanted to tell you the sounds that I'm Experiencing. you see me and my dad always go to thrift stores and we found a set of Kossfire 110s, we paid $7 for the pair and not a darn thing is wrong with them. We saw on ebay a set of Precise Acoustic...
  11. Jondubb35

    SX-1980 Quartz Lock Issues

    I recently acquired a 1980 that was fully cleaned, power supply rebuilt and the tuner supposedly aligned. The unit works and sounds great, however the quartz lock will not stay locked. Usually, right when I power the unit on, the quartz lock works as it should. After about 30 min to 1 hr give or...
    • Jondubb35
    • Thread
    • pioneer problems quartz lock receiver stereo sx-1980
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  12. thorpej

    All-Purpose Stereo 5-20 front-end PCB

    In my day job, computer software is my thing, and one thing that really irks me in that discipline is having to do one-offs. Even worse, a one-off that's really similar, but ever so slightly different, to the previous one-off. When that happens, I like to take the time to refactor the code and...
  13. MrBill—1

    Stereo indicator light flickers occasionally but does not stay on when tuned to a strong station.

    I have a Sony STR-V6. The stereo indicator light flickers (rarely) but is usually off when tuned to a strong signal. Is there a way for me to increase the sensitivity so that it illuminates with a weaker signal? Intuition tells me that there must be a way but I really have no idea at all what...
    • MrBill—1
    • Thread
    • indicator lamp light signal strength stereo
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Solid State
  14. RHJ III

    JVC VN-900 Any Good?

    I picked up a JVC VN-900 Integrated Amplifier in it's original box and packaging today for $50.00. I was actually picking up a pair of Marantz Imperial Speaker System Model 6 speakers but you know how it goes. I hooked it up and it needs the usual cleaning of the pots and switches, a few pops...
    • RHJ III
    • Thread
    • 1970s integrated amp japan jvc stereo
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. cmarti

    Early AR XA turntable restore found three wires coming out of tonearm.

    I got this table from a local seller, he was the original owner and it seems to be on of the earliest incarnations of the AX model because it has two motors instead of one. As I was removing the Pickering v-15/am1 that was on it with the intentions of installing a new old stock Shure 500S I...
    • cmarti
    • Thread
    • 1964 ar xa audio research phono stereo
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. N

    Fisher RS-580 Reciever question

    Hi, I'm new here. Thanks for a great forum. A friend of mine is selling Sony SS-G5 speakers for cheap and I already have an old Fisher RS-580 reciever. Would this be a good match for a home gym stereo, or do the speakers need more power? Thanks
    • n0rman
    • Thread
    • fisher reciever sony stereo
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fisher
  17. D

    Dynaco Stereo 400 Fuse and Fuse Caps

    Might anyone know where I can buy or replace fuse and fuse caps for a Dynaco Stereo 400? Any help or points in the right direction are greatly appreciated. Attached is the current fuse/cap that needs to be matched.
    • ddcarmon
    • Thread
    • 400 dynaco fuse fusecap stereo
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY
  18. KDAC

    Dammit! I need help re: preamp and/or amp damage...

    Yesterday I had an electrician at the house attempting to resolve an issue in our bathroom. Between 100 m.p.h. talking and inattentiveness (on his part), it didn't dawn on him (or me and my wife) that the electricity was still on via the junction box in the basement . He touched a connection of...
    • KDAC
    • Thread
    • amplifier electricity malfunction power preamplifier repair service stereo
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. ChefE

    Who's In- Who's Out: 2017 Major Brands Stop Making Stereos

    I still listen to 8-track tapes in 4 channel. I love my cassette deck(s), all 14 of them. Vinyl records- yep, tons! Stereo is on every day at some point. As my audio addiction/hobby/collection grew so did my desire for knowledge of all things audio related. I remember the "golden years" when I...
  20. 4

    Pioneer SX-750 won't power on

    Hi everyone, I recently got a non-working Pioneer SX750 in a trade. I'm just starting to try and work on these things so please forgive some of my ignorance or lack of technical terms. The unit wouldn't power on at all when I got it. No relay clicks or anything. I took the bottom panel off...
    • 49erFaithful
    • Thread
    • audio pioneer receiver repair stereo troubleshooting vintage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. The fojizzle

    Need HELP!!

    hey guys I need ur help!! I wanna build a cabinet or buy a vintage one and put all new guys in it. I'll put a pic of what I'm looking to buy/build. However, I'm new to turntables and I wanna make sure I get all the components I need so I can make sure it all fits. Could someone please help me...
  22. lt.slothr0p

    Pet Sounds 45rpm

    Hi Everybody, I know a new Pet Sounds thread is like beating a dead horse, but I'm wondering what experience people are having with the new (August 2017) 2x 45rpm issue from Analogue Productions. I'm pretty familiar with the previous Pet Sounds vinyl, including Kevin Gray's previous 33 version...
  23. Stabone454

    Marantz 2226B

    hello all! What does the group feel the value of a Marantz 2226B would be in good cosmetic condition but with one channel out? (Right channel). I have attached a photograph of the actual unit. Is this a quality unit as well? ( as far as marantz go, I know they were all pretty good). Thank you...
  24. Anaxes

    Speakers and Receiver for $600?

    College student who finally got his own apartment! Don't have the most to spend but don't mind used! Looking for something with phono output for a future turntable! Its a small apartment (1 bed room in the city) any recommendations would be great!
  25. Stabone454

    Harmon Kardon 330

    Hello everyone! What are people's thoughts on the Harmon Kardon 330 model reciever? Is it reliable? What do you think one that supposedly completely works but needs cosmetic cleanup is worth? Nowhere in the pictures can I see an a,b, or c is there just a straight 330 model?? Thanks for your...
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