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  1. J

    Kenwood KA-9100 left channel issue in stereo?

    Hi folks! I haven't seen this issue in other threads and hope someone might have a helpful idea here. Sorry if I am duplicating - please link me to the other post(s). My Kenwood KA-9100 amp recently developed an issue that it cuts sound to the left speaker in stereo. The sound is either super...
  2. FRANKRAUSE

    Mystery Knobs

    Hi everybody, I've been trying to track down some knobs for a restoration, and I can't seem to find any information or suitable replacements. The knobs are black anodized aluminum, and they're 7/8" x 5/8" or 21.75mm x 16mm. They have a single setscrew and are made to fit a 1/4" shaft...
    • FRANKRAUSE
    • Thread
    • fixing knob parts project reciever restoration stereo vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tuners
  3. lttnorth

    Bizarre mini stereo receiver - Electro-Brand 9700??

    Recently I had been looking for a small-footprint receiver and bookshelf speakers for my garage. A guy at my work has an Optimus STA-20 mini receiver for his desk; only 5 WPC which obviously isn't very impressive, but the physical size was what I was after. And after searching for months I...
  4. J

    JVC RX884r receiver and average sound

    Hi, my problem is the amplifier is giving very metallic tinny kind of sound, equalizer adjustment don't help. I'm using Pioneer S-IS22 3-way 100W 6 ohm speakers which appear more than decent. My old system used to be a laptop with AC97 codec and Thomson Altima 380 stereo which looked like...
    • JvcCap
    • Thread
    • amplifier inferior recap richness sound stereo
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. K

    Motorola custom

    I got a hold of this pic,id love an amp like this
  6. artsybob

    US Audio Amplifier

    Hello all. I was at a flea market and spotted a stereo tube amp that was manufactured by a "US Audio Corporation" in Bronx, NY. I had never seen this amp before and thought it might have been a kit, but according to radiomuseum.org this was a factory-built unit...
    • artsybob
    • Thread
    • amp stereo tube amplifier united states audio us audio
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  7. B

    JBL 4800 Speaker Questions

    Hello my dad and me have a pair of JBL 4800's and we were wondering what the wattage was because it says recommended amplifier is 10-150 watts. My dad has these speakers hooked up on one channel to a Kenwood KRM-262 amplifier that is 150 watts RMS and 175 watts Peak at 8 Ohm per channel. We...
  8. Kevbo

    Right Speaker (STEREO) Goes Out After A Few Minutes

    I have a Marantz 2240B and it has been working great for a long time. I decided to replace all factory lamps with LEDs, this includes the tube lamps and indicator lights, including the Stereo light. After replacing them, everything was working great for about two months. Now as I am listening...
    • Kevbo
    • Thread
    • 2240b audio cleaning de-oxit marantz potentiometer pots selector knob sound issue stereo
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  9. zastin17

    Found a Emersion M2377 8 Track recorder AM/FM Turntable, What is it?

    So I recently picked up a really attractive looking Turntable 8 track player/recorder stereo that I can't seem to find any information about. I played some of my records and to my surprise, The audio quality was incredible. The stylus is also a dual needle, it can also be turned over for playing...
    • zastin17
    • Thread
    • 8-track deck emersion stereo tape turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. bimasta

    DIY MONO CENTER CHANNEL — ADVICE?

    I'm strictly a two-channel stereo guy... though it could change. (It's ironic, I'm a film-maker but have no interest in home theater, so I don't have multi-channel amps.) I'd like to add a mono center channel for Music, but must do it using two-channel amps/ preamps. Stereo had a big problem...
  11. J

    Denon PMA-250SE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 540A - which is the best one?

    Hi, Hope someone can help me decide - I am looking to sell one but cannot decide which to keep... The Denon PMA-250SE or the Cambridge Audio Azur 540A In your opinion which one is better. Thanks
  12. Kevbo

    Marantz 2240B Stereo Light

    So this past weekend I went ahead and replaced all the factory lamps on my Marantz 2240B receiver with LEDs. I purchased an entire LED kit specifically for my model. The Stereo light never worked on it to begin with, and after taking out the original bulb, it was indeed, dead. Soldered all the...
    • Kevbo
    • Thread
    • 2240 2240b led leds marantz marantz 2240 marantz 2240b rebuilt stereo stereo light
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tuners
  13. Epicblazer

    Budget Pioneer SX Receivers?

    I am looking to create my first stereo system that has a vintage theme. I would like to start off with a Pioneer SX receiver. I do not have that much money at the moment so I am looking for something good and inexpensive on ebay. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Ben.
    • Epicblazer
    • Thread
    • 70s budget pioneeer reciever stereo sx series vintage yamaha
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Solid State
  14. S

    What equalizer should I get?

    Hi everyone, I know equalizers are sometimes shunned by the high-end community, but since so many high-end components sound different than each other, hardly any can be considered absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, I think EQs offer fun tweakability for those that already have great-sounding...
  15. bbdrumming

    Lots of Receivers, Cassette Decks, etc...

    Hello, I have acquired a lot of vintage stereo receivers, tape decks, speakers etc.. Some are working but most are not. Most of them have issues like not powering up, blowing fuses, weak channel, no output, etc... I was wondering if there was a forum or place on the web where you can sell...
  16. Tubeglowpio

    DIY amp volume pot slow vol increase help

    Hi everyone, I'm working on a 5 watt Bluetooth portable speaker for my mother in laws Christmas gift. I'm using the very simple audio amp chip LA4425, I've built these and others before and always get this one sounding very nice for the price but I cant figure out how to make the volume pot...
    • Tubeglowpio
    • Thread
    • amp design diy project project stereo volume control
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. D

    Affordable 100W, 6Ω amp [Little to no knowledge on audio equipment. Pioneer Private problems]

    Hi I'm rather new to audio equipment and such, and because of so, I am not sure what brands are good or bad, or if their features are needed or not. Scroll down for TL;DR I have a problem with playing music from my Pioneer Private sound system, and because of that I need to get an amplifier to...
  18. J

    Please help me with my Grundig

    Hello! I have an old Grundig KS 752 U stereo console that I just brought home and upon plugging it in I found that the lights, audio, and turntable do not operate. The only way that I know it's on is a slightly audible "click" that comes from the speakers. I was thinking it could be a fuse but...
    • jaws
    • Thread
    • console grundig help needed stereo vintage audio
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. KDAC

    I've got my "perfect" setup. Any other AKers reach the proverbial finish line?

    Yesterday afternoon, I received the Velodyne VRP-1200 powered subwoofer I ordered via E-bay on 10/03/16 so as to replace an admittedly ancient 42-watt Aiwa TS-W5U 8" sub I was using with another two subs to fill in the bottom end of my system (I purchased it for home theater use in '96). I...
    • KDAC
    • Thread
    • amplifier finish goal perfect preamp satisfied stereo subwoofer system
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  20. Nicole D.

    Just got a 1960 Fisher Coronet Console, but need some help!

    Hello there! I just purchased from an estate sale in very good condition a 1960 Fisher Coronet Stereo Console with a Garrard Turntable. I believe I got it from the 1st owners. So, I realize I may be in over my head here! It seemingly works great but then upon further inspection the dropper...
    • Nicole D.
    • Thread
    • 1960 1960 fisher coronet stereo console console coronet fisher gerrard repair stereo turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Fisher
  21. C

    Panasonic boombox cassette deck needs help

    Hi, I have a Panasonic RX-C39 portable stereo from 1984 or thereabouts. 10 or 15 years ago the cassette deck developed a problem in that it makes a grinding noise when you play a tape. If you engage playback without a tape inserted, the deck acts fine. But when you play a tape, or when you play...
    • CPQ5360
    • Thread
    • belt belts boombox cassette ghettoblaster grinding panasonic portable sound stereo
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  22. dstroup

    Help: Zenith Console iPod Hookup Wiring

    DISCLAIMER: I’m a newbie and really don’t know what I’m doing for the most part when working on vintage tube consoles. I recently picked up this 1961/62 Zenith SFF2500 Stereo Console. It appears that a previous owner replaced the previous turntable with a Garrand SL 55B and installed a...
    • dstroup
    • Thread
    • console ipod sff2500 stereo tube wiring zenith
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  23. W

    Rotel RSX-972 Pops Upon Power Down. Advice?

    I'm working on this Rotel unit that had an output transistor blown on the right channel due to accidental crossed speaker wires. The offending transistor (and its matched partner and the emitter resistor) have been replaced. The amp now turns on and plays... However the DC offset on the output...
    • W.T. Holt
    • Thread
    • dc offset dc to speakers pop noise on shutdown receiver rotel rsx-972 stereo
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. Richs_Trains

    SQA Quad Decoder Questions

    Hello, I am trying to get a definitive answer on whether an SQA module works properly with a stereo input or if it is ONLY meant for SQ encoded programs. When I play stereo signal (cassette-FM) into my SQA, it sounds terrible, but I was told that the decoder should make stereo into quasi-quad.
  25. destroyerzx1

    need recommendations for "Best" Stereo amp under $2000

    current system: JBL Apollo C51 Emotiva UMC-200 XIANGSHENG 728A HK citation 22 Borrowed emotiva xpa-2 setup is a bit wonky but it goes from my computer to the umc-200 and from there goes into the 728A down to whatever amp is hooked up. I have been tube rolling with the ( feels kinda silly have...
    • destroyerzx1
    • Thread
    • 2 channel class a recommendations solid state amplifier stereo tube
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Solid State
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