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  1. runningdog

    Tips for restoring FM performance in vintage Marantz tuners

    I'm asking for your tips for restoring FM performance in vintage Marantz tuners/receivers. The receivers I see vary widely in their ability to pull in stations, even with the same model. The best ones perform well before any alignment or parts replacements are made, and very slightly better...
  2. Krosya

    Pioneer SX-680 no tuner - help!

    Hi All, I got this nice little receiver in a trade and everything works fine, but the tuner. No AM or FM. I did some digging online and there was a thread or two here that points to something called Q401. I am not very savvy when it comes to these things internally, but if someone could point...
    • Krosya
    • Thread
    • pioneer q401 sx-680 tuner
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. vin45

    KT-7500 Power switch

    I have a KT-7500 and have had it sitting in my study for about 7 years. It was part of a deal to buy a Model 600. Now I've sold my Model 600 (not working) to an AK subscriber who is bringing it back to life. The replacement is a nice KA-7300 that will be delivered on Wednesday. My thought was to...
  4. Racingh11

    Tuner dial spread

    I am working on an MCS 3230. Going through and adjusting the FM tuner section. It has the typical steps of setting the dial to a signal at the high end of the dial and adjusting a trimmer capacitor. Then tuning to a signal at the low end of the dial and adjusting a variable inductor. The problem...
    • Racingh11
    • Thread
    • alignment dial mcs tuner tuning
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tuners
  5. D

    Marantz 2238bl no fm

    Hello guys, i could use some help on a marantz 2238bl that has no fm reception whatsoever, AM works though. Someone worked on this before and I noticed that Q201 and Q206 had already been replaced with 2n5770 and bc549 respectively and q301 was replaced with a ksc1845. The only thing I get out...
    • depaj
    • Thread
    • 2238bl marantz no fm static tuner
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  6. goldswimmerb

    SX-434 FM issues

    Hey guys, so following a recap my SX-434s FM board seems out if wack. The tuning needle, when I'm FM mode appears to be working as if it were in the AM setting. The needle won't deflect past the center point. Then, if FM muting is turned on/off there is a pop. When muting is turned off I get...
  7. klamsoss

    Fisher FM-100-B issues

    I've just picked up a Fisher FM-100-B tube tuner and it's a nice looking piece of equipment. I am pairing it with an X-100B integrated amplifier (and some Tekton Lore speakers). Cincinnati is lucky to have a good classical station, two stations which between them maybe equal ONE occasionally...
    • klamsoss
    • Thread
    • fisher fm-100 fm-100-b fm-100b fm100b low output problem tube tuner tuner
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Fisher
  8. W

    Yamaha Tuner T85 turns on only the left side display, can you help me

    Dear all, I bought this beautiful Yamaha T85 from a thrift store in unknown condition. I have just checked at home, I hooked up to an amplifier. It does turn on, the FM signal noise was heard, but unfortunately I could not tune in the channel. The reason was because only the left display could...
    • winbert
    • Thread
    • display off t-85 t85 tuner yamaha
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tuners
  9. P

    SX-737 Tuner issue

    I picked up a nice SX-737 and want to change all the old caps and transistors before I give to my son. After I had a successful work with my other SX-828, we made a kind of sound-/tuner check between these two nice receivers. Bevor I started, we compered the Tuner of the 828 with the 737. My...
  10. J

    Sansui TU-217 - solder/recap experts please help

    Hello, I've been lurking quite a while and decided to tackle a recap of my TU-217 (that I just picked up) with help from the FM Tuner Info website and various threads here on AK. First of all, thanks to this community! Normally I'd search the forum but this concern is specific to my board. I...
  11. 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...
  12. Yodathedog

    Help with repairs on a KT-615 Tuner

    I need to attempt minor repairs on my new KT-615 Tuner. Both bulbs are out and the stereo/mono switch won’t lock in the in position. I have the service manual, but it’s useless for a novice like me. Are the bulbs wired in or are they removable from their sockets? Either way is ok, but knowing...
  13. cnolanh

    ajward549 goes the extra mile

    I bought a McIntosh tuner this week from ajward549. Since we both live in Tennessee he agreed to meet between our cities to avoid the vulnerability (to the tuner) and expense of shipping. Thanks to Andrew for making that drive, and for making the whole transaction easy and friendly and...
    • cnolanh
    • Thread
    • ajward549 feedback mcintosh positive seller tuner
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Feedback
  14. PROJECT 2501

    Which preamps go with the model 32?

    Im specifically looking for marantz preamps that are the same size, face plate color, and if necessary... Impedance compatible.. So far i know of the model 24 and 33 Speaking of the model 24... Same question but about tuners this time. Which tuners are the same size and color of the model 32...
  15. Texaco

    CT-800 Lamp Modifications

    Hi all, I recently picked up a CT-800 for a whopping $30 in what I'd call fantastic condition. The lamps are out, which didn't surprise me for a 40+ year old model, and I've ordered replacements to bring the tuner back to life at night. Upon receiving I tore the unit down and did a deep clean...
    • Texaco
    • Thread
    • bulb replacement bulbs ct-800 ct800 led lamps tuner yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
  16. Airjmax

    Sansui TU-555 Stereo Lamp

    I have a Sansui TU-555 tuner, and the stereo lamp is not lighting up on stereo channels. I have examined the lamp, and I cannot tell if it is defective (it's very small). This may be a silly question, but how can I tell if I'm receiving the channel in stereo, since the lamp is not coming on...
    • Airjmax
    • Thread
    • sansui stereo lamp tu-555 tuner
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tuners
  17. H

    MR-73 Tuning Meter

    Hello All, I am new to the site but have followed many of your posts. I have an MR-73 I bought used when you could still buy them new. It has served me well all these years but now it's time for some payback! I've recapped it and aligned the AM section (I have the equipment to do that). The...
  18. MAG_1944

    Tuner bulb for TX-606

    I've recently acquired a TX-606 which has been beaten up a bit, with a little TLC I'm hoping to have it back in working order soon. All of the bulbs are out on it and I've been able to source the 8V 55ma bulbs for the VU meter but have only come across one source in Germany for the 8V 100ma...
  19. Johnny_Law

    Riddle Me This Batman: NAD loses FM reception only when case is attached. SOLVED

    Edit: Solved, see post #7. Here's a real humdinger. Yesterday, I turned on my NAD 7155, tuned into a local FM station, and left it on in the background. I stepped outside for a second, and come back in, and all I hear is static. It wouldn't pick up any stations at all ... I hit the FM search...
  20. cpu_

    The gecko is selling his Marantz tuner...

    I saw this on TV. It's also on YouTube. A 105? Gotta get out to those yard sales, when it stops being winter.
    • cpu_
    • Thread
    • 105 gecko geico marantz tuner
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tuners
  21. vinylisfinyl

    990DB FM Tuner erratic

    Salutations, Sansui specialists! I am in need of your input on a problem with my 990DB and its FM tuner. I got this unit from my aunt, who rescued it from her neighbor’s garbage (fifty lashes on the backside for throwing a Sansui out!!). After replacing the fusible resistors on the driver board...
  22. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2270 with AM radio problem.

    I have 2270, a technician here in Mexico repaired it and it sound amazing. Many new pieces installed The only problem is the Am section, FM is working nice. The station from 540 to 990 kHZ cant be syntonized. Technician couldn't fix it. He cleaned the air capacitor from AM and the FM one, he...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • am fix help marantz marantz 2270 radio receiver repair tuner vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  23. NedvonBundle

    PART NEEDED: Marantz 2230 tuner band pulley-wheel... where to find one?

    Hey there Marantz Nutz! I scored a super-clean 2230 with only one issue: it's missing one of the little pulley wheels that feed the band to / from dial wheel. I've attached an image of the part. Does anybody have a spare or two they'd be willing to "part" with, or know a reputable place I can...
    • NedvonBundle
    • Thread
    • 22 2230 22xx band fm marantz pulley tuner tuner string wheel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  24. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 2270 with FM problem.

    Hello. I have a 2270 receiver and al is working well, it was serviced 1 year ago, but FM sounds very very low, any idea about how to fix it? am works fine, fm ca be sintonized but it is almos unaudible...... Thank in advance!!
  25. nickhead

    Nakamichi TA-2A No FM lock until warmed up

    Hi all. I am moving this thread from the solid state forum to the tuner forum as it might be more appropriate here. I have experience working on older audio equipment, but generally don't work on these "newer" IC controlled machines. I got this one to give it a shot. The problem, as...
    • nickhead
    • Thread
    • lock nakamichi nakamichi ta-2a static tuner
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tuners
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