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  1. M

    Rolling receivers/Onkyo TX-8++ vs 9++ series

    My world is 2ch. Even TV which is Hafler Hookup for rears. So, I rolled 3 receivers in and out of my main system which is tube separates because I picked up an Onkyo TX-80 as part of a bundle to get a Sony CD recorder. In the bedroom system it beat my class A amp, way sweeter. I have read where...
  2. N

    Vintage Marantz Service Near Philadelphia or Self Diagnosis and fix

    I recently came into possession of a vintage Marantz 2230 that seems to have an issue with left channel phono input. With normal setup, only the right speaker is outputting any sound. When I switch the RCA cables, same thing — only the right speaker plays anything. I have also used AUX to...
  3. H

    Vintage receiver into a subwoofer with a single input

    Hi - Long time lurker here! I searched the forum, but couldn’t find this exact situation. My apologies if I am asking about something that has already been answered many times. I have an opportunity to buy a friends JBL L10cs subwoofer at a very good price, but I am not sure how I would set...
    • HTX
    • Thread
    • marantz 2270 subwoofer vintage receiver
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. T

    Kenwood KR-5600 receiver plays FM out of only one speaker

    Hello! I’m having an issue with my Kenwood KR-5600 receiver. When I listen to FM radio, sound only comes out of the Left speaker. When I turn the balance knob all the way to the right, I can hear a very quiet signal in the right speaker, but the Left signal is sooo much louder than the right...
  5. Raphaz

    Modern substitute for Yamaha R-2000

    Is there a modern receiver with WiFi and transmitting abilities that is comparable in sound quality (and possibly looks) to a vintage Yamaha R-2000 (or a CR-2040)? I do have a Wiim Pro Plus that I currently use as a DAC and for streaming - but I’d like to add the ability to wirelessly (ideally...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • equivalent modern receiver vintage receiver wifi wireless
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. Raphaz

    Using Wiim Pro Plus timer to trigger other devices

    I recently purchased a Wiim Pro+ - so far pretty happy with it. I currently use it as a streamer/DAC. The Wiim’s RCA outs are connected to a vintage receiver. I’d like to use the Wiim’s wake-up/sleep timer but don’t want to have the receiver on all the time - ideally the receiver would turn...
  7. Raphaz

    DAC/receiver - Bluetooth aptX plus WiFi

    Any recommendation for a good DAC that does both, WiFi as well as Bluetooth aptX? Is there such a thing? Or should I not bother with WiFi - is aptX Bluetooth now comparable to WiFi in terms of sound quality (all given a fast, reliable network)? Debating between either adding a DAC between my...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • bluetooth apt-x spotify vintage receiver wifi wifi streamer
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: DACs
  8. R

    Connecting phones output from old receiver to Active monitors

    Hey guys! This is my first post here. I have been reading a lot of the discussions here for a few months now and have some questions that were somehow already outlined here, but I would like to know a few more of the details, if someone could enlighten me. I have inherited a vintage Sansui...
  9. VitylVinyl

    Technics 5170 no sound in left side, weird smell

    Hey gang! I picked up a 1977 Technics 5170 a few months ago. Looked and sounded great! Then one day about a week ago all sound on the left side went out completely: front speakers (Advent Laureates), rear speakers (Baby Advent 1’s) and even headphones. There’s a weird smell and the center of the...
    • VitylVinyl
    • Thread
    • no audio technics technics 5170 vintage receiver
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  10. B

    Vintage Onkyo or invest in a new receiver?

    I have a vintage Onkyo TX-4500 MKII. It broke and the repair folks say it'll be about $400 to fix. I've always LOVED the way it sounds. The rest of my stereo consists of some really nice big McIntosh floor speakers from the 1970s and a new Fluance RT85 turntable I bought new in 2020. In the...
  11. robz2000

    Harman Kardon 430 Crackling Issue

    Hi, I'm trying to do a restore on a harman Kardon 430. should be simple enough. But I've come across an issue i cannot track down. There is a crackle at all volumes. not a hum, but crackle. It occurs through headphones & the speakers. in both channels. it has to be the pre amp i would think...
    • robz2000
    • Thread
    • 430 crackle harman kardon vintage receiver
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. K

    Help Troubleshooting ~ Scott R36AS Receiver ~ Left channel distorted

    Greetings folks! New to the forum, but getting back into audio in various forms and have a problem I'd like to resolve. My electronics knowledge is somewhere between beginner-intermediate, so my troubleshooting skills are limited here, but I can use a DMM & soldering iron. :) So, onto my...
    • Knight Owl
    • Thread
    • distorted channel scott r36as vintage receiver
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. ChicagoHiFi

    Harman Kardon 50+

    Hey everyone… I’m pretty new to the site and I’m looking for info on my Harman Kardon 50+. I bought this receiver for $100 locally in Chicago. It’s in really good condition and it sounds great. It’s also quad. But I can’t seem to find any info on it. There’s a hifi engine forum on it but that’s...
  14. Garret86

    Vintage receiver grime cake!!

    Let’s start this off by saying I’m very new to HI-FI and vintage audio being a younger guy. So I have had a vintage ROTEL receiver come into my possession that is filthy. I’m talking like the inside is filled with an inch of dirt and dust and the circuit boards are coated in what appears to be a...
    • Garret86
    • Thread
    • cleaning advice cleaning circuit board cleaning controls help me please vintage audio vintage receiver
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY
  15. Theo A

    Weird Issue with Yamaha R-50

    Hello all, my next project is a Yamaha R-50. I am fixing it up for a family member, and when I first inspected the unit, the only issue seemed to be scratchy controls. As long as the buttons weren't moved, it sounded great. All I did was open up the receiver and find the very small holes on the...
    • Theo A
    • Thread
    • 80s receiver r-50 silver face tuner amplifier vintage receiver yamaha
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Yamaha
  16. A

    Connecting my Sony WH-1000xm3 to a vintage stereo

    I don't know if someone can help me or redirect me to the right place. I bought a pair of WH-1000xm3 headphones and I tried to pair them with my Bluetooth device (a Miccus Home RTX 2.0) connected to my vintage TEAC AG-6500 1972 stereo amp but it doesn't work, although I can hear "Bluetooth...
    • AlexLaf80
    • Thread
    • bluetooth pairing sony teac vintage receiver vintage stereo
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Headphones
  17. 1

    Chris in Philadelphia

    Hello All, I am posting here for the first time to celebrate my new system. But first, a little about me and my audiophile journey. My father was an electrical engineer and he taught me how to wire a component system when I was 7. He used to send me recorded 8-track tapes from far flung...
    • 17TH Street
    • Thread
    • kef q150 sansui 661 superscope receiver upgrade to vintage vintage receiver
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Introductions
  18. B

    Combining old and new

    Hi Folks I’m revisiting my old love of vintage gear and am looking to mix old and new. Basically I have Arcam CD 73 Rotel RA04 Amplifier B&W CM702 Speakers As well as Pioneer PL12D Tirntable Technics SA5200 Receiver / Amp my question is this, my cds sound great theough the Arcam and...
    • Barrie Pitt
    • Thread
    • linking amplifiers old and new vintage receiver
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. BigShooter

    Dead channel with a caviat

    Hi folks. This is my first post here, so forgiveness please if I miss some needed info. I have a Lafayette LR-85 receiver that has a dead channel. It's dead no matter the input, and it's dead at the speaker and/or the head phone jack. Here is the caviat... When the unit is cold the dead channel...
  20. D

    Speakers for NAD 7030 Solid State Receiver

    Hi folks, I have a NAD 7030 receiver from 1977. I just had it refurbished and it sounds amazing. I’d appreciate advice on what speakers to pair with it. It only puts out 30 watts per channel, so I assume I’ll need to get very efficient speakers. My budget is roughly $1,500 for a pair. The room...
    • Don Thomas
    • Thread
    • nad speaker advice vintage receiver
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. B

    Onkyo TX-2500

    Just ordered a beautiful Onkyo TX-2500 receiver (mki version) to use with my sansui sp-30 speakers. It’s been fully serviced and tested, with upgraded LED lights too. I’m not a huge fan of LEDs but they used the warm tone ones that are more accurate to the original colors - and I dig not having...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • onkyo onkyo tx-2500 vintage receiver
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. B

    Vintage receivers (Onkyo...)

    I’m thinking of looking for an Onkyo TX 2500 to match with my Sansui sp-30 speaker’s and U Turn turntable. I’ve noticed they’re only inputs are AM, FM and phono. Is there any way to connect an aux input to these to use CD tape or Bluetooth input? If not, what other affordable vintage...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • aux input bluetooth onkyo sansui vintage vintage receiver
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. L

    Help Needed w/ Pioneer SX950

    Hi All, I recently purchased a Pioneer SX950 for a $100. It's in fairly good condition. However, after playing for about an hour, I heard a minor hiss/pop and the sound went out. After some reading through these forums, I was able to narrow down my problem to the speaker protection relay. I...
    • Lexx510
    • Thread
    • pioneer sx850 pioneer sx950 vintage receiver
    • Replies: 109
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  24. G

    Looking for: Vintage Reciever with a Designated Subwoofer Output

    about a decade ago I had this vintage reciever with a subwoofer output (late 70s-early 80s). Upon doing much research at the time, I had concluded there where only two recievers that had the ever vintage look with subwoofer outputs. I can’t remember the make of this reciever, let alone the...
    • guitar_freak
    • Thread
    • sub connection subwoofer subwoofer amplifier outboard crossover vintage receiver
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. DBlueberry

    How to brand-match receivers/turntables!

    Hello AK world! this is my first post here. I have a vintage Yamaha CR-800. I currently have an old Dual turntable, but I am more interested in getting a really high quality original Yamaha turntable. Peferably wood and from same era as the CR800. I am an enthusiast (probably much like most...
    • DBlueberry
    • Thread
    • turntabe and speakers vintage receiver vintage stereo amp yamaha cr-800 yamaha speakers
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
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