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  1. Jason uk

    Pioneer sx1010

    Hi everyone my first post here. I.m the proud owner of a pioneer sx1010...just need to ask some advice and hope i.m posting in the right place. A cple of the front pushbuttons are making a popping sound through one speaker ( a common problem i understand) so just wondered if it was something...
  2. 442_Tom

    Sansui g3500 receiver in g4500 case

    Hello to all, I just picked up my first vintage Sansui receiver - trying to round out my mid level vintage collection. It's a g3500 but I think it has a g4500 case! Anyone ever heard of that? Thanks in advance!
  3. T

    Teac BX-500 vs. Technics SA404

    I'm considering getting one of two vintage receivers but I'm just not sure which one would be the better choice. I was first looking at a Teac BX-500, the only thing is I don't know anything about it's condition or price of it. I just know it was owned by my brothers Girlfriends Grandfather and...
  4. 442_Tom

    Vintage receiver please help identify

    It's 1975 - I am hanging out in my bedroom listening to some (little did I know) classic rock eight track tapes on a realistic eight track player hooked up to my first ever receiver - and I'd sure like to remember what it was - can anyone help identify? I do know my next receiver was a...
  5. A

    Vintage Samsung Receiver, left channel problems

    Hello All Just newly signed up to the Audio Karma forums but have been a long time reader. After a very long hiatus I got back into listening to vinyl about a year ago and have been loving every minute. It feels so good to dust off those old records and to experience brand new releases with the...
    • Andrew_K
    • Thread
    • receiver samsung vintage vintage receiver vintage repair vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. R

    Pioneer SX-434 vs. Kenwood KR-4030

    Hello all, first time poster here! So, I am very happy with my current setup of a Kenwood KR-4030 running through and Adcom GSP 560 into Boston A-70's and Infinity R1's. There's a Pioneer SX-434 on Craigslist and the seller claims it's in excellent condition ($70). My question: Is the Pioneer...
  7. Francis55

    Realistic STA-2150 Receiver

    Just picked up a Realistic STA-2150 AM/FM Receiver, any idea what it might be worth? I picked it up, along with a cheaper Scott receiver, for a total of less than $20.The Realistic looks to be in very good shape but I won't know that until I pick it up tomorrow.
    • Francis55
    • Thread
    • am/fm receiver realistic realistic sta-2150 receiver vintage receiver
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  8. O

    Hella old receivers. Calibre 225, AKAI AA-1010

    So I picked these two wonderful puppies at my friends dads garage. Now this makes me very young but still. I truly am gotting into sound, and radios, because i wanna have my own radio station. Because of this I started dwelving into old receivers. So since these stopped working his father was...
  9. Cody AOC

    How to replace dial pointer light in vintage receiver

    So I have the Sansui 5050 and I want to replace the dial pointer light because i'm getting a restoration done very soon and need to know where can I buy the dial pointer light to replace it I like ebay, amazon, digikey, mouser, and maybe a few others but the light still works but does flicker...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amp amplifer audio dial pointer light lights replacement sansui vintage receiver
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  10. G

    Gladding Mark Receiver

    Anybody have experience with a Gladding Mark 100a receiver? I have the opportunity to pick one up for a bargain price but haven't been able to find much info on it
  11. S

    AudioPro TA-150 - should I be interested

    I was at an estate sale. Estate had some nice pieces sprinked throughout house (bought a rough pair of Dynaco A25's for reasonable price and saw some OLA's upstairs in rough shape). Among the collection I found a receiver made by Audio Pro model number TA-150. The labeling indicated it was...
  12. N

    JVC VCR-5501 Humming Issue

    i recently bought this receiver (JVC VCR-5501) fairly cheap and it works fine and sounds good, but when its left on for about an hour or so it starts to make an oscillating humming sound through the speakers and gets louder as its left on. it only goes away when it is turned off and left off for...
    • NOMTW
    • Thread
    • hum jvc receiver vintage receiver
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. ChefE

    The Night Owl Dilema: Higher On Low or Low On High?

    Not everyone has cool neighbors, accepting roommates, friends, or family that love loud music in the middle of any given night. If you do....stop reading and go buy them a beer and let them know how special they are to be the top .00000000846527475% HiFi Friendly People. Meanwhile......anyone...
  14. T

    Need help deciding between 4 receivers

    I need a little help deciding on a vintage receiver to get. I narrowed it down to 4 receivers, all similar in age,output and price. I am looking at an Onkyo TX 727, Denon DRA 395, JVC R-K22, and Harmon Kardon HK-395i. The Onkyo and Denon are the newer of the four. I also know all 4 companies put...
  15. M

    Sansui 4000….harshness

    I recently picked up a Sansui 4000 receiver. I have had a tube amp before and wanted to see if could get that warm, fuller sound without the hassle of tubes. I'm new to the vintage receiver world. Everything seems to work well with this receiver. However to my ear the sound is somewhat harsh...
  16. sanjib

    KA-7300 relay driver transistor

    Hi I recently acquired a Kenwood KA-7300 integrated amplifer. Initilly it has some static but I cleaned the switch and pots to eliminate that. Initially for 2.5 weeks the relay was working fine and clicking within 1-2 secs.. First time yesterday when I turned it on it took about 4-5 mins or so...
    • sanjib
    • Thread
    • amplifier repair kenwood kenwood ka 7300 stereo vintage receiver
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. Tubelicious

    Best Klipsch Bookshelf Speakers for Vintage Pioneer Receiver (SX-680)

    Hello -- I've owned several pairs of Klipsch speakers over the years (KG1.5, 2.5, Quartets, and Cornwalls). I'm wondering if there is something close to a consensus about the "best" bookshelf size speakers to pair with the vintage pioneer amp (30 wpc in 8ohm). I'm building a vintage system...
  18. DanBNash

    Vintage budget receiver advice needed

    I am looking for a vintage receiver to pair with some Minimus 7W speakers that I just purchased here from Classic Carl. This system is for my young son so I am trying to keep this in the $100 range. I plan to add a turntable when he's older. I have a few options to purchase and I would...
    • DanBNash
    • Thread
    • advice needed budget system vintage receiver
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Solid State
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