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I landed a pair of Dahlquist DQ10 off CL for $250. Supposedly one driver was intermittent. The owner said banging on the side would usually bring it back. Wow like 1970's television. And they have not been serviced (or cleaned) since 1972 that I could tell. But there is a special place in...

Hello everyone, I've had very good luck heeding the advice received via the various forums on Audio Karma, and AK Members have helped me keep my McIntosh 4300V receiver in top shape. Now, I need headphones. I am seeking advice as to what "modern day" over-the-ear, wired "conventional-style"...

With absolutely no idea what exactly this thing was I bought one at the local thrift store. Anyone with any experience with these? Its a weird mix online of being totally impressed or totally not. I picked it up for 5.99 i think I did alright on a mini gamble i suppose Opinions? Advice?

I took my receiver to a local service person to have my timer fixed. While he was in there, he discovered bad capacitors and recapped 21 of them. I brought my baby home, plugged her in and I just about cried!!! The nice warm deep bass is gone, the tones and mids sound like they are distorting a...

I am just about finished fixing up my SL-1700MKII turntable and it needs a new headshell and cartridge. I'm going to be powering it with a restored Pioneer SA-8800. I realize it's been asked a million times here and I have read through numerous old threads, but what are some good starter...

I have a pair of MG-2.5/Rt loud speakers AND a pair of SMGs that I'm interested in finding the manuals for, Magnepan's website doesn't have either of them listed and I've only found manuals for the SMGa's online, so if anyone has copies somewhere scan them in for me please!

Hello, Anyone knows this two turntables? What's your opition about those? I can't find information about it. Thank you in advance Kind regards

Hey everyone, I picked up a pair of Allison 7s and refoamed them, replaced the 8uf cap and cleaned everything up. They are a 9.99/10. These are now as if they just left the showroom floor. I know original MSRP according to HIFI classic was $450.00/pr in the mid eighties . What would be...

I'm extremely new to vintage audio and I'd like to get my foot in the door. The only thing I currently have is a Technics 1700-MK2 I am fixing up that I'd like to use as my main source, but AUX availability would be nice for occasionally streaming audio from a computer if that would be possible...

Hello, All, I was going to begin restoring my Sansui 350A and JVC R-S33. I got my Deoxit, soldering equipment, and multimeter. Is a solder vacuum necessary? Anyways, I was wondering what is the best cleaner for the wood, aluminum, and acrylic lens? Also, I'm missing one of the aluminum covers...

Hello! I’m new to posting on AK. Thanks for the advice you all give through these threads. Based on what I’ve recently learned on AK, I’m picking up an HK 430 and a Luxman r-150 receiver this weekend (to go along with my Sanyo TP1010) - all in great condition at amazing prices. I can’t wait. So...

I joined AK as I had quite a problem finding out some info on a Sharp Sr-156E solid state stereo (1979) and taking a leap of faith that someone out there might have some advice! I'm looking for a service manual because I'm restoring one and cant find any info on it. I dare say I could try and...

Greetings, fellow audiophiles, I am new to this forum and also new to vintage audio. I recently picked up two receivers from Craigslist. JVC R-S33 Sansui 350A Pictures attached (if I did it right). Got them both for $50 total. I think it was a good deal. They both could use a general...

I can't find too much information on the thing. I had a Newcomb H25 that was modified and I've seen that a lot, but can't find anything on this model. I didn't know if this has a value because I've never seen one sell or what it could be best utilized for if anything. It turns on and worked okay...

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...

Hello! Created an account on here because of this stereo. I'm truly stumped about the history of this unit. https://imgur.com/gallery/3Uq16LS The only identification on this stereo is the big STERLING badge on the front. No model numbers, serial codes, etc. The rear of the stereo contains FCC...

Hey Fam! I have a crazy late night idea for a small room. Currently I have a Sonos set up, I’m thinking about replacing the Sonos with some older tech such as a Denon AVR-2807 My idea, older AVR with pass through to go into my stereo amp, left and right channels that way I can listen to a...

Hopefully this thread will provide some future person a point of reference the way that I have used other threads on this site for my own reference. I'm going to put my questions in bold as I come across them. Hopefully there are a few people who can help me out. I recently picked up a...

I have 2 Yamaha MX-1000's that are in need of repair. I use these monsters for biamping my JBL XPL-200'S ALONG WITH THE UNICORN DX-1 crossover, which is in need of refurbished RCA connections. Can anyone here direct me to a qualified servicer please?

Hello everyone, I'm looking to upgrade to some floor standing speakers in the next few months and I am looking for recommendations. For reference my room is around 13'x13', my amp is a Hitachi Ha 610 (70wpc), and my current speakers are Dynaco A25s. As for criteria, my budget would be somewhere...

Thanks for the add. I'm just another old fart getting back into vinyl. I've been using this site to educate myself for several months now so I thought it was about time to get more involved. I'm a chef, trombone player, and former audio engineer. My budget is fairly limited, but fortunately, I...

So I have the opportunity to buy a KR-7200 reciever or just stick with my kr-5600. My question is which option do you think would be wiser. I'm really in a pinch and can't make up my mind on which one would be better. Thanks everyone

I am the 2nd owner of these, they came from an estate in Burlington NC. Issue is one speaker is wired the opposite of the other, since it is a possible user error I very carefully checked all speaker and amp a Fisher KX-200 connections all were correct, today I made a new shorter set of speaker...

I think I have the Yamaha RX-V660 somewhere in my basement, since I cannot find it and really miss it, I would like to find one for sale or the next model up which if I remember correctly had a subwoofer out, can someone confirm and provide the model number? I bought the receiver in the early...

Hi AK community. I've been slowly rehabbing the aforementioned equipment (Pioneer CS-88a Speakers + Sansui 9090DB receiver) over the past year and, after making some headway, I seem to have met my match. I started as a complete novice (i.e. didn't know how to solder, had never even heard of a...