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  1. G

    Can anybody identify this aluminum cone driver?

    Hello everybody, Does anyone happen to know the make and model of this aluminum cone driver? There are no markings or part numbers anywhere on the basket or magnet. It's resistance reading is 7.4 ohm. I pulled it out of a Joseph Audio RM20 speaker cabinet that someone tinkered with at some...
  2. UncleSamMagi

    MAAS Chimes Amplifier

    Hello, I’m pretty new to the forum but I have recently come into possession of great grandfathers MAAS Chimes amplifier, and know nothing about it. General information would be a big help, or where I could find a manual (if it still exists). I want to know what it does, how to use it, how to go...
  3. C

    Identifying Vintage Headphone Brands

    Hi everyone, stumbled upon this site… quite curious if anyone can lead me in the right direction as I am trying to restore these headphones for an artist.. they were his favorite and I want them to be in too top condition so he can get back to recording after a traumatic brain injury about a...
    • cmstolte
    • Thread
    • headphones music recording vintage
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Headphones
  4. EvilHank94

    Help Identifying Vintage Tube Receiver

    Hello friends, I’m looking for some help in identifying this vintage tube amp I came across in my friends basement. He thinks it came out of a record player console cabinet from the 1950’s but is not sure. Just curious if anyone has seen one before, Thanks in advance
  5. EvilHank94

    Pioneer SX-1500td Center Channel question

    Hello friends, first time posting here. Just getting into vintage audio within the last year or so and really enjoying it. I’ve got a Rega RP1(not vintage), a pioneer sx-1500td and a couple of Bose 301 Series II speakers. I’m supposed to be picking up a couple of late 70’s JBL L19’s this weekend...
    • EvilHank94
    • Thread
    • center channel pioneer pioneer sx 1500t receiever solid state vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. LennonsGhost

    Questions about Pioneer CS-99a

    Hello, I just joined AK to ask about these speakers but this site is pretty rad so Ill probably be a here a bunch. Anyways, I picked up a pair of pioneer cs99a for free from marketplace. Ide never heard of them before but will snag any free audio device especially if they're vintage. I took them...
  7. TunerLanding

    Amp and Preamp Separates (Mix or Match??)

    I'm looking to hear about other enthusiasts' experience with hooking up amps and preamps from different series or different manufacturers etc, as opposed to the matching designated pair. I've heard good things about putting a tube preamp with a powerful solid state amplifier for instance...
  8. Daniel Gon

    manuales nakamichi vintage

    Estoy buscando el manual de usuario del sintoamplificador Nakamichi RE-10 que por ser del año 1998 no es posible conseguirlo. Agradecería mucho si alguien me lo pudiera enviar. muchas gracias
  9. S

    Vintage solid state repair, Winston 560

    Hello all, I recently picked up a low wattage (speaker is rated for 2 watts) amp on the verb, and it has a few issues. I think it needs a cap job, because after a few minutes of playing on higher volumes (so far higher volumes only) it starts humming and ring modulating. At low volumes it works...
  10. forceof1

    System Matching Help

    Once again it's time for upgrades, this time it's speakers. I currently have.......Marantz 250, 3250B preamp and turntables. Speakers, Revel F36 and a pair of B&W DM 1400's. I listen to a lot of different types of music, electronic, rock and "other". I value accuracy and clarity. My objective...
  11. badspell68

    Vintage Audio Receiver Repair in PA or Bucks PA?

    Anyone have a recommendation for a QUALITY and EXPERIANCED vintage Audio repair person in the PA or Busks PA area. So many of these shops are sloppy and brutal on vintage equipment and I need the real deal, an engineer repair type. Have a Yamaha CR-2040 that needs Caps replaced and fine tuning...
  12. Raphaz

    Vintage plus streaming/Bluetooth

    I was wondering how you guys go about mixing modern with vintage gear. I have substantial vinyl and CD collections and at the same time I listen to Spotify a lot, and on occasion to good old radio. My system is in a large, tall open space and I don’t listen from a dedicated “sweet spot” - I...
  13. S

    SANSUI 5050 RECAPP BY ARNEL BAUTISTA

    Hi Everyone, Just had a conversion with Mr. Arnel Bautista, and I have made the decision to ship out my Sui 5050 to him, and allow him to work his magic. I have seen his name come up on these forums time and time again, and I believe he is the person for the job. I absolutely can not wait to...
  14. Natertots

    Identify that speaker

    I have never seen Cerwin Vega’s with this style of grill. I wonder if they are custom grills, a Cerwin Vega logo on non-cerwin Vega cabinets, or a logo that looks like Cerwin Vega but is actually something else. This is the only picture and it is part of an estate sale. Included in the listing...
    • Natertots
    • Thread
    • cerwin vega jbl mystery vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. J

    Does anyone know the specs for these drivers?

    Just as the title says, I have this pair of 10” akai woofers that I’m planning to build cabinets for this summer but I’d like to know what volume the cabinets should be to get these to behave more like subs. They will be run off the B channel speaker output on an akai AA1040 to round out the...
    • Jon S E
    • Thread
    • akai cabinet design diy speakers vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. Coug Nation

    Rescue,Repair,Restore

    Thought this might be an encouragement to anyone thinking this is a rich mans hobby. After retiring 6 months ago I decided I needed to relive my past. After giving all my good stuff to my son I decided to restock on a budget. If someone had told my I could put together this vintage setup for...
  17. 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...
  18. Yemm66

    Thorens TD 145 mk1

    Hello and good morning! I have a Thorens TD 145 mk1 that I cannot get the platter to “bite” on startup. It spins fine, but I have to push the platter to get it going, otherwise it slips on the motor spindle. Once going it spins at 33.3. I have a brand new Thorens belt too. Spindle and platter...
    • Yemm66
    • Thread
    • 145 mk1 belt capacitor repair restore td thorens vintage
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. S

    Looking for AK Tech or advice - Yamaha M-70

    Greetings All, Been doing some reading over the last months and year since I joined. I purchased an M-70 restore kit from eBay in hopes of repairing this device (in protection), but I just do not have the time, so I'm willing to spend some money on it since I spend the rest of my time working...
    • SilentHatch
    • Thread
    • c-70 m-70 m70 restore tech vintage yamaha yammie yammies
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Yamaha
  20. M

    Akai AP-206 vs Technics SL-D21?

    Hi, could you tell me which is the better turntable, the Akai AP-206 or the Technics SL-D21 and why? Thanks
    • MackenzieTel
    • Thread
    • 70's turntable 80s turntable akai audiophile hi fi techncs turntable turntable advice vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. TunerLanding

    Luxman L-5 Mixed Reviews?!

    One of these in amazing condition came up locally and I’m intrigued, as I’m a Luxman fan. However, I’ve read mixed reviews on the sound quality (one reviewer claimed it had less soundstage/detail than an older marantz which boggles my mind). Build quality looks a little below the champagne...
  22. 20221123_120450

    20221123_120450

    Pioneer H-R100 8-track
    • JayGee3
    • Media item
    • 8-track h-r100 pioneer vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Vintage Pioneer System
  23. 20221123_120435

    20221123_120435

    Pioneer CT-F1250 Cassette deck
    • JayGee3
    • Media item
    • cassette ct-f1250 pioneer vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Vintage Pioneer System
  24. 20221123_120427

    20221123_120427

    Pioneer D-07A DAT
    • JayGee3
    • Media item
    • d-07a dat digital audio tape pioneer vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Vintage Pioneer System
  25. 20221030_105625

    20221030_105625

    Listening space. Vintage Pioneer. Vintage Klipschorns
    • JayGee3
    • Media item
    • klipshorn listening room listening space pioneer vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Vintage Pioneer System
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