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volume control

  1. Theeboon

    Volume knob "blocking" at zero moves below zero

    So the volume knob on my Yamaha CA-610 should block at 0, but the point at which it blocks moves past (below) 0 gradually. The knob itself is aluminum, behind it is a transparent plastic part, which has the red indicator line (not visible in the photo), that I can move around pretty much freely...
    • Theeboon
    • Thread
    • ca-610 volume control
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Yamaha
  2. E

    Pioneer SX-1050/1250 Volume Control Pot (ACV-169)

    Hello, I have a very specific problem and I don't know where to turn anymore, so I'll try you. I own a Pioneer SX-1050 vintage amp and the previous owner drilled 3 holes in the volume potentiometer to clean it, he drilled through the loudness connection (Track that connectsloudness to the...
  3. D

    Help with AVH-4200NEX Volume issue

    Hi everyone, new here. I’m trying to install a pioneer AVH-4200NEX in my 2016 Jeep Wrangler and I am running into an issue where I cannot adjust the volume. I am using an idatalink maestro sr for steering wheel controls, which are working, and bought their adapter harnesses. I also have a brake...
  4. B

    Missing ma6100 volume pot

    Hi guys, I have recentlly acquired an unfuncioning Mcintosh ma6100. I have dissasemblled the unit and it seems that the only thing wrong is that it’s missing the volume pot (apart the missing front glass). The problem is that i can’t find the volume pot anywhere on the internet. Is there any...
    • borke
    • Thread
    • integrated amp integrated amp help integrated amplfier ma6100 mcintosh volume control
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  5. D

    Need help with fixing Technics SU-8099K

    After forced impact volume control pot became damaged. It cannot be fixed only replaced as my serviceman said. I couldn't find original one. Can anyone recommend similar for replacement that I can buy from ebay or other internet resources?
    • Discofan
    • Thread
    • potentiometer technics volume control
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. S

    One Amp & 4 pairs of speakers using Pyle speaker selector

    I have a friend who asked for my help on setting up his whole house system. Here is what he wants to do: Drive multiple zones of speakers simultaneously from one amplifier at moderate listening volume. The amp is a Sansui AU-5500 35 wpc and is rated to handle two sets of 8 ohm speakers (so...
  7. R

    HK AVR430 left channel volume jumps

    My trusty Harmon-Kardon AVR430 has begun to have jumps in the volume on the left channel. This happens when adjusting the volume from either the front panel knob or the remote. It does it at all overall volume levels and from multiple sources. Can't say how loud exactly, but LOUD--maybe full...
  8. Benz

    External volume control for MAC 1900

    Greetings, I just had my MAC 1900 recapped and faulty transistors replaced. After running it for about 100hrs it sounds great, better than it ever has so I'm thrilled with that. The volume control however is quite uneven (L/R) at lower volumes. I am not looking to replace the pot at this time...
  9. kitsap2

    Class D Volume Control

    Why does adjusting the volume on a class D amp differ from a class AB amp(the only other amp I've owned)? Here's what I mean, as best as I can explain: Up until that last few years, I've always used an AB amp. When I wanted to kick up the volume, I'd turn the volume knob to about the 10...
  10. WSchallert

    Lear Jet 8 Track Volume Control not controling volume

    Hi all. I am new to your site and to repairing stereos in general. I've replaced belts, speaker caps and some basic components on about 20 or so machines but this one has me stumped. :p I have a Lear Jet Stereo 8 (model H-459) and it's in absolutely beautiful cosmetic condition... and all the...
    • WSchallert
    • Thread
    • volume volume control
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  11. JB8

    HARMAN KARDON 330A - Volume Pot Replacement?

    Hello! I have my first 330A on the bench after dabbling in B's and C's - very cool unit! That said, even after a thorough cleaning, I'm getting a bit of volume on the left channel with the control at zero. Once the volume is increased both channels are fine, no perceptible imbalance, and sound...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • harman kardon harman kardon 330a potentiometer repair volume control
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. daveyh

    Pioneer SX-7730 volume stays on even after I turn volume down - HELP

    If I turn the volume down on my SX-7730 euro SX-737 it is still there on the right channel. Why? Bad volume pot?
  13. JB8

    Yamaha CR-620 Channel Drop Out

    Fresh off the heals of a great repair on an HK 430 Twin, I'm back at it with another CR-620. Unit was very dusty upon arrival, cleaned interior and Deoxit pots, etc. Looking much better. Before dusting I did a quick test to establish a baseline and found two issues: Slight amount of...
    • JB8
    • Thread
    • channel drop out volume control yamaha yamaha cr-620
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Yamaha
  14. Tomos

    Denon DRA-700AE - no sound on one channel at certain volume levels

    Hello, I just bought a 2nd hand Denon DRA-700AE that turns out to have a strange issue: no sound on the left channel whenever the master volume is at certain levels, precisely every 8 dB: +12 dB <-> +6 dB: works +6 dB <-> -2 dB: doesn't work -2 dB <-> -10 dB: works -10 dB <-> 18 dB: doesn't...
    • Tomos
    • Thread
    • denon dra-700ae every 8db integrated circuit left channel cutting out njw1197 volume control volume ic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Ftlbs

    A-9 Volume ctrl assy needed

    I'm looking for a part number GWX-583 volume control assembly for my 1981 A-9 Amp. I've had it since new and it recently quit on me. I also have the entire collection of that series, but my CT-9R of course died and nobody can seem to repair it. Thanks in advance for any tips.
    • Ftlbs
    • Thread
    • a-9 gwx-583 volume control volume control assembly
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  16. Tom LeMastus

    Kr 9600 dropping right side

    I recently picked up a Kr 9600 in good shape. I detoxit the pots and controls because I was losing right side when turning the volume knob or balance it scratches a little and turns way down or off on right side. Well that didn’t fix it so I did it again and still does it. Cuts out on right side...
  17. A

    Pioneer sx-1050 volume control

    Hello, I’m pretty new to AK, so this is my first post. I very much need a volume control for my pioneer sx-1050. If anybody out there has any leads or assistance they can offer it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
  18. C

    C-50 Volume Control

    Is the C-50 volume control (VR106) a sealed unit? I would like to clean the contacts due to the volume erratically rises in the right channel. If I thump it, it behaves normally.
    • CeDe
    • Thread
    • c-50 volume volume control vr106
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Yamaha
  19. G

    DAC, WASAPI and Windows volume control

    Hello everyone! I recently bought an external DAC/Preamplifier, and I was using optical S/PDIF because I had a cable, and my soundcard has an optical output. Then, I bought a nice USB cable to plug my DAC instead of the toslink, especially because the soundcard maximum sample rate is 96kHz...
    • Gchancel
    • Thread
    • dac volume control wasapi windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DACs
  20. bwv1

    McIntosh 1900 Volume Control / On-Off Switch Replacement

    Past posts have suggested that the new, replacement volume control / on-off switch for the McIntosh 1900 available from McIntosh as well as other sources is not an exact replacement for the original one in several important respects, making me shy away from using any of those. There is a...
  21. ssouci

    Attentuators - Use With Fisher Tubes Amps?

    I'm intrigued with the idea of using in-line attenuators on the input terminals of my Fisher integrated tube amp (model X-202) it seems that modern input sources are too "hot" (too high voltage) for older equipment like a tube amp, for example a CD player, DAC box, etc... and that can overload...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • attentuator attentuators attenuation input sensitivity level volume control
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Fisher
  22. allanmatters

    Sound still present even with volume on "zero" position

    I have a Pioneer A-7 which has undergone repairs twice for the output transistors and other small issues. The last time it got repaired the technician said he could not do anything to get the volume minimized. He said changing the volume pot is the only thing I can do. ow ever I dont believe...
    • allanmatters
    • Thread
    • volume control volume imbalance volume issue volume pot
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Solid State
  23. L

    Help need remote Fisher RS-Z1

    I’m in desperate need of a factory Fisher RS-Z1 receiver remote or a universal remote that controls volume.1990 model year. Any help in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 1990 factory remote fisher rs-z1 universal remote volume control
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Fisher
  24. L

    Pioneer sx-434 volume won't mute when turned down on one channel.

    Hello, I am having problems with a sx-434. The symptom is when the volume is turned all the way down, there is still a considerable signal coming through on one channel. I have replaced all the caps on the amp and power supply board and soon will be replacing some transistors, but I think the...
  25. S

    SUPERSCOPE R-1240L three simple??? issues

    Dear all, I can only hope someone would be able to give me some hints, so I bought this piece, faulty, in black. It has some bulbs burned which are not particularly difficult to replace. What worries me however is the right channel not playing clear. It actually makes some cracking sound which...
    • Sev_nt9
    • Thread
    • balance control cracking sound right channel marantz superscope volume control
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
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