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  1. H2s04

    Yamaha A-S2100 Stuck In Protection

    Hello fellow AKers, I was recently given the challenge to resurrect or at least diagnose what’s wrong with a Yamaha A-S2100 that’s stuck in protection. With the diag key command, it will enter limp mode and presents three flashes. According to the service manual, this indicates an abnormal...
    • H2s04
    • Thread
    • a-s2100 yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
  2. 4ever7

    Yamaha TC-511S issues playing long-play cassettes

    Just checking with the larger community here... picked up and repaired a Yamaha TC-511S cassette deck (recapped the power board and changed the belts), and all functions are working (specifically F.FWD and REW), and it plays well. One issue I'm having is that the unit has trouble with longer...
    • 4ever7
    • Thread
    • cassete deck cassette tape tc-511 yamaha
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Yamaha
  3. B

    Yamaha P-28 service manual

    Does anyone have service manual for Yamaha P-28 turntable? Google points to VE, but I can't get it from there, as I am not registered VE user. I need to resolve a problem with the stop button and wanted to consult the manual before disassembly. Otherwise I will open the device and inspect what...
    • bokis
    • Thread
    • p-28 service manual yamaha
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. J

    Yamaha CA-1000-crackling coming from inside casing. Help!

    Recently bought a CA-1000 off EBay. Listing stated: The unit has been repaired and serviced, and it is in good working condition with clear sound output. The block capacitors, deteriorated transistors, electrolytic capacitors, resistors, and lamps have been replaced. The switches and volume...
    • Josephw12
    • Thread
    • yamaha yamaha amplifier yamaha ca-1000
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Yamaha
  5. J

    RX-495 Issue

    Hello Everyone, I purchased my RX-495 back in 1997. It has been flawless until 2024 when it would suddenly "click" and turn off, either at low or high volume. It is sensitive to vibration. Something as little as putting my coffee cup on the desk can trigger it to turn off. Sometimes the...
    • James_VA3JPX
    • Thread
    • amp relay relay click rx-495 yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
  6. Space_Boy_Bo

    Yamaha A-550 — left channel very low volume, full volume in mono — help diagnosing

    Hi all, hoping someone with A-550 experience can help me diagnose a left channel issue. I purchased a a A-550 off of FB marketplace relatively recently. The amp has been working fine, but recently the left channel volume dropped to about 10% of what it should be. Right channel is perfectly...
  7. quadmatrix82

    Yamaha CA-2010 stuck in protection help

    Hello Yamaha enthusiasts! I am in the process of repairing a Yamaha CA-2010 that I purchased DOA, upon inspection one of the filter caps had exploded, I proceeded with a full recap, clean up, new VD1212 diodes and all new transistors and diodes in the power supply, powering it up with a variac...
  8. A

    Half of the lights not working - Yamaha CR-840

    Hi there, I replaced all of the bulbs and they were working for a bit but now the whole left side seems to have gone out. It is a lose connection somewhere but I can't figure out where. Anyone know where I should look to find the loose connection? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
    • ajiblock
    • Thread
    • circuit lights yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Yamaha
  9. david winter

    Yamaha B-2 - Unstable bias and very tight adjustment range

    Hi, I'm trying to figure out what can cause the -85V supply to drop to -60V when the bias increases up to around 40mV. With no bias, I get the +85V and -85V voltages correct. Adjusting the bias on either channel makes the -85V drop down to -60V. I checked the transistors on the negative rail...
  10. qui

    Can an amp be fatiguing?

    Hi, I'm fairly new to hifi, so apologies if this is rambly/unclear. My setup: - Polk SDA CRS+ - NAD 7155 or Yamaha RX-385 - Sony PS-2000 w/ Sony VC-8E - MacBook Pro M4 or JVC XL-V282 for digital My first amp was the Yamaha RX-385. I would describe the sound as clean, clear, but lacking...
    • qui
    • Thread
    • amp fatiguing nad 7155 yamaha
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. Double_Dee

    YAMAHA CDX550E issue and possible repair?

    Hi! For a loooong time I had a turntable now but no real amp to pair it with. My dad had a very old Samsung (Smasnug as I like to call it) compact hifi thing wich had an aux in wich I used to amplify the signal from my turntable (with a cheap phono between the two). To finally end this age of...
  12. D

    Yamaha GT-2000/Fidelity Research FR-64s pairing

    Have any current/previous owners of the Yamaha GT-2000 (or later ‘L’ and ‘X’ variants) ever mounted the 64s on it? This is a combo I’m interested in for my rig but wanted to know how easy/difficult the setup would be. Would it require an external base, arm elevation and spacers? Is there anyone...
    • dnova93
    • Thread
    • fidelity research fidelity research fr 64s hifi tonearm turntable yamaha yamaha gt-2000
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. W

    Yamaha C-80 No Sound Humming Only

    Hello all I am new to fixing audio equipment and I have this c80 I just purchased for 200. So back story I just deoxit all switches and controls and everything went smooth it played and sounded great. The rear rca for the main pre out was slightly temperamental if you touched the rca cables so...
  14. N

    Another Yamaha R-900 Thread - Question

    Hi all! I have a Yamaha R-900 that is not working. When plugged in and turned on, it starts burning a resistor (or more) on the left channel right in front of the STK Module. I am aware that the STK Modules are prone to failure and all of the issues that go with it. This unit uses the STK...
    • Noskovus
    • Thread
    • stk amplifier module yamaha yamaha r-900
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. A

    Yamaha speakers dark teak

    I have a Yamaha CR-820 receiver and looking for vintage Yamaha speakers with the dark teak veneer finish, even a vinyl finish. I believe the NS-35T exist in this dark color. Seems to be rare and I can't find any documentation on that dark finish to match the CR series receivers. Anyone have...
    • AndyIves
    • Thread
    • natural sound speakers vintage yamaha
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Yamaha
  16. P

    Yamaha CR-800 Restoration Help – Strange -40V Bias Issue

    Hi everyone, I recently picked up a Yamaha CR-800 for $150 as a non-working unit. When I opened it up, I found two blown fuses. After replacing them and testing with a dim bulb tester, I discovered one of the output transistors was shorted. I decided to replace all four outputs with new ON...
  17. A

    Good place to find IC IG02970 for Yamaha CR-840

    Trying to find an IC for my Yamaha receiver. Anybody know any resources that might have them? The only ones I can find are in China.
    • ajiblock
    • Thread
    • diy integrated circuit parts yamaha
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Yamaha
  18. 442_Tom

    Yamaha M-35 + GE-40. Every audiophiles favorite - an equalizer question: possible to use EQ with amp (without a preamp)

    Picked up a very cheap M-35 because it has volume controls. Therefore, I can hook a source directly to it and have variable output. So I thought, this Yamaha GE-40 EQ matches well, is there a way to hook it up? I’ve tried a few different combos basically trying to hook it in line with the...
  19. F

    Weird Bass/Low end?

    Hey all! Ive been facing an issue with my audio system for the past while and I really can’t think of a solution/what exactly is causing my issue. I’m running a pair of Yamaha HS8W speakers through a Focusrite 4i4 My problem is that the bass on some songs sound super muddy, and others not so...
    • fry3000
    • Thread
    • bass help hs8 muddy yamaha yamahahs8
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. N

    Yamaha rx-a 1050 convert to power amp

    hi all first post here so please dont judge :) So im trying to convert a motherboard failed yamaha avr to a power amp just by using its transformer, amp boards and speaker terminal board ?( dont know the name of this board) all advise comes in handy . First question can i connect line in signal...
    • nikke92
    • Thread
    • amplifier avr diy power power amp power amplifier yamaha
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: DIY
  21. N

    YAMAHA R-V905 but no sound

    I got this YAMAHA R-V905 but it is not producing any sound, I can hear very little sound in headphone out at full volume but no sound in A-B speaker out. Where should I start ? Thanks
  22. mbphotox

    Replacing 2 diodes/bulbs in my CT-710 Yamaha

    The two bulbs in the FM quality windows went out and I'd like to replace them. (FM radio has been shut off in my country, but I'm using the CT-710 as a decorative piece now) This is my beauty the bulbs in question: 4mm in diameter, fitting straight into those rubber rings above...
    • mbphotox
    • Thread
    • bulbs ct-710 illumination lamps lightbulbs tuner yamaha
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tuners
  23. ThisIsValid

    Yamaha KX-W900 rescued from the trash - a heads up

    I recently rescued a Yamaha KX-W900 dual cassette deck from being sent to the big landfill in the sky. What a lovely machine. The reason it was about to be destroyed was that deck "A" would not play and had a stuck tape inside it. Removing the front panel and looking at the mechanism from below...
  24. Suffer4Sound

    Yamaha DSP-A1, champagne gold & rosewood, $12.99 (SGW LV)

    Saw this champagne gold & rosewood DSP-A1 on ShopGoodwill and immediately thought someone here would appreciate it. It's pickup-only in Las Vegas (why I can't get it myself) - but surely some AK'er with a fondness for really good stereo amps (or crazy bargains) lives near Vegas. No connection...
  25. A

    Yamaha C-80: What Am I Walking Into?

    Reclaimed a Yamaha C-80, as I sold the first one without really understanding the potential of inverted pre out. Not a bad price, but not one that I'm singing into the hills on. Anyway, seller stipulated public meet-up. Fine by me! Only how to test? I brought over-ear headphones, RCA-to-3.5mm...
    • avantbored
    • Thread
    • c80 preamp yamaha yamaha c80
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Yamaha
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