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I have a Yamaha A-1020 standing here, which has a phenomenon that I have not seen before. When you turn it on everything is normal.
The relay switches after 3-5 seconds and you think you can use it. Unfortunately it is not so.
In the left channel there is a fluctuating voltage at the box...
Recently picked up the Klipsch kg 5.5"s own a Yamaha rx-v565 and Marantz 2265b and 1060 amp. Does not get loud with just the Marantz Receiver but extremely loud with the Yamaha. I think the amp is overkill. I need your thoughts on why the vintage is so quiet? I like hard rock to metal.in case...
Hey guys,
I recently acquired a Yamaha TC1000 is good cosmetic condition. I was too fired up to do any cleaning and hooked it up to a Onkyo TX 2500. I have attached a video of this awful sound from the left channel that remains when switching the input on the Yamaha. Any advice is welcome...
I'm running Smaller Advents through a Yamaha CR-200 in a small room (home office) at moderate volumes. No second pair of speakers.
First off, on the back of the receiver it says that 4-16 ohm speakers are acceptable with a single pair of speakers, but only 8-16 ohms when 2x pairs of speakers...
I inherited my older brothers stereo equipment. I must've been 7 or 8 when he brought home this "huge ass" "best you could buy at the time" (Prob most expensive lol) stereo system after he was back from Okinawa Japan. (Marines) I could remember him blasting his 80's rock music from the house and...
Hi guys, new to the AK world and looking for some advice: when cold, my CA 2010 gets power, and then clicks about 20 to 30 times before starting up [I skipped about 30 seconds in the video, I wanted to add a text screen but was only using the youtube editor, which leaves a lot to be desired]. If...
Just saw a Yamaha AX-1200 in a local listing group few days back. Met the seller and the amp was looking in good shape. Cosmetics were alright like 8.5/10.
Amp might need a service (which includes just basic cleaning of switches and stuff) but amp is working fine for now. Seller even offered...
Hi everyone, my yamaha A-550 recently started having intermitent static on the right channel, but only when the volume is over 2, sometimes even when nothing is playing. Any ideas?
We already have isolated the problem to the amp (tried with different speakers and different sources), cleaned...
New to the forum.
Currently residing in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago, and just started to build my vintage collection. Starting with a pair of 1979 Heresys and a Yamaha CR-840. I spent the afternoon cleaning up the speaker boxes with some oil, and cleaning the knobs on the receiver...
I am trying to find Yamaha ST 6-pin connector VA-945900 that was used in the late 90s - was part of RS-KW5 package or included with various receivers (mine is RX-730, RX-530 was another one). Trying to connect KX-W302 dual cassette to RX-730 remote VG80850...tried a couple places to no avail...
A few months ago I added 2 extra surround speakers to my 5.1 surround sound setup.
2 small bookshelf speakers each connected in parallel to the left and right surround on my Yamaha RX-V663 (95 watts per channel). 4 surround speakers total on a 5.1 setup.
I was inspired by cinema theater...
Hello guys,anyone can help me please. i have an AKAI AS-1080 with no power.i checked the fuse and it is ok, power switch ok, rectifier ok, the two big capacitors has 44vdc on multimeter.what is the next step? thanks in advance.sorry for poor english, im from spain
Hello all,
Hope every one is safe and doing well here. I need an advise on upgrading my current Yamaha Integrated Amplifier RX-V1800 which is hooked up with Canton Karat 60 speakers. I am using it for Stereo Music and Movies from TV only.
I want to replace RX-V1800 with Yamaha R-N602 because...
Hi guys!
This is my first post here, thanks in advance for the eventual help! :)
I have a Yamaha TX492RDS radio tuner which suddenly started to forget station presets. Does anybody know the model and give me a hint on which capacitor may be the troublesome? I don't see any kind of battery nor...
So I picked up a non-functioning Yamaha RX-V1050 receiver for dirt cheap. Typical shutoff after 3 seconds of power. After isolating the problem to the right channel and temporarily disabling it, I now have the receiver staying on. However, I notice the bottom half of the LED display will...
Is this a logical way of adjusting the mid-band? Maybe my understanding of the loudness control is wrong, but wanted to ask here since it seems like what i'd like to do to compensate between turntable stylus'.
I see lots of threads where one channel is missing, or sound dropping out.
The usual recommendation is to clean the selector or coupling switches.
These are all slide switches, and are hard to get De-oxit inside.
Even if you can get some inside, there is no guarantee it will work.
I purchased a...
Some of you may know I dragged a Yamaha ca-2010 from the trash and got it running again, and it’s fantastic ....mostly.
There are some times that I’m playing it and the bass will drop out. It feels like the bottom richness drops out. I can shuffle around some knobs and then it feels like it...
Serious issues between schematic, drawings and parts schedule. I have the hfe and Analog Alley service manuals and both show the same issues. I believe unless someone has a more updated service manual I must find someone who has a CA-810 that could document the Power Supply 800 series of parts...
I have the Service Manual from hfe and Analog Alley, for the most part they are the same. Major issues exist that component locations, schedules and part numbers do not match Most importantly to me now is the Power Supply 800 series parts. Unless someone has a more updated service manual I think...
Hello AudioKarma, after lurking for a while I am back and will hopefully remain active as I am now acquiring more gear to build up my system.
I am looking for a TT and have a decent budget, I have narrowed my TT search to an Ariston RD11s, a Thorens TD 125, Thorens TD 160 and possibly a Yamaha...
Hi all, I'm new around here but am looking for some direction, I found a Yamaha Ca-2010 on the curb and with some basic juking was able to get it working.
That said, now it turns on and plays but won't turn off. I ordered a new power switch and these capacitors thanks to a users suggestion, but...
Hi all,
Got a Yamaha ca-2010 old girl up and running from the curb yesterday!
Had to replace a power cord and a fuse and it sounds terrific hit it with deoxit and all the switches are working and quiet - only problem is all the lights stay on even when switched off!
what might this mean?
Hello everyone! I've been using audiokarma for a while now, and it's been a great resource as I've built my budget friendly system. You all have been a great help to me as I've researched used receivers, turntables, speakers, and subwoofers that I've found on Craigslist and FB Martketplace.
My...
Hey all - I'm attempting to do my first recap on an old CR450 I've got. I can‘t seem to find a comprehensive list of parts online. I downloaded the service manual, but not sure of which ones to replace and it doesn't have the sizes. There was a place online the said they had kits - but it seems...