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    Yamaha p520 direct drive turntable not spinning.

    I am working on a yamaha p520 and it doesn't spin at all. Any clue what it could be ? I tried to measure the output of power transformer but I couldn't get any voltage reading. One other thing I noticed is that the strobe light doesn't turn off if the arm is in the off position but it does start...
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    Yamaha R-500 Natural Sound replacement knobs.

    Hi, I’m missing one of the flat selector knobs on my Yamaha R-500. I can’t find them anywhere. Has anyone been able to locate a replacement knob source?
  3. Raphaz

    Yamaha R-2000 — Radio gone silent

    The radio of my R-2000 now suddenly doesn’t produce any sound anymore, just a very faint humming. Why all of a sudden? What’s the issue here?
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    Yamaha C-4, circuit board diagram for the Function Board, good scan required.

    Might anyone have a Yamaha C-4 service manual or at least a circuit board diagram for the Function Board? I already have the ones available from HiFi Engine etc and unfortunately they're close to illegible for reading some of the capacitor references. Very hard to confidently/easily recap...
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    Switches- best lubricant - home made.

    Push pull switches. When servicing can anyone advise on best lubricant for these switches in vintage amps. Ideally, a homemade recipe as I just need to disassemble and regrease one switch. Can petroleum jelly be used? Thanks in advance.
  6. Yamaha5000

    Outstanding photos of Audio Equipment

    How are photos of this equipment made so wonderful? Suggested Camera, Lens, Settings of Camera, Lighting, background and ???????
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    Yamaha A-1 speaker cut out

    My nearly perfectly restored Yamaha A-1 still randomly cuts out! Power stays on and no fuse blown or magic smoke and amp runs relatively cool. All caps have been replaced. Brand new Omron speaker relay replaced. Offset, idling, all very stable and correct from the service manual. Most of the...
  8. robz2000

    Yamaha CR-1020 Buzz on phono input

    I'm working on a yamaha CR-1020. this is the first one of these i've ever opened up. but I have restored many sansui, marantz and HK units. i notice a light to medium buzz that increases with time from the phono input. another clue is the two small caps furthest to the right on the board, if i...
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    Yamaha A-1 volume knob repair disc

    Hello all. The Yamaha A-1 has an aesthetically beautiful stereo volume knob. But, the flat disc section that controls the …. channel has worn lose in the centre. What’s the best cure? Blob of glue? Some substance to ‘pack’ the interior so that it’s a tighter fit? (Both of the above seem like...
  10. Levi8000

    Yamaha A-6a / A-760II No power

    Hi everyone a couple of weeks ago I got a Yamaha A-6a (Japan version of the A-760II) and it has no power! I opened it up and replaced all the capacitors on the main board, the B supply voltage was only 1.4v all the voltage readings coming off of the power supply board are fine. Except the...
  11. Yamaha5000

    Yamaha CA-1000 Gold RCA upgrade

    This is the rear RCA Panel for a CA-1000, I would like to upgrade the RCA connectors to Gold. I am seeking ideas for custom PCB design to accommodate this.
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    Yamaha C-4. Capacitor types on the main board.

    Hello.. Does anyone have a list (BOM?) for replacement of capacitor types ('low ESR,' or 'good for power supply' designations is what I'm really after) on the Yamaha C-4’s main board? (The ‘Function C Board NA 07149.’) Could probably buy all Nichicon FG or Panasonic FC but would be grateful...
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    DAC incorporated within yamaha cdr hd1300 - opinion sought

    Hi, Can anyone shed some light or have an opinion on the quality of the DAC within this machine, the Yamaha CDR-HD1300? I presume that since the machine offered very high quality HDD analogue recording from CDs that it would have employed some very good Yamaha electronics. But rather than...
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    Yamaha CDR-HD1300 the DAC within.

    Hi, Can anyone shed some light or have an opinion on the quality of the DAC within this machine, the Yamaha CDR-HD1300? I presume that since the machine offered very high quality HDD analogue recording from CDs that it would have employed some very good Yamaha electronics. But rather than...
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    Yamaha YP-D4 Turntable speed issue

    Hi all, I'm having a bit of a problem with a YP-D4 direct drive turntable from Yamaha. Though I set it up like in the service manual the speed wobbles a bit, it is more obvious on the strobe that moves bit left and right. I've also made a speed test with an app, maybe someone could give an...
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    Yamaha NS-1000 driver diffraction reduction

    I know that there is some worry that sound wave diffraction from the edges of drivers can be of concern. To reduce that on my NS-1000's I cut some wool panels to place over the mid and high drivers. The material is 1/2" natural wool felt and I have attached the laser cut file here if anyone...
  17. jmascarenhas

    Yamaha NS-1000M / FX3 Sensitivity

    Hello. I have the NS-1000M (90dB) and the FX-3 (92dB). I assume that with the same amp at the same volume settings position of the knob, the volume of the FX-3 should be higher due to higher sensitivity. This doesn't happen with my speakers. The NS-1000M play slightly louder than the FX-3 at...
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    Hearing radio even with no tuner connected, Yamaha Ca810

    Just got a Yamaha CA 810 off of eBay. It's visually beautiful, nicely cleaned up by the seller. However, even with the volume all the way down, and the tuner not selected, despite there being no tuner attached anyway, I can hear the radio. It's pretty unsettling. It doesn't matter what input or...
  19. OskarBas1

    Help! Yamaha M70 protektion problem

    Hello! I've recently recapped my m70 and changed trimpots and some other parts. I was going to adjust everything today and things worked out great but wen I was setting the meter lights i encountered a problem. I used a 8ohm 300w resistor as a load starting with the right chanel, I'm putting in...
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    Do the Yamaha CR-1020 and 2020 have the same output amps?

    Hi all, I feel kind of silly asking this but where comparing pictures the amp output assemblies and parts look identical. I have not been able to compare parts lists for these two and thought I would ask since a lot of parts are interchangeable on these.
  21. Will_Emanuel

    Will_Emanuel's M-2 Restoration

    Hello all, just finished a rather lengthy restoration on an M-2 and wanted to document the process. This unit was quite easy to work on due to excellent service information and disassembly procedures in the service manual; Strongly recommend following Yamaha's instructions for disassembly. I've...
  22. Lamar

    Speaker(s) Nod

    Gentlemen, knowing that certain receivers match better with certain speakers and that notation aside, to whom would you give the nod either through experience with some or all of these speakers in each group OR what you have ascertained over the years by rote memory Group A Fried Beta V Mirage...
  23. Cesarel

    Difference between A-S801 and R-N803

    Hello guys, Want to get a new amp, would you help me understanding the difference between this two models? Difference between A-S801 and R-N803 Thank you guys!
  24. JB8

    YAMAHA CR-620 Protection Relay Fun

    Yamaha Squad - Here's the story: CR-620 powers up with lights on, no sound, no relay click Replaced C816, no change Replaced TR809 with KSA1013, no change Replaced TR808 with KSC1845, now relay is clicking immediately (I'm used to waiting a couple seconds before these engage but this one now...
  25. wavey

    Yamaha TC-520 - Replace stop/eject button

    I bought a discounted Yamaha TC-520 cassette deck from Ebay. It has a bent Stop/Eject button. Can this button be detached independently and replaced? Appreciate any leads you can steer me to.
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