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royjacob

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i have an old technics amplifier (su-v50 1987) in perfect working condition, that came just prior to the remote control era.
yes, it did NOT come with a remote control.

i have 2 outstanding tasks, remotely
a. power the device on/off. (already done)
b. increase/decrease volume
how can this be done?

any ideas would be appreciated
 
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royjacob said:
i have an old technics amplifier (su-v50 1987) in perfect working condition, that came just prior to the remote control era.
yes, it did NOT come with a remote control.

i have 2 outstanding tasks, remotely
a. power the device on/off. (already done)
b. increase/decrease volume
how can this be done?

any ideas would be appreciated
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Currently on the auction site is a McIntosh CR 7 remote control unit that will turn the system off/on, control volume and toggle between three line level inputs. It is connected through a tape monitor loop.

I have one myself and it works great.
 
I have a Sony CD changer hooked to my vintage tube amplifier. The Sony CDP has a volume attenuator on the remote. I set the max volume on the amplifier, then reduce it with the CD remote.
Of course, this does not work on the tuner or turntable. Then I have to use the Mark 1 Feet and Hands to change the volume.
 
thank you all for your wonderful suggestions to solve this remote control issue. one, like the McIntosh CR 7 or creek obh10 were exactly my needs <b>except</b>i'm a college student on a shoestring budget.
thinking more like taking the technics su-v50 apart, locating the preamp connection (a circuit diagram Can help?)and connecting it to an external circuit board where vol levels can be controlled by injecting the right amount power. forgive me, this may all be garbage or just my imagination.
my remote control on/off switch was a simple device costing $16/ i can certainly stretch to $50/.
 
sorry, if i gave the impression that my issue about remote controlling the amp is resolved. it is NOT.

circuit diagrams, similar but cheaper devices like the McIntosh CR 7 or creek obh10 are all welcome suggestions. bottom line...
i have to make this thing work! help
 
Pick up an old Yamaha digital surround sound processor, like DSP-100U. These seem to be dirt cheap for the most part. You can defeat the surround modes and it seems to be a nice clean, clear sound. Then you can purchase more amps and speakers, when those "to good to pass-up" deals come along.
 
royjacob said:
sorry, if i gave the impression that my issue about remote controlling the amp is resolved. it is NOT.

circuit diagrams, similar but cheaper devices like the McIntosh CR 7 or creek obh10 are all welcome suggestions. bottom line...
i have to make this thing work! help
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1. Forget the volume control, get your ass up! ;) ..It's free and it's good for the exercise.

2. Buy a new stereo integrated amplifier remotely controllable. :) ...It's only few peanuts anyway; eBay or ...
- And Yamaha is good, as mentioned by the above poster.
 
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For $50 he could get another integrated amp, a better one, like from Yamaha for example, with remote control.
 
College student on a shoestring budget, eh?

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62caddy said:
Currently on the auction site is a McIntosh CR 7 remote control unit that will turn the system off/on, control volume and toggle between three line level inputs. It is connected through a tape monitor loop.

I have one myself and it works great.
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hello caddy!

which site is that
 
Come on, get you fat ass up off the couch and go change the volume. You wanted an old amp now do it.

(While I go look at that suggested piece of remote controlling kit. :p)
 
royjacob said:
hey Yoss!

great idea! does it work? i mean can u turn the vol knob slowwwly?
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I suppose a guy could always try to swap in some different sized wheels to fine tune the speed! :D I'd seen that picture awhile back on a collection of redneck fixes and had to track it down again after seeing your thread.
 
Check out audiocubics.com. No affiliation, but I have been curious to try one of these for a long time. I saw one at a fellow audiophile's house once and even played with the remote. Seems like a very nice little unit, I just have trouble shelling out for it.
 
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