I am the original owner of a Realistic STA-2700 receiver. No issues since bringing it home in 1988. 
For a number of years it was connected to a pair of Mach 2's and in recent years a pair of LX-10 speakers for 2 channel audio with a TV.
A couple of times recently the unit would not power on with the power button unless held down. The button does not seem to be a mechanical off/on type rather what I would call a soft touch. Then one day it would not power on at all with the button. Tried unplugging the power over night and still nothing. Also dug out the remote control and verified that it will not turn on with it.
Opened it up and looked for a blown fuse and didn't find anything obvious like that.
The receiver is very clean (never had garage duty) and I hate to give up on it. Also with the glut of used receivers being sold at estate & garage sales not really worth a repair bill for the 2700.
Any feedback or guidance on a DIY repair? I have googled around and didn't find anything helpful.
I am not an electronics tech, but I do have a volt meter, soldering iron and basic tools.
Thanks for any suggestions.
For a number of years it was connected to a pair of Mach 2's and in recent years a pair of LX-10 speakers for 2 channel audio with a TV.
A couple of times recently the unit would not power on with the power button unless held down. The button does not seem to be a mechanical off/on type rather what I would call a soft touch. Then one day it would not power on at all with the button. Tried unplugging the power over night and still nothing. Also dug out the remote control and verified that it will not turn on with it.
Opened it up and looked for a blown fuse and didn't find anything obvious like that.
The receiver is very clean (never had garage duty) and I hate to give up on it. Also with the glut of used receivers being sold at estate & garage sales not really worth a repair bill for the 2700.
Any feedback or guidance on a DIY repair? I have googled around and didn't find anything helpful.
I am not an electronics tech, but I do have a volt meter, soldering iron and basic tools.
Thanks for any suggestions.