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SA-9500 ii and PL-530

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So, as the title says, I have a SA-9500 ii and a PL-530. The 9500 is driving a pair of older NHT Threes.

I have three questions about my setup:

1. I have heard of people recapping the 9500, but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on this. It's in complete working order with no issues whatsoever, so I was wondering if I should just wait until something happens and then replace them or if there is a noticeable upgrade in quality with different caps.

2. Does anyone have any recommendations on a stylus for my PL-530? I listen to mainly 60's-90's rock. I've heard that the 530 is quite particular on cartridges.
Here's what I currently have on it (don't know model number):
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3. Anyone know of any upgrades for the 530? (Besides the cartridge)

Thanks guys. LOVE the site and the wealth of info on here!
 
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Cannot comment on the turntable, but the amp I can. I have one that I have totally recapped with the exception of the main filter caps and, at least with mine, it made a huge difference. The first thing that was immediately noticeable after the recap was the bass response, it improved in triplicate. The mids and highs were noticeable smoother and more detailed as well, and as the caps burned in, it just kept improving. I now use it as my main amp and I have only come across one other integrated that can almost compare with it in sound quality, and that is a recapped Kenwood KA-8006.

To directly answer your question, it is up to you. Recapping it does bring a noticeable upgrade in quality and it does take a lot of labor and patience to do, but the results are worth it, and it will last for another 20-30 years if you do.
 
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Pioneer SA-9500II recap list!

Yep, here is my recap list, it details each cap and its replacement, these are all Mouser part numbers:

Pioneer SA-9500II recap list:

Control Amp (AWG-045)

AWG-045: C15: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C16: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C17: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C18: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C25: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C26: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C27: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C28: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C31: 100uF 16v CEANL: 647-UKL1E101KPDANA 100uF 25v
AWG-045: C32: 100uF 16v CEANL: 647-UKL1E101KPDANA 100uF 25v
AWG-045: C33: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C34: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C41: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C42: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C43: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C44: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C47: 100uF 16v CEANL: 647-UKL1E101KPDANA 100uF 25v
AWG-045: C48: 100uF 16v CEANL: 647-UKL1E101KPDANA 100uF 25v
AWG-045: C49: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C50: 4.7uF 50v CEANL: 647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA 4.7uF 50v
AWG-045: C51: 100uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V101MPD 100uF 35v
AWG-045: C52: 100uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V101MPD 100uF 35v
AWG-045: C53: 100uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V101MPD 100uF 35v
AWG-045: C54: 100uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V101MPD 100uF 35v

Power Amp (AWH-052), times 2, as there are two power amp boards, one for each channel.

AWH-052: C4: 22uF 50v CEA: 647-UPW1H220MDD 22uF 50v
AWH-052: C5: 470uF 6.8v CEA: 647-UPW1A471MPD 470uF 10v
AWH-052: C15: 1uF 50v CEANL: 667-ECQ-V1H105JL5 1uF 50v or 667-ECQ-V1J105JM 1uF 63v

Switch Assembly (AWS-109)

AWS-109: C7: .68uF 35v CSZA: 667-ECQ-V1H684JL .68uF 50v
AWS-109: C8: .68uF 35v CSZA: 667-ECQ-V1H684JL .68uF 50v
AWS-109: C9: .22uF 10v CSSA: 667-ECQ-V1H224JL2 .22uF 50v
AWS-109: C10: .22uF 10v CSSA: 667-ECQ-V1H224JL2 .22uF 50v
AWS-109: C11: 330uF 6.8v CEA: 647-UPW1A331MPD 330uF 10v
AWS-109: C12: 330uF 6.8v CEA: 647-UPW1A331MPD 330uF 10v
AWS-109: C13: 100uF 16v CEA: 647-UPW1V101MPD 100uF 35v
AWS-109: C14: 2.2uF 50v Unknown: 647-UPW1H2R2MDD 2.2uF 50v
AWS-109: C19: 330uF 80v CEA: 647-UPW2A331MHD 330uF 100v or 647-UHE2A331MHD 330uF 100v
AWS-109: C20: 330uF 80v CEA: 647-UPW2A331MHD 330uF 100v or 647-UHE2A331MHD 330uF 100v
AWS-109: C21: 220uF 63v CEA: 647-UPW1J221MPD6 220uF 63v
AWS-109: C22: 220uF 63v CEA: 647-UPW1J221MPD6 220uF 63v
AWS-109: C25: 47uF 16v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWS-109: C26: 47uF 16v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWS-109: C29: 47uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWS-109: C30: 47uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWS-109: C34: 3.3uF 50v CEA: 647-UPW1H3R3MDD 3.3uF 50v
AWS-109: C35: 3.3uF 50v CEA: 647-UPW1H3R3MDD 3.3uF 50v

Equalizer Amp (AWF-024)

AWF-024: C1: 1uF 50v CEANL: 667-ECQ-V1H105JL5 1uF 50v or 667-ECQ-V1J105JM 1uF 63v
AWF-024: C2: 1uF 50v CEANL: 667-ECQ-V1H105JL5 1uF 50v or 667-ECQ-V1J105JM 1uF 63v
AWF-024: C9: 470uF 6.8v CEA: 647-UPW1A471MPD 470uF 10v
AWF-024: C10: 470uF 6.8v CEA: 647-UPW1A471MPD 470uF 10v
AWF-024: C17: 3.3uF 50v CEA: 647-UPW1H3R3MDD 3.3uF 50v
AWF-024: C18: 3.3uF 50v CEA: 647-UPW1H3R3MDD 3.3uF 50v
AWF-024: C21: 4.7uF 25v Bipolar: 647-UEP1V4R7MDD 4.7uF 35v
AWF-024: C22: 4.7uF 25v Bipolar: 647-UEP1V4R7MDD 4.7uF 35v
AWF-024: C31: 47uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWF-024: C32: 47uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v
AWF-024: C35: 47uF 35v CEA: 647-UPW1V470MED 47uF 35v

BOM List:

647-UKL1H4R7KDDANA | 16
647-UKL1E101KPDANA | 4
647-UPW1V101MPD | 5
647-UPW1H220MDD | 2
647-UPW1A471MPD | 4
667-ECQ-V1H105JL5 | 4
667-ECQ-V1H684JL | 2
667-ECQ-V1H224JL2 | 2
647-UPW1A331MPD | 2
647-UPW1H2R2MDD | 1
647-UHE2A331MHD | 2
647-UPW1J221MPD6 | 2
647-UPW1V470MED | 7
647-UPW1H3R3MDD | 4
647-UEP1V4R7MDD | 2

All the caps in the BOM list were confirmed to be in stock at the time of posting.
 
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You're pretty much amazing! Thank you VERY much for your help!

Is there anyone else who would be able to answer my questions about the PL-530?
 
Matt, was that a new list, of kingBubba's from jan 2010?

either way, thank you.

btw would you put a header on that post with sa-9500ii caps, and in the post as well, so we don't need the thread title to identify the model?
tia
mtf
 
Matt, was that a new list, of kingBubba's from jan 2010?
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This was a new list made by me, I used it to recap my 9500II. The only difference between when I used it and now is I changed the 4.7uF UKL's to 50v caps, as they are back in stock, when I did mine they only had the 63v in stock.

btw would you put a header on that post with sa-9500ii caps, and in the post as well, so we don't need the thread title to identify the model?
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Changes made!
 
OP: Clean and do the adjustments per the factory Service Manual. As for the Cartridge, the model # of the Audio Technica should be on the top of the cartridge. Undo the screws enough to remove it from the headshell, write down the model #.

Vinylengine.com should have the manual. You haveto register but it's free to register.

You'd probably get better answer for it in the Turntable Forum. Me I'm particular to Shure's and Stanton/Pickerings. 681EE stanton or a MX97E Shure would work well. I don't use AT's although they are usually good cart's / styli. Your choice. You could also just get a new stylus for the existing cartridge.


Larry
 
Thank you guys for your help.

One last question I have is: Does anyone have a service manual for the 9500ii?

I'd love to get a copy!
 
I think that is a lowly cartridge and most anything would be an upgrade.

The AT95 is cheap at $50 and well thought of.

Nice amp and TT!
 
So after taking the amp apart, I noticed on the Switch Assembly, it appears that Q10 and Q8 have been replaced.
They appear to have been replaced with what *appears* to be part # 512-KSC2383YTA and 512-KSC2073TU, respectively.

Q9 appears to have been re-soldered, or replaced with a B595-O.

Does that seem right?
Or should I replace them with something else?
 
i Picked up a 9500 II a few months back ...used it only a short while and one channel bit the dust .... Any takers on the repair and maybe a recap?
 
The Q8 and 10 transistor replacements are perfectly acceptable, in fact they are exactly what I or Mark would use as a sub. The Q9 replacement is also acceptable in specs, can you tell me what brand it is?

700cmt, please start your own thread that way we can address your problem.
 
I believe the Q9 is a Toshiba based on the "T" on it.
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And the Q10 is a Fairchild based on the "F".
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Am I correct on that assumption?

Three other questions:
After looking at the board, this part looks like it's heat damaged, mainly around what I believe is R52 on AWS-109.
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This lonely transistor, Q13, looks kinda beat up. Does it appear to be damaged from this photo?
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And I read that some people have replaced this relay. Is that something that commonly goes out? Should I just preemptively replace it?
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You are correct on all accounts, Q8, 9 and 10 look fine, I don't see any problems there. That area of the board around R52 gets hot, so it will be a little browned, but I do not see any true heat damage. My board looks exactly the same way.

As for Q13, that is not damage, it is just the way it ages, mine looks the exact same way. If you want to replace it, the KSC2073 will work just fine. The relay, unless it is not working properly, it doesn't need replaced, all it would need is the contacts cleaned. As far as I'm aware, the relays used in this model don't have any problems.
 
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mattsd said:
This was a new list made by me, I used it to recap my 9500II. The only difference between when I used it and now is I changed the 4.7uF UKL's to 50v caps, as they are back in stock, when I did mine they only had the 63v in stock.
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Wow - thanks for the updated BOM! I've been planning to recap one I bought a few years ago, but haven't checked it out, so it's never been turned on.

Where do you get the service manual?
 
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