I’d like to switch to a color but can’t find where to get them? Any help is appreciated.

Found in the apalachicola bay. Can’t get the cassette deck, radio or cd player to work. Other than that it’s mint :)

I have several dream systems of which this is one. I’ll be adding my Nak RX-505 once I get it restored. The Meridian MCD-Pro works fine. I just have no better place for it at this time.

I have a 1965 Magnavox Astro-Sonic stereo and want to clean the switches in an attempt to eliminate some cutting out when adjusting volume. I removed the knob and see a small hole as pictured below. Do I spray contact cleaner in that hole or do I need to remove the entire reciever from the console to access the place im supposed to spray? Thanks!

Been thinking about getting an RT81+ for my Yamaha CA-800 with Acoustic Research AR2ax speakers. I have a “phono” input, which leads me to believe it has a built-in preamp. Can someone confirm? It this is correct, I’ll get the RT82, and then add the acrylic platter later. If not, I’ll get the RT81+. I listen to vinyl with the Class A amp almost exclusively, so I’m leery of adding a preamp in the chain, as I think it will diminish the detail of the sound stage. Thanks!

Finally got my 1961 240 going with an HK 330B as a Pre-Amp. Still hunting for the 330B wood enclosure.

Hello everyone, first post here! my wife has a console style record player with 8 track. It’s a zenith allegro, model number e921. (I can post photos)

Does anyone know anything about this. It works perfectly fine.

She is looking to sell it but we do not know where to start and cannot find any information on it.

Thanks!

Hi! I'm trying to repair my vintage Onkyo A-7050 but can't find the service manual anywhere. I know It IS available at HifiEngine site but I can't registre since registration seems to be closed since a long time. Anyone with an account could help me? Thanks in advance

I recently got a sansui sc-1100 tape deck and I've replaced all the belts with new, proper fitting. belts and it's playing just barely noticeably too slow. I was wondering if there are any tips on how to adjust the speed of the motor, or anything like that, on a cassette deck this old?

First, I am not so sure if I can post this here but I’ll give it a try.

I’ve managed to ship my Cd/cassette player from Florida to NY but unfortunately there has been a couple of issues with it.

First, I have a Cd collection so I use the Cd player a lot. But after shipping, unfortunately it displays no disc and it does not play.

Second, the cassette record seems to be broken? Like it is stuck on record and is missing a piece.

I’m most worried about the Cd player not working and I don’t know what to do now. I looked up the manual and it could be because of the moisture inside but I’ve left the compartment open for the entire night and hasn’t worked out yet. I tried cleaning the laser but nothing worked. Any suggestions on what I should do?

Anyone familiar with Garrard Type A record players?? I have one inside the middle and need help figure out how to get the automatic arm to work. Also, records seem to skip, think this is solely because it needs a new needle?

Hi all, I have recently ditched my wireless set up and gone for:

Baby Marantz 2010 Receiver / Tuner Marantz CR612 CD-Player / DAB Marantz 6100 TT

Speakers

2 x Wharfedale Diamond 12.0 Bookshelf (8ohms) 2 x Q Acoustics 3020i (6 ohms)

Also have the TT and CD wired through a pre-amp.

I’m trying to calculate overall impedance and best way to wire up etc , but I’m still struggling to fully understand how best to set up / wire in the speakers as I dont want to fry the baby Marantz.

Any help, would be massively massively appreciated,

I’m also looking for a sub woofer but again, unsure how I’d introduce this into the set up, probably an active woofer so it wouldn’t put extra strain on the amp.

This is a Japanese market exclusive deck belonging to the Communication component series. Quartz lock, dual capstan, direct drive. There are other unidirectional decks in the series that were Japan only, including the CT-770 and CT-570.

Not the easiest deck to service due to no service manual but I managed.

I got this old rodgers tube amplifier from work and was wondering if it's worth anything to sell or if it's trash and should be scrapped for parts, I have very little information about it and honestly have no idea if it works but it seems to be in good condition, any information would be helpful thanks guys!

https://preview.redd.it/k06kqeq6ydge1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ca55c1023b83f18ac934b4dc79ac9845f76724f

Last fall I acquired some Focal Chora 826 speakers (not vintage, I know) and am currently powering them with a Kenwood KA-3500 that I bought over a year ago. I got some comments on the setup saying the KA-3500 is the weak point in my system, and I could stand to upgrade to something with more power, especially for transients where impedance dips temporarily. The spec sheet for the 826s says minimum impedance is 2 ohm but if I'm only listening at modest volumes (~75 db at listening position) is that something I even need to worry about?

I want to stick with a vintage integrated (for cost reasons and aesthetics, can't deny they're important), and I've found a Sony TA-1130 that seems to be in great shape, and is available locally so I could test it before buying. It's only rated 10 wpc more than the KA-3500 (50 vs 40) but dynamic peak power on the TA-1130 is 125 wpc, and it also has a higher damping factor (100 vs 50) and lower THD compared to the KA-3500. The TA-1130 seems to be held in higher regard among vintage enthusiasts. Is this a step worth taking?

Edit: corrected Sony model number

Sony 35 watt shelf stereo. Boy talk about down sizing. Music wasn't my high priority at the time. Great small stereo.

I need advices for my audio gear. I have a Technics SL-1900 turntable and a Yamaha CR-1000.

I have limited space and I want to buy bookshelf speakers able to match the quality output of the Yamaha amp.

Any suggestions for a 600-800$ new or used bookshelf speakers?

Hey so I found on a Facebook Marketplace listing for $50 that had a pair of Pioneer CS-G203 and what I could tell was one of a Klipsch forte, chorus, or quartet with no info on condition. Jumped on it just out of the chance of the Klipsch being crazy value. Turned out to be a the Quartet. Dude also threw in a Pioneer vsx-821 receiver that I didn’t even know about so no matter what I’m really happy.

I haven’t tested the pioneers yet but based on the fact there’s something loose rolling around in there I’m going to guess they’re not working too well. I was more interested in the Klipsch and don’t really have a use for the pioneers even if they do work so might just sell those just to get more funds for repairs. I really quickly tested the Klipsch and one speaker seems to have all the drivers working, while the other seems to only have the high end working and iffy at that. The front cover doesn’t come off (or easily if it does) so can’t get a good look at the front woofers without taking it apart.

I have no experience repairing speakers and no knowledge on these specific speakers so any help at all would be appreciated. I saw there was one guy selling kits with upgrades for the Klipsch so that’s an option. I had ~ $200 budgeted for speakers and $200 for an amp so I’ve got some money to spend on parts but not like crazy money. Also did really like the amp I had my eye on so could still get that regardless of the pioneer. The Pioneer seems like a decent home theater amp but idk how it stacks up in terms of hi-fi.

My current setup is a pair of tiny little technics SB-F2 paired with a Goodwill Omni S-8 100W sub running off a Marantz Legacy IA 2232 amplifier I saved from my parents’ basement. I love that setup for what it is as an ultra-budget small setup to get me into the hobby. Want to keep it around as a studio/office pair and use the Klipsch in my living room as a Hi-fi system and as speakers for my cheap tv.

TLDR: scored a pair of Klipsch Quartets, need to refurbish them. Want to know how much effort and money I’m looking at to do so.

Does anyone know if the Pioneer VSX-D1s was ever sold in Europe, or in The Netherlands? Or did it have a different model number?

my current living room setup. Sansui 9090DB, Pioneer PLC-590 with Pioneer PA-1000 tonearm, Jolida JD9 phono preamp, DBX 3BX with 3BX-R remote, Cambridge AXC-35 CD player, WiiM Pro Plus, & Audeze LCD-XC (1st generation) headphones and currently running Infinity Quantum 3’s (rotated between b&w 802’s)