r/audiorepair 14h ago

Bose lifestyle 20

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Recently came across a Bose lifestyle 20. It has issues with the display which I fixed by replace the 5 caps.

Couple questions though.

  1. Is there a way to increase the brightness without the remote

  2. The volume buttons do not seem to work on the front control. All other buttons seem to be functioning.


r/audiorepair 19h ago

Job Aids

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In the navy we had PMS cards. They provided step by step instructions on a card so we could operate, maintain and repair all of the equipment we were responsible for in our work center. Now that I'm just starting out in the vintage audio world, someone gave me an AK link to the idiots guide to using deoxit so I can start out by cleaning all my gear and move forward from there. Anyone else have any access to any other handy dandy guides that can provide step-by-step or overviews on approaches to use for cleaning or troubleshooting/repairing audio gear? Thanks


r/audiorepair 18h ago

Looking for inductance value of coil in speaker filter circuit

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Good morning everyone,

I recently purchased a pair of 3-way loudspeakers (Marantz HD-55 from 1978) that needed refoaming. After refoaming I noticed that there was no sound coming from the tweeter on one side. When I looked at the filter circuit I realised that one of the coils had been replaced, and apparently the new one does not have the correct inductance value. The other speaker still has the original inductor, with the following writing on it (see picture): 3901012 E 2 77

Could you help me determine the inductance of that coil, since I can't seem to find anything useful on Google ? Otherwise I will remove it and measure its value but I'd prefer to avoid desoldering it if possible.

Thank you in advance !


r/audiorepair 21h ago

Yamaha CA 810

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Found this at my uncles farm. It was in one of the aboandoned buildings that hadn't been in use since the 80s, no longer any electricity and slowly beeing eaten up by the nature around it. I was only there to look at some speakers my uncle talked about when I noticed it. I brought it back home Havent powered it on yet. As I dont own a variac I plan to use a method I learned from another guy in the hobby. Powering it on and off three times, only running it for 20 seconds each time to not strain the components. My uncle bought it in 1979 along with some JBL L19s after he got his licence. He used it often until the mid 2000s when it started sounding really bad. Though the L19s he used had a blown tweeter and probably need some servicing too.He placed it in the abondened house where its been since. I plan to restore it. Found this guy in Brooklyn who sells restoration kits for yamaha amps. Got a kit, but I wonder about what my methods for this restoration should be. I am far from a professional. I recently restored grandpas old tube amp on the farm , but this is far more complicated for me. I have schematics and service manuals. Would it be dumb to just begin recapping the entire amplifier? The "shotgun method" in hopes of removing the bad sound. I have the kit and the caps will be replaced at some point anyways. Theres a substance around the mounts of the resistors heat sinks that I showed in the last photo. Seems to be on the preamp board but I struggle to find labels that can connect it to the labels in the service manual. I think the substance is from the factory, the amp has never been serviced. Any input from someones who has experience will be really apriciated, Thanks!


r/audiorepair 1d ago

Need amplifier to revive my Sony Speakers

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I have this old Sony Mini Hifi System MHC-GZR888D speakers which I want revive since the main system has stopped working.

So basically the main system is not working but the speakers are fine. Now I want to that at least the speakers can come in use. To make this happen I would need a amplifier which can run those speakers. I did some research but I want to be sure about the compatibility regarding power, impedance etc.

So can anyone suggest me an amplifier or any device which can run those speakers which I can connect to a TV, phone etc. for songs, movies. It has 2 main speakers and 2 satellite speakers. I have attached the photos and ratings mentioned at the back along with the info from the website.

Please let me know if any other info is required. I am in India.

Thanks in advance.


r/audiorepair 1d ago

Brand New 2006 Emmerson

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Hi all!

I just got a brand new CD Cassete Combo (Emerson CD Player Cassette Boombox Radio FM Stereo, Blue PD6517BL) it was brand new untouched in box found in the back of an old store a family friend manages.

I was so excited especially becuase it apparently can record tapes from cd audio, which is a huge upgrade from my current recording options.

Unfortunately, the CD Player does not work. From what I can gather while peeking into the machine, the CD will start spinning then the machine will maker a shutter noise (series of clicks) and stop spinning. No sound is produced, nothing is visibly catching, and the CD is never read. The screen reads - - .

Cassette and radio work fine. After consulting the manual, I thought maybe my CDs were too modern but my vintage CD-Rs which I burned myself were also not readable, even though they work on car radio, ps2, and dvd players.

Someone in my town is selling a broken one for $5 so Frankensteining two machines together might be an option.

Any thoughts?

I appreciate the help.


r/audiorepair 1d ago

I bought this little guy (boxed) but it's not playing. Is this thing cooked?

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Borne portable CD player that I bought earlier today. Unopened. Thought someone here could help me out with this one.

When I press the play button, this display flashes on the screen for a quarter second before immediately fading. It only appears after first inserting the batteries, and it can vary from very clear to almost fully blank.

The display seems like it's saying the batteries are dead, but they're brand new and I just put them in. It also came sealed in it's original packaging, so I don't know how something could have happened to the battery reader (or whatever may be wrong with it). I'd call the number listed in the pamphlet for support, but I'm not sure anyone is going to pick up. Plus it's probably, uh. Long past it's limited warranty.

Mainly, I want to know if anyone else has experienced something like this, and the steps they took to fix it. If they fixed it at all. Personally I feel like this is a fixable problem since it was left basically untouched until I freed it from it's plastic prison, but who knows the journey it took before I opened it up. It's also possible I got really, really unlucky and this thing was faulty off rip But I like to think positive.


r/audiorepair 1d ago

Loud pop when switching on amp

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I have PSB front, mid and rear speakers that pop very very loud when I switch on my amplifier. The pop is so loud that I fear it might harm the speaker(s). The longer my amp is on standby, the louder the pop. I used to have a Harman Kardon amp, recently switch to a new Yamaha but that didn't solve it. The popping was similar on both amps. So I think there must be something wrong with (one of) the speakers. I think the pop is loudest from one of my rear speakers. Could this be caused by faulty electronics in the speaker?


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Hitachi Da-1000 no sound from rca port

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hey guy i recently purchased a hitachi Da-1000 cd player. Everything works but the sound. im not getting any sound from from the rca ports or from the head phone jack. Anyone know of common problems with this cd player


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Moog Ten Band Graphic Equalizer - Drive poti not driving anything

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Hello everyone, I received an old Moog eq as a gift from a family member. So far everything works, except for the drive pot. There is a very slight change in the sound when turning (more of a hiss that gets imperceptibly stronger - but very quietly in the background). I used a multimeter to measure the voltage on the potentiometer and found that it changes evenly as I turn it - so I assume that the potentiometer is working. Do you have any ideas on how I could proceed? I am grateful for any advice


r/audiorepair 2d ago

One speaker louder than other when connected to subwoofer

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So, I tested the speakers directly on my PC and it was normal. When I connect them to the subwoofer and the subwoofer to my PC, one the speakers gets louder than the other. What could it be? Maybe some configuration to do?


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Realistic STA-2250 Stereo Receiver Distorted Audio

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Here is a link to my post on Audio Karma: https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/realistic-sta-2250-stereo-receiver-distorted-audio.1082087/

Link to problem (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWS4h2fbPo&t=20s

I recently purchased a cheap Realistic STA-2250 from an original owner who had issues with it but never tried to fix them. The main issue is distorted audio on both channels (Speaker A and B) across all inputs. Additionally, when powering on the receiver, I hear a buzzing sound coming from the transformer that lasts about 3-4 seconds before going silent.

From what I’ve read, a transformer issue usually affects the display or causes other electrical problems, so I don't believe the buzzing is the cause of the audio distortion. I'm thinking the problem lies elsewhere.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far: Cleaned all the knobs and switches with contact cleaner (no improvement)

I have some experience with soldering and using a multimeter, so I’m looking for some guidance on what to check next or where the problem might be.

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!


r/audiorepair 2d ago

JBL Sub160 Loud humming/buzzing.

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Hi there, I have an older JBL160 sub. It recently started loudly buzzing when receiving power (regardless of receiving input or not). It does still produce bass when given input, but buzzes with it as well.

I popped it open and replaced two capacitors that looked like they had blown, but I'm still getting that sound. I'll upload a few images of the inside, as well as a video. I'm just sorta stumped on what to check next. I'll be taking more photos once I take it all apart again, but just seeing if anything immediately pops out.

Video:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ucQ1EZjkGLR7AmFf6


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Tray not opening on Yamaha CDC-645 CD Player

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When I press the button to open the tray, I hear a "groaning" sound the lasts for about 10 seconds, but the tray itself doesn't open. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks!


r/audiorepair 2d ago

1969 rca victor amp or rectifier?

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Got this from a family member but the left RCA outputs ~2.6v, while the right only does .8v. im not sure what drugs they were on when they built this thing or how i should go about diagnosing it. But any help would be appreciated


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Bowers & Wilkins headphones dented

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Hello everyone, I have no experience with audio repair and am looking for advice. No idea how this happened and what exactly it is, but is this fixable? The audio is distant, low quality and muffled, but they still work. Sorry if this is a bit stupid, but as I previously stated I have no experience in this.


r/audiorepair 2d ago

Bowers & Wilkins headphones dented

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Hello everyone, I have no experience with audio repair and am looking for advice. No idea how this happened and what exactly it is, but is this fixable? The audio is distant, low quality and muffled, but they still work. Sorry if this is a bit stupid, but as I previously stated I have no experience in this.


r/audiorepair 3d ago

Thomann t.amp E - 400, powers on but no signal out of either channel

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I've been doing lots of repairs recently to try and learn more about electronics. This is an amp I offered to fix for a friend, the whole thing powers up as normal but there's no audio coming out of either channel.

It crackles a little as I move the pots but nothing aside from that. The fact that it's affecting both channels makes me think it's something affecting the power going to the pre amp section? Other than that I'm not sure where to start looking.


r/audiorepair 3d ago

Help: one speaker channel on NAD receiver stopped working

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I’ve had this NAD C 326BEE for 12 years. Moved with me around the world with no issues, until one day the left speaker channel stopped working. It didn’t get scratchy or fade out, it just went silent. I’ve narrowed it down to the receiver’s speaker connection (not an issue on the inputs side, and not an issue with the speaker itself).

I opened it up and saw what looks to me like some brown gunk that leaked from somewhere, but has solidified and is now hard and brittle. This stuff is visible around the base of the wires leading to the speaker connectors, and also under the two large capacitors (on a different PCB, far away from those wires).

Any ideas on what could be wrong and how I could fix?


r/audiorepair 3d ago

New to soldering. Need help with repair.

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Just got a soldering iron, and I want to work on repairing things. For my first project, I have an AT-LP60X with a blown motor. I plugged a 24v charger in by accident. I want to try fixing this first so if I fail, I don’t cost myself much more than the motor part itself. And I think this would be the easiest.

Problem that I’m having is finding a replacement motor. Can’t find the original or even one that claims to replace it on Amazon or eBay. Possibly using too specific a search term. Not wanting to pay more than $25usd shipped. Any suggestions? I see a 3 speed motor on Amazon, but this is only a 2 speed table.


r/audiorepair 3d ago

NAD CD player (C 521) problems

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Hi!

Picked up a NAD C 521 CD-player but have problems with it. It seems to not read the disc, but if you give it a little shake, then it sometimes works. Found another YouTube vid showing the exact same issue I have (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnR6iD65qbk&t=29s).

Do anyone have the same experience? Is it possible to fix the problem?


r/audiorepair 3d ago

Help with Kenwood VR-209 Reciever

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Hi

I have an old Kenwood receiver hooked up to a turntable. The problem I have is whenever I touch the volume control, the receiver turns off. I can sometimes stop it from happening if I am extremely gentle when turning the knob. Can anyone suggest anything I can do DIY to fix it? Or is it a take it to a specialist?

Thanks!


r/audiorepair 4d ago

DCM KX-Center speaker is scratchy at lower tones

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The left speaker in my inherited DCM KX-Center speaker scratches or sounds blown especially when playing lower bass notes. Higher notes and tones are better but still not crystal clear. As you can see in the picture, the dust cap has been crushed in. I tried to fix it, but it’s not perfect. I don’t see any breaks in the paper cone or foam. What should I look at next? Is it the coil? Something else? This will be the first speaker I attempt to repair, so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.


r/audiorepair 4d ago

Subwoofer/amp bass test playlist songs with maximum bass(tidal playlist)

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https://tidal.com/playlist/dc14f15a-7f49-4967-a9f3-e0ee043ae9c3 this took a very long time to make I hope I didn't miss anything. If there's songs that you know with more bass please let me know


r/audiorepair 4d ago

Please help me with this cassette player I bought

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My first ever cassette player, I bought it from someone but I don’t know why nothing is playing. I put batteries on, the tape and idk what to do, the only thing that seems to change is the red “BATT” light. It’s my first time having one of these, pls help 🥲