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boerge
06-21-2008, 03:54 AM
I am Boerge, from Norway, I like all kinds of weird stuff, and since the audioworld is full of it, I have found some interesting old stuff, but also newer equipment.

I recently sold my Renaissance 90 speakers and amp rig, and decided to get some new stuff.
I am comparing an Aragon 8008ST amp at the moment versus a new PS Audio Trio c-100. Older solid state vs new "digital" amp. Conclusions are yet to come, but I have to say they are both very good.

Main reason for registering at AK, is that I bought a set of Yamaha AST amps, AST cdplayer and the accociated AST speakers, you know this stuff that comes with cartridges..Can't get more weird than that, so I figured I needed it. I ran into some troubles.
Yamaha CD-90m cd player works, but no display. I have two Yamaha AST-A90m amps, one multivoltage and one 100Volt version (Japanese, might work in US??). The multivoltage version does not fire up.
So I need to look into these things. I will post pics and specific questions in the related sections of AK.
All help is appreciated.
My plan is to run a 220V-110V trafo on the outlet (220V) and see if the 100V version of the amp works. I have ordered service manuals to troubleshoot the display on the cd player and the non working AST amp.
Any idea if I can get the display running again? Can I still buy parts somewhere?
All info about this Yamaha AST stuff is appreciated.
OK, thanks for listening!

RichPA
06-21-2008, 04:17 AM
Don't know the answers to your questions, but welcome to AK! You might post in the Vintage Solid State forum, where some of our local experts may be more likely to see your post. And I'd be interested in your impressions of the PS Audio - I've become a convert to "digital" amps, but haven't heard that one.

catrafter
06-21-2008, 08:53 AM
Welcome to AK!

Tom

lguise
06-21-2008, 12:59 PM
welcome!

Strangeband
06-22-2008, 07:43 AM
Good morning and welcome.

Gohan
06-22-2008, 08:33 AM
Welcome to AK boerge!

Gohan

cableguy
07-30-2008, 07:09 AM
welcome aboard




Bill

merrylander
07-30-2008, 07:12 AM
Welcome to AK.

Brett a
07-30-2008, 07:59 AM
Hei :wave:

I don't have answers for your questions, but it seems you are on the right track to figure them out. And we do love pictures here on AK.

kermit z
07-30-2008, 07:15 PM
Welcome :)

Holst
08-01-2008, 05:52 AM
Howdy!

Blade929
09-12-2008, 07:29 AM
Hi There!
I'll be picking up the full AST set shortly. It's been in my family (fathers) from new and is great sounding gear.
It will replace the system in my office and will have:
AST A90M amp
AST SF90 speakers (Both cartridges)
T 90M Tuner
KW 90M duel cassette
& a CD 90M Cd player
All working perfectly and with manuals.
Good luck getting it going, I think it's well worth it's a great set and fairly unique.
There is not much info about for these but a few years ago the CD player stopped working and all it needed was a lens clean. Had to dismantle to do it properly but it has worked ever since. Wish I could help you more. :thmbsp:

ybaolywa
09-12-2008, 08:09 AM
Welcome to AK!

dokblues
09-12-2008, 10:27 PM
Welcome to AK!!

avionic
09-14-2008, 05:06 PM
Whats up boerge. Welcome to to AK jungle..

johnda
09-14-2008, 08:13 PM
Welcome Boerge, I hope you can get your answer. We have a friendly group here and if anyone has the answer, I'm sure they'll tell you. Have fun!

meggy
09-14-2008, 08:19 PM
Welcome to AK.