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A couple of weeks ago I was running my Heathkit W2M mono blocks(built by @zackthedog :thumbsup:) and experienced a power outage. A couple days later I turned the amps on and noticed that one amp and power supply didn't light up/transmit sound. After some testing I realized that the GZ34 was...

I picked up a couple amps at an auction and I don't have a local tech these days so I figured I might as well get these shipped direct to someone, then ship them one more time to me. I'm hoping to find someone who can do more than just replace parts listed in the schematic. Does anybody have...

OK, I've never done one of these so I thought that now might be a good time. Crazy to think how far I've come (and my system) since I joined AK just over 6! years ago. I started with a Sansui 4400, a junk turntable, and some Acoustic Research speakers (M3? I think(they were actually pretty...

I got some new speakers! Pic from the web but mine look just like this Does anybody have experience with these? I'm wondering if these are suitable for home use, I don't have a PA or an amp that uses 1/4" outputs. Haven't opened em up yet but likely has a 2402 tweeter and E130 driver...

[/IMG] Ugh... would have loved to snag that "thornes"

It plays fine for a bit then all of the sudden the sound gets muffled and scratchy, then it might come back and sound fine again. I swapped the tubes (actually not the rectifier) in and out but got no change. Here is the fun part, when I give the unit a light smack on the side the sound goes...

Has anybody else heard/watched this yet? I'm loving it, really big step forward for an already talented and successful band. Here is a link to the full length album and the world's longest (85 minutes) music video. This was released by the band and the audio seems pretty nice...

I'm trying to resist...

apparently the transformer on the left is an Acrosound and the pre is a heathkit. not sure about anything else. what do you think? not sure if it is working.

I've been playing for a few years and I'm in a major rut so I'm wondering if there is some software out there in the wild blue that might improve and inform my playing? I'm self taught (untaught) and need to "learn" just what the hell I'm doing. It can be difficult to search for good software...

I'm trying to bring this table back from the dead but haven't had much luck so far. The current issue is that the platter won't stay suspended, instead it slowly sinks down till it makes contact with the plinth. Not very helpful for testing. I've attached photos of the platter and a view...

And they work! And I've been in the market for a set of horns! And I got em for cheeeeeep. And I wasn't even looking for speakers! I'm gonna go buy myself a drink:banana:

You can't be a real collector without one of these... http://www.ebay.com/itm/271124754309?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 guaranteed to "add a nicer euphonic sonic flavor to your listening experience." seems worth it to me:D

Is my woofer dead? Dynaco A25xl I've been noticing that one of my Dynaco A25xl was quieter for a little while so I finally got around to recapping them thinking this might solve the problem. It didn't.:no: one of my drivers is barely putting out any sound, it does seem to be audible but...

Luckily I went home for Christmas this year and I was able to intercept the Beats HD headphones that were intended for my little brother. Kicking a dead horse here but wow, I was really surprised how extremely shitty they sounded. And for 200$! what a racket.:no: I'm looking for Over...

So I picked up this Pas 3 and St-70 today and I was wondering about the Pas 3. Haven't fired it up on the Variac yet but probably will tomorrow, is there anything special I need to know here? I know regular tube amps need a load (speakers connected) but how about a preamp? It has a tag...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJiD54iIYrU I'm really digging this record, has anybody else heard it yet? it is on Spotify http://open.spotify.com/album/63XqaziPkNvU0DgABaitR1

I've got a pair JBL D130 woofers in large wooden cabs and I've been thinking about making some horns to go along with them. Wood is the obvious choice and I do have some woodworking skills (and tools) but wait, I suddenly remember that I'm a potter. I pot. and now I really love the idea of...

Finally... I got me some tubes:music: And they sound fantastic:D Clear, no hum, detailed, intimate, more adjectives,,,etc I picked up a Pilot console a few weeks ago seen here --- http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=426689 and decided to bring in the 232 to a local tech...

So I've got a Pilot SA-232 getting refurbished by a local tech and the only tube that I'm missing is the 5AR4 rectifier. How important is the 5AR4 to the overall sound? Should I go all out and get a nice vintage one or settle for a new one? I've seen that JJ makes one for about 16$. Is...

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/2902594860.html I sent an email a few days ago but got no response. I'm wondering if it is spam?

Well new to me at least! :banana::banana: Picked it up via a Craigslist estate sale for $100 and it appears to be intact. A couple of el84 tubes had fallen out of the preamp? unit but they are almost all there. I haven't pulled it yet to check the tubes but I did spot one Ampex...

So I'm about to use these component video cables as interconnects for my turntable and just want to make sure they look good before I solder them into place. The interconnects they are replacing have a braided copper center wire and this one is solid, will that be ok? maybe an improvement...

So I bought this table off the list a while back and it worked fine at first, tested it, seemed fine and put it aside. I went back to it about a month later and it had stopped working completely, when I lifted the tonearm into position the platter would give a little budge but that was about it...

So I've been using the needle for a few days now with a new Technics headshell and I've been intermittently been hearing some major weirdness on the right channel. The sound Basically the highs sound really fuzzy almost like they are distorting or clipping :no: When I swap out my new...