Akai AM-U01 Disassembly

[Nucky]

Hi all,

Have acquired an Akai AM-U01 integrated amp which is in need of some TLC but, I'm told might repay some work.
Taking my first brief look inside, it seems to be an absolute beast to disassemble to replace caps etc. and I cannot find a service manual anywhere with instructions on removing/accessing circuit boards.
Anyone done work on these and can offer some advice?

Nucky

 

[elnaldo]

I have an AM-U04 right here in my bench. If they share some topology I could help you. But this unit is quite easy to disassemble.

 

[restorer-john]

They are pretty straightforward. Here's a link to a bunch of pictures taken by someone who dismantled one for restoration:

http://hifiman64.e-monsite.com/pages/hifi-ancienne/amplificateur-akai-am-u01.html

 

[NAD80]

Found the schematic here for the AM-U01.https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/am-u01.shtml. Here I found the AM-U02and above models. If the units are built the same could help. http://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/Akai-2.php.

 

[elnaldo]

One detail I remember in the U04: to remove the knobs you need to set them in the center position and use an hex key through some holes at the bottom of the front plate.