r/vintageaudio • • 7h ago

Anyone have experience with dissembling 6 cd changers? I need to get these dividers out and remove the cd’s

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The four posts are holding the dividers in place (they seem to be some kind of work screws). I cant figure out how to get the dividers free.


r/vintageaudio • • 7h ago

Sudden audio distortion issue

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Not sure if this is the best place to post this, but I've had this setup for over 15 years. I moved recently, set it up today, and now it has this constant audio distortion. It happens with or without the turntable plugged in and I still hear it in my headphones, so I know it isn't the speakers. Any ideas? 1970's Pioneer SX-750


r/vintageaudio • • 8h ago

Looking for an early 80s Sony amp to pair with my setup aestheticly

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The setup includes:

Profeel KX-1901A CRT

VTX-1000R Tuner

SL-5000 Betamax

A TBD DVD player

A pair of SS-X1A speakers

A pair of SS-X10A speakers


The Sony MVL-1100 seems to be an amplifier sold around this time period to be used with TVs, but I couldn't find the specs for it anywhere. Would you recommend one for a setup like this, or would a different amplifier be better?


Looking at Sony amplifiers from the time period, 1980-1983, I've found the following:

  • TA-AX 2

  • TA-AX 3

  • TA-AX 4

  • TA-AX 5

  • TA-AX 6

  • TA-AX 7

  • TA-AX 8

  • TA-AX 35


Would you recommend anything from this series? Or is there another Sony model that you would recommend from the time period?

I'm not super concerned with the performance/quality of the amplifier. I just want something that matches the aesthetic and will allow me to use both pairs of speakers.

Thanks for your time. Let me know if I can clarify anything.


r/vintageaudio • • 8h ago

Added some more to my Space Age collection

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In the past few months I’ve picked up red and yellow Weltrons, a couple Dynamite 8’s, a Toot a Loop, and a R77 Calendar. Love this aesthetic. Now to sell some of my other treasures so I can continue my hunt!


r/vintageaudio • • 8h ago

Dual 1245 - cartridge connection fix? Proper assembly? Someone tried to fix, do it wrong?

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I looked at the service manual but can’t find a proper installation of that black clip and the board with wires coming out of the tone arm. I suspect someone messed around with this and also couldn’t figure it out as they have the wires connecting the cartridge are not in the correct color coordination. Did they not properly rewire the little board with the wires coming out of the tone arm?

Please be kind - all my other turntables are just screw in head shells and this is my first Dual.

I am just looking for a a pic or video of this is supposed to go and can figure it out from there.


r/vintageaudio • • 9h ago

Question hcd bx20i

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r/vintageaudio • • 9h ago

My setup. Just waiting on my bass baffles , curtains and audio squares to come. B&K st202…… California sound labs CD player and Sony EP9ES processor as a preamplifier until I find my power source for my B&K pro 10mc preamplifier.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

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r/vintageaudio • • 10h ago

Sansui came to be recycled

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Needs a home


r/vintageaudio • • 12h ago

Need help with a 2001 hyundai accent stereo

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Hello guys just bought a hyundai accent admira with it's original stereo, it turns on, the screen works and all the buttons seem to work fine but there is no sound at all, i tried to raise the volume up and down and tried to tune in radio stations there is no sound not even static.

I checked the fuses they are fine and i also checked the cables behind the stereo they look very clean tho i haven't opened the stereo

What the problem could be and what should look for? Thanks.


r/vintageaudio • • 12h ago

Harmon Kardon Chorale

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We just bought a new house and this was left behind. It was all hooked up to speakers (that you guys would KILL me for having already donated 🫣) so I think it works but really don’t know. It’s heavy as heck but after researching it I would love it to go to someone that cares about it. Any of you near the central coast of California or want to pay the shipping plus a bit of time? Apologies for not washing it up before taking the terrible photos.


r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Co-worker gave me these HS-310 as a gift

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Also he gave me a Hitachi SDT 1000 M which turns on but does not work, I guess it need high maintenance.


r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Realistic Optimus 4 positioning

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These guys typically come with stickers on the bottom indicating how to position them, but mine are missing. Can anyone assist me with setup? I assumed that the little side tweeters should both face inwards, but both speakers have them on the right side. They were $26 for the pair at savers and sound pretty great as is, but I’ll definitely take a peek inside soon to see what’s going on. I snagged them thinking they were just cool, heavy side tables, and was delighted when I saw the connectors for speaker wire on the bottom when loading them into my car.

I’m not great with Reddit and it’s not letting me add a picture, but I’ll try to edit or put one in the comments.


r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Added value with McIntosh original box?

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r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

Some might call it blasphemous

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I got tired of constantly getting up to change the volume so I attached a small dc motor with an IR receiver to the volume nob. Works subrisingly well!

I know it doesn't look as pretty with that belt but the comfort is very beneficial.


r/vintageaudio • • 13h ago

My 1927 victrola consolette

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Still being restored but it sounds good! Playing Dinah Shore's cover of dear hearts and gentle people


r/vintageaudio • • 14h ago

Step into the light, all are welcome - AKA I built an open-source vinyl capture tool and fell down a hole about pre-RIAA EQ curves

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r/vintageaudio • • 14h ago

40 Years Since Its Debut — Listening to the JBL CONTROL 1!

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r/vintageaudio • • 14h ago

Can anyone help identify these? Google is not help

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Marketplace find, curious if anyone recognizes them, seller said no markings or brand notable


r/vintageaudio • • 15h ago

If anyone is looking for a reel project and lived close to Puyallup, WA

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Sony TC 730 for $35 at the Deseret Industries on South Hill


r/vintageaudio • • 19h ago

What’s wrong with this picture

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I’m currently looking at replacement speakers for my 1st gen RF7’s and I came across this ad for some JBL L7’s. Any thoughts on why the mid and woofer surrounds are wrinkled like that? I’ve seen this on quite a few used speakers for sale. My first guess is that they were overdriven but I’m not positive


r/vintageaudio • • 20h ago

Need help in buying speakers

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r/vintageaudio • • 20h ago

Need help in buying speakers

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r/vintageaudio • • 1d ago

Sanyo M1120 Cassette player Manual

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I just bought a Sanyo m1120 but unfortunately it's a bit broken but I think it's an easy fix if I could just get my hands on the Service Manual so I was wondering if anyone got it because I don't really wanna spend 150 bucks to go to a repair store


r/vintageaudio • • 1d ago

Cuál fue tu mejor hallazgo en un mercado de pulgas ?

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r/vintageaudio • • 1d ago

Help identifying advent speakers

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Hey all, just inherited these from my wife's grandma. Hooked them up and they still sound great. Any idea what model/year they might be?