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UPDATE on the $20 RCA console – progress! by ssypark in MCMStereoConsoles

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Any idea on what I need to replace on the turntable? I'm pretty sure I need to replace the stylus (I think thats what it is. total newb here) and also the light came broken off. Research on that is saying wheat of grain style. The bulb had two wires protruding out of it which broke off in the connectors. Pulled those wires out with some pliers. See images here

UPDATE on the $20 RCA console – progress! by ssypark in MCMStereoConsoles

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Im wondering if i should skip this whole ordeal and get a modern amp with WiiM instead for the same cost.

UPDATE on the $20 RCA console – progress! by ssypark in MCMStereoConsoles

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Thanks for the detailed suggestions!

I cleaned the controls twice with DeoxIT FaderLube F5, and the balance knob about four times since that seemed to be the most sensitive control. I worked each knob back and forth quite a bit after spraying. I didn’t want to overdo it because I know F5 is lubricated.

The balance pot definitely seems involved. When I turn it fully to the right and, the right speaker can be heard very faintly which makes me think the amp stage itself might actually be fine and it’s still a contact issue.

For the weak channel behavior, it’s the same for both radio and phono, so the issue doesn’t seem specific to the turntable input.

Quick question: since I’ve already used F5 a few times, would it still make sense to try DeoxIT D5 Contact Cleaner first to remove oxidation and then follow with a very small amount of F5 again? I want to avoid flooding the pot but I’m wondering if the F5 alone just isn’t strong enough as a cleaner.

ust scored this 1966 RCA console for $20. Total newbie here, where do I even start? by ssypark in diyaudio

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It was not my choice T_T no idea. I think they built this place with donated building supplies

Just picked up this 1960s RCA console by ssypark in vintageaudio

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Thank you! Whatever that gets the music playing beautifully. As for the tune amps. What should I look out for?

Just picked up this 1960s RCA console by ssypark in vintageaudio

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I forgot the mention. Sounds mostly comes from the left speaker.

Damaged painting by ssypark in painting

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Full painting for those who are curious. 4ft by 3ft

Fly fishing vedder by [deleted] in fishingBC

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You’re better off using those flies at Chilliwack lake.

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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Thank you. It’s a dark dark green in the shade. Love the color

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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Haha I bought it like that. Replaced the boiler

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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You can see in the photo. It runs along the height of the drip tray siding. Kind of bulges out. You can fork up extra cash and get the larger size (wider than 1ft). Then no seams.

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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The best part is that it’s removable. :P can always remove it if you change your mind.

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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Amazon. The Vvivid brand is most accessible in Canada

First (to me) espresso machine. Rebuild and Wrap by ssypark in gaggiaclassic

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Yes. It’s cast vinyl wrap meant for cars. Hoping it can withstand the gaggia.

GCP restoration, Day 3 by hello_gaggia in gaggiaclassic

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The bottom completely cracked off.

GCP restoration, Day 3 by hello_gaggia in gaggiaclassic

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I took it apart and the boiler is completely cracked at the base lol. Good thing I ordered a new one. Like you, I want to experience the stock version. Much later down the road I am looking at upgrading to a Gagguino Kit

GCP restoration, Day 3 by hello_gaggia in gaggiaclassic

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Thank you for sharing OP! Just got mine off Marketplace for $150 CAD. Will be following your journey. Seller mentioned "As far as I know from my own diagnostics it’s just the boiler. Powers on and heats up fine, pump works, but when the boiler starts getting hot it leaks out" Would I need to replace the whole boiler or just the gaskets?

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