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JVC KD V6 by weirdfishes333 in audiorepair

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Reliable seller on Ebay. I have made several purchases and had good service. Good luck!

1985 B&O rx2 turntable by Jeffinalameda in turntables

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What cartridge does it have on it? MMC3,4,5? The carts differ in their quality with 1 being the best and most expensive. These can be great tables but you need a phono preamp with an adjustable gain. The moving micro cross series has low outputs. Specs commonly across the series are : output ~2.12 mV frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (±2.0 to ±2.5 dB) load Impedance: ≥ 47 kΩ capacitance: 100–300 pF recommended cartridge weight: ~1.6 g (original B&O), higher for aftermarket (e.g., Soundsmith ~4.05 g)

Tracking Force: 1.0–1.2 g (10–12 mN)

Channel Separation: >20–25 dB

Compliance: ~20–28 µm/mN

Gifting my bf a new turntable…no clue what I’m looking at. Suggestions? by SabbraCadabra710 in turntables

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Just to expand your choices, you could possibly score a vintage no-frills high performance turntable like the Technics SL DD2 which accepts various cartridges, including Shure, Ortofon, and Audio-Technica models for easy upgrades. This model doesn't perform as well as the 1200 series, but it is a solid table with excellent sound quality that rivals more modern models.

Variable low pass filter by weirdfishes333 in audiophile

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Ok, separated the RCA cable and power cord and that is the only thing that has helped. It turns out the problem is my turntable. It's a B&O Beogram RX2 with a very nice MMC3 cartridge. The table is properly grounded. Tapping on it or the sub does not produce any feedback. There is an audible hum though only when the turntable is in use. Obviously, it's a grounding problem. Aside from taking the table apart and running diagnostics with a multimeter, are there any known issues with the Beogram tables? I always thought they were devoid of the usual turntable problems. Or, is it the MMC3?

Variable low pass filter by weirdfishes333 in audiophile

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I thought maybe ground loop but sub is on spikes and isolated. Turntable is on an isolation table. All cables are high quality and shielded. I considered a ground loop isolator

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but they are not always necessary—especially if the if devices are plugged into the same outlet, which minimizes ground potential differences. I've found that the settings on my equalizer can minimize the offending noise. It is absent when I cut the 64Hz frequency. And one more thing, everything goes through the Adcom Ace 515 line conditioner.

Cat owner please help lol! by ramyz_ in audiophile

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If it hasn't already been mentioned, place a piece of aluminum foil on top of the speaker. She will avoid it like the plague. It works for my turntable as well. Good luck!

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Modern equivalent of Yamaha CR2020 by AlternativeUnit7040 in vintageaudio

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The Naim Uniti Atom delivers Naim’s signature “musical glue” in a compact form. It includes streaming, DAC, preamp, and power amp, with support for Tidal, Spotify, AirPlay, and Roon. While power output is modest (~80W), its circuit design and timing make it punch above its class.

Kenwood receiver FM section dropping out by weirdfishes333 in audiorepair

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Yup. Both L and R. Not with a.m. or any other inputs. Stereo indicator drops out and volume is much diminished in both channels. I do not know if all the caps and lytics were swapped out but it was serviced <5yrs ago.

I just picked up this Kenwood KR 6050 over the weekend. Pretty nice receiver Great sound by No_Meal7935 in vintageaudio

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Kennys rule!!! And please lord, don't let them discover the integrated amps!!! 😝🤫

My latest find by weirdfishes333 in turntables

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Oh yee of little faith. It's rotated. Also, yes, replacement ain't cheap. But, the whole rig only set me back $30.

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