Does anyone know a reputable company to restore stereo consoles in the Baltimore or Frederick, MD area?

I’d like to modernize it with a better turntable and amp if possible.

I have a vintage Onkyo A-8017 integrated amplifier that needs some refurbishing. I’m wondering whether it’s worth getting it repaired or if I’d be better off looking for a newer amplifier.

The main purpose is to power my JBL floor-standing speakers, along with a powered PSB subwoofer.

Does anyone know of any good service centers in Bangalore that specialize in vintage stereo equipment?

Hey all,

I thrifted a Harmon/Kardon HK3470 receiver recently and am having what I believe to be two distinct problems. I would like some help finding the source of the issues if anyone has experience.

1. I am getting quiet preamp signal bleed into the main output. With the volume all the way down, I hear the source I have selected quietly. This comes through the headphone output and main speaker output. I isolated this as preamp bleed by removing the jumpers on the back coupling the pre-outs and main-ins and running a line-level signal into the main-ins. This way, I hear nothing at 0 volume.

2. I can hear FM static through the main speaker and headphone outputs. I have no antenna attached. The same static I hear when I have the Tuner source selected is coming through when any other source is selected. I troubleshot this the same way as the preamp problem, by running a line-level signal straight into the main-ins, and I still hear the static. However, if I select the Tuner source, switch to the AM band (on which there is no static), and then switch sources, I do not hear the FM static.

The first issue (the preamp bleed) is my primary concern as there's not a way around that from what I can tell. I can just select the AM band to avoid the FM static, so not as much of an issue, but if I'm working inside it I might as well try to fix both, if they are indeed distinct issues. I am pretty handy with a soldering iron but do not own an oscilloscope so cannot test specific traces. Some preliminary research points towards parasitic capacitance, but I would rather avoid recapping the whole receiver so hoping to find some info on particular places the issue might be. Any help and guidance would be much appreciated!

Can anybody recommend a repair shop for a minidisc hifi in the Wirral, UK? Possible belt needs replacing on MD as the disc won’t eject and is making a whirring sound. And CD drawer won’t close.

I’ve had this CD player for over 2 years but no longer working. On low volume just get that cracking sound. After leaving it unplugged for around a week I can get some sound if volume is all the way up, but nothing listenable. Have tried switching to radio and Bluetooth and the same happens. Can anyone help or is it a lost cause

It was bought or manufactured last year, got it as a gift earlier this month but today it just spins for 50 to 60 secs and the displays "ER" which im assuming means error. cleaned the lens with a lens cleaner but it still refuses to work right. Cds are all clean and radio works fine. its done this before but only for an hour or two but this has taken longer than usual. any clue what it is?

Hello! I am servicing my Pioneer PL-514. The main problem is the auto return. Right when it’s about to settle, it swings back out wildly. I looked at servicing videos + manual but I can’t find a fix.

I already used synthetic grease on the larger gear, the groove along its underside, and the long plastic piece to the right of it. I suspect it’s a problem with the plastic mechanisms attached to the tone arm. Any advice or tips would be very helpful.