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I've heard it since receiving the table a couple months ago but wanted to give everything time to break in before messing around!
Technical Difficulties Thread
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JohnnyCashFan
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My first inkling after you got the table. Be sure to let Kevin know about this C. I bet he will give you some store credit or something.
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dansomeone
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We are what time and circumstance make us.
Joe Mac
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And it wears him out…
Mather
Unknown Member
Agree, I have it and that part drives me bonkers. The parallax effect makes it impossible to line up.
Use a straight edge. Envelopes work well.
JohnnyCashFan
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If you have a Harbor Freight nearby grab one of these for 2 bucks, or similiar off Amz.
12 In. Stainless Steel Ruler
Amazing deals on this 12In Stainless Steel Ruler at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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LeeVing
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I want to work on my Marantz 2245 - but I have no real experience with soldering and such.
But I've been watching a lot of Youtube videos on it.
One was a guy repairing and recapping his Pioneer SX-535 - which I also have.
So I'm gonna practice with this one first.
I got a package off ebay of all the new capacitors, transistors and such. Along with new led's for the lights.
Once my soldering skills are up...and if this isn't broken when I'm done with it, I'll take a look at fixing the 2245.
Gonna start with the phono pre-amp and then the tone / pre-amp...as I think those are the biggest issue this receiver has.
Just waiting on a new multimeter - I have one somewhere, but I have no idea where it is, but I'll have it by next weekend when I want to start on this.
But I've been watching a lot of Youtube videos on it.
One was a guy repairing and recapping his Pioneer SX-535 - which I also have.
So I'm gonna practice with this one first.
I got a package off ebay of all the new capacitors, transistors and such. Along with new led's for the lights.
Once my soldering skills are up...and if this isn't broken when I'm done with it, I'll take a look at fixing the 2245.
Gonna start with the phono pre-amp and then the tone / pre-amp...as I think those are the biggest issue this receiver has.
Just waiting on a new multimeter - I have one somewhere, but I have no idea where it is, but I'll have it by next weekend when I want to start on this.
JohnnyCashFan
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Patience and safety. Always double check to make sure the unit is not plugged in when you go in and give ample time for the juice to drain.
Looks like you have a good Weller iron, also invest in a good Fluke or similiar multi meter. I use my friends de-soldering station which is a god send sometimes.
LeeVing
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Yeah. I didn't get a Fluke as they are just too much of an investment if I'm only going to work on the one or 2 things I own.
I've I was going to go all in and fix other units I'd invest in some proper gear - like a better solder station, a Hakko hot air and desoldering gun.
JohnnyCashFan
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Everything inside like boards, etc are on the 50 year old fragile side of things so just take care when inside. Watch for cold solder joints, loose screws, the usual things, etc
Angsty
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Last time, I used a metal yardstick from a hardware store I happened to have around. The extra length allowed me to run the yardstick (on edge) right across the pivot point.If you have a Harbor Freight nearby grab one of these for 2 bucks, or similiar off Amz.
12 In. Stainless Steel Ruler
Amazing deals on this 12In Stainless Steel Ruler at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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Joe Mac
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Haha! I answered you in the other thread. You don’t have to but if you ever get curious you can do.
gafacaode
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I saw it!
Thanks!
This one is stumping me.
I have my speakers on one outlet and my record cleaner on a different outlet. When I flip the power button on the cleaner, there is an audible click through my speakers across the room. It happens for on and off, but worse on off. I’m thinking it might be the surge protector. The reason I have a surge protector is because I can’t reach the plug behind the kallax. I’m going to troubleshoot, but I’ve never even heard of one outlet causing a problem with another.
This is all the same equipment that I’ve had for years.
I have my speakers on one outlet and my record cleaner on a different outlet. When I flip the power button on the cleaner, there is an audible click through my speakers across the room. It happens for on and off, but worse on off. I’m thinking it might be the surge protector. The reason I have a surge protector is because I can’t reach the plug behind the kallax. I’m going to troubleshoot, but I’ve never even heard of one outlet causing a problem with another.
This is all the same equipment that I’ve had for years.
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
They may still be on the same circuit?
Yeah, Must be. It’s just weird that it just started happening today
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
Surge protectors wear out! It’s entirely possible it’s been successfully protecting against these surges for a few years but that the mechanism is worn.