ccogopher

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Marantz model 8
Dropped it off for a checkup on Saturday   
Marantz model 8
Thanks, guys. I’ve actually been getting ready to send it to my current tech in San Jose. I’ve been procrastinating because I hate being without it but I obviously it should get a checkup. FWIW, my friend who provided the initial assessment on it... 
Tandberg 2030 Receiver.
There’s an original manual for a TR 2030 for sale on flea bay   
Tandberg 2030 Receiver.
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Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
 I think you might be right.  
Where to go next with the turntable
I bought the P3 and added an RB300 to it and it’s still a cheap particle wood/pressboard plinth with Formica-like skin and a non adjustable VTA -(unless you buy some third party shims). Depending on what non-Rega cartridge you want to pair with it... 
Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
Sorry was away for a few days.. than you everyone who took part in this discussion   
Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
First off, thank you everyone for your input -it certainly has given me some insight. I’m going to have to broaden some of my expectations about DAC’s, especially after the comment from freediver about pairing a tube amp with an AKM based DAC and ... 
Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
Wow, I’ve got the AKM Topping paired with a Marantz Model 8. I wonder if I’d get something better out of a DAC with an ESS chip for my own setup…  
Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
She has a pretty wide range of tastes with music. Pretty much easier to say what she’s not into.. (country/western and classical)  
Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip
All solid advice. Especially interested in the Geshelli as it’s always nice to see a US company making this type of gear at a great price point, and for a beginner’s budget to boot  thanks for all your input!  
Harman Kardon A300
Ok, thanks for the tip. I did find a tech but I’ll try any potential fix myself.. hopefully I can get this done and save myself some $  
Harman Kardon A300
Ice checked my cables and connectors and they all look ok. I’ve switched tubes and thoroughly checked solder joints. I do have a schematic and my hunch tells me that the problem is upstream of the power supply, but being a beginner, I’m starting t... 
Harman kardon a300 rebuild
Already replaced the diodes with UF4007’s.  that whole area I replaced.. the underside of the chassis was black with burn marks… everything is as it should be now (or will be soon). thanks everyone so much for your responses  -I really appreciate... 
Harman kardon a300 rebuild
-can’t believe I didn’t notice this earlier…. Beginner mistake