Top products from r/audiorepair
We found 27 product mentions on r/audiorepair. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. CAIG LABORATORIES SK-AV35 Caig Electric Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Oxidizing solutionSpray & tube cailube lubricant for plasticSpray & tube pro-gold Preservative & lubricant for plated metal connectionsCAIG LABORATORIES SK-AV35 Electric Aud/Video Surveillance Kit
2. Hosa D5S-6 CAIG DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner, 5 oz.
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Cleans, protects, lubricates, and improves conductivityReduces intermittent connections, arcing, and RFI as well as wear and abrasionSafe for use on all metal connectors and contacts and will not harm plasticsDispensing Type: SprayVolume: 5 oz
3. Rolls MX42 Stereo Mini Mixer
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
stereo4 channelsmixer rca passive
4. FIFINE Ultra Low-Noise 4-Channel Line Mixer for Sub-Mixing,4 Stereo Channel Mini Audio Mixer with AC adapter.Ideal for Small Club or Bar. As Microphones,Guitars,Bass,Keyboards or Stage Sub Mixer-N5
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
【Stereo/Mono Operation】:◆Stereo version◆:You must use the 1/4” TRS stereo audio cable male to male connectors for input and output connection (1/4" Male to Male Stereo Audio Cable (TRS Cable) is the key point).◆Mono version◆: Mixes down 4 mono signal inputs into 1 mono signal output(1/...
5. 2 Pair Speaker Selector Switch Switcher Splitter Box
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Allows hook up of 2 pairs of speakers to one speaker output.Rugged rocker switches with push type speaker terminal jacks mounted in a shielded metal box.Individual control of each speaker pair. Impedance constant at 4-8 Ohms, 100WRMS, 200W max.Accepts up to 14 Gauge speaker wire. Speaker pairs may b...
6. Harman Kardon SoundSticks III 2.1 Speaker System
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Compatible with all devices with a stereo minijack outputOutstanding bass performanceTouch volume and mute controls. Satellite Height (inches) 10.Subwoofer volume control and Angle adjustable satellitesAmplifier output power 10 Watt RMS per channel
7. Numark M6 USB | 4-Channel DJ Mixer with On-Board Audio Interface, 3-Band EQ, Club-Ready Inputs, Microphone Input and Replaceable Crossfader with Slope Control
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Versatile, Feature Packed – Four-channel DJ scratch mixer featuring must-have mix essentials for any DJ setting from weddings to clubs, parties to practice setupsConnectivity Covered – Multiple phono, line and mic inputs, plus master (RCA), record (RCA), booth (RCA) and headphone (1/4-inch stere...
8. Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer Formula Stain & Residue Eliminator, 32-Ounce Pour Bottle (P-5727)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Targeted bio-enzymatic formulaEliminates strong pet urine odors, yellow stains, and sticky residueFor use on carpets, floors, furniture, clothing, and moreGuaranteed to permanently eliminate stain and odorsPackagining may vary
9. PAC SNI-1/3.5 3.5-mm Ground Loop Noise Isolator Works with iPod/Zune/iRiver and Others
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Ground loop isolatorClose to perfect response of +/- 0.03 dB from 2-20,000 HzUtilizes proprietary audio transformers for a 1.3 dB gainFemale 3.5-mm inputMale 3.5-mm output
10. 3M 2155 Rubber Splice Tape
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Package length: 9.652 cmPackage width: 9.652 cmPackage height: 2.032 cmProduct Type: WALL ART
11. Aleene's All Purpose Tacky Glue, 8-Ounce
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue dries clean and flexibleCleans up fast and easy with waterThe nontoxic formula makes it your best choice for a variety of surfacesFind inspiration and techniques at ilovetocreate
12. Simple Green Pro HD Heavy Duty Cleaner Concentrate 1 Gallon Bottle
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Simple Green Pro HD is a PROP 65 product, non-corrosive, professional grade productDeveloped for multi-purpose contractor applications including use on floors, walls, industrial equipment, appliances; automotive or recreational vehicle cleaning and degreasingAlso including commercial kitchens and ba...
13. Antique Radio Repair and Restoration, 4th Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
14. CRC Electrical Silicone Liquid Lubricant, 10 oz Aerosol Can, Clear
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wide effective temperature range -40 to 400 degrees FLow surface tension permits better coverage and deper penetrationNon-hardening lubricant minimizes corrosionMeets FDA regulation 21 CFR 178.3570 for incidental food contactEliminates binding and sticking of metal to non-metal surfaces
15. Electrovision 3 5mm Stereo Jack Plug, Gold
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
High quality. Metal cover with gold plate. Solder terminals.
16. IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripping Tool / Wire Cutter, 7-Inch (2078317), Blue
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
6 stripping stations for 10-24 AWG selection adjusts for stripping wire of varying gaugesWire cutting jaw with scissor-action spring provides quick and easy wire cuttingWire crimper crimps insulated, non-insulated terminalsPliers style nose allows pulling and looping of wireQuick release lock protec...
17. Woods 11203W Extension Switch, 3 Outlets (2 On One Side and 1 On The Other) 15-Foot Indoor Cord Ideal for Use with Lamps, Holiday Christmas Tree Lights, 5 Amps, 125 Volts, 625 Watts, White
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WITH LIGHT SWITCH: the Woods power extension cord has an easy-to-control on/off foot switch to let you conveniently control your household lightsWHITE EXTENSION CORD WITH INDICATOR LIGHT: featuring a neon power indicator light, you can find the cable extension cord easily i...
18. Behringer Microphono PP400 Ultra-Compact Phono Preamp,Silver
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Converts your phono signal to a line level signalState-of-the-art phono preamp to accommodate all magnetic pickupsDedicated RCA and1/4" TRS output connectorsDC 12 V adapter included3-Year Warranty Program*
19. Yamaha RX-V2500 Digital Home Theater Receiver
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
120W per channel x 7Supports - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II Music & Movie, DTS Neo - 6 Music & Cinema, THX Cinema, & THX Surround EX16 DSP ProgramsSilent Cinema - Dolby Digital or DTS through ordinary he...
I would take the driver assembly off of the frame (aka remove the thand use an epoxy specially formulated to bond plastic to glue the pieces together. I recommend JB PlasticWeld. You probably want to practice on something else before you try it on your cans, since it dries super quick and you only have one shot at this.
One that has fully cured (it says 1hr but definitely give it a full 24hours), I would wrap the cracked part of the frame tightly in a self-sealing tape. This is a rubber tape which resembles electrical tape but it has no 'adhesives'. What you do is stretch it out as you wrap it and then tightly overlay half of the width over your last pass each time. It will fuse to itself and should support it pretty well. Make sure you have enough clearance to put the layer of tape on and still reattach the driver assembly back on, because once it's one there it's not going to come off without a huge fight (which is the whole point). Again, practice beforehand on something else. I personally use the 3M brand all the time with good results, and it's super cheap. Link.
Good luck.
deoxit. all the knobs, sliders, switches, etc.
clean out the inside of the machine. use a paintbrush / toothbrush to get the dust that has settled close to the boards. be gentle, take your time.
while you're digging into those two things, hopefully you'll get a better look at the caps, or if anything is notably burnt. that hiss could be a few different things, but luckily there isn't too much complexity inside there.
that's a great unit, i wish you the best of luck.
Does it sound anything like this?
If not, can you record it?
I suspect it's not the Sansui. The headphone out is just resistively tapped off of the speaker out. This means that you should hear the exact same thing through the speakers and the headphone jack.
Connecting the Sansui to your computer has the potential to create or reveal all sorts of interference. The above sample is from a cellphone communicating with a tower, but the computer itself is full of all sorts of noise. It could be that everything the computer attempts to record will have this problem.
Make sure you're using the 'line in' and not the 'mic' connection on the computer. Microphone inputs have a large amount of gain and this will only cause problems if the source is capable of driving line level inputs (the Sansui definitely is).
Try recording from another source, preferably something battery powered that has no wireless capability. If it's not plugged in to anything else then it cannot easily conduct interference. It can still act as an antenna for radiated interference though.
Try using an isolator to see if that helps. This will use a transformer on each channel to break the conductive path between the devices and only pass audio frequencies through. Useful for ground loops but not for radiated interference pickup (like the cellphone example).
Hope that helps.
Nice radio! I like that it has a power transformer.
You should pick up a book on radio restoration. You will need to replace all of the old capacitors and resistors. Then you'll need a signal generator to align it. All that will be covered in the book.
Once you restore it, give some thought to putting up an external antenna on your roof. External antennas really help a lot - you will be surprised by how good an old AM radio can sound.
but then it is much better for the environment and you don't have to inhale lead fumes. Personally I'd recommend replacing the plug, as long as you have a fairly steady hand those 3.5mm jacks aren't too hard to solder. It's probably easier to replace it by cutting off another jack and splicing the cables, though you might have a bit of a tough time identifying which one is which. You'll get a neater job by using something like this though.
22 hour old post, you'll be best off just posting again so people see it.
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Here is a layout of the area with my proposed plan. My basement has very nice 10' ceilings and I'm excited about the possibilities. I added a nice big remnant of carpet and hung a large projector screen in one end of the basement. I have been framing walls and running wires, now I just need to pull the trigger on a receiver, speakers and projector. I have an old projector but the pixels are dying and it's pretty crap-quality.
Total Cost: $1,129.99 + tax/ship
Is the heavier gauge cable broken, split, or frayed anywhere along its length? Or just the ends? If it's just the ends, just clip the ends off and strip a fresh 1/2 inch.
You might be able to do this successfully with some good scissors, but a wire stripper would be much easier.
If you don't want to keep the other wire, 16 gauge is plenty thick for most situations, especially the short runs as pictured.
Plug it into something with a switch. Turn on that something when the barrel plug is in the speaker. A small 2-4 outlet power strip you only use for this should suffice. There's also things like this as long as you keep the loads light.
If it's on when you plug it in, try turning the speaker itself off all the way before plugging it in.
High draw circuits will cause this arcing with some styles of power supply circuits, and ultimately the best way to just avoid them altogether is to have the brick on a switched source. The one I linked even lets you put it someplace you can toggle it with your foot.
You can probably start with the Gold as long as there isn't much visible oxidation (no big rusty or green blobs on contacts). Just don't use it to spray out potentiometers, it's too strong and can seriously affect the pot. Their Faderlube series are for that stuff.
They actually make a little kit with a bit of each product, swabs, etc. I'd highly recommend it because you're going to have the right product for different jobs instead of one can of D5 which will probably last the rest of your life if you're not fixing electronics for a living.
https://smile.amazon.com/CAIG-SK-AV35-Audio-Survival-Kit/dp/B00C0NTMPE
That's not crazy high, but I was able to buy a kit with 3 types of Deoxit and other cleaning supplies for around $20 from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/CAIG-SK-AV35-Audio-Survival-Kit/dp/B00C0NTMPE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
This sounds to me like a classic case of sensitivity mismatch. Your audio source is putting out a signal (usually around 1V for modern devices) much higher than was expected on the input of a lot of vintage gear (around 150 mV for all but phono) for maximum power output.
With too hot of an input, it takes a shorter travel of the volume control to reach maximum voltage or even start clipping. You might try a passive attenuator in line with the input to knock the signal level down a bit.
while I fortunately have no experience with it on speakers, there's a product called Natures Miracles that has worked miracles on area rugs and bedding. You can get it at most pet stores.
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Miracle-Destroyer-Eliminator-P-5727/dp/B003I5VTRW
Either the selector itself is dirty/broken (in which case, the Deoxit treatment should do the trick) or there is a problem with one channel of the phono stage's circuitry.
Try the contact cleaner first. If you can get ahold of an oscilloscope--or hell, a piezo earpiece and a quiet room--you can measure the output of the phono stage to track down where the signal from the bad channel is getting lost. I have a feeling it's either a dried-out capacitor or a failed transistor.