I have a Kenwood KA-880D integrated amplifier, about 15 years old. It's a superb amp, and sounds wonderful. Lately, though, the "balance" knob has become scratchy. You push on it with your finger, and the left speaker comes on and off.
Can anybody recommend a good guy to look at it? Some of these places charge $50 just for a diagnosis.
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Solution #2
posted on Aug 02, 2007
kioner - usenet poster
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DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!!!!! (or, as someone will probably recommend, WD-40) Don't bother with Radio Shack tuner cleaner either. This will ruin the pots (potentiometers)! If you're gonna take this approach, get some Caig DeOxit spray (available at electronics parts stores or through the mail/web) and do it right.
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Solution #3
posted on Aug 02, 2007
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I rec. that you take off the casing yourself, and purchase a can of "air" and some alcohol and cotton swabs. The "scratching" sound is simply dirt built up on the contacts. Don't hesitate to even spray the alcohol into the gaps of the switch to "rinse" the dirt out. The alcohol will evaporate but not before taking the dirt out with it. Be sure you have the unit unplugged at this time. Try fixing it yourself, then if you can't get to it and it seems like too much, take it in. That is a very minor, and easy fix.
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Solution #7
posted on Aug 02, 2007
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Mike at Austin Stereo Service on Burnet Rd.
I don't remember what his diagnosis fee is. He maybe one of the guys who charge $50 for a look. If you are looking for a free estimate, look elsewhere. Best Buy, maybe?
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