Monthly Archives: November 2014

Boxed Kit Amps’ Gobo Stereo Amplifier Build and Review

Posted on November 26, 2014 by retrovoltage

If you’re a subscriber to Nuts and Volts Magazine, check out my article in the December 2014 issue where I build, test and review the Boxed Kit Amps Gobo Stereo Amplifier, a great little desktop reference amp for any skill … Continue reading →

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VD-1221 Replacement Substitute Diodes

Posted on November 25, 2014 by retrovoltage

VD-1221, VD-1212, VD-1220, VD-1222, and many other vintage multi-junction diodes probe to failure, which are used in bias and RF mixer circuits, can be easily replaced by series combinations of 1N4148 diodes for reliability and longevity. Continue reading →

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Vintage Schematic Mistakes

Posted on November 21, 2014 by retrovoltage

Every once in a while, you run into places where a drafting tech made some mistakes on the schematics. This one was a Philco 42-360 radio, which has the wrong tube called out in the tube line-up vs. the schematic. The … Continue reading →

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Harman/Kardon Control Amplifier A-401 Restoration

Posted on November 19, 2014 by retrovoltage

This little Harman/Kardon Control Amplifier, model A-401, just came through the shop for a full overhaul. It was in a pretty sorry state to begin with – one channel distorted, one barely gasping for air, and a world of scratchy … Continue reading →

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EICO Stereophonic Integrated Amplifier HF-81 Repair

Posted on November 7, 2014 by retrovoltage

From the late ’50s, I had this nice example of an EICO HF-81 amplifier come through my shop. These are nice little stereo amplifiers with a built-in phono pre-amp and RIAA equalization and feature about 14W of power output per … Continue reading →

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Boes 901 Series IV Active Equalizer #241792 Refurbishment

Posted on November 3, 2014 by retrovoltage

Bose® 901 Series IV Active Equalizers are getting up there in years now, too, so more and more are coming up for repair. This one came in with a flickering power supply in need of an overhaul. Series IV was … Continue reading →

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