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In-depth vintage audio troubleshooting, restoration, and performance analysis. You'll learn what it takes to bring vintage stereo components back to life along with what makes them worth saving in the first place. Subscribe to deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of classic hi-fi through legacy reviews, hands on bench testing, service, restoration, and relevant product reviews. Ready to take your technical and diagnostic knowledge to the next level? Check out Novalux Stereophonic on Patreon👇

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Pioneer SX-850 Repair With Basic Tools Only — Protection Fault Fixed

Pioneer SX-850 Repair With Basic Tools Only — Protection Fault Fixed Novalux Stereophonic

1.5K views - 6 hours ago

AU-20000 Restoration Overview – Sansui’s Most Powerful Integrated Amplifier

AU-20000 Restoration Overview – Sansui’s Most Powerful Integrated Amplifier Novalux Stereophonic

7.5K views - 1 week ago

KLH Model Eight Tube FM Radio – Complete Restoration & Alignment (2 Hour Deep Dive)

KLH Model Eight Tube FM Radio – Complete Restoration & Alignment (2 Hour Deep Dive) Novalux Stereophonic

1.8K views - 2 weeks ago

A Safer, More Flexible Way to Discharge Electrolytic Capacitors

A Safer, More Flexible Way to Discharge Electrolytic Capacitors Novalux Stereophonic

6.8K views - 3 weeks ago

Why Finding a Good Vintage Audio Tech Is Harder Than Ever (5 Smart Ways to Adapt)

Why Finding a Good Vintage Audio Tech Is Harder Than Ever (5 Smart Ways to Adapt) Novalux Stereophonic

2.9K views - 4 weeks ago

FNIRSI LCR-ST2 vs LC1020E for Vintage Audio Repair: Which LCR Meter Makes Sense?

FNIRSI LCR-ST2 vs LC1020E for Vintage Audio Repair: Which LCR Meter Makes Sense? Novalux Stereophonic

4.6K views - 1 month ago

Can I Bench Test an Integrated Amp with Just the FNIRSI 2D15P? | Review Part 2 ~ Real World Testing

Can I Bench Test an Integrated Amp with Just the FNIRSI 2D15P? | Review Part 2 ~ Real World Testing Novalux Stereophonic

6.9K views - 1 month ago

This One Tool Can Start Your Audio Repair Journey | FNIRSI 2D15P Review Part 1 ~ Technical Overview

This One Tool Can Start Your Audio Repair Journey | FNIRSI 2D15P Review Part 1 ~ Technical Overview Novalux Stereophonic

10.3K views - 1 month ago

Restoring a Dieter Rams Classic — Inside the Braun Wandanlage Wall System — Full Overhaul

Restoring a Dieter Rams Classic — Inside the Braun Wandanlage Wall System — Full Overhaul Novalux Stereophonic

21K views - 2 months ago

Why Does My Dynaco ST-70 Run So Hot? Power Transformer Replacement & Thermal Testing - Will It Help?

Why Does My Dynaco ST-70 Run So Hot? Power Transformer Replacement & Thermal Testing - Will It Help? Novalux Stereophonic

2K views - 4 months ago

Sorting / Grading Resistors & Capacitors w/ the FNIRSI LC1020E + FW Update & Tips

Sorting / Grading Resistors & Capacitors w/ the FNIRSI LC1020E + FW Update & Tips Novalux Stereophonic

3.7K views - 4 months ago

FNIRSI LC1020E LCR Meter | Real Word Testing & Evaluation of Capacitance and Resistance Features

FNIRSI LC1020E LCR Meter | Real Word Testing & Evaluation of Capacitance and Resistance Features Novalux Stereophonic

15.5K views - 4 months ago

Stop Getting Up to Adjust Volume | MultiComp Pro 50-8394 IR Remote for Vintage Receivers

Stop Getting Up to Adjust Volume | MultiComp Pro 50-8394 IR Remote for Vintage Receivers Novalux Stereophonic

15.4K views - 5 months ago

I Bought the Wrong Chair | Vyper Robust Steel Sport vs Max EZ-LIFT — Electronics Lab Chair Showdown

I Bought the Wrong Chair | Vyper Robust Steel Sport vs Max EZ-LIFT — Electronics Lab Chair Showdown Novalux Stereophonic

3.8K views - 5 months ago

Dynaco MKIII Full Rebuild + VTA 6SN7 Driver Board Upgrade & Testing

Dynaco MKIII Full Rebuild + VTA 6SN7 Driver Board Upgrade & Testing Novalux Stereophonic

5.8K views - 5 months ago

dynakitparts.com MOSFET Output Buffer Kit for PAS 2/3 Preamps - Analyzed / Built / Tested

dynakitparts.com MOSFET Output Buffer Kit for PAS 2/3 Preamps - Analyzed / Built / Tested Novalux Stereophonic

3.1K views - 6 months ago

FNIRSI HS-02A HS-02B Low Voltage Warning Solved - GaN Charger/PS & Cable Orientation w/ CC Issue

FNIRSI HS-02A HS-02B Low Voltage Warning Solved - GaN Charger/PS & Cable Orientation w/ CC Issue Novalux Stereophonic

10.1K views - 6 months ago

Quad 33 - Weird Balance Control Explained + Volume Control Image Shift Testing

Quad 33 - Weird Balance Control Explained + Volume Control Image Shift Testing Novalux Stereophonic

3K views - 6 months ago

Vintage Quad 33 Preamp & 303 Power Amp - Service & Bench Testing

Vintage Quad 33 Preamp & 303 Power Amp - Service & Bench Testing Novalux Stereophonic

30.5K views - 7 months ago

Summer 2025 Announcements - Lab Relocation / Patreon / Upcoming Videos...

Summer 2025 Announcements - Lab Relocation / Patreon / Upcoming Videos... Novalux Stereophonic

970 views - 7 months ago

FNIRSI HS-02B Soldering Iron & Case Evaluation - Real World Testing Against Hakko FM-2027

FNIRSI HS-02B Soldering Iron & Case Evaluation - Real World Testing Against Hakko FM-2027 Novalux Stereophonic

23.6K views - 7 months ago

Can I Bench Test a Stereo Receiver With Only This FNIRSI 2C53T Scope/Gen/DMM?

Can I Bench Test a Stereo Receiver With Only This FNIRSI 2C53T Scope/Gen/DMM? Novalux Stereophonic

32.6K views - 10 months ago

Audio Signal Tracing with the FNIRSI DSO-510 Oscilloscope / Signal Generator

Audio Signal Tracing with the FNIRSI DSO-510 Oscilloscope / Signal Generator Novalux Stereophonic

38K views - 11 months ago

Altec Valencia 846B Restoration Part 2 - Risers, Reloading Components, Crossovers, Grills, Testing

Altec Valencia 846B Restoration Part 2 - Risers, Reloading Components, Crossovers, Grills, Testing Novalux Stereophonic

8.3K views - 11 months ago

How to Bench Test a Stereo Receiver by Isolating Each Functional Block - Featuring a Sansui 9090DB

How to Bench Test a Stereo Receiver by Isolating Each Functional Block - Featuring a Sansui 9090DB Novalux Stereophonic

42.2K views - 1 year ago

McIntosh's Only Triode Amplifier ~ MI-200 Restoration Overview & Bench Testing

McIntosh's Only Triode Amplifier ~ MI-200 Restoration Overview & Bench Testing Novalux Stereophonic

18.9K views - 1 year ago

Altec Valencia 846B Restoration Part 1 - Cabinet Repair & Refinishing w/ New Veneer & Danish Oil

Altec Valencia 846B Restoration Part 1 - Cabinet Repair & Refinishing w/ New Veneer & Danish Oil Novalux Stereophonic

32.3K views - 1 year ago

VTA ST-70 How Does it Sound w/ Various Levels of Negative Feedback? Listening Tests w/ Pedro Diaz

VTA ST-70 How Does it Sound w/ Various Levels of Negative Feedback? Listening Tests w/ Pedro Diaz Novalux Stereophonic

2.4K views - 1 year ago

Restore the Click! Kenwood 600 Supreme Volume Control Rebuild

Restore the Click! Kenwood 600 Supreme Volume Control Rebuild Novalux Stereophonic

16.4K views - 1 year ago

Getting the Best THD Performance Out of Your VTA ST-70: 50mA Vs 40mA Bias Experiments

Getting the Best THD Performance Out of Your VTA ST-70: 50mA Vs 40mA Bias Experiments Novalux Stereophonic

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Dynaco VTA ST-70 Negative Feedback & SS Rectifier Experimentation - Improving THD+N Performance

Dynaco VTA ST-70 Negative Feedback & SS Rectifier Experimentation - Improving THD+N Performance Novalux Stereophonic

6.8K views - 1 year ago

Krell PAM-1 Service - Unique Dual Mono Preamplifier w/ External Power Supplies

Krell PAM-1 Service - Unique Dual Mono Preamplifier w/ External Power Supplies Novalux Stereophonic

8.5K views - 1 year ago

Dynaco ST-70 Original vs. VTA Bench & Listening Test Comparisons - Stereo 70 Tube Amp

Dynaco ST-70 Original vs. VTA Bench & Listening Test Comparisons - Stereo 70 Tube Amp Novalux Stereophonic

35.9K views - 1 year ago

Sansui G-9000 Deep Dive Featuring a Restored G-901DB - History, Controls, Connections, Bench Testing

Sansui G-9000 Deep Dive Featuring a Restored G-901DB - History, Controls, Connections, Bench Testing Novalux Stereophonic

7.6K views - 1 year ago

Pioneer SX-1250 Vertical Card Rebuild Service w/ Test Jig | Process Explained

Pioneer SX-1250 Vertical Card Rebuild Service w/ Test Jig | Process Explained Novalux Stereophonic

6K views - 1 year ago

ADS / Braun LV 1020 Repair | P2 - Breakout Box (Remote Power Control)

ADS / Braun LV 1020 Repair | P2 - Breakout Box (Remote Power Control) Novalux Stereophonic

1.3K views - 1 year ago

ADS / Braun LV 1020 Repair | P1 - Amp Module Restoration

ADS / Braun LV 1020 Repair | P1 - Amp Module Restoration Novalux Stereophonic

2.4K views - 1 year ago

Marantz 3800 Restoration Overview - Info, Functions, Connections, Inside Look | Novalux Stereophonic

Marantz 3800 Restoration Overview - Info, Functions, Connections, Inside Look | Novalux Stereophonic Novalux Stereophonic

5.8K views - 1 year ago

SENCORE PA81 Repair - One Channel Out - IC Replacement

SENCORE PA81 Repair - One Channel Out - IC Replacement Novalux Stereophonic

3.2K views - 2 years ago

Audio Workbench Tour ~ Purpose Built ~ Novalux Streophonic 2024

Audio Workbench Tour ~ Purpose Built ~ Novalux Streophonic 2024 Novalux Stereophonic

14.8K views - 2 years ago

Marantz Model 7 Rescued - Gut Rebuild of Hacked Unit at the Bench

Marantz Model 7 Rescued - Gut Rebuild of Hacked Unit at the Bench Novalux Stereophonic

12.5K views - 2 years ago

Pioneer SX-1980 Full Electronic Restoration at the Bench

Pioneer SX-1980 Full Electronic Restoration at the Bench Novalux Stereophonic

13.7K views - 2 years ago

Pioneer SX-1980 - Restoration Overview, Demonstration, & Bench Testing

Pioneer SX-1980 - Restoration Overview, Demonstration, & Bench Testing Novalux Stereophonic

12.6K views - 2 years ago

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 3 ~ Cabinet Loading, Seals, & Testing

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 3 ~ Cabinet Loading, Seals, & Testing Novalux Stereophonic

19.2K views - 2 years ago

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 2 ~ Cabinet Repairs & Refinishing

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 2 ~ Cabinet Repairs & Refinishing Novalux Stereophonic

34.6K views - 2 years ago

Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer "The Missing Link In Audio Service" Service Seminar

Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer "The Missing Link In Audio Service" Service Seminar Novalux Stereophonic

2.5K views - 2 years ago

Sencore - Value Added Services Promotional VHS

Sencore - Value Added Services Promotional VHS Novalux Stereophonic

186 views - 2 years ago

Sencore SG80 AM/FM Stereo Analyzer - Instructional Video VHS

Sencore SG80 AM/FM Stereo Analyzer - Instructional Video VHS Novalux Stereophonic

1.1K views - 2 years ago

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 1 ~ Disassembly & Crossover Rebuild

KLH Model Five ~ Restoration Part 1 ~ Disassembly & Crossover Rebuild Novalux Stereophonic

28.1K views - 2 years ago

Sansui 9090 (Non DB) Restoration Review & Comparison to 9090DB

Sansui 9090 (Non DB) Restoration Review & Comparison to 9090DB Novalux Stereophonic

16.9K views - 3 years ago

Pioneer SX-1250 Max Clipping Power 180W & THD Specification Verification w/ Panasonic VP-7725

Pioneer SX-1250 Max Clipping Power 180W & THD Specification Verification w/ Panasonic VP-7725 Novalux Stereophonic

3.8K views - 3 years ago

Rotel RX-1603 Repair & Restoration Review - 180W Two Piece Monster Receiver

Rotel RX-1603 Repair & Restoration Review - 180W Two Piece Monster Receiver Novalux Stereophonic

8.2K views - 3 years ago

EMI Model 600 EL34 Tube Amplifier - The British Marantz 8?

EMI Model 600 EL34 Tube Amplifier - The British Marantz 8? Novalux Stereophonic

2.9K views - 3 years ago

Reluctor 176 (For 2 Pianos With Harmonics) - Ben Hase

Reluctor 176 (For 2 Pianos With Harmonics) - Ben Hase Novalux Stereophonic

133 views - 3 years ago

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 6 (FINAL) ~ Cabinet Refinishing & Final Touches

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 6 (FINAL) ~ Cabinet Refinishing & Final Touches Novalux Stereophonic

1.5K views - 3 years ago

Which TOTL 1970's Monster Receiver Should I Restore Next? 9090, G-901DB, RX-1603, SX-1980

Which TOTL 1970's Monster Receiver Should I Restore Next? 9090, G-901DB, RX-1603, SX-1980 Novalux Stereophonic

3.1K views - 3 years ago

Marantz Model 9 ~ Deep Dive ~ Restoration Review & Bench Tests

Marantz Model 9 ~ Deep Dive ~ Restoration Review & Bench Tests Novalux Stereophonic

9.4K views - 3 years ago

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 5 ~ FM IF & Dial Alignment

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 5 ~ FM IF & Dial Alignment Novalux Stereophonic

889 views - 3 years ago

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 4 ~ Signal Caps, Neon, Post Rebuild Testing

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 4 ~ Signal Caps, Neon, Post Rebuild Testing Novalux Stereophonic

1K views - 3 years ago

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 3 ~ Multi-Section Can Restuff & Cleaning

KLH Model Eight ~ Restoration Part 3 ~ Multi-Section Can Restuff & Cleaning Novalux Stereophonic

1.1K views - 3 years ago