I've been using Kenwood KD series decks for over 15 years. I decided to change all the electros on the first deck that I thought was the problem for non-functioning - it wasn't and now the second deck has ceased to function.
Both the bearing systems are fine as are both the TX since the power reaches the PCBs.
I will now have to do continuity checks on both and I do have a site that bought up a lot of Kenwood's KD components but if I cannot fix the problems does anyone know an experienced repairer who can help.
I live in France, so I need at least an EU source that can help - thanks in advance.
Both the bearing systems are fine as are both the TX since the power reaches the PCBs.
I will now have to do continuity checks on both and I do have a site that bought up a lot of Kenwood's KD components but if I cannot fix the problems does anyone know an experienced repairer who can help.
I live in France, so I need at least an EU source that can help - thanks in advance.
Check carefully to verify whether all the electrolytic capacitors are installed in the correct polarity.
Compare with the other TT.
Also look for bad solder joints, solder bridges, damaged traces, and shorts.
Compare with the other TT.
Also look for bad solder joints, solder bridges, damaged traces, and shorts.
Rayma,
yes I did that with the first deck. Both decks exhibited the same problems and I'm pretty sure it's one or more of the i/cs that has gone. The PCBs are soldered on one side only, no sign of damaged traces. I have to replace the transducers in my Heybrook Sextets (external x/overs) then I will get the second deck backside up and look for visible problems.
I cannot envisage buying another deck, they are just so easy to set up and this quality would mean laying out serious money for anything new. Also they come with excellent gimbal arms. The whole deck was like all the Japanese D/Ds of the time designed and built from point zero.
I would have thought that with so many of these D/Ds the design, construction and especially the bearing systems are so good that the only things that go wrong are components on the PCBs, solve them or design new PCBs and effectively you have new decks. There must be technicians who could meet this need. could be very good business here for someone
There was one in the UK, Vantage Audio who had a great reputation but the whole business imploded for health or family reasons and expensive D/Ds have not been returned or money paid in advance - see Art of Sound forum.
If it is a multi legged i/c that has gone I have never desoldered one of these babies and would appreciate any experienced advice should this be nec.
yes I did that with the first deck. Both decks exhibited the same problems and I'm pretty sure it's one or more of the i/cs that has gone. The PCBs are soldered on one side only, no sign of damaged traces. I have to replace the transducers in my Heybrook Sextets (external x/overs) then I will get the second deck backside up and look for visible problems.
I cannot envisage buying another deck, they are just so easy to set up and this quality would mean laying out serious money for anything new. Also they come with excellent gimbal arms. The whole deck was like all the Japanese D/Ds of the time designed and built from point zero.
I would have thought that with so many of these D/Ds the design, construction and especially the bearing systems are so good that the only things that go wrong are components on the PCBs, solve them or design new PCBs and effectively you have new decks. There must be technicians who could meet this need. could be very good business here for someone
There was one in the UK, Vantage Audio who had a great reputation but the whole business imploded for health or family reasons and expensive D/Ds have not been returned or money paid in advance - see Art of Sound forum.
If it is a multi legged i/c that has gone I have never desoldered one of these babies and would appreciate any experienced advice should this be nec.