rotary band switch cables for Pioneer A-80

[Rosario91]

Hello, I'm new here on the forum. Let me introduce myself, my name is Rosario, I'm a 33 year old Italian guy.
Since I was a child I have had a passion for hi-fi, especially for vintage hi-fi. I bought a Pioneer A-80 amplifier, unfortunately it has a broken mechanical cable that acts on the speaker selector (speaker selector off A B A+B); after several failed repair attempts, I give up... Can you help me on where to find this spare part? They were often similar, if not the same, on many amplifiers of the time, but the length certainly changes. I've already seen that they've talked about it in this thread, but I don't know if it solved the problem. Thanks in advance 🙂

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Post in thread 'Source for Alps Alpine rotary band switch cables'

2021-05-10 5:25 am

You will have to find a suitable cable, and machine new tabs with suitable ends to attach to the tabs.

Tedious...
Use acrylic sheet for the tabs, easily found and worked.
Most adhesives work, unlike on other plastics.
ABS will be even more suitable for adhesion, bit will wear out faster.

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[Cal Weldon]

Hello and welcome to diyAudio Rosario. I am a 62 year old Canadian guy.
If you don't get a response here in Intros, try the other sections. Good luck.

 

[Rosario91]

Ok Cal Weldon, thanks a lot !

 

[anatech]

Maybe adapt the actuator ends to a bicycle shift cable or similar? This is a custom deal if you can't find another like it.

These were common in many pieces of equipment of that era. Maybe you can find a donor.