vintage stereo equipment and repairs - Melbourne?

[Clinno]

G'day,

I have picked up an old Kenwood stereo from a garage sale (10 bucks). It came without speakers or a turntable and the amp (ka-35) needs repairing. I would like to know of somewhere to help me get this old beast up and pumping. I live in Lilydale, Melbourne, Australia. Also does anybody know when this model amp was manufactured?

Cheers..

 

[NutBucket]

Welcome. I would try audiokarma.org for your vintage stereo needs. I pretty handy with the stuff...but being across the Pacific doesn't help much.

Depending on your comfort/skill level, you may be able to tackle the repair yourself. Many times the repairs aren't terribly difficult, just tedious. Honestly, unless you have a sought after unit the cost of a technician will far exceed the value of the amp.

If you haven't already found it, here's the schematic:
http://www.eserviceinfo.com/downloadsm/47703/Kenwood_KA35.html

 

[mshan]

Ask at Head-Fi forums.

I see lots of members from Australia there.