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Suggested reference books for the audio technician.
AUDIO AMATEUR 2/1970 [Spring 1970] (v.1#2) pg. 20

Ten maintenance tips for tube-type equipment.
AUDIO AMATEUR 2/1977 [May 1977] (v.8#2) pg. 69

Audio servicing and the amateur. Part 2. Categorizing the types of troubleshooting situations and routines to follow to expedite discovery of the cause.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1981 [Sep 1981] (v.12#4) pg. 50

Servicing audio amplifiers. Troubleshooting techniques look at slowly applying power and isolating the problem. Examples include a Pioneer SX780 and an Acoustic Model 370.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1983 [Nov 1983] (v.14#4) pg. 46

Troubleshooting the tough ones. Examples include a Sansui Six 35W receiver, Sony STR6045 receiver, and a Sony STR7065 FM receiver.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1984 [Mar 1984] (v.15#1) pg. 46
Added Info AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1984 [Sep 1984] (v.15#4) pg. 51, 56 (Sansui Six)

Ten steps to take before taking your audio equipment in for repairs.
AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1984 [Jul 1984] (v.15#3) pg. 42

Troubleshooting tip faults certain Sanyo electrolytic capacitors in receiver circuits.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1984 [Sep 1984] (v.15#4) pg. 51

Tip on locating a particular component on a schematic.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1984 [Sep 1984] (v.15#4) pg. 51

How to troubleshoot your stereo system. Tips to avoid costly repairs for simple, common problems.
BOYS' LIFE Dec 1978 (v.68#12) pg. 9

Basic equipment for audio servicing.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Mar 1971 (v.14#2) pg. 38

Hum and noise in professional audio systems. Locating the cause and solving the problem.
ELECTRONICS NOW Feb 1996 (v.67#2) pg. 64

Tips on repairing your own radio, hi-fi and TV set.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Mar-Apr 1966 (v.2#1) pg. 77

Snap! Crackle! & Pop!. Troubleshooting the causes of annoying sounds in vacuum tube audio equipment.
GLASS AUDIO 1/1992 (v.4#1) pg. 27
Added Info GLASS AUDIO 3/1992 (v.4#3) pg. 41
Added Info GLASS AUDIO 4/1992 (v.4#4) pg. 41

Unity-Vac lets you maintain audio levels to within half a dB anywhere along an audio chain. Simple instrument is used to adjust the output of any audio equipment to achieve "unity gain". Est. cost: $20.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Nov 1986 (v.3#6) pg. 71

Cleaning up your act. Tips on proper cleaning and ventilation which can add years to the life of electronic equipment (audio, TV, VCRs, computers, etc.).
HOME MECHANIX #742 Feb 1990 (v.86) pg. 20
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #746 Jun 1990 (v.86) pg. 6

Tuning up your home audio system. Troubleshooting phono jacks, cables, interference, dirty components, etc.
HOME MECHANIX #797 Jul-Aug 1995 (v.91) pg. 84

Low-cost ways to make your stereo sound better. Includes tips on checking speakers, cleaning records, equipment tune-ups, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #678 Oct 1984 (v.80) pg. 131

Basic hi-fi troubleshooting.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Feb 1972 (v.1#2) pg. 10

Hi-Fi upgrading tips. Aimed at the first time hi-fi owner, this article covers the fussy little details and adjustments that are necessary to get maximum performance from your system.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Apr 1976 (v.9#4) pg. 24

How to recognize acoustic feedback in your hi-fi or stereo system and a look at ways to cure it.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1979 (v.151#6) pg. 56

Maintenance tips for home electronics (Hi-fi, television, video, etc.)
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1986 (v.163#12) pg. 98

Eliminating those unwanted noises from your sound system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1964 (v.184#6) pg. 100

Troubleshooting catastrophic failures in solid-state circuits. Some tips.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jan 1981 (v.52#1) pg. 78

Tips on locating the source of 60-hertz hum in audio systems.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1992 (v.63#6) pg. 12
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Sep 1992 (v.63#9) pg. 16

Improving the sound from an audio system. (1) Delivering good clean AC power. (2) Using speaker stands. (3) Installing good speaker cables.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1999 [Aug 1999] (v.20#5) pg. 60

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