Help with Sony SQR-8750, SQ boards repair?

[gvl_guy]

Honestly? I haven't really had time. This is something that I likely need to take to a repair place. There's one near me, but I'm not 100% sold on them when it comes to repairing vintage quads.

 

[stonesman2764]

This was one of the receivers I purchased at an estate sale and, since I'm having so much trouble with my Sansui QRX-9001 these days, I really need a backup.

Although all the amps work just fine when playing through the discrete mode, albums are another issue. Different channels cut out in the SQ and "R-MTX" modes. I've done some investigating and apparently the SQ boards, the most advanced for the time, have been an issue with these. I'm guessing that's the problem.

Does anyone know a repair person/shop that might be able to look at this one? Not sure who deals with SQ boards anymore. I doubt a local shop near me would have a clue. I'll ship it anywhere in the USA if needed. This one is too beautiful to toss aside.

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Any idea on replacing the tuner Dial lights? I also have a Qrx 9001, 6001, and Fisher 504, and Sony 8750.
I can't find the old style bulbs that fit the grommets? Any ideas ??

 

[par4ken]

Any idea on replacing the tuner Dial lights? I also have a Qrx 9001, 6001, and Fisher 504, and Sony 8750.
I can't find the old style bulbs that fit the grommets? Any ideas ??

You can use LEDs at the cost of authenticity and of losing that warm glow.