BadChile Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 So...my father-in-law reclaimed ownership of his Sansui TR-707 I restored so I was left with a desire to scratch my solid state itch. A couple days of patient browsing led to a two month old listing for a Harman Kardon 430 at a dusty record store I'd never heard a 30 minute drive away. Yeah, sure it had some issues but I figured a drive was in order and sure enough, it was still on the shelf. Being the day before Thanksgiving I didn't even negotiate but still got a discount. Opening her up, few spritz of DeOxIt fixed all the sticky buttons and scratchy pots, but a few caps showed the unmistakable signs of age. Replacing the puffy caps with some Elna Simlic IIs I had sitting around in the proper values (side note: I'm now that guy - "let me check the parts bin, I think I have what I need, oh, look at that!") and plugging her in....wow. Been playing now for a couple days with the Heresy IIIs and I'm in love. My poor Elekit TU-8200 sits forlorn like a spurned lover as the middle-aged solid state beauty sings with the voice of a Siren. Dare I say my father-in-law can keep his Sansui - the H/K has it beat in every metric. Planning on replacing a few more caps and the transistors, but to be honest that is fixing problems that aren't there (yet). Obligatory photo below because I can't get enough of this glow... 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Nice. I just started a picture of SS gear thread and maybe you will ask a moderator to move your post there. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crang Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) Nice- Ive got my 430 running with some H2s as I type this. I keep meaning to recap it, but everything works and it sounds good so it just hasnt been a priority. I had a 730 at the same time as the 430 and liked the sound of the 430 better, although since neither was rebuilt it wasnt fair. Enjoy- they definitely make magic together. Edited June 27, 2022 by Crang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have a 730 and love it! I am sure the 430 is basically the same sound. enjoy! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have a 430 that needs new caps and lights. I have a list of caps for DJK that he said should get replaced. He even pointed out which issues would be fixed by the different caps. I've just been too lazy to get to is. Diz sent me a 630 (and I thank you very much)! Works great, but the tuner only plays in mono. I haven't felt like taking it in to be worked on, and when I am using the tuner it means we're cleaning and moving around the house so it doesn't really matter. Tuntable or other aux inputs work correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I have a 430 and a 730, and I prefer the sound of the 430. To be fair, they both need some new caps to drop the noise floor, but they PUNCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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