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One step forward, but still a bit of hassle if you use the headphone on multiple sources. Using headphones with good response from start...

I purchased a used AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd Generation) A1392 for $15 (fair price!) this weekend and I wanted to share the steps...

Great that you got it fixed without removing the switch.

A little bit of DeoxIT did the trick - we will see how long it remains static free.

I decided to delay the "repair" by a day, so that I could order a small vial of the brush-style DeoxIT D100L, as the DeoxIT that I had...

Special magical powers. ;) Logic actually. Aux is the most likely input you use (DAC/line source in 2024) and the left set of contacts...

How did you know?? It is the left aux channel that is giving me trouble. I'll do as you suggested and report back. Thank you!

I've got that whole stack :) Interestingly the amplifier came in two versions, one with a separate component that turned AC into DC...

Thank you for the advice, and the link to the post showing before and after. I'll start with the temporary DeoxIT approach, see how...

I would like to, what would be your recommended cleaning solution for that? Good point. I have DeoxIT D5, DeoxIT GN5, and CRC QD...

That board reminds me of when I was first year apprentice at the big board learning to use drafting pens with stencils. The stencils had...

It appears to be in fine condition based on feel, response to rotation of the knob, and from as much as I can see when it moves (the...

I was also thinking that I could use CRC Electrical Contact cleaner. I've never repaired any vintage equipment before, and most of the...

Thank you for your response! Yes, the selector switch is a very interesting mechanism. As one rotates the input selector knob, it...

Based on the measurements printed on the case, seems like this offers SOTA performance ;) The only problem is that the input select...