Valentin, I tinkered with it more: more cleaning pinch rollers, and capstans, re-lubed the flywheels. Things improved, but not perfect. I also...
Valentin, thank you for your feedback and ideas. I appreciate it! The two that are placed on the upper side of the bushing, the brown colored...
Valentin, Here is the abysmal W & F. The first image is FWD play - very bad, speed is slower and also 4% range; the other one is REV - 1% range,...
Valentin, everything is rotating freely, with no sticky points. Naturally, without a cassette tape, it is practically feather-light. The cassette...
Valentin, Thank you for your expert advice and insights. I examined all the gears for cracks or wear. Fortunately, everything seems to be in...
Hello folks, I just finished servicing my GX-670 that was stuck in the endless auto-reverse loop and lost its FF-REW abilities. I took it...
@Valentin Thank you for your feedback and expertise. I am just about to start working on it and hopefully can bring it back to life.
My much newer Sony WM-GX670 (I think it was a 2003 release) struggles with the endless auto-reverse loops. I think it aged much quicker than your...
This is a very cool mod and a clever design. Thanks for posting! I look forward to the next mod you mentioned in the video about retrofitting a...
I was under the impression that he was in NY. 'Hifirulezz' sure does an excellent work on decks with a Revox deck being his only failed repair....
@Mystereo Congrats - this is quite an achievement. The completeness of your collection is extraordinary and unique, as well as your commitment to...
I like German design in general and respect their concern about quality. I am not sure about this very strange unit. It seems like a Jack Of All...
Very classy ladies, and an awesome boombox! Love it!
Thank you for a thorough and detailed write up on your experiment. One of the best technical things on analog audio repair/mod I’ve read in a...
No doubt! In fact, In spite of my profound loyalty to the equipment from the bygone era, and I have to accept the fact that the average google...
Thank you for your voice of reason and a sound advice. The thought of retrofit has been on my mind for a while. However , what you said was...
I would love to add a rechargeable battery to my boombox. I read through a few postings here, but I am not clear on the choice of battery. The...
Completely understandable (and also 100% thumbs up to that) about the design. I personally think that at this point it is all about the nostalgia,...
Pioneer made some of the most iconic boomboxes! Just think of the monster, SK 900f to name a few. I think that the ones that are really in...
Thank you for your warm welcome! yes, I have been following how the wave of boom box collecting has been rising and what collectors want. I will...
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