Not just they are not accepting new members (and probably never will), but they are deleting accounts without any explanation. I recently needed...
Yes, on WM-100/200/500 series table reel is very easy to remove: just open the door and remove the split washer holding it while keeping the reel...
Your problem is a cracked takeup reel ring gear, common problem on many series using this type of table reel design: WM-10/20/30, WM-100/200/500...
Want to make a couple of remarks: 1. HX Pro has nothing to do with the head, it's an electronic circuit that varies the bias with signal level in...
About the buttons occasionally having a different effect, that's because they work using a resistor ladder which generate an analog voltage read...
In regard to LED not staying on, I would clean the leaf switches as it's a common problem on these units. Sometimes it might need sanding (use...
I don't think there is any failsafe protection inside it as there's just barely enough space to fit the step-down converter. But we'll see....
There won't be any DD release, there's just not a big enough market for it. VWestlife has recently made a video comparing 4 of the common new...
Please download the service manual from here: https://elektrotanya.com/sony_tps-l2_sm.pdf/download.html Note there are 2 variants of TPS-L2 with...
Most likely some wires got broken off and you have no power to the main PCB (the one that has the amplifiers), hence no sound. So I recommend to...
Looking at the layout, it seems the board is a bit complex for a 2 layer and also has double sided load (components on both sides) and is...
There was a thread discussing this subject (but it wasn't specific to SONY), will edit the post later to link it. In my opinion, SONY would do a...
I intend to buy a PB-S5 which is very similar to these and will be able to make some more clear assesments then. There is indeed a risk if the...
Here it is, the FWD/REV switch.
No, it's not that. The head up switch is simply a power on switch probably used for the muting function. The one I am talking about is somewhere...
If you upload a picture of what you are reffering to I can tell.
Philips DCC130 Repair and maintenance items: - leaky electrolytic capacitors will need to be replaced; - belt needs to be replaced; - pinch...
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