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  1. J

    Problems with Pioneer CT-540

    I recently acquired a Pioneer CT-540 cassette deck, and it has a few problems. When in the play mode, the reel on the right won't move. It also won't rewind or fast forward. I do have an idea as to what the problem is, and it has to do with an idler wheel that pushes up against the reels. The...
    • Justin Hogan
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    • cassette help pioneeer troubleshoot troubleshooting
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  2. DordTrain

    Specific cassette wont play when I lock the play button in place.

    I bought a brand new, never opened cassette. I tried playing it but it slowed down and stopped. So I tried troubleshooting. Tape is able to play if I press the play button down as far as I can but do not lock it in place. It is able to play fine. But as soon as I press it down all the way, and...
    • DordTrain
    • Thread
    • cassette stops playing tape
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Tape
  3. vinylisfinyl

    Frequency Response Experiment with Cassettes

    Since I've been stuck at home these past couple of weeks, I've gotten back into playing with cassettes and have been experimenting with recordings on my Pioneer CT-M66R. Today I got the idea to run a frequency sweep through it just to see what kind of response I'd get. To run this, I used the...
    • vinylisfinyl
    • Thread
    • cassette deck experiment frequency response
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tape
  4. vinylisfinyl

    Opinions / Info for Marantz SD-63

    Hello fellow tape users, A few years ago I found a Marantz SD-63 cassette deck at a local exchange store for $10, and bought it for the fun of it. It had a couple of scratches in it and no remote, but when I got it home I liked the sound of it enough that it replaced my then-new Sony TC-WE475...
    • vinylisfinyl
    • Thread
    • cassette deck marantz sd-63 tape
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  5. L

    WM/FX walkman plays poorly — by design?

    I have collected seven WM/FX players: three basic FX101 with single direction play and no Dolby, and four machines with auto-reverse and Dolby: (2) FX315, (1) FX425, (1) FX407. I understand that this is a family of cheap plasticky players that were manufactured in hundreds of thousands if not...
    • Late Boomer
    • Thread
    • cassette dolby walkman
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  6. R

    Technics 641 repeair help needed

    Hi I now have a Technics 641 cassette deck on the bench. It Power up well and all voltages from the transformer is good, and it lights up as it should. But, then nothing happens. Not on PLAY, FF, or REV. Checked the motor, the puncher and so on, all things separately seems to work. So I may...
    • rampitsch
    • Thread
    • cassette tape technics
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  7. S

    Noisy cassette tape recorder, even without tape (Sony TCM-200DV)

    I recently bought this thing for cheap, and I'm ready to split it open and solder if necessary. It makes a lot of noise even without a tape in it. And even when an external speaker is connected. Video: https://streamable.com/kehx1 Any ideas? Thanks in advance:)
    • squarna
    • Thread
    • capacitor cassette noise sony tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  8. wth

    I need some advice about a Teac w-450r

    I picked this up lately at the local thrift store because it looked and I wanted to see if I could manage to get it up to snuff. I went about replacing all the belts on both deck. I fired it up and so far i have good RR and FF and Playback on both decks in either direction.....sofar so good...
    • wth
    • Thread
    • cassette
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  9. JPJ

    compact cassette player

    looking to replace an advent 201 with a high quality but simple cassette player with the smallest footprint possible. any suggestions on the best mix of small size and quality?
    • JPJ
    • Thread
    • advent 201 cassette cassette deck
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tape
  10. J

    Sanyo 3in1 Tape Service

    G'day forum, first time poster. I've recently got a Sanyo JXT 6440k for nothing, thought I might tinker and see if I can get it up to scratch, it was in very poor condition when I got it. Anyway, the cassette player seams to not play or record. The buttons operate start and stop and FF, rewind...
    • JimmyfromAus
    • Thread
    • 3in1 cassette sanyo service tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  11. weegee

    Cassette decks...new or used?

    My Sony deck died. As I looked around there only seems to be low grade new machines for sale and very few of them. (I may be overlooking something.) Where are you are with buying cassette decks nowadays? Do you look for used decks or just make due with what is currently being made?
    • weegee
    • Thread
    • cassette
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tape
  12. M

    MSC Cassette deck

    I need belts for an MCS 3536 Cassette deck. Does anybody know the sizes I need?
    • mccann68
    • Thread
    • belt kit belts modular componant systems cassette mcs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  13. G

    Akai GXC-704d auto stop

    Hey guys! I recently serviced a akai gxc-704d tape deck. Problem is I can't get the auto-stop to work. The belt (that i think should turn the wheel) is hardly touching the auto-stop wheel. I cleaned of quite some grease when i serviced it, so I wonder if there should maybe be an O-ring or...
    • GaryFreedom
    • Thread
    • akai akai gxc-704d auto-stop cassette tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  14. E

    Marantz PMD-430 Record/Play Speed Issue

    Hey all, I need help solving an issue with my Marantz PMD-430 cassette recorder. Problem is that the playback of a recording is higher pitched than the source audio. All prior set up of the recorder was followed as per instructions in the manual (pitch control at zero, bias correctly selected...
    • EBP
    • Thread
    • cassette marantz pitch pmd-430
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  15. Marantz13

    Portable Cassette Whining

    Hi everyone, I was trying to fix an old cassette player (Aiwa HS-J470), which has a problem I can only describe as a high pitched whine coming from the headphone jack (there are no internal speakers). The whine is present in radio or cassette mode, but does not impact the movement of the...
    • Marantz13
    • Thread
    • broken cassette
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  16. tom3

    Realistic cassette deck info needed

    Have a small Realistic auto reverse playback deck, SCP-5, model #14-169. Low output on line out jacks, lock in solenoid (magnet) is weak, end of tape reverse dead. Looks like low voltage? Looking for a schematic for this deck, searched around and didn't find anything. Anyone have a diagram...
    • tom3
    • Thread
    • cassette diy radio shack realistic schematic tape
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  17. david winter

    Revox B215 stops randomly in FF / REV modes (plays ok)

    Hi, I'm stuck and trying to understand the cause of the following problem: I have a Revox B215 which stops randomy in FF / REV modes. So far I did the following: - Recaping the power supply / control board (the one with the three MAB 8440 chips) - Recaping the daughter board (capstan driver) -...
    • david winter
    • Thread
    • b215 cassette deck revox studer tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  18. CareerOfEvil

    Marantz PMD430 - Stopped working after AC adapter plugged in (wrong voltage?)

    I have one of those fancy marantz PMD430 professional tape recorders. Initially, the speaker on the front worked as well as headphones so long as batteries were put in. But I ended up getting one of those DC plugins with variable voltage that you can use in the wall or in your car, and I made...
    • CareerOfEvil
    • Thread
    • cassette marantz pmd430 professional cassette recorder tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  19. Isaac C.

    1970's Cassette Deck Recommendations?

    Hello everyone, I am currently helping my grandfather search for a vintage cassette deck. I personally have two Panasonic cassette decks that I acquired for cheap and am pleased with. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a 1970's cassette deck, front load or top load. Brands I am...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • akai cassette cassette deck cassette player panasonic pioneer recomdation teac
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tape
  20. Mike Sweeney

    Fisher Studio DD-300 Cassette Deck

    I've been refurbishing my DD300 deck and I am just about done. The overall condition was fair and it was working OK up to a few weeks ago. I ended up taking it apart and replacing the caps for the power supply filtering. I found two leaking caps there. Basic clean and lube, dioxit the pots...
  21. Mike Sweeney

    KX-1030 Cassette Deck

    I just picked this up to fill out the set of the Kenwood receiver, amp and turntable :) I got it and they said it "powered up".. that was the extent of their testing. I got it and yes, it powered up.. even played somewhat.. bad speed control, sticky controls etc.. pretty normal. I opened...
  22. goldswimmerb

    Help with Marantz 5020

    Hey, so I recently acquired a second Marantz 5020. I've been able to get it to play, record and everything seems to work, except for the auto-stop mechanism. In fast forward and reverse it stops, however, it doesn't reset the metal plate for the buttons, causing the eject button to not work...
  23. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 5220 deck, Help!

    Hello AK'ers I have a 5220 cassete deck, i bought it with boxes, manuals... it is in nice shape and it is functional, but when tape is playing, it stops and i really want to restore it. A technician came to my home to repair it, he applied isopropilic alcohol on pitch roller and rubber band on...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • cassette deck marantz marantz 5220 repair restore tape vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  24. L

    Cassette tape resurgence ?

    I was reading online where cassette tapes are making a resurgence kinda like vinyl did. Blank cassette tapes are selling for up to $10 each. Vintage cassette players are even going up up and up in price. I’m really considering investing into another cassette player. What are your thoughts about...
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 90min cassette resurgence tape tapes vintage
    • Replies: 301
    • Forum: Tape
  25. K

    Nakamichi RD-601

    Hello, I just got hold of a 1987 Nakamichi RD-601 mobile tuner cassette deck with a nakamichi cd changer. I coupled it in to my car yesterday (1987 Toyota) and it works, though i will need an amplifier. I have a few questions regarding it. It remembers all settings and such and displays time...
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