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  1. sean sweeney

    Sony TC-k4A Servo Motor Fix...

    We sell a lot of vintage cassette decks here and I'm in charge of restoring them and keeping them on the shelves and not in the back room. I've done many since I started here and for some reason there's been a craze amongst old timers and hipsters all coming in for some classic analog decks...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • cassette fix issues motor problem servo sony spinning stopped tc-k4a
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  2. X

    Recording levels not equal on cassette tape

    I have a JVC KD-A5 that plays tapes normally, but when I go to record onto it, from the radio or any other source, the left meter reacts normally and the right meter doesn't react unless I turn the levels past peaking compared to the left meter. The levels coming out do represent the meters, so...
    • Xavier Ihrig
    • Thread
    • cassette help needed input jvc kd-a5 record level repair tape
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tape
  3. Aaron99

    Marantz 5220 restore

    I'm working on restoring a Marantz 5220 cassette deck for my personal collection. I bought it from the auction site not working for parts... Cosmetically it seems to be in fairly good condition. The buttons depress and click like they are supposed to. So far so good. None of the ff/rw/play etc...
    • Aaron99
    • Thread
    • broken cassette marantz marantz 5220 restore
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  4. S

    JC Penny 683-1730 worth

    Does anybody have any idea what my JC Penny AM/FM Cassette Player and Recorder MN: 683-1730 might be worth? Thanks!
  5. nickhead

    Sansui D-W10 making me feel stupid...

    Just acquired this deck. Seems like everything works, both decks, both directions, sounds great. But does anyone know how the dubbing works? I've pressed buttons for half an hour and can't figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Nick
  6. IowaFightFan

    Just got a Project One Tape Deck, only one channel working

    I got a Project One Tape Deck a while back. It's in great condition physically, and works as it should except I'm only getting sound out of one channel. Just curious what some of the common issues that may cause this, as well as what particular components I should test? Thanks in advance .
    • IowaFightFan
    • Thread
    • cassette deck one pioneer project sony tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  7. Noah Miller

    New to vintage refurb - Pioneer CT-F4040?

    Hey all, I'm sure you've all been where I am right now. I have a fully operational setup, but I continue to buy cool old vintage gear at low prices. I'm going down the rabbit hole, but eh, who cares. Anyways, I picked up a Pioneer ct f4040 for $13. Mint condition inside and out, but the reel...
    • Noah Miller
    • Thread
    • belt cassette deck pioneer pioneer ct-f4040 tape worn
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  8. BilboBaggins

    Sony TC-K707ES 3 head cassette Deck - intermittent problem

    i recently found a Sony K707ES deck at the thrift. I will need to get a belt kit for it, but I’m using a rubber band for the Capstan motor. The only thing is the door doesn’t always open. When that happens, I can hear it trying and it tries for longer than if the door opens. I don’t think it had...
    • BilboBaggins
    • Thread
    • 3 head cassette cassette problem sony
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  9. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 5220 help

    Hello. Recently i got a nice Marantz 5220 deck in working order, but when i was cleaning it, I broke the "master level" control. So, i beg your help to find a replacement. Thank you in advance. Regards from México.
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • cassette deck help marantz tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  10. BilboBaggins

    The rubber band solution

    I have an addiction. I like electro-mechanical devices. I like figuring out how they work so I can fix them. This is a slow road, but I’m getting there. But I have a dilemma. Most of the time, the problem I find is the belts have turned to glue. Living in Canada, if I want to buy a belt kit, I...
    • BilboBaggins
    • Thread
    • belt cassette tape technics
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  11. MikeN

    Looking for a source of replacement belt.

    Hi everyone, I have several vintage cassette decks I'm in process of restoring. Sansui d 300 m, Hitachi d 220, and couple of Technics tape players. All need new belts. Went to eBay but the prices they are asking are in the $40 range. I can't justify spending $40 for belts on a $50 tape...
    • MikeN
    • Thread
    • belts cassette d 220 d 300 m hitachi sansui tape deck
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  12. G

    Repairing a Pioneer CT-M55R 6-cassette changer

    Hi all, A while back, I picked up a Pioneer CT-M55R cassette deck for cheap (pics attached). The unit is in excellent physical condition, and all of the internal components work...except that it keeps getting one of the trays stuck inside itself. The device works by holding all the cassettes...
    • G3lrod
    • Thread
    • cassette cassette deck changer repair repair help
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  13. T

    Sanyo M9998 motor speed adjustment, how ?

    Hy guys, I got hold of a Sanyo M9998 LU recently, from my country's ebay knock-off site. It is the European version with long wave and fine tuning extra knob, made in Japan (some of them were made in Spain also). I cannot figure out for the life of me the motor speed adjustment. It is running...
  14. baretta

    Do you all still like cassette decks? Or are they considered passé?

    I still have hundreds of tapes I like to listen to every once in a while. Stuff such as rare radio concerts.
  15. ILLINOISgoy

    Fisher CR-4025 restore

    I recently picked up a CR 4025 in working order minus the counter. Should I immediately track down a belt kit or IDs it OK to wait. It also came with a pause remote that works!(after some Deoxit)
    • ILLINOISgoy
    • Thread
    • cassette cr4025 fisher
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  16. K

    Hitachi KST-3400H Right Speaker Level Pegged Issue

    I recently bought a Hitachi KST-3400H AM/FM Radio and Tape Deck with the original two speakers. The Radio works well; clarity is fair as far as I can tell. When I play a cassette however, the right speaker makes a loud buzzing/humming sound and the level meter is pegged (maxed) for the right...
    • Kyle Wagner
    • Thread
    • buzz cassette hitachi hum level noise
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  17. S

    Pioneer F-750 Belt Repair

    Hello everyone. I am new to this thread, but came across it when I was searching for help with a belt change on a Pioneer F-750. I received this unit for free and it currently turns on, but will not play when the buttons are pressed. I opened up the top and it looks like most of the belts are...
    • SAMs978
    • Thread
    • belt replacement cassette f-750 pioneer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  18. 8

    Cassette high ends distorted

    I recently got a Yamaha KX-W602. It sounds fantastic, and I have some recordings with basic mastering that I made with it recently that I can PM if any one is interested. Now all of the sudden the high ends sound super distorted, especially with the cymbals. I had identical cymbals on another...
  19. DRG6901

    Best matching equipment that doesn't break the bank.

    So let me start out by saying that I am 19 and have very little experience with the intricacies of a nice HIFi system. With the help of my Dad and seeing what comes up on craigslsit and eBay I have a decent enough setup. Here is what I am running right now. -JVC KD-55 Cassette Deck (Not looking...
  20. H

    Wow and Flutter : A Short Story

    Not really, just thought that would be an interesting title for my first post here. I have been having some minor issues with my Technics RS-615US cassette deck. I purchased it mid-last year and have been working on it on and off since then. First was the replacement of the lamps in the VU...
    • HBK42581
    • Thread
    • cassette flutter repair service technics wow
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  21. musicman13

    What Is You Preference Between These Two Cassette Decks

    Hello Audio Karma ! First post, and I have a decision to make. I can get these two Cassette decks for 100.00 each. Not bad decks from what I have read here, but I can only get one (for now). My choice is A Pioneer CT F900, or a Akai GXC-730D . Both have been babied since the owner bought new...
  22. Bohlinaire

    Technics M14 what’s wrong

    Hi! Just purchased a Technics M14 of a thrift shop after them telling me it was fully functional. Later discovered that wasn’t really the case. Classic! :) So, it powers up and everything but the machanics doesn’t move when I press rewind, forward, rec or play. Does anyone know if this is...
    • Bohlinaire
    • Thread
    • cassette tape technics
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  23. kryten79

    Pioneer Tapedeck and TDK Cassette Magazine Advertisement May, 1977

    Doing an inventory and scanned these from May, 1977 National Lampoon Magazine
    • kryten79
    • Thread
    • advertisement cassette deck magazine pioneer tape tapedeck tdk
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  24. boomerb5

    MCS 3539 Cassette Deck

    (Originally posted to Solid State...moving to Tape) Been lurking and learning for a while. Never was much in to audio gear as a kid/teen (mostly cuz we was poor). But it has become something of a hobby. It is amazing what you can get for free or close to it. Started big with a 1970 Fisher...
    • boomerb5
    • Thread
    • cassette mcs
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tape
  25. Outta Ammo

    Any "Belt-Go-To-Guys" Here? I need belts, hoping to avoid eBay.

    The speaker guys have their go-to for foam. The receiver guys have their go-to for bulbs. Do you tape guys have a go-to for belts? Deck: Sony TC-WR645S: I'm trying to avoid eBay, due to price mostly - $25 for all four belts or $16 for the ones that I need seems a little steep (or is it? I...
    • Outta Ammo
    • Thread
    • cassette new repair replacement tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
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