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    Nakamichi with Heil AMT-1s

    New here…just showing my setup to show others and meet people. Best sound I have ever heard!
  2. Rivergoat

    Nakamichi TA-3A Variable Loudness knob source?

    Looking for the knob described; I have reached our to eBay sellers, and vintage Nak restorers, but nothing yet. Last cosmetic part I am looking for. Any pointers welcomed.
  3. A

    Nakamichi CA-7A Troubleshooting: Preamp MC Stage

    Hi all, Have had this pre-amp with me for a few years and have never had any eletrical or mechanical issues until now! I rotated this out of daily service about 4-5 months ago; was dormant until I reintroduced it into the main system, driving a Yamaha M-65 on Class A mode. Chain: Technics...
  4. N

    Nakamichi Sr-4a receiver - weak left channel problem

    Just acquired this pretty nice sr-4a receiver a couple weeks ago but I’m running into this problem with the left speaker channel having almost or no bass and just feels weak and empty. Before everyone says to clean pots etc I have fully taken apart this and deoxed and lubed all pots from the...
  5. K

    Nakamichi 410, 420, & 430

    Hey all. New to the audio world. My in-laws are getting rid of things and I’m trying to decide if I should keep these. Very good, clean, and working condition. What are these worth? Quality compared to other equipment out there? Any guidance would be appreciated!!!
  6. Wilburchubs

    Nakamichi RX-505 spares needed

    Hi folks I have a RX-505 with a couple of problem switches,on the Dolby/Bias&EQ switch board,rather than replace individual switches,i think its best to change the whole thing,as i think individual switches will be tricky to find.If anyone has a BA05166A board on a parts machine,id be very...
    • Wilburchubs
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    • nakamichi parts rx-505
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  7. ruralvintage

    Nakamichi DR-1 "Err" Won't Eject and Rollers Stuck

    I'm working on a Nakamichi DR-1, and as soon as you turn it on you get the "Err" message displayed. Also, the cassette door will not open. When you press eject it feels like it's jammed. I took it apart to replace the belts, that was my initial task, and put it all back together but the door...
    • ruralvintage
    • Thread
    • nakamichi nakamichi dr-1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  8. Theoasispc

    Where to buy Nakamichi CR-7 Reel motor?

    Hi, I have a mint Nakamichi CR-7 but it has a dead spot on the reel motor What motor specs do I need? Where do you buy this motor? (multiple places if so please) ebay etc used or new is fine I am in New Zealand if that helps Thanks :)
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    Nakamichi AV-500 Receiver help

    Hi everyone! I am new here, looking for help with an issue my dad is having with his receiver. I'm not an expert so I hope you'll forgive any mistakes here! My dad has a Nakamichi AV-500 receiver, which he's had for around 25 years, and it's always worked great apart from some minor things...
    • dusacat
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    • nakamichi nakamichi av-500 receiver troubleshooting
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Nakamichi lx-3 cassette deck doesn't record, orange cap issue?

    I have a nakamichi lx-3 that plays back perfectly, it engages record mode and the mechanical part engages the record switch fine. However when the tape is played back it seems nothing has happened. No erasure or new recording at all. The master fader ande record functions are also completely...
  11. A

    Nakamichi DR-3 Tonal Imbalance Troubleshooting

    Hey everyone, I recently acquired a Nakamichi DR-3 two-head cassette deck and encountered a peculiar issue with tonal imbalances between the channels. Here's a summary of my troubleshooting steps and observations: 1. Tested with a CD player on the preamp, yielding normal sound, confirming the...
    • Amithu
    • Thread
    • dr-3 nakamichi tape deck
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  12. jjbunn

    Nakamichi TA-4A Volume Control Motor

    My Nakamichi TA-4A works very well, except for one niggling defect: the remote control of the volume does not function. Voltage is appearing at the motor terminals when the remote control up/down volume is pressed: -6V for down, +6V for up. So that looks fine. I think the motor is dead, as...
  13. W

    Nakamichi System One

    Picked this guy up last night for $100. Been sitting in a shed for 5 years. Powered up, did not do a sound test though. Very dirty and I didn't want to chance a short and really ruin something. Debating whether or not to have it professionally restored. Update: Cleaned all the pots and...
  14. kanjo

    How do you adjust capstan motor speed on the Nakamichi DR-10?

    I just recently changed the capstan belt for the Nakamichi DR-10 now it is playing slow but still playable, I want to adjust speed back up to normal but I don't know how to adjust it.
    • kanjo
    • Thread
    • deck nakamichi problem speed adjustment
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
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    Nakamichi TA-4A in protection mode and problem with voltage in the 18v rail

    My Nakamachi TA-4A: the problem was that the left channel had less sound that the righ one, so i check it and what i found is that the difference in audio was originating in two parts: one: in the out of the volume pcb, with the osciloscope i check it and there was a little difference in the...
    • jerryf1
    • Thread
    • amplifier nakamichi protection mode ta-4 ta-4a
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Nakamichi System One Rack...just given to me

    Hello all! First time poster. I was just given an Nakamichi System One rack. I know next to nothing about these, but luckily I've got a few friends here in Austin that know about them. Looks like the cassette deck will need the most tic, but everything else looks great, just dusty. The tuner...
  17. Daniel Gon

    manuales nakamichi vintage

    Estoy buscando el manual de usuario del sintoamplificador Nakamichi RE-10 que por ser del año 1998 no es posible conseguirlo. Agradecería mucho si alguien me lo pudiera enviar. muchas gracias
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    Regular, Sharp Pops Through Stereo

    Friends, Just posted about my system for a different problem (crackling on input changes and volume pot), but here's a new one that I started tracking. Managed to read some threads about this issue, so let me go through facts: Quick, assertive pop through the left and right speaker...
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    Nakamichi CA7A-II Volume Control Potentiometer Access

    Forgive a noob, everyone, and the search function is still broken... My Nak CA7A-II preamp has been acting up a bit: 1) Switching inputs produces a quick crackle. OR, more commonly, 2) Adjusting volume (with remote or by hand) OR touching it produces the same crackle. I have not reliably...
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    Nakamichi BX-150 repair - This Doesn’t Look Like the Videos

    Hello everyone, Complete novice to anything electronic repair. I’m enthusiastic about learning more about it and handling whatever is in my capacity, even if it’s a challenge. I bought a Nakamichi BX-150 at an estate sale and brought it home to find it doesn’t play. Capstan and motor turn...
    • Faartcoomer
    • Thread
    • nakamichi nakamichi bx-125
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
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    Troubleshooting Nakamichi TA-1A

    Hey all, new to the forum. I've got a Nak TA-1A that is no longer turning on, looking for some guidance on what the problem might be. I've go a service guy I'll be taking it to, but like to go in with some understanding of the possibilities, and I just like to learn about troubleshooting. It...
    • SteveOR
    • Thread
    • nakamichi reciever ta-1a troubleshooting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Nakamichi RX-202 power issue

    Hello there. I know somebody posted this issue before, but I'm looking to gain some insight on how to resolve (if possible). My RX-202 will power up for a split second (the tape counter lights up then turns off), then just the dB lights stay lit. Turning it off then back on does the same...
    • LedDuck
    • Thread
    • nakamichi power issue rx-202
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Tape
  23. M

    Nakamichi RX-202 Autoreverse Issue

    Hello all! At the end of December, I purchased one of these and it worked great. A few days ago, an issue starting cropping up. The deck plays great and sounds great but here’s what it’s now doing: At the end of side A, it will fast forward after hearing silence, pop out, flip and go back in...
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    Nakamichi receiver auto tuning issue

    I have run into an odd problem with a Nakamichi AV-7 receiver that has me baffled. When in the manual tuning mode, all works great. But there is no output at all when in auto tuning mode - even when tuned to a station that comes in clear and strong in manual mode. The tuner will settle on...
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    Nakamichi cr-4e service?

    I bought a nakamichi cr-4e second hand and was planning on using it as my personal cassette deck but I noticed that recording with this deck doesn't net that great of a result. Everything I record with it sounds like it's missing several small pieces throughout the recording if that makes sense...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • cassette nakamichi service
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
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