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  1. jjbunn

    Reviving a Nakamichi TA-3A

    This TA-3A has no sound: it doesn't come out of protection - power up shows an amber led then shortly after a green flashing led. Having read lots of material on this forum about the TA-3 I started off by replacing R309L and R309R - the existing 22kOhm resistors were different wattage, so maybe...
  2. richersounds

    Nakamichi PA 7 - PA 5 - ST 7

    Endgame? For me possibly.. Picked up just today Nakamichi PA 7 Nakamichi CA 5 Nakamichi ST 7 Also picked up JBL 950's last week Proud long time Sansui fan. On my third AU 717 Beautiful example. Mint condition. Sounds like liquid. Incredibly transparent, runs the jbls without a problem. However...
  3. Jkaput

    New Sansui 2000x - boomy and thin?

    Hi folks, I recently replaced my Nakamichi AV-2 with a Sansui 2000x and am surprised at the results. For a long time I wanted to jump into the classic silver face stereo scene, but nothing came up that was a good deal. The Sansui was in great shape cosmetically and almost dust free inside. I...
  4. Jkaput

    KG 4.5's boomy with new receiver, but fine before?

    Hi folks, I recently replaced my Nakamichi AV-2 with a Sansui 2000x and am surprised at the results. For a long time I wanted to jump into the classic silver face stereo scene, but nothing came up that was a good deal. The Sansui was in great shape cosmetically and almost dust free inside. I...
  5. R

    Nakamichi 480 Refresh

    Hi all! I just received a Nakamichi 480 deck from ebay, and as advertised it has the eject issue. I've looked through some of the fixes people have done and that's pretty straightforward. (actually I own a machine shop, so once I get her apart, I was thinking I'd probably just make a couple of...
  6. MadcapLaughs

    Nakamichi 680zx Is it worth the hype?

    Hey all, first of all I am restricted from posting on tapeheads until I get through their top security clearance background check or whatever. (Strange cats over there at tapeheads lol). Anyways let me start by stating the obvious: Cassettes kick ass and I love the pre recorded ones too. Don’t...
  7. F

    Buzzing Nakamichi RX-303 - Please Help!

    Hi I've had a nakamichi rx-303 for about a year and a half now and after an initial couple of months of difficulty, it's been working great. Until a few days ago, when suddenly I started hearing a lot buzzing noise when I play any tape, or play the machine without a tape in it. This is audible...
    • Freakgohome
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    • buzzing nakamichi rx-303 take up spool
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  8. davstev

    Quest: Nakamichi knobs for TA-4A receiver

    With social distancing in practice, I get to delve into audio projects! I have a Nakamichi TA-4A Stasis receiver in good shape overall, except that the bottom 3 knobs are in rough shape and I was thinking of a donor unit, maybe a slightly cheaper Nak receiver, to help with that. Shot in the...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • nakamichi receiver stasis ta-3a ta-4a
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. dundurnish

    Yamaha M2 vs. McIntosh 2105 power amp

    Hi there, I mostly read your awesome posts on here but thought I'd post about my current dilemma/good fortune. I've been running a McIntosh MC2105 power amp with a C28 preamp, which had issues and that I've sent packing, and I have on loan a lovely Lladro Design Group tube preamp. I'm running...
    • dundurnish
    • Thread
    • 2105 910 ads denon m-2 mcintosh nakamichi thorens yamaha
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Yamaha
  10. J

    Nakamichi 500 Problem

    I just unearthed my father's old Nakamichi 500 from storage and went to put it through it's paces. Unfortunately, no mater where the switches and controls are set, it starts producing a loud tone and pegs both meters about 1 - 2 seconds after turning on the power switch. It is like it's...
    • Jaysailor
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    • nak nak 500 nakamichi nakamichi 500
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  11. J

    Nakamichi stasis system speaker recommendsations?

    I have a Nakamichi series 7 “system” from 1990. I want to upgrade my speakers and spend around $1000 for the pair. This system is for my adult son so mostly high quality rock Steely Dan to nirvana on vinyl. Any recommendations on a good sounding Pair of speakers?? The system has a PA 7 200 watt...
  12. Kex71

    Nakamichi MR-1 is eating my tapes

    I have a Nakamichi MR-1 that has developed a problem. The capstan loops the tape for about 5 turns then stops but the idle still rotating and start eating the tape. I removed and restored the motors, but it only works for 5 minutes and I start eating the tape again (probably I didn't correctly...
    • Kex71
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    • capstan motor cassette decks nakamichi
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Introductions
  13. M

    Nakamichi BX300 help please

    Hi Everyone , I have just acquired an old Nakamichi deck BX300 in pretty good condition overall . However the idler roller was not working properly and whilst dismantling the deck I have lost the very small white washer and also snapped the Idler plastic rotary arm !! HELP !! Can anyone help...
  14. HD_Goofnut

    New Member Saying Hello & Seeking Advice

    Hi. I have a real passion about sound quality that has manifested itself into an SQ car project and also an SQ home cinema system project. My dad recently asked me if I could find him a nice CD player with the emphasis being sound quality and ideally from the timeline of 1980 - 1994. At the...
    • HD_Goofnut
    • Thread
    • audiophile cd player 1 dcd-3300 denon japanese mb-1 nakamichi reference sound quality
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Introductions
  15. Curly_Racks

    Banana Plug, Pin or Spades?

    Hi, I’m going to make my own speaker cables with some 10 gauge copper leftover from my solar panel install - just because:) I ordered some spades and banana plugs (Nakamichi) and apparently I was way off base. The spades are much larger than I need. What would someone use these for? Car Audio...
  16. D

    THE BEST CASSETTE DECK EVER

    Greetings everyone. My questions is this: I want to obtain the best quality machine to accurately read and play cassettes. A deck that does a great job playing older worn cassettes. I have a lot of music, that I recorded from live synth performances through UK internet sites that are no longer...
    • dantera
    • Thread
    • analog to digital conversion audio cassette recordings nakamichi tape deck tascam usb tranfer
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Tape
  17. C

    Recommendation please...NAD 7100 or Nakamich TA-2A?

    I recently acquired two receivers strictly for listening to music, but I really only need one. Which would you keep? The NAD 7100, or the Nakamichi TA-2A? The Nakamichi has the original remote, but that's not a big issue for me, just a dealbreaker in the event of a tie. Anybody have a...
  18. j.phillip

    Nakamichi 730 Receiver Lamping?

    Hi There AK community-- first posting(!) Have lurked for a couple years and have seen some great insight come up here -- I'm in need of a little help. I just acquired a very beautiful Nakamichi 730 receiver, the design, build -- not to mention the sound -- is very enjoyable. I do have a couple...
  19. AudioWizard

    Nakamichi 1000 & a Dragon

    Whats the going price on each one of these, they are unrestored as far as belts/rubber, but in great shape.
  20. Shane R.

    Nakamichi sp-50 repair questions

    Hello, I have a pair of nakamichi sp-50's that I pulled out of my car with some damage to the cone and I was wondering if it would affect the speaker in any way. Nakamichi sp-50 by Shane R. posted Jan 9, 2019 at 9:40 AM The damage is in the top of the cone area it is a dent but it does not go...
    • Shane R.
    • Thread
    • nakamichi repair speaker
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. kray

    Nakamichi CR-1A worth fixing?

    I was gifted a CR-1A. It powers up and all lights etc. it’s super clean, but it won’t play/ff/rew. Without a tape in you can see the left spindle spin and the bottom right pin turn as well but won’t engage with a tape. Is it worth fixing or should I flip it to go towards something better?
    • kray
    • Thread
    • cr-1a nakamichi
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  22. 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...
  23. nickhead

    Nakamichi TA-2A No FM lock until warmed up

    Hi all. I am moving this thread from the solid state forum to the tuner forum as it might be more appropriate here. I have experience working on older audio equipment, but generally don't work on these "newer" IC controlled machines. I got this one to give it a shot. The problem, as...
    • nickhead
    • Thread
    • lock nakamichi nakamichi ta-2a static tuner
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tuners
  24. ALIDIESEL

    Nakamichi 600 & 700 belts

    Hello I have two tape decks , A nakamichi 600 and a 700 model These have not been used for a long time and need to change belts... I wanted to know two things 1. The size of the belts of these devices 2.belt change is possible for a beginner? Sorry, for a weak English:)
  25. so_ein_pech

    Need help with Nakamichi BX-1 Diagnosis

    Finally I got a Nak! It's broken of course... I'm a relative newbie to tape decks so I don't have all of the terminology down. Symptoms: Play button: makes a whirring sound for a second as the idler attempts to engage the reel. The flywheel spins briefly. The head assembly does not engage...
    • so_ein_pech
    • Thread
    • bx-1 bx1 nakamichi
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
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