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Hi from Berlin

Discussion in 'Introducing myself' started by Reimar, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Reimar

    Reimar New Member

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    Hi everyone.

    My name is Reimar, I'm from Berlin. I stumbled upon this community while doing research for spare parts. From what I read so far, this seems like a great forum with really enthusiastic and kind members.

    I grew up in the 80ies and had Walkmans of every generation. As a kid, I was listening to sci-fy audio dramas on my Sony to fall asleep, later as a teenager, I was the proud owner of a shiny blue AIWA, listening to Radiohead and Nirvana while waiting at the bus stop.

    A couple of months ago I started collecting Walkmans out of accident – I got one on eBay and it was broken. So I replaced the belt. Then I became curious, ordered other (broken) models and fixed them. Although I am not an electrician or electrical mechanic (I am a programmer and designer by trade) I was always good at tinkering and fixing stuff. So … that’s my new hobby then I guess ;)

    Looking forward to take part here. I will try to help with advice for repairing issues.
    I attached some pictures from a part of my collection. And a totally staged photo of my workbench ;)

    aiwas-top.PNG sony_DD1-DD11-front.PNG sony_DD33s-front.PNG sony_DDIIs-front.PNG sony_ex612s-front.PNG sony_DDs-top.PNG workbench.JPG
     
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  2. Boodokhan

    Boodokhan Well-Known Member

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    Wow, you are new to this hobby and already acquired a nice collection. You got some of the most beautiful DD series.
    Welcome aboard.
     
  3. Reimar

    Reimar New Member

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    Thanks. I know, I was really lucky to find these DDs. They are just so well built and designed. And easy to open and repair, even easy to solder. But also the modern, slim walkmans have interesting and smart engineering. Tougher to repair though :)
     
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    Welcome Reimar; don't forget to use the demagnetizer after reassembling that walkman.;)
     
  5. T-ster

    T-ster Moderator Staff Member S2G Supporter

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    Damn thats a lovely collection already! I have just started collecting and repairing a few walkmans having collected mostly boomboxes. They are tricky to repair sometimes but its very satisfying.

    Gonna add one of the Sony DD range as my next on the list, yours look so good.
     
  6. Reimar

    Reimar New Member

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    @bronco – haha yeah ;) The effects from demagnetising seem rather esoteric to me but maybe that's because the walkmans were in good condition anyways. However, I love the idea of something going wrong with that spooky demagnetiser … opening a portal to another dimension where buildings are made of flesh and giant robot spiders rule a society of human slaves or stuff like that :D

    @T-ster – totally satisfying! Small little puzzles and many small genius engineering details to discover. For me, it’s a relaxing exercise after a stressful work day.
     
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    autoreverser Well-Known Member

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    Willkommen an Bord (...welcome aboard) :thumbsup:
     
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  8. walkman archive

    walkman archive Administrator Staff Member

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    Welcome aboard. Very nice collection indeed!
     
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  9. Mystic Traveller

    Mystic Traveller Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to S2G! :)
     
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    Nice collection welcome .
     
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  11. funkitall

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    Morning dude and welcome to S2G
     
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