Walkman endurance

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  1. djsubtronic

    djsubtronic Member

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    Is there anything wrong with playing a walkman for up to 10 hours a day, every day? As long as the motor is kept lubricated every so often? Not worried so much about replaceable parts like gears but would this kill the motor?
     
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    It was meant to be used and I can tell you these got some use so why not enjoy it while you can.
     
  3. djsubtronic

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    Oh I definitely do, pretty much using it as my primary music source all day while I work, hence the question. I spent a lot of time and effort in restoring this particular walkman so don't want to overuse it to the point that the motor dies within a couple of months after all that!
     
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    Which begs the question? What particular Walkman is that?
     
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    I have a D6C and honestly use it about 10 hrs a week. And still going strong, it has had one major service and that was about 2 years ago.
    Still sounds awesome, but saying that I am in my late 50’s so my hearing may be going (lol)

    ‘Cheers Kiwinut
     
  6. djsubtronic

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    WM-150 :)
     
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    Thanks, 10 hours a week is pretty light though compared to 10 hours a day lol
     
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    It was heavier in the 80’s and nineties(at least 40hrs a week)and to be fair I can’t play it during the day because of my work, but 4-500 hours a year isn’t too bad. And I have other mediums of music that I listen too.(CD’s)

    Cheers Kiwinut
     
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