A bad TA7688F is definitely possible. The one in my DC2 failed completely on one channel for no reason whatsoever. Check for something more simple...
I can make out the green ring around the headphone jack. Not sure that silver door latch is original though, I don’t ever remember seeing a DC2...
My DC2 (which I've had since 1985) came with MDR-40 cans, and I still have them. Given that mine is an early one then that's probably what was...
New member with a mint WM-DC2 obtained way back in 1985 (centre gear replaced), as well as an older WM-F1, which was my first Walkman. Also had a...
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