The wow and flutter performance certainly shows its dictation DNA, but it’s tolerable. Suffice to say I don't particularly enjoy listening to...
Thank you, im glad you found it informative! In regards to your questions: 1. The risk is high, however i actually found it easier to disassemble...
[To anyone seriously considering performing this repair or maintenance, read through all of the comments on this thread as there is some extra...
had a go at it today and felt a little lazy so I decided to just swap the whole pinch roller assembly. And what do you know voila, the thing is...
Well turns out we were both right. Removing the pinch roller and really giving it a good look indicated it was slightly malformed. The head bridge...
Sorry if it wasn't clear but the 2nd picture was the pinch roller after I reversed it from its original position. Whats interesting is that in its...
I would advise using a multimeter to ensure power is being drawn from the battery compartment, simple continuity. I think that if the battery...
Use some deoxit to remove the oxidization build up in the port, or use a soldering iron to reflow the solder joints if what you’re talking about...
I Recently acquired a Walkman II which worked fine once i installed a new belt. I had bought a pinch roller too however i decided not to install...
Thought I would make a quick post about a rather untrustworthy repair shop in the big apple by the name of Hi-Tech Electronic Service Center. They...
Well I guess that does it then :(. I’ll be scouring the internet for a board or for parts device, hopefully one as you said without the same...
sorry if im confusing you, i don't have a lot of knowledge in electrical engineering or circuits. You can ignore my last post because shortly...
Emitter to base is 0.6v and the collector to base it 2-2.2v. Ive sources a replacement chip, seems they’re easy to source since its still being...
In play it fluctuates between 1.8v and 2.2v. In standby with the motor running its roughly 1.15v. And in standby without the motor running its...
Alright i got the power supply, 3V center-negative, plugged it in and nada :( I think IC601 must be fried which means (A) I have to source a...
Interesting, i didnt think much about the quartz lock until you mentioned it. But now that you did ill keep it in mind, good to know it can be...
Checked IC601 and the transistor Q607 and everything checked out! I dont have an oscilloscope so i cant check the waveform at pin 1&5 on IC602 but...
Great photos! Correct me if im wrong but those rollers look kind of glossy (smooth) have you considered replacing those too or just a clean?
Hey doren, if you read the forum they talked about using a TRRS plug which has an extra ring used today for microphones. They also discussed in...
One of the features I particularly loved on walkman of the late 80’s and onwards was Mega Bass! While i used my DD33 on a daily basis, i found...
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