Even the ones that don't look great in pictures are not bad at all, it's just that the edges have some remains from the mold. The best value for...
The takeup reel being stuck from hardened grease is a problem that can occur on these units. Unfortunately disassemblying the reel mechanism is...
Sounds like a gear is touching something. Not a normal issue caused by lack of lubrication, there is a problem that needs to be investigated....
Yes I will mention it more explicitly in the thread. Looking at it, cleaning that is already mentioned in the last picture of first post, but not...
Would check that lever into the button slot, maybe the edges need a little bit of sanding to fit better into the slot. If the levers are moving...
See the difference in slider position, at first glance it looks to protrude enough to make the button lock. Question is: when you have the...
Have you checked what's mentioned at post #3 in the thread ? Is that lever with lighter spring moving freely and coming back on its own ? Note...
You need to check if the latch mechanism is still intact. That battery compartment does come out completely if needed. Btw, DD9 tutorial is...
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21. Adjust the tape guides as show in the pics. The aluminium bracket the head sits on it not straight from factory, hence why the guides sit an...
This thread covers the restoration of SONY WM-DD9. Main points of servicing this walkman are: - a general clean and re-lubrication of all...
It's not about crap caps, but different value components for different tuning. It's a design choice. SONY did similar thing on many units...
Yes once fixed they do stand their ground. Only important thing is to not leave cassettes in, as that pad lifter will have extra tension from the...
Please check these threads: https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/wm-dd-series-new-center-gear-wobble-problem-and-solution.7387/#post-53936 - gear...
Motors are both fine from the perspective of current consumption, even more so if they turn freely in both directions. At first glance, the servo...
Deoxit F5 is similar to Kontakt WL being both a cleaner and a lubricant at the same time, while D5/Kontakt 60 are just cleaners. As far as...
Have you checked and adressed the problem presented here:...
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