Want to update this thread as I have more info on this problem affecting DD walkmans. 1. First of all, this issue exists on all DDs (except cheap...
Koss MusicBox A walkman with unique mechanism design which features feather-touch play button but no logic control. The unit looks to be...
No, the topic wasn't updated elsewhere. Thanks for the link ! I will do some updates as well: 1. Marian has stated that because the capstan ring...
I wanted to make that remark as well, as the "Today" wording can be misleading in my opinion. Think what the site is actually reffering to is the...
Ok, now I understand what the problem really is. Indeed the MegaBass amp is integrated into the head preamp (LA4582) so really not much to check...
What headphones are you using ? At what volume are you listening ? Does the problem go away if you listen at a lower volume ? Depending on...
I want to add my thoughts in regard to crazy walkman prices. First of all, there has been an increase in awareness (in the general public) that...
Think from the SONY WA series, devices like the WA-33, WA-55 and similar are to be considered. So are devices from Panasonic like the RQ-335. Or...
Looking at pictures with the WA-33 (never seen or serviced one), this one has a paper diaphragm speaker, while the WA-8000 has a plastic...
The KLH Solo is the same as AKAI PM-01 and a couple of other models which share the same mechanism. Belts dimensions are given in this thread...
What I would do is take the spring out and, with a small pair of pliers, bend the end of it down so it comes more into contact with that plastic...
The AIWA P202 and PC202 runs directly off 2 x AAA (which is 3V) with no DC-DC conertor (unlike other AIWA models) so it will run fine on 3V. I...
SONY WM-100/WM-100 mkII (WM-102)/WM-100 mkIII (WM-103)/WM-F100/WM-F100 mkII (WM-F102)/WM-F100 mkIII...
Yes the spring should be about where the red line is, I agree.
Watched the videos, apart from the first one there's no useful information. In the first video I can see the spring is longer than I thought and...
Remember seeing it on Techmoan and ANA[DIA]LOG YouTube channels some time ago. For someone who just wants a new decent walkman to listen to new...
From what I see in this picture, it seems the FF and REW buttons (the ones on the right according to service manual) are pulled back by a common...
The click click sound is made by the gear tilting when reaching the crack between 2 teeth. So at the point when the crack reaches the driving...
I agree with @Raul observations in regard to servicing. Unfortunately the fact that a particular device works when bought is not a guarantee that...
Thanks for clarifying the symptoms, it's good that it's described in detail for reference. Indeed your symptom does suggest a missing washer...
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