The thread covers the restoration of a typical TPS-L2/WM-3, but there are other potential problems that are not described in detail here, because...
That is indeed true ! Almost all decks, boomboxes, cassette recorders and walkmans will need some kind of service after 30-40 years from...
There is a market for coins, I know one or two people who collect them. I'm personally not interested, but will certainly buy more pre-recorded...
@Longman I did read that thread and was surprised by how many new albums were released on physical media. What I think is eventually going to fade...
@Jorge That's why I'm grateful this forum exists, because I am aware that this retro trend will eventually fade. And something tells me it's going...
These devices are not designed for people like us (members of this forum), but for a younger generation who has never expericed listening to...
Glad you solved it ! Regarding the right channel low volume, there could be a number of reasons causing it. I would start from the input, going to...
@Alim Welcome to the forum ! The WM-3 is also one of my favourite walkmans.
Congratulations, @automatom ! It looks almost identical to the original ones. Now this is a good reference for people loosing these washers, which...
I see, in this case it's probably not the belts that cause the problem. When you find out the solution, post it here for future reference, as it...
Thanks for all the good information, Deb64 ! I always used my D6C with NiMH cells exactly because of the fear of destroying the CX20084 chip. The...
Regarding your TC-D505 deck, I think you need to open it and try to activate the door latches manually. You will likely need to open the doors and...
Very nice unit ! It's rare to see Dolby on these, especially Dolby C. It is the first one I see with this feature. Enjoy your purchase, @Ken80s !
Welcome to the forum, @Mitch16V ! Your DD11 might need a recap to solve the audio issues, it seems to be a common problem on this model. What...
I have missed that detail when responding. The door latch can be manually activated with the door opened, but I don't know if that is what...
Your EX-560 might have a broken clutch gear that causes the high wow&flutter....
@Stevedean That's very good news, I did not know about Lady Gaga's album. Lived with the idea that mainstream artists do not release on physical...
I am looking for an AIWA PB-20 or PB-20 lead-acid battery for the purpose of rebuilding it with NiMH cells or LiIon with a boost converter and...
There is a growing number of artists that are releasing on physical media, I see that on bandcamp. According to obsoletemedia.org, only...
I checked the service manual for the WM-EX633 and this one does clearly have a different type of clutch gear, which does not have any inherent...
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