i knew there was a reason i keep going back to my old cassette players. if just a minor tun-up is all it takes i will take a tape player from my modest collection anyday. being on a limited budget i get most of my music from thrift stores and the like and have yet to regret it. just make sure they are not corroded or rusty or just plain worn out. they are still going for 25-50 cents in these parts. man what a bargain for this kind of quality. it's late in the states and time to enjoy my tapes.