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  1. dwsiddall

    Source for Eject Mechanism? (3D Printed, maybe?)

    I have a Sharp GF-A1 and A2 and on both the cassette eject part is broken. I have attached a photo of the part in question. It's actually broken and super-glued but I have ZERO confidence that this will hold. Does anyone know a source for these parts, perhaps a 3D printed version? I need...
  2. dwsiddall

    Sharp GF-A1/A2 No Sound on Cassette only

    NOTE: I posted this same thing on the main page of Tech Talk before realizing there were Sub-Forums. I am not meaning to over-post or whatever. Just trying to get it in the right place I have both a GF-A1 and A2. They are essentially identical but the A2 has a graphic equalizer. Unbelievably...
  3. dwsiddall

    Sharp GF-A1 - A2

    I have both a GF-A1 and A2. They are essentially identical but the A2 has a graphic equalizer. Unbelievably, these two machines, purchased on eBay from different people and from different states, have the same exact problem. I posted another thread because the play/FF gear was extremely stiff...
  4. M

    Restoration of my Sharp GF-767-H, help needed!

    Greetings everyone. This is my first post so please do not judge. I am now restoring my boombox I got from a friend a couple of years ago. In the first picture you can see it in the condition, that it was when I got it. Due to the fact that I am an absolute newbie on that whole boombox thing...
  5. T

    Sharp GF777 reassembly issue

    When my 777 came back from the repair shop it had an issue with a weak rewind and was a bit noisy. Pulled out the mech and ran it outside the enclosure without issues. However now when it is reassembled the Rew and FF are almost stuck and the capstans seem to be rubbing on the casing. For the...
  6. N

    no fm on sharp vz-2000

    hi I have a sharp vz-2000 everything else is now working fine, recently I changed the tape deck belts and fm wasn't working,L W and MW bands are working fine, but on FM I get the hissing sound but nothing,i checked the external rod switch on the back and its switched to rod, that seem to be the...
  7. Funkateer38

    SHARP VZ-2500 : Side A does not read the vinyl

    Hello, I've been tearing my hair out on a VZ-2500 for days. I need your help : Side A does not read the vinyl, The stylus is positioned correctly on the beginning of the LP or EP. Then the stylus continues its journey until the end of the vinyl without reading it. The new stylus is in good...
  8. J

    Sharp VZ-3000 control panel door/flap wanted

    Hi - am looking for the control panel door/flap for a Sharp VZ-3000 (the door under the cassette compartment). Happy to pay for it and postage to Sydney, Australia.
  9. Funkateer38

    Need help with EP / LP detection of a SHARP VZ-3000

    Hello to the forum, I need help with EP / LP detection of a SHARP VZ-3000. With an LP, everything works fine, On the other hand with an EP, the tone arm does not move at the beginning of the vinyl. the values of R585,586,591,592,593,594,612 and 613 are correct, I changed the Q533 and Q534, I...
  10. Funkateer38

    Buzzing sound of a SHARP VZ-2000

    Hello to the Group, I need your help in resolving the buzzing sound of a SHARP VZ-2000. I made the following repairs: - Change of the electric transformer - Cleaning of the REC bar - Cleaning of potentiometers - Verification of IC and REC BAR welds The hum is reduced by increasing the volume...
  11. L

    Sharp GF-800 Louder Out Of One Channel…

    Hey fellow boombox enthusiasts! This is my first post here. Quite happy to have found a place where people are still passionate about boomboxes from way back when. So I’ll jump right into it… I have a gorgeous Sharp GF-800 that I bought a few years ago. I’m trying to restore it to...
  12. atarijen

    Can you add an amp & passive subwoofer to the line out on Sharp 777?

    Has someone connected an amplifier and passive subwoofer to the line out? Only see posts using a powered subwoofer. Please confirm this will work. Thanks!
  13. atarijen

    Speaker upgrade and repair for Sharp GF777

    I recently purchased a Sharp 777. Works, but one speaker is deformed (still plays okay) and another has tear at surround. I want to repair and recone the original speakers or purchase replacements. Does anyone know of a recone kit that fits the outer full-range speakers and look like originals...
  14. Maxiboom

    Sharp VZ-2500

    Added this mint Sharp VZ-2500 to my collection today. Looks great with a picture disc. Sound quality is not superb. Lack of bass. But okay.
  15. rtfly193

    I accidentally a GF-767

    Picked this beast up today. Case looks great, it's all there and fairly clean. I cleaned the tape heads and rollers, decks will need new belts though both play (I've got new belts ordered). Needs the usual stuff, cleaning of all switches and pots, new belts, got the azimuth dialed in on Deck 2...
  16. TechnicsDan82

    The now Boomroom and Booms around the house

    Thanks again to my bro Reno to my suprise gave me a load of boomboxes to create a boomroom ! Thanks bro !! so check it out guys & girls
  17. TechnicsDan82

    Our A.V / Gaming room / Boomroom

    Loving this room ! Trying to make it look retro and fun also being a spare room for mates and family to sleep in ! The shelves are old draws i have screwed to the walls !
  18. TechnicsDan82

    Heres my small collection of boomboxes

    Not a big collection but i think thier cool ??
  19. Funkateer38

    SHARP GF-9090 No FM

    Hi all I buy some time ago sharp GF-9090B, with the containment I take the time to repair it. The cassette part works after cleaning, changing the straps, lubricating and demagnetizing the reading head. I'm blocking on the radio part: The LED of the FM does not light up but tested ok And that...
  20. J

    Sharp GF-555E

    My latest purchase arrived today: a Sharp GF-555E, picked up for £50 on eBay. It's generally in reasonable shape, the biggest problems being... Tape decks working in fast forward only All slider controls crackly Recording control door doesn't stay closed and sags on hinge Small piece of metal...