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[el cad]

Hi all,

I'm new to this site. I started collecting boxes a few years ago. and now have a collection of 4 1980s boxes and a nice modern one.
Three of the classics are in good order.
But the latest one is in pretty sad shape. It's a Lasonic TRC-920 and the tape does not work and the left speakers do not work. There was a roach trap in the battery compartment when I got it. I am planning on opening it up this week to see if I can't get it working.

 

[ahardb0dy]

welcome to the site !!

 

[redbenjoe]

welcome to the site !!

with that guy

where are you from?

 

[oldskool69]

Welcome!

And a few of us have had some six and eight legged "carpetbaggers" if you will, ride in with our finds or purchases.

So don't worry, you're not alone.

 

[ahardb0dy]

where are you from El cad??

 

[redbenjoe]

hey tony-- back off !!!

i asked him first

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mostly --because if his 920 is a basket case -
i want dibs on his function switch

 

[ahardb0dy]

sorry did not read your reply to the very end, I tend ( and I think others do also) to not read your whole posts, LOL

 

[Fatdog]

Welcome aboard, El Cad. You should post some pics of your collection some time. We love pictures.

 

[redbenjoe]

sorry did not read your reply to the very end, I tend ( and I think others do also) to not read your whole posts, LOL

thanks alot for that very helpful observation-

 

[ahardb0dy]

anytime post king

 

[el cad]

Thanks for all the hellos. I'm from Baltimore.

 

[el cad]

Here's some quick and dirty shots.

Here's the Lasonic I just got. I've cleaned it once already and it's still a complete mess:

Here's the Lasonic with my two Pannys:

Here's my girlie Sharp:

Not quite with the theme of this site but here'e my JCV MP3 CD Box.

I got this in the spring and wish I had ordered more. Anyone else had any luck with these or know of a better one?

 

[Fatdog]

Is that the Sharp G-8? Where all the controls are under a flip-top lid? Those are very nice and on my "eventually" list.

 

[Master Z]

Hey El Cad,
I'm digging your panasonics! what model is the bigger one/?
Nice to meet you, hope you enjoy the site.
Paul Z.

 

[el cad]

Fatdog thanks. That Sharp is the reason I got into this collecting hobby. It's a great little box and in good shape other then the pretty screw on the front is missing.


Master Z - I'll look up the models on the Panasonics when I get home tonight. I found them both within just a few days of each other. The small one works perfect while the large one has a tuner problem. The box tunes in fine but the display needle gets stuck.

 

[Börny]

Hi and .

I own this MP3 Cassette too.

I works on most of the BBX´s i own , not all .

To bad it can only store 2 gigs.

 

[el cad]

Hey El Cad,
I'm digging your panasonics! what model is the bigger one/?
Nice to meet you, hope you enjoy the site.
Paul Z.

The large is a RX-5025 and the small a RX-4049

 

[el cad]

Hi and .

I own this MP3 Cassette too.

I works on most of the BBX´s i own , not all .

To bad it can only store 2 gigs.

I thought at first the 2 Gig limit was bad, but I usually use a few 256MB and 512MB cards. My other mp3 players also use SD cards so I prefer juggling them around. 2 Gigs is just to big without a shuffle feature.

The FF controls on some BBXs don't work the mp3 cassette well. The Sharp I have is the worst offender.

 

[Börny]

I have problems with servodecks useing it , they stop automatic after some seconds .

The mechanic ones work (not all ) work best with this.

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Welcome-I like the small Sharp-very nice!!
Have a good weekend-GB.