So what's the deal on the Detroit M90 on C-list.

[redbenjoe]

gorgeous m90
dibs

how does it sound

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

DUDE!
You da Man! Way to keep everyone on their toes!

WOW what hot box, that thing is CLEAN! Thanks for the great pics

 

[sony_apm_fan]

That is the sort of outcome dreams are made of.

Well done!

 

[Master Z]

Thanks fellas, its a great feeling. I love it and now know what all the hypes about. Its the first time I've ever heard let alone seen one in person. It's a great size and the sound is very powerful. Easily the best sounding box I own.

Funny thing is when I talked to the assistant, it turns out they didn't even end up using it in the shoot, they went with a painted up graff box.

There is one down side, the tape deck is acting funny. The owner said that it stopped working but I got to play but its slow and the output is low. FF and RW are not working and the stop function works sometimes??? Any clues??? Never worked on a soft touch type unit. I'm gonna do some searches on here and s2g to get me in the know, but any help would be welcome.

 

[Fatdog]

Things don't get luckier than that.

I totally agree!

I like the picture where you are smiling - all giddy like a little girl!

 

[Master Z]

Hey!
It is what it is!

 

[Gluecifer]

Stupendous outcome Z!!!
Really great to see the blasterkarma worked in your favour.

Enjoy your M90, brother, keep on rockin'!



Rock On.

 

[blah blah]

get the f*** out that's the friggin bomb Z. excellent.

 

[vladi123456]

Wow, I wish that sort of things would happen to me Congrats!!!!

 

[jaetee]

Thanks fellas, its a great feeling. I love it and now know what all the hypes about. Its the first time I've ever heard let alone seen one in person. It's a great size and the sound is very powerful. Easily the best sounding box I own.

Funny thing is when I talked to the assistant, it turns out they didn't even end up using it in the shoot, they went with a painted up graff box.

There is one down side, the tape deck is acting funny. The owner said that it stopped working but I got to play but its slow and the output is low. FF and RW are not working and the stop function works sometimes??? Any clues??? Never worked on a soft touch type unit. I'm gonna do some searches on here and s2g to get me in the know, but any help would be welcome.

DUDE! I'm so happy for you that this worked out for you! Massive congrats!

I can't believe they didn't use the box in the Vid and went with a graffiti box instead... I guess that when it comes to videos, sytle-culture wins out over substance. Bling-bling, baby!!!

Anyway.... about that tape drive. Ramon (monchito) knows alot about those and is always willing to share knowledge... PM to him with some close up pics may reveal the source of your issues. From the sound of it, you could have old belts that are slipping, or maybe even some resistors that are only functioning intermittently that could be creating those problems... Or even a combination of both...

On my M90, it would not do anything at all when I got it. No buttons responded. All the belts were actually present and in perfect shape. My problem was related specifically to one or several blown fusable resistors (there are five or six of them). This is apparently a common M90 issue. When I opened it up I found one myself on that back panel that looked out of sorts (see my M90 thread from last April or May for pics) that was probably the main source of my deck's issue. I did not try to fix it myself as I have a local tech who is equally skilled and honest. He said it was a very straightforward task for him to replace them all. Apparently, the resistors are very inexpesive (as in under $1 each IIRC) and it was an easy fix for the tech to find and replace them all. In total, I believe I paid a total of $60 to have him fix it, which included adjusting the azimuth and checking/adjusting for correct tape speed....

Considing the great deal you got, you might want to see about finding a local tech to help you out. M90 schematics are plentiful too. (I am pretty sure I have them saved somewhere if you need them, and if not, I'm positive you'll have shortly after posting your need.)

Well, good luck with your M90, they really are fantastic boomboxes!

 

[analogboi]

I don't think I could possibly be more jealous... :annoyed:

 

[redbenjoe]

hey Z --
thats some real nice photography --

most m90 shots here show angles and lighting that make the design
look sort of unexciting -- |-) |-)

your looks like a big thrill

 

[hemiguy2006]

200.00 for a practically new M-90.
Congrats and i suggest playing the lottery this week while you are at it.

 

[Master Z]

Thanks again all for the comments.
It's in awesome condition, only things I want to do besides a full detail, is get the deck straightened out and repaint the grills, they have a few small white spots, not sure if its paint or if they are chips in the paint showing the bare metal. But other than that its really clean especially the trim and chrome, it's amazing!
And the price, Ludicrous!!!! I knew something was headed my way, you get that gut feeling, like it's gonna be a biggie!
But if it wern't for Sin, forgetaboutit, this sweet transaction never would have taken place. Many thanks man, I won't forget it.
:sin:

Now I just gotta clear some room. These bastards are getting bigger everytime I get a new one.
Check out my clean Panasonic 5085 and Magnavox D8443 that are for sale. Shoot me an offer for em' I'm flexible on the price.

 

[Radio raheem]

WOW you got her in the end EXELLENT dude that's GREAT carma for you, well done what a bargin