This JVC RC-838JW found its way home.

[SLO]

Thanks everybody, reading all the positive comments makes me feel even better about my purchase, even though I never really had buyers remorse.

love it !
side by side in my mind it's nicer than the m70 just nowhere near it in the sound department though. if you can get used to the fact the 838 was not designed for bass it's a great sounding radio. i stumbled upon one that's a strong 9/10 condition for cheap , can't believe i own one that nice.

I agree with ya Floyd, its not a street pounder by any means, but it does sound very nice when certain genres of music are coming out the speakers. I like playing with the BIPHONIC and EXPAND sound settings. Gives certain songs a nice effect.

Time for LEDs!

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Oh those LED's look amazing, I need those in my life...and as GZ said, a strap

 

[Reli]

Congrats! Better build quality than an M70 IMO.

 

[GF-Glen]

Hell yeah, she's a beauty! I love boxes that have the protective bar things on them... Great score Slo!

 

[retrohead]

a superb,fantastic looking boombox.

 

[SLO]

Congrats! Better build quality than an M70 IMO.

I,ve yet to see the inside of an M70, but the inside of the 838 is packed with wholesome goodness I usually take the woofers out and clean em up really good and shine the dustcaps up, but I didn't even attempt it with this box because there was so much stuff to work around and honestly, its beyond my expertise at the moment. But the inside is now dust free.

Hell yeah, she's a beauty! I love boxes that have the protective bar things on them... Great score Slo!

a superb,fantastic looking boombox.

Thanks fellas! appreciate it...

 

[goodman]

Looks very good, congrats!!!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Great looking 838 bro. That is a clean version.
I have the Victor but it needs work.

Btw, these are super simple to take apart. They have a one piece chassis and if you know what screws to pull,it all comes out in one lump.

 

[SLO]

Looks very good, congrats!!!

Thanks!

Great looking 838 bro. That is a clean version. I have the Victor but it needs work. Btw, these are super simple to take apart. They have a one piece chassis and if you know what screws to pull,it all comes out in one lump.

Thanks for that info Chris. If I ever need to take it a part for any reason, I'll check out the layout a little better. Cheers my friend...

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Thanks!


Thanks for that info Chris. If I ever need to take it a part for any reason, I'll check out the layout a little better. Cheers my friend...

No prob bro. I think you want to look for all the purple or all the blue screws.

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[koleloi]

How big are speakers on that 838 guys?

 

[SLO]

How big are speakers on that 838 guys?

They are 6" woofs

 

[BoomboxLover48]

Great box! I also have one in mint condition!

 

[SLO]

Great box! I also have one in mint condition!

Thanx! It's definitely worth having one of these in the collection

 

[k2j]

I agree that the RC-838 is just a wimp compared to the M70. The 838 is so packed inside but it NEEDS a woofer upgrade bad if you really want to rock with it.

Anyone have speaker replacement suggestion? Just curious as it has 6's I believe.

 

[Cpl-Chronic]

HOLY FARK!!!

 

[Hisrudeness]

A proper collectors box.
A very nice example as well.

 

[SLO]

HOLY FARK!!!

HAHAA

A proper collectors box.
A very nice example as well.

Thanks man

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Seeing this thread again is motivation to replace the amp chips in mine. I have the chips and amp/heat sink grease. Just need to open it up and do it.

 

[k2j]

Btw, these are super simple to take apart. They have a one piece chassis and if you know what screws to pull,it all comes out in one lump.

Well...not sure about this. I bought the manual from norm d/l it and one lump? Hmm. That top piece doesn't remove like the M70 so I was forced to remove the tuner board, then the main board before removing the chassis. I don't see a way to do it other wise. Also don't forget that plastic arm that goes to the tape door. Kind of a pain cause its packed like mentioned above.

ALso, regarding replacement speakers, I don't see that happening either. There just isn't any spare room so if the speakers magnets etc are any bigger they won't fit. Bum deal.

That said what a nice beefy classic box. Love how the volume clicks when you slide it.

Joe how did you LED mod that? Does norm offer an 838 kit?!?!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

The first time I opened my 838 I tried to pull it apart board by board. But have since found all the right screws to pull the chassis in one piece. The arm in the cassette door is a PIA but again, once you figure it out, it's not that bad.

Good luck with the repair

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