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Transistorized replied to the thread The DISCO DESTOROYAH getting the test tape treatment.I used to be obsessed with tape speed. I still try my best when I am doing repairs but what cured me trying to make them perfect was... -
Boomboxholic replied to the thread Sharp GF 9x9x series capstan idler. (Help needed).Okay I did it. I finally have solid playback and plenty of torque on the take up reel. I've lubricated the auto stop mechanism as well... -
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Boomboxholic replied to the thread Sharp GF 9x9x series capstan idler. (Help needed).Yes EM30. My bad. Here is the RC fuel line tube. I bought a whole meter from a local RC store. Gonna patent it up in a few hours.
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BoomboxLover48 replied to the thread Sharp GF 9x9x series capstan idler. (Help needed).It is friction fit in that hole. Use a firm wooden or plastic rod of about 4.0 mm in diameter and push the brass self-lubricating flange... -
rivetmaster replied to the thread Is three too many?.Thanks guys. I feel more normal-er now -
I have several 3 of the same boomboxes in my collection. They all have different birth marks on them. :lol:
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I'd say yes you do have a problem, buuuuut that's coming from another inmate in the asylum. who also has a few duplicates (but no...
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Have you viewed the crackheads on this site? Nice boomers btw.
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GrahamM replied to the thread Hitachi CX-W800E tape belt replacement.Thanks for the info. I did initially try some lubrication where it touches the flywheel but it didn't seem to make a difference. Even... -
GrahamM replied to the thread Hitachi CX-W800E tape belt replacement.@goodman Hey, so it seem to be working good now. Deck 1 issue after the pause spring issue was the belt had slipped off so ate the...
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Boomboxholic replied to the thread Sharp GF 9x9x series capstan idler. (Help needed).How do you pull the golden bearing from the back side of the mechanism? For the lubrication I will use Molykote EL30.
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Mmisterfayz reacted to goodman's post in the thread New boombox in 80's retro style with radio, cassette, cd, usb, bluetooth, line in, mic in. with
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In the 21st century, when the cassette tape is a nostalgia of the past, no one will start making complex tape mechanisms. The Tanashin... -
Mmisterfayz reacted to Reli's post in the thread New boombox in 80's retro style with radio, cassette, cd, usb, bluetooth, line in, mic in. with Like.
:lol: That's odd. They could have at least given it a cheap little 2,700 mAh battery like the GPO has. I doubt that would have been...
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Mmisterfayz reacted to Matty's post in the thread New boombox in 80's retro style with radio, cassette, cd, usb, bluetooth, line in, mic in. with Like.
Must say, I do like the black and gold version, but they have no appeal to me. Vintage gear made in Japan in the late 70’s/80’s compared...
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Mmisterfayz reacted to goodman's post in the thread New boombox in 80's retro style with radio, cassette, cd, usb, bluetooth, line in, mic in. with Like.
I will use it mostly at home, so for me the option with a transformer is better. But as we commented, it is possible to build in a...
