Interesting piece of equipment ! I have not seen something similar before. That CRT seems to be comparable, if not smaller than a typical...
I have both the TC-D5M and the Marantz PM430. Both are great units to record mixtapes on. Sometimes I also use my WM-D6C as a recorder, as it also...
@Mister X I really love these units. I recently discovered pictures with the JVC PC-RM100 posted on the first page of the thread. That Besser...
Ok, this is the schematic and PCB layout. I hope it helps. For the other part of the manual, use the one from Walkgirl.
Bought a walkman on ebay recently that was described as "seller refurbished", in very good working condition with belt replaced, mechanism...
Ok I will scan the schematic and PCB layout from the printed service manual tomorrow.
Hi Simon, Do you need only the schematic and PCB layout ?
Welcome to the forum @Azu ! I also love the red DD walkmans ! Although I do not own a red one yet, it is on my list for future purchases.
I'm glad you find it useful @Derek marshall !
Is is worse than I expected, but it can be repaired with enough patience. From what I can see, some vias and traces are affected. Here is the...
BASF Metal Maxima is one of the metal tapes I like a lot, unfortunately expesive and very rare. It's mostly the design I like about it, in terms...
Yes, the buzz sound is caused by some amp stages oscillating. A full recap is necessary, but expect corrosion on the PCB also.
Interesting remark about the commercials and interviews that are showing books and stereos, I haven't noticed that, but it has clearly an...
MECHANICAL REPAIR: NOTE: most pulleys and gears that need to be taken out have black washers. You need to pay attention as they are very...
The thread covers the restoration of a typical TPS-L2/WM-3, but there are other potential problems that are not described in detail here, because...
That is indeed true ! Almost all decks, boomboxes, cassette recorders and walkmans will need some kind of service after 30-40 years from...
There is a market for coins, I know one or two people who collect them. I'm personally not interested, but will certainly buy more pre-recorded...
@Longman I did read that thread and was surprised by how many new albums were released on physical media. What I think is eventually going to fade...
@Jorge That's why I'm grateful this forum exists, because I am aware that this retro trend will eventually fade. And something tells me it's going...
These devices are not designed for people like us (members of this forum), but for a younger generation who has never expericed listening to...
Separate names with a comma.
