The AR20 mech used in the RQ-XV30 was probably AR21's predecessor. It also didn't use a solenoid to operate, according to the service manual it...
Hi All, Recently I got my hands on an RQ-SX59, Panasonic's last logic control model released in 2005, with the AR21 Mechanism. With this model,...
For Panasonics like this model, a belt change entails de-soldering the board to gain access to the belt. If it's in mint condition with no...
I'm sure some people have seen it, VWestlife made a review on Youtube comparing this player to other old and modern players: [MEDIA]...
I surmise that the shrinking cassette market of that period led to manufacturers rolling out models that were catered more towards language...
Hi everyone! I've fixed a few of these RQ-SX units myself, and also agree that it can be a pain bringing these units close to factory spec. For...
Hi! Been a lurker on these forums, and I've finally created this account to add my 2 cents to the conversation!
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