My TC-377 looks great and initial tests were promising. Now it’s time to have a look inside and give it a bit of a service.
Denon UD-M30 CD Receiver volume problem fix
The Denon UD M30 is a rightly popular mini system which delivers excellent sound from a unit the size of a shoe box.
Mine was purchased as a replacement for a very nice Marantz separates system which would not fit in our newly decorated lounge. The bijou Denon gave the Marantz a run for it’s money, much to my surprise. Unfortunately it recently developed a problem with the volume control. Continue reading “Denon UD-M30 CD Receiver volume problem fix”
Mission Cyrus One Amplifier. A look inside
I have a magnificent Mission Cyrus Amplifier which is the heart of my system. I was bought second hand of course.
This is one of the later ones, with the heavy cast chassis, toggle power switch and 5 inputs. Let’s have a look inside. Continue reading “Mission Cyrus One Amplifier. A look inside”
The PlecRec Record Cleaning Machine.
I buy a lot of vinyl from charity shops and car boot sales. It often needs a good clean. Commercially available machines are good, but you don’t see much change from £500, so I built this.
Ronco Record Vacuum record cleaning machine. A look inside
If it was the 1970’s and you wanted to keep your record collection in tip top condition, then you needed one of these.
As seen on TV, it was the ideal gift for Christmas. Cordless electric. What could possibly go wrong. Continue reading “Ronco Record Vacuum record cleaning machine. A look inside”
Sony Tapecorder Selector SB-300
So, 3 recording devices and only one tape loop on my amplifier. What’s a man to do.
Get one of these. Continue reading “Sony Tapecorder Selector SB-300”
HMV Record & Tape Care Kit
This is just a really nice thing that I got from a charity shop
The tin has a great patina in keeping with it’s age. The contents are actually useful and mainly items that I would buy separately anyway . Continue reading “HMV Record & Tape Care Kit”
Pioneer PL 512X Belt Drive Turntable
This one was acquired from a local charity shop for £35 in 2017.
It didn’t need much attention, and is in regular use on my second system. I do have grand plans for it though.
Yamaha KX-480 cassette deck.
As part of my own personal polyester revival I bought this beauty.
When I opened it up I found some surprises. Continue reading “Yamaha KX-480 cassette deck.”
Splicing equipment for Reel to Reel tapes
With a requirement to transfer some tape from a 10″ reel to a number of 7″ reels I needed to be able to cut and join tapes.
I got lucky on eBay because the seller of this lot listed it as a “repair kit”. This didn’t come up in searches for splicing, splice etc. A bargain at £24, compared to the £40 achieved by similar listings. So. What have we got? Continue reading “Splicing equipment for Reel to Reel tapes”