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hifirulezzz
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Welcome to my channel, where analog sound and vintage equipment restoration come to life! If you treasure the warmth of analog tones and the charm of vintage decks, you're in the right place. Join me on a journey back in time as we revive classic audio gear and relive the days of great music.
Explore the stories behind iconic tape decks and more as we meticulously restore and showcase these vintage treasures. We capture the essence of a bygone era, preserving their authentic character.
Join our vibrant community, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate analog sound's resurgence in the digital age. Subscribe to my channel and rediscover the joy of analog audio, one vintage deck at a time. Let's dive deep into the world of analog together! #AnalogSound #VintageAudio #AudioRestoration #VintageCassetteDeck #ClassicAudio #AudioEnthusiast #VintageElectronics #AudioNostalgia
Explore the stories behind iconic tape decks and more as we meticulously restore and showcase these vintage treasures. We capture the essence of a bygone era, preserving their authentic character.
Join our vibrant community, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate analog sound's resurgence in the digital age. Subscribe to my channel and rediscover the joy of analog audio, one vintage deck at a time. Let's dive deep into the world of analog together! #AnalogSound #VintageAudio #AudioRestoration #VintageCassetteDeck #ClassicAudio #AudioEnthusiast #VintageElectronics #AudioNostalgia
Rare Silver Akai GX-9 Restoration: Factory Spec Heads & Flawless Performance
Join me as I walk you through the long but rewarding restoration of the rare Akai GX-9 in silver color. This deck was a special challenge, requiring me to order parts and wait for deliveries since some components couldn’t be renewed. However, this restoration had a unique highlight-unlike previous Akai decks I’ve worked on, this GX-9’s heads were already at factory specs, requiring only minor electronic adjustments to match the test tapes.
This deck is a masterpiece, delivering crystal-clear recording sound and seamless playback across other decks. With its lightning-fast automatic calibration-completing in less than a second-it truly stands out as one of the finest decks ever made. The final results are encouraging, and I’m thrilled to share them with you!
🔧 Restoration Highlights:
Factory Spec Heads: No extensive tuning needed-just minor adjustments to bring the deck in line with test tapes.
Parts Replacement: Overcame the challenge of sourcing hard-to-find parts to restore this rare silver beauty to perfection.
Automatic Calibration: Witness the world’s fastest calibration system, completing in less than 1 second with incredible accuracy.
🎶 Performance Results:
Crystal-Clear Sound: Produces recordings with unmatched clarity that play flawlessly on other decks.
Seamless Playback: Delivers consistent and reliable performance, showcasing why the Akai GX-9 is a standout.
👂 Share Your Thoughts:
Join the Conversation: Have you worked with or owned an Akai GX-9? Share your experiences and thoughts about this incredible deck in the comments below!
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the restoration of the Akai GX-9 in its rare silver variant. Like, share, and subscribe for more vintage audio restorations and performance reviews!
🔍 Tags: #AkaiGX9 #SilverDeck #CassetteDeckRestoration #VintageAudio #AutomaticCalibration #RareAudioGear #CrystalClearSound
This deck is a masterpiece, delivering crystal-clear recording sound and seamless playback across other decks. With its lightning-fast automatic calibration-completing in less than a second-it truly stands out as one of the finest decks ever made. The final results are encouraging, and I’m thrilled to share them with you!
🔧 Restoration Highlights:
Factory Spec Heads: No extensive tuning needed-just minor adjustments to bring the deck in line with test tapes.
Parts Replacement: Overcame the challenge of sourcing hard-to-find parts to restore this rare silver beauty to perfection.
Automatic Calibration: Witness the world’s fastest calibration system, completing in less than 1 second with incredible accuracy.
🎶 Performance Results:
Crystal-Clear Sound: Produces recordings with unmatched clarity that play flawlessly on other decks.
Seamless Playback: Delivers consistent and reliable performance, showcasing why the Akai GX-9 is a standout.
👂 Share Your Thoughts:
Join the Conversation: Have you worked with or owned an Akai GX-9? Share your experiences and thoughts about this incredible deck in the comments below!
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the restoration of the Akai GX-9 in its rare silver variant. Like, share, and subscribe for more vintage audio restorations and performance reviews!
🔍 Tags: #AkaiGX9 #SilverDeck #CassetteDeckRestoration #VintageAudio #AutomaticCalibration #RareAudioGear #CrystalClearSound
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Amico,oggi trovare tecnici cosi,sono cosa rara!
Стопорную шайбу на 27:29 попробуйте снимать маленькой плоской отверткой. Нужно жало отвертки вставить в один из вырезов в шайбе и провернуть, как-будто закручиваете или откручиваете винт. Только нужно придерживать шайбу пальцем, она может спружинить и улететь навсегда.
Там почти не было щели, тонкий пинцет не влазил, не то что отвертка. Знаю я все.
Приветствую! Грубоватый съём щёток мотора привода кассетоприёмника! На крышке мотора, есть две радиальные прорези, согнув скрепку буквой П, далее провернуть и щётки раздвинуться, освободившись от коллектора и не деформируются! Особенно при установке обратно, желательно сделать так!✋
всегда зависит от размера. когда места мало то использую пинцет чтобы развести щетки.
A great video, thanks
Здравствуйте. Как вам усилитель нравится по звуку?
я починил этот усилитель не для себя и его не слушаю, но в целом звук сбалансированный.
@hifirulezzz спасибо
Great work as usual. I got a glimpse of a label on the back of this deck and it was previously serviced by premiere Nakamichi specialist 'E.S. Labs' in CT. Probably some time ago. What else did you do to it, recapped or just adjustments?
Sorry, I have serviced so many decks, and this was a long time ago to remember.
looks like an akai gx-75 or 95 at 4:00.
@@PoPanzPoPanz yes, looks similar, 7100 and 9100 were models for local JP market and the only difference was that amplifiers were made of discrete components, not ICs.
@@hifirulezzz Ahh. Thanks.
Lovely machine & great sound. I can't hear much hiss if any. Are these hard to work on?
Top decks,as Big AIWA also. All these and few more,can blow all nakaas out of an bond.
Nice unit!Can you please tell me how can I adjust the tape speed?
Good job. I went through a similar process with a 3-head Teac V-1050 back in 2017. All of the resistors relevant to time constants were replaced with 1% metal film and capacitors with 5% Wima film (matched pairs per channel), and all polarised capacitors in the signal path were replaced with appropriate Nichicons. I also made a small piggyback board with a peaked highpass filter per channel to sit just after the playback head preamp stage to compensate for low frequency head losses and act as a subsonic filter. The end result was a frequency response of 17Hz to 21kHz within 1.2dB @-20dB with a cheap TDK FE Type I tape. To say I was pleased with the end result would be an understatement. drive.google.com/file/d/0B6DGwrXwCpAoOTFzWjUxSjBsVkk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-wB6orzDh0umnF8kB4FIbEw
That’s nothing short of magic, pulling 20khz out of that deck. Do you happen to have the mode number of the heads you put into these? Are they the Canon ones on eBay?
Hi, I follow your videos on this unit and I was able to make it work ,a tip for stocking arm for pinch roller, how I find it’s easy to remove. It’s to use a kitchen torch and heat the part for 2-3 second and then it’s coming easy out.( remove all plastic and rubber first)
Hi. I see you don't solve properly fast wind and rewind. To change rubber idler is only a small part on the way to solve problem. I see another large video and have same problem. On each reel there is 2 springs. Between springs is a bushes. That bushes is cracked and moved out and comprime the thin spring and not press on the pulley of the reel. If you see, the reel who spin tape don't move inside because spring is full comprime. There is a clutch and if the big spring not press enough on the pulley the move from idler is not transmit to reel. I solve this on my DD-5 but was like a brain surgery.... Hope you understand me. Sorry for my poor english.
Thanks. I have the same issue. I will try your fix.
Деке не 40 лет, эта модель выпускалась с 1993 года. И почему крышка кассетоприёмника от модели 1992 года sony tc k 670? В несколькиз роликах тоже и даже от tc k 620.
Please advise as to how to use the fine bias ... Thank YOU
@@michaelwitt1733 well, two options - use external tools like T-100 software to measure the tape response and set the bias precisely OR use your ears, switch between the source and tape and adjust as close as possible. You even may make the recording sound with more highs if desired.
How did you replace the battery.. that is not on video
@@aaronmaynard698 it’s attached with a connector. If you read the text below video you may see that I just cut the sensor wires.
Hi, I made a comment but it doesn't show up here unless I press the "sort by" thingy. Any ideas. I got my caps today so I will update this in a day or two for progress. Thanks again for the video.
What kind of tape quality is used here ,thanks
@@ganeshganesh67 TDK SA
@ wonderful and so clean , thank you
Fantastic selection of musics, thanks for that sharing and learnt new ones, fantastic recording quality and very very nice 👍
Just wow! Not the deck, but your utmost expertise.
Hi! Where are you located in US? I just got Dr-m44hx which need some work. I was thinking of trying myself but maybe it’s a case I need to leave to a pro. Likely idler tire. Can you please pm me to discuss potential options. Thank you in advance!
Can you show me how to change the pinch roller?how to open the deck of cassette?
If you dont know how to open deck, I would recommend not to start. In worst case buy $20 deck to train yourself.
Nice job fixing that problem! I love that model's looks. The VFD and blue tones are so nice on the eyes. And of course the specs of the deck are nice on the ears. A great deck for sure.
What kind of glue did you used to fix pinch rollers shafts?
@@alexnosorog603 No glue will hold polyethylene well. I used nail polish as it dries and fills the gaps. And never ever apply heat on this plastic as well.
@hifirulezzz Tnanks for your answer. Never heard about nail before. Used to know as a recommendation is an epoxy
@ I tried epoxy - it does not hold polyethylene well
@@hifirulezzz Well, thanks. The main thing for me is why you just ain't to removed those brass nuts to get acсеss.
@@alexnosorog603 The problem that arms are stuck on the shafts. I have to use the big bench vise to push the shafts out.
best but why not autoreverse, just asking
昭和の時代にナカミチのカセットデッキ買って使ってたなぁ。
everyones ears are different i personally like the dragon has warmer sound thanks for displaying these
6:17 just was wondering if you were checking record or playback against cpu 18 pin?
@@Duc_hunter that is bias activation signal. I.e. "record"
Maybe Dragon or A&D 👍but no Sony 👎
@@viknem-1965 how wrong you are...
super
I am interested to know what are the decks that you decided to keep out of all the ones you heard and repaired so far? This is a very good deck by the way, I am surprised that you are letting it go.
@TheMagicStar80 well, having multiple decks is like having multiple cars. Even if you enjoy them, you have to use them to keep them in good shape. I generally use 3-4 decks and sometimes pull out other decks to play around and bring some color to the gray day. That is why I decided to shuffle decks, sell some, get a few more to fix and see how they perform. My favorites are Nakamichi 6xx series, RX-505 and Sony KA7. I like decks when I see the tape. I still hope to complete the fix for a hum noise in my Revox. Pioneers are good. Akai decks are good either. But only the Sony is precise to the point of being digital sounding decks and Nakamichi is the best sonically even if they are not 100% precise. I love decks from the 1979-1984 era. They sound special, very natural and enjoyable.
@@hifirulezzz I think you got the right approach. I feel the same as you do about them. I dont use them often lately but would like to get back to them in the near future and listen to them and also record with them. My favs are similar with yours such as 680ZX quality and extreme sound for both playback and recording, RX505 nonstop playing and also amazing output sound but dont use it for recording purposes. Sony have also some other models that I enjoy for their amazing output sound (Japanese version and European version) and also recording capabilities but also love some of the Akai GX series 3 heads but also Gx-R99. I still cannot say goodbye to the reel to reel deck my Akai GX636 model as l enjoy it too). The Japanese (Akai) A&D 91000 EV is one of the most amazing deck for recording in my opinion. Thanks for your opinion! I value your information you provide on these vintage decks and let's listen to music how it was meant to be listened to on analog tapes! All the best!
What a beauty...❤❤❤❤ Imagine working as an engineer at Akai Japan in early 80s and designing this beast .
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Hifirulezzz the best of
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❤❤❤AKAI GX F
14:30 Digikey - the best source!
Hello hifi, from the usa. Thank you for this excellent video! I have the same Tandberg 3012 IA and cannot solve a low level 60hz hum which does NOT change in volume but disappears into the noise floor or music as you turn the volume pot up. At low listening level you can still hear it, which is saddening. (TEL 591 00830) The amp sounds and functions fine otherwise. I changed a few smaller caps (C603 & C604 - both 470uf @ 100V ) near the xformer but it made the problem WORSE. (Replaced with brown Nichicon - same value). After watching your struggles I see the monster cans are hidden under a metal shield. Mine are Elna. 40mm x 90mm 15000uf at 63V, 85C. Q: Should I order the Kermit or the Rubicon? Kemit is closer in size (my intuitive choice) or the Rubicon (better temp rating). Viewed optimistically, my life expectancy is another 11 years so either will outperform me at this point. Both are listed as available as of mid Nov, 2024 at Digikey on the us site. I am am an amateur guitar amp builder and music hobbyist with a general knowledge of electronic components but no training as a tech. I have repaired my Hafler 220 and have kept my Tandberg 3008A alive for the past 40 years against impossible odds. (We can’t get the right transistors- have to find the “equivalent” and then swap the legs but of course this often doesn’t work depending of the circuit they are in. Never got the Headphone circuit to work again after stealing the transistors out of the circuit to power one of the preamp channels,.. long story). Any idea where to start with my hum issue? Thanks again and keep up the good work! P.s. I know little of the world. Digikey have shipping centers all over the globe? So from Sweden you order from Digikey.de and they ship from Germany? (I assume they are all made in Asia somewhere). Or are your parts shipping from America at staggering expense? --- Rubicon $14 usd each (35mm x 52mm) 105C 63MXG15000MEFCSN35X50 www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rubycon/63MXG15000MEFCSN35X50/3565924?s=N4IgTCBcDaIGwGYCyANA4gRgKwAY9IFEAxAYQGUA5BLFXEAXQF8g ---- Kemit $14.86 each Closer in size (40mm x 77mm) these are 85C like the factory Elna. 399-ALT22A153DE063-ND www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kemet/ALT22A153DE063/13176411 --- Door number Three,.. www.ebay.com/itm/386750051760?_trksid=p4481478.c101875.m1851 $10 China
Could you put subtitles in Spanish please?
this video does not have subtitles I don't understand your language I speak Spanish
Здравствуйте! Класс никогда не видел, не поделитесь электронной версией?
@@ЛиньФу не могу, уже отправил обратно клиенту, пользуйте видео
42:40 Coccyx Balance by Fat Coda Studios
I d never imagine the degree of the perfection of Akai...And today we strugling to get the same quality of sound with digital, when we already had it
Some people recommend using bipolar MUSE caps in the sound path. What about those? Also according to some the 870ES/890ES decks have the "wrong" rec EQ and there's a mod for those (to make it like 970ES). Wouldn't also replacing the 4066 improve the THD?
Hello) what is different between this deck and gx-6?
Mostly design.
Nothing. It is the same model.
@ thank you 🙏🏻
Unless the carbon track is really messed up crimped joints can be restored using conductive paint. I've already restored incredibly tiny unobtanium pots on portable devices with it: miracle paint.
Yes, I have tried this silver based paint too. It actually works well once it dries completely.
Thank you sir! I enjoy watching your videos very much!
very nice one, well done.