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the retro kid
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I Answer Your Questions!
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In this quick video, I answer some questions that have popped up in the comments sections of previous videos. thanks for watching!
Announcements!
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Thanks for watching! Patreon: patreon.com/theretrokid email: kidretrotech@gmail.com
Can I fix it? | repairing the Nakamichi 600
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Today, I tried to fix the pause on my Nakamichi 600 cassette console and clean the insides. Thanks For Watching! Here is the video I used for reference: ua-cam.com/video/-kd_ev3oBTw/v-deo.html Here are the tools I use: www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307
not so new, but still in box | Nakamichi 600 unboxing and overview
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today we look at an in box nakamichi 600. I bought it at the Alameda antique fair last year for $160. I think that it was a great deal and it is a prized piece of my collection.
What Does It Even Do? | Technics SH-8030 Space Dimension Controller
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today, we take a look at a unique hifi component, made by Technics. I bought it at a thrift store called Eco Town in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have lots of cheap hifi and is a great place to find good deals on some nice hifi equipment. thanks for watching!
The Bigger the Better? | Reviewing the JVC PC-5
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today we look at the JVC PC-5 boombox/component system. It came out in 1981 and has a rare metal case. Bough off of Craigslist, is it worth it? website about the boombox www.wikiboombox.com/tiki-index.php?page=JVC PC-5 thanks for watching!
The Ultimate 2022 IPS DMG Gameboy | v4 IPS and Konfetti Boy 2 shell: Part 1
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Hey guys, today I mod a dmg gameboy and put in an RIPS V4 ips kit and a konfetti boy 2 shell, both from retro modding. Stay tuned for part 2 where we fix the issues with the screen. My video of finding and buying the gameboy from the video: ua-cam.com/video/muh9CkcjQE8/v-deo.html The Retro Modding Website www.retromodding.com Get The iFixit kit that I use here! www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Te...
Is a Broken Nakamichi Worth It? | Repairing the Nakamichi RX-202
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The nakamichi RX-202 is my new favorite cassette deck in many ways. Today we repair and re-align the unique UDAR mechanism as well as fix the playback. Here is a link to the parts I used in the video www.ebay.com/itm/164657183949?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0E3xpfVeS8G&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Thank you for watching!
DMG Gameboy Mods unbox (v4 ips)
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Thank you for watching. This video is just a quick peek of an upcoming project involving a DMG gameboy. Retro Modding website (not sponsored) www.retromodding.com My channel ua-cam.com/channels/d84EaeUmcTRqbM0wAD9xUg.htmlfeatured
Bedroom Hifi Setup Tour | The Retro Kid
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Here is a tour if my hifi setup, put together on a budget. If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe and turn on notifications so that you never miss another Retro Kid video. Cassette decks: -Nakamichi 600 -Kenwood KX 620 Record Player: Sony PS-FL77 Speakers: Boston Subwoofer (Model Unknown) Ess Speakers (Model Unknown) Receiver: Yamaha RX-V592 TPS-L2 Video ua-cam.com/video/DbVdZuxRvwE/v-deo.h...
NES Cartridges Explained! Adapter included
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I hope you enjoyed my video! If you liked it, like it! Get your own iFixit toolkit here! (unsponsored) www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307 turn on notifications so you never miss another video!
RETRO TECH FINDS FOR MILES! | Alameda antique fair
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Today we go hunting for retro tech at the Alameda antique fair in Alameda, California. Check out my video on the gameboy advance sp! ua-cam.com/video/MIsQppyaNXU/v-deo.html Subscribe, like, comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss another video!
The Gameboy Advance SP
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this is a quick overview of the Gameboy Advance SP AGS-001. I also replace the battery.
Sony TPS-L2 Walkman Overview
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This is a walkthrough of the TPS-L2. I compare it to other TPS-L2 models, show off the features and talk about the history.
Nice, that the effect strength on max is extreme. On the Sansui RA-500 the effect is so small, I can only certainly spot with Eminem.
Send me this device to Russia. I will be grateful.
Still have mine, had the belts all replaced 10 yrs ago. This replaced my NAD tape deck in late 80's. Sounds great still.😃
Fantastic that a young person already has so much technical experience! Keep up the good work
Very cool unit, these are rare
You got a peace of gold man....
great to see you're into retro repairs at such a young age, I enjoyed the video and hope you do many more
Sounds like whatever track that controls the flip mode needs to be lubed, maybe petroleum jelly or light grease can help.
YO LO TENGO Y LE PUSE OTRAS JVC Y SUENA SUPER BIEN
Very nice! Great condition & price! Very informative video too. I've always marveled over the spinning cassette over the revolving tape head that will go out of alignment. Also, I still desire one of these Nak cassette decks. Lucky you. Enjoy!
These old machines are built like tanks. I'm happy to see younger generations appreciating old tech.
I'm looking for this unit in perfect conditions
Nice. Reminds me of myself about 40 years ago! These decks are incredible works of engineering.
I envy you that original box! Even having original seals, nice. It is pain to source any spare parts for this deck nowadays. I was waiting for original 600II user manual on ebay for 6 years to appear!
What kind of nonsense is this? An like 12 years old "repairing" a Nak? Sorry, can't take this seriously.
Excellent job @retro kid!
MY GOODNESS $275?! GEEZE THAT AIN'T WORTH IT!!!
AND A YEAR AGO?! EVEN WORSE!!! YIKES!!!
thanks so much i had the same issue you had towards the end of the video with the door not aligning itself correctly and this helped me fix it in a blink of an eye ! congrats and keep up the good ! work ^^ just ordererd that idle well thingy next step is going to be fiting it in !
try to find some SB-F3 speakers from technics and you´ll be amazed by the sound it releases,it´s a early 80´s (if memory doesn´t fail me) the 79 model ,the others are not the same but the 80´s SB-F2 as doble impedance , you can conect them as a 4 Ohms speakers or 8 Ohms speakers ,it handles 90 watts but only releases 60 watts of sound which is loud and very clean(as an example i have a pioneer receiver with only 17 watts per channel but when conecting some CS-997 with 190 watts it makes the woofer (30 cm´s one) vibrate as hell with loudness on so it can sound more close to the band playing not a steril version of the sound recorded with a 90´s reference amplifier sound also it delivers a nice bass sound but no matter what you do having 70 watts per channel it will never make the woofer vibrate , but with the changes from the 70´s to the 80´s ,if conected to a amp till 79 it´s a set of perfect speakers(the SB-F3) if after 1980 it gives good sound but not as good as if conected to a 70´s amplifier . in 1980 all brands changed the quality of their equipment for the worse ,maybe to make them afordable to more people , basically it´s a surround first system controler with 4 speakers conected but one can use it as a booster for higher low and high frequency´s, so if you conect it to a 79 receiver or integrated amplifier you´ll notice a big diference in sound ,use the tone controls and loudness to meet what you think it is a good sound, the use of flat sound will take a lot of quality of sound from any amp., it´s true a good sound is considered perfect if not using any control of frequencies but those amplifiers and speakers cost a lot of money ,if using a simple integrated amplifier to meet the original sound in the recording one has to use the loudness if hearing to a low volume of sound ,normally till the midle of the volume knob scale ,it brings up both ends of the spectrum of frequencies that normally are only heard when the volume is high
Well done son! Wanna fix my 505? :P
this deck i just bought one because either than a pioneer deck from the 70´s ,this was the best system and at the same time a funny auto-reverse. I tested it in a life-style ehxibition ,where there were only top brands of everything, in the hi-fi section there it was one of thee decks the 505 for one to try it ,in the AKAI area they gave us tyoe I cassettes ,i recorded a few seconds than made it take out and in the cassette several times to see if it worked with perfection ,and it did
Good presentation. However your voice is too soft. Higher volume needed, Mr. Audiophhile.
Muy buena explicación. Justo pienso comprarle uno a un amigo.
panPot = panametric potentiometer.
Do you have the user manual???
Got one but video volume too low...
Got mine several years ago. Cost around 800.000 italian lires in 1980! (how much in today us dollars?)
😘 my first hi end deck
New subscriber, great video. I've got one of these that I use in my home studio for the dimension sound effect (I've got a few old hi-fi spatial things - keep your eye out for a Hughes AK-100). Sending a synthesizer to it from a mixer and back sounds rad. The eq is pretty good too.
Are you selling any of these... That metal case is of interest.
I just got one of these in its original box, with all the pieces in their original boxes. Everything present, cables, handle, everything. Even included a 12v cigarette lighter car adapter brand new in the box as well. I just opened it up last night and was blown away at how nice everything is, and how well it’s built. I need to do some minor repairs to the tape deck and re-foam the speakers, but even with those ailments, it’s a powerhouse. I recently started collecting boomboxes, and this thing blows my beloved Panasonic RX-5150 away in terms of power and fidelity.
wow, original box.. that's rare, congrats - I just picked up one from ebay... it appears that everything stills works, will see soon. :)
Oh my goodness, I had trouble sleeping. I saw your video. My gosh. I am a car guy too. At 5 years of age, drove my parents nuts about cars. I am so sorry for Ken Block's passing. My condolences to his family, and close friends and fans. So glad you have this video of him. Many racing drivers have passed on. I grew up in a generation where they were my true heroes, where then everyone was not so good. Ken did so much for racing, and us, his fans. RIP Ken Block.
da ex possessore di rx.505...quanta nostalgia!
This is great, and has inspired me to pick one of these up to try and fix it. I’ve worked on lots of other Naks, but not one of these. Thanks!
It's really a professional cassette deck. For fixing up the whole deck first you should have refer the service manual. Then the boards. Any way you did it well. For a professional deck like that need some extra care. Like a doctor looking at sick person. But I love to have that deck
Got mine for 5$ the other day!
Wow! That’s a great deal!
@@the_retrokid I know right! Thanks for doing this video I ordered a kit from your link. Are there detailed instructions anywhere you were following?
@reginaldbowls not that I know of, but looking at the service manual is always a good start. You can also try looking at forum posts, which is what helped me.
Immediately subscribed!!
Excellent
Damn thats a cool record player. Nice!
wooow awesome little guy..!
Nice work young man! I picked up a RX 202 and a RX303 to work on for my friends. I also had my Father's RX505 and gave it to a young man to have in his system. More recently I also found a never before installed TD1200 MK2 car player that is the Dragon unit for the car with NAAC same as the Dragon! Keep up the great job reviving these amazing products. I have had Nakamichi's since 1983! All the best!
Are you planning on selling the TD1200 ??? I’ve always wanted one.
I had this unit when I was in the Navy in the 80's. You are correct about the batteries. Carbon batteries back in the day would last maybe 2 hours if you were lucky. With batteries, this thing weighed in at 38 lbs. I would love to find one again. Most awesome BOOM BOX on the market. Even to todays standards.
Awesome :) Thuymbs up!
I put a new tensioner belt on the roller, but it needs more tensioner on it, it there a way to adjust the tensioner when the roller goes up against the tape drive spindles?
I am impressed! Love that younger people are getting into these older machines! Also love the sony dots :)
Now find 1: A Nakamichi Dragon, 2: A Metal tape
I have both the Nak 600 and 700. Some electric gremlins result from loose harness connectors. They aren't secured well in the design. 700II sounds amazing.
Who still listens to cassettes?
I do
I do
We record on them too. 1000ZXL FTW.
I do. I rediscovered my long-dormant passion for cassettes a few years ago. Mostly I love recording on them.
I do
That's awesome! I have a RX505. It's not playing great and the sound goes from normal when it starts to muffled in a few seconds. Then when you hit stop and play again it plays normal and goes muffled again. Gotta see what's causing it. Rollers been clean etc.
Most likely a low supply back tension.
Mine has the same problem, been in a box in the loft for years, watching your video has been very helpful thanks, I loved that machine