I got a tc-530 when I was 17. Used it a lot in college, playing back rock music into some literally heavy Sansui speakers. then kept it at home or storage till 2017, then finally gave it to Goodwill. One reason was the right channel was very noisy. I regret giving it away because I still have stuff in storage and it didn't take up much space and since my mom must have made sacrifices to buy it for me. Watching you video brings back memories and I may just buy one again. Thanks for he work and the video!
thanks for the detailed video Jim, hoping to get mine running soon. A friend gave it to me and it was sitting in his garage for a few years. Hoping that the issues are mainly in the dust and rust that's accumulated and less in the electronics
I have had a couple of the Sony TC series reel to reel recorders that i brought to life but i eventually sold them. I now have a Sony TC- 788-4 and that one is not going anywhere.
Hi Jim, I’ve been searching with no luck to find a replacement for my Sony TC 560 Fuse holder cap which somehow I lost. Any idea where I can purchase a replacement and if not would I be imposing on you if you could send me a photo and I will try and have someone 3D print a replacement. I’m willing to pay. I live in Australia and cannot find help here. Thanking you in anticipation.
Dude, I'm afraid there's no way around taking it apart, clean, and lubricate that pivot. If you don't, even if you get it to move fairly free, it will gum up again in no time. This is one of those things one might as well fix right from the start. Otherwise it's a cool machine. Nice and easy to work on. Easy to find parts for. Simple and robust with short signal path's, and without a lot of unnecessary fuss. Way better than the B&O (of course that doesn't say much since everything is better than B&O, but you'll soon know what I mean). When you're done fixing it, and if the heads aren't to worn, this baby will bring you joy for years to come. Only thing one could wish for is that they had put it in a wooden box to look nicer, but perhaps you can come up with a couple of magic tricks to take care of that. Wish you the best of luck and a great time fixing it. I'll be looking forward to the next video.
I got a TC-530 in 1966 when I was 13. Loved it. I still have it but haven't had it running in decades.
I got a tc-530 when I was 17. Used it a lot in college, playing back rock music into some literally heavy Sansui speakers. then kept it at home or storage till 2017, then finally gave it to Goodwill. One reason was the right channel was very noisy. I regret giving it away because I still have stuff in storage and it didn't take up much space and since my mom must have made sacrifices to buy it for me. Watching you video brings back memories and I may just buy one again. Thanks for he work and the video!
thanks for the detailed video Jim, hoping to get mine running soon. A friend gave it to me and it was sitting in his garage for a few years. Hoping that the issues are mainly in the dust and rust that's accumulated and less in the electronics
Great vid Jim, I was able to fix my TC 530 from watching your instructional!!! Thank you!!
Good vedio. Even i can now repiar my TC530 for basic problems. Thamks
Can't believe he took a flame-gun to that beautiful mechanism.
My Sony TC-105 has the same mechanism as this one when it was used on all Sony reel-to-reel models of that time.
I have had a couple of the Sony TC series reel to reel recorders that i brought to life but i eventually sold them. I now have a Sony TC- 788-4 and that one is not going anywhere.
I have one of these.
Hi Jim, I’ve been searching with no luck to find a replacement for my Sony TC 560 Fuse holder cap which somehow I lost. Any idea where I can purchase a replacement and if not would I be imposing on you if you could send me a photo and I will try and have someone 3D print a replacement. I’m willing to pay. I live in Australia and cannot find help here. Thanking you in anticipation.
Seriously, get some "zoom spout" oil or something. Spraying a lube of any kind around belts and friction drives will really mess up there functions.
Dude, I'm afraid there's no way around taking it apart, clean, and lubricate that pivot. If you don't, even if you get it to move fairly free, it will gum up again in no time. This is one of those things one might as well fix right from the start.
Otherwise it's a cool machine. Nice and easy to work on. Easy to find parts for. Simple and robust with short signal path's, and without a lot of unnecessary fuss. Way better than the B&O (of course that doesn't say much since everything is better than B&O, but you'll soon know what I mean). When you're done fixing it, and if the heads aren't to worn, this baby will bring you joy for years to come.
Only thing one could wish for is that they had put it in a wooden box to look nicer, but perhaps you can come up with a couple of magic tricks to take care of that.
Wish you the best of luck and a great time fixing it. I'll be looking forward to the next video.
Any one available in India
Uhh ohh I see water spots on the bottom?
Sorry for my impatience.
Argh! Not another tape recorder? Hope it is a tube device!
Losing the will to live hurry up and plug it in.
WAY too drawn out..!
He still says "capistan" instead of "capstan" - so annoying!