Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - I've got loads of boombox repairs on the channel, so hopefully you will find them useful! Best of luck 👍
Thanks for your suggestion. I'm planning on doing that soon. Also, I'll be making short 'show and tell' videos to highlight key features, and to show recording and playback 👍😊
@@DeePaignall I honestly don't know. It's difficult to say because so many models are rare now. I absolutely love my RC-838, and these are mega rare in the UK - but still readily available in the US. Mind you, the RC-545 and 646 are rare. I also have a couple of Aiwa 955's which you don't see many of. I'll have to make a video of them all at some point. What about you?
@@retro_restos Great to hear your viewpoint thx, my 1st box was a 5150 (the schools' I got to take home!) so that's special but the 5250 is great(er). I love bass so a B90 Kaboom is nice to have. Just got an Aiwa W7 which is really neat! Luv 'em!
Hello Sir, i have my large Hitachi ghettoblaster that i have had from new, i use the radio on it everyday, tape player worked fine until i stored my possesions in a container , maybe with the atmospherics changing through the seasons, it made the cassette player inoperable, could you repair it for me or refer me to someone who could, i miss playing all my old tapes, regards Chris
what size/brand/type of screwdriver are you using, i'm having trouble finding one that can reach? i have the same boombox. also, i have a lot of flutter, could it be the belt?
I imagine the flutter is the belts and/or pinch roller. Possibly (rarely) flat spot on the motor. I almost always use long screwdrivers (not sure of the brand). These were originally to adjust motorcycle carburettors/empty float bowls due to the long reach - I find them so essential for boomboxes that they're almost all I use. In fact, I reckon I spend nearly 100% of screwdriver use to be the long PZ2 and a bit of long PZ1. I keep meaning to find a JIS set for the 'Made in Japan' stuff - but the regular pozis seem to work. Also, I find that long screwdrivers help to keep better visibility for viewers when I'm filming, as they keep my hands out of the way! Thanks for watching 👍
You can upgrade the speakers. They are 3 ohm - I think 4 inch. You just have to be careful about depth and clashes with the internals (most boomboxes have shallow speakers. I didn't catalogue the belt sizes for this one, but I explain how to measure them up in some of my other videos - but a cheap way to get it right is use a cheap multipack set to get the right fit, and measure those for decent belts. Thanks for watching.
Hi, thanks for watching. I didn't adjust the speed on this one. It was running correctly by ear really. As the mechanism is a simple one (mostly geared), and the motor has no internal trim, I just went with it. I don't recall seeing a remote trim pot on the board, but to be honest I didn't look for one as it was running well. I don't have a schematic for this one, so couldn't say for sure whether the speed can be adjusted. Is yours not running correctly?
Thanks for your message. It really depends on the current condition and what needs doing. Drop me a line through my Facebook page or email, and I can give you an idea Thanks
Thank you so much! We just fixed our Sanyo 🎉
That's great news. Thanks for watching! Glad the video was useful! If you get a chance...👍
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Just bought a Sanyo M9800 that wont play a tape... This video gives me the confidence to go in and see if I can fix it... TY AWESOME VIDEO!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - I've got loads of boombox repairs on the channel, so hopefully you will find them useful! Best of luck 👍
Mr. Dylan for every future video,after restoring, I suggest also a little recording test, it's interesting to watch!
Thanks for your suggestion. I'm planning on doing that soon. Also, I'll be making short 'show and tell' videos to highlight key features, and to show recording and playback 👍😊
very nice job on mechanism!
Thanks. That grease was totally gumming up the mechanism!
Excellent work, clearly explained too, thank you.
Thanks for watching - and indeed for your continued support. Much appreciated, and I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@retro_restos My pleasure:). Which is your rarest boombox?
@@DeePaignall I honestly don't know. It's difficult to say because so many models are rare now. I absolutely love my RC-838, and these are mega rare in the UK - but still readily available in the US. Mind you, the RC-545 and 646 are rare. I also have a couple of Aiwa 955's which you don't see many of. I'll have to make a video of them all at some point. What about you?
@@retro_restos Great to hear your viewpoint thx, my 1st box was a 5150 (the schools' I got to take home!) so that's special but the 5250 is great(er). I love bass so a B90 Kaboom is nice to have. Just got an Aiwa W7 which is really neat! Luv 'em!
@@DeePaignall that sounds like a great (and eclectic) collection 👍 You don't see many W7's around - that's a cool 'box!
Hey, I was wondering if you can maybe look at my Panasonic RQ-P30. It's been acting funny lately, and I don't want to damage it by trying to fix it
Hello, please message me at retro.restos100@gmail.com and we can go from there. Thanks 📻
@@retro_restos I sent you an email a couple days ago.
@@beatlesfan-ej5rz hi, I haven't received your email. Not sure why. You can also DM on Instagram at retro.restos 👍
Hello Sir, i have my large Hitachi ghettoblaster that i have had from new, i use the radio on it everyday, tape player worked fine until i stored my possesions in a container , maybe with the atmospherics changing through the seasons, it made the cassette player inoperable, could you repair it for me or refer me to someone who could, i miss playing all my old tapes, regards Chris
what size/brand/type of screwdriver are you using, i'm having trouble finding one that can reach? i have the same boombox. also, i have a lot of flutter, could it be the belt?
I imagine the flutter is the belts and/or pinch roller. Possibly (rarely) flat spot on the motor.
I almost always use long screwdrivers (not sure of the brand). These were originally to adjust motorcycle carburettors/empty float bowls due to the long reach - I find them so essential for boomboxes that they're almost all I use. In fact, I reckon I spend nearly 100% of screwdriver use to be the long PZ2 and a bit of long PZ1. I keep meaning to find a JIS set for the 'Made in Japan' stuff - but the regular pozis seem to work. Also, I find that long screwdrivers help to keep better visibility for viewers when I'm filming, as they keep my hands out of the way!
Thanks for watching 👍
Is it possible to put some higher quality speakers in it? And what size belts does it take?
You can upgrade the speakers. They are 3 ohm - I think 4 inch. You just have to be careful about depth and clashes with the internals (most boomboxes have shallow speakers. I didn't catalogue the belt sizes for this one, but I explain how to measure them up in some of my other videos - but a cheap way to get it right is use a cheap multipack set to get the right fit, and measure those for decent belts. Thanks for watching.
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Hi how did u adjust and calibrate the tape speed please
Hi, thanks for watching. I didn't adjust the speed on this one. It was running correctly by ear really. As the mechanism is a simple one (mostly geared), and the motor has no internal trim, I just went with it. I don't recall seeing a remote trim pot on the board, but to be honest I didn't look for one as it was running well. I don't have a schematic for this one, so couldn't say for sure whether the speed can be adjusted. Is yours not running correctly?
@retro_ restos mine runs just a pinch slow. Enough to be annoying. And there does not seem to be a way to calibrate the tape speed on this model.
@@hawk4366 yes, I don't think there's a trim pot, even in the board. Belts ok? Spindles running nice and free? Motor voltage good?
How much would this service cost?
Thanks for your message. It really depends on the current condition and what needs doing. Drop me a line through my Facebook page or email, and I can give you an idea Thanks