I would have been embarrassed to have JP Penney stereo equipment in the 80's but now I'd love to show off an MCS component in my rack. Funny how that works 😁
Yes, I had used some generic combo systems in the 80s from Sears (LXI brand) and K-Mart (LLoyds) and would have probably written off JC Penney not knowing they also sold components... Thanks for watching!
If you service this equipment don't forget to lubricate the ff/rew and capstan motor front bushing... you can appreciate the results immediately since it's easily doable without disassembling the motors and can be done live in a moving transport, sometimes the speed can shoot up 100 Hz in the standard 3kHz tone. For the counter belt is usually ideal a 7mm wide square belt or 1mm absolute max. but should be very loose otherwise the tension will make the clutches for the reels activate without exerting the necessary torque on the cassette hubs. Judging by the inside looks of it it's a totally respectable unit.
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Cool piece!
I know these are entry level but I like the way they look
Yes, I agree, with the uniform buttons and vertical VU meter it has a very 'clean' look. Thanks for watching!
Nice cassette deck, and thanks for the friendly mention :)
You're welcome!
I would have been embarrassed to have JP Penney stereo equipment in the 80's but now I'd love to show off an MCS component in my rack. Funny how that works 😁
Yes, I had used some generic combo systems in the 80s from Sears (LXI brand) and K-Mart (LLoyds) and would have probably written off JC Penney not knowing they also sold components... Thanks for watching!
Ditto for me as well. Thoughtful purchase + the added bonus of the peculiarly of the unit.
If you service this equipment don't forget to lubricate the ff/rew and capstan motor front bushing... you can appreciate the results immediately since it's easily doable without disassembling the motors and can be done live in a moving transport, sometimes the speed can shoot up 100 Hz in the standard 3kHz tone.
For the counter belt is usually ideal a 7mm wide square belt or 1mm absolute max. but should be very loose otherwise the tension will make the clutches for the reels activate without exerting the necessary torque on the cassette hubs.
Judging by the inside looks of it it's a totally respectable unit.
Thanks for the information!