Sony TC-560D Reel to Reel Revival | Vintage Hifi Revival
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2022
- This is a 1968 Sony TC-560D reel to reel tape player. I found it at a local vintage electronics store and they we're selling it for $20 as a parts machine. This is my first experience with an open reel machine, and I very much doubt it will be my last. It is a beautiful machine that was a joy to restore.
I did later oil the capstans with sewing machine oil. Also, in regard to modifications I made to the power supply, let me know if that stands out as a bad idea; I don't know a whole lot about electronic design but since it is just 12v I think it's fine, but let me know.
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The VU meters came factory with that tape on stuck onto it too.
I have the TC-560, same transport but is a complete recorder and playback with speakers. One heavy beast! 52 pounds! But, it has a handle, so technically, it's portable! Ha! I have both cords for mine, it runs great on 12 volts, only pulls about 300 milliamps, just amazing. The only thing about these transports is the fast wind and rewind speeds are rather slow, due the the use of the 12 volt DC motor. However, the wow and flutter specs are darn good for a single motor deck. Thanks for the video.
The DC work around was a nice touch but open to future problems. I would have picked the AC connection. Just solder two wired to the each connection like you did the DC and plug it in. With your current DC connection you or someone else will use the wrong voltage or the wrong polarity DC and blow out your amplifier. Also in many cases a 2 pin AC plug can be shaped to fit over the proper AC pin connection or even a molex female connector with shrink wrap over it can work. Note if you do this, then un solder the DC connections of that socket so the AC does not get pugged into the DC connection in error.
I have , the exact model ,it has absolutely no wear or any dust inside and out .,was given to me by a friend ,with it came about 100 7 inch high quality tapes recorded with 60s to 80 s jazz mostly
Ok i get it. But surely someone out there has hacked a vhs to allow massive bandwidth (quality) using audio only. I used to record my music onto those for 6hour party mixes. Always thought it would be amazing to use all the available tape for ultra high quality audio or a cassette that could play for days without reaching the end. Kinda makes the reel thing a bit meh. Besides having reel to reel doesnt mean high quality with most of the players out there. Whole lot of crusty chemistry hidden away in those old devices.
You keep saying sarder surely it’s solder ?
Sony usually used sellotape at that time to seal their meters from dust.
Big?? Get a 10,5 reel capable
My brother had the version (TC560 instead of TC560D) which had the speakers and built in amp. My only issue with it was the slow rewind and "fast" forward functions. Very good specs, especially when we used the Sony SLH-180 low noise tape.
Lithium grease on the belts and pinch roller isn’t helping wow and flutter!
Nice video, but a few safety related things made me cringe:
You have the nack my friend .. For never working on reel to reel taperecorders you could have fooled me. Yep, the Sony's from the 60's are hard to beat, real meaty and put together like commercial units. I recently picked up a real beast, the "Sony 600 Stereo" circa 1963. It's a hybrid (6 tubes & 6 geranium transistors) and a hefty 53 pounds! Haven't had at it yet but can't wait. I restore mostly vintage tube audio and tube Ham Radio equipment. Get some more my friend and you will be hooked. Cheers
This is so great to watch this video and serving this universe.
Damn good videography. Not to mention good examples of troubleshooting thought process and discovery...
Very common to see clear tape on VU Meters from the factory build.
Very nice work sir. It appears that you found a diamond in the rough. Your skills and patience rendered you large dividends. My first reel was a beautiful Sony TC-630D. Bought from a guy that needed some money back when I was a young Airman living in the barracks in the early 70's. I sold it in 1983 to upgrade to a Teac X-2000R that is still running strong and in mint condition. But I will always remember my "first love". Enjoy!!
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I'm not often the first to comment! ... Beautiful machine, from when things were built to a standard, and not down to a price! ... Built to last! 👍
A few years ago I got a Sony TC-355 for parts or not working for $25. I had a TC-252 that I bought back in 1984 that had some major issues that I had to have the parts cleaned. The 252 is no longer in service but the TC-355 I got going just by loosening some parts and it sounds amazing. Great find for you. You'll love it. Great job.
You drilled a hole on that panel??? Quick, I need a drink! I need to drink something older than me!!! 🤣🤣🤣