I appreciate that this is an old video, but the pinch roller could be 'roughed up' via careful 'sanding' while the roller is in PLAY mode. Clean periodically with IPA or even acetone, although careful with the latter dripping on to some plastics. I used folded grit paper held with forceps, holding it evenly across the roller. It works unless the roller's rubber is 'shot'. Good photography here, very clear.
I used to sell quite a lot of these when I worked in the Hi Fi trade. Most people were fascinated by the motorised cassette tray. When an Artist friend of mine bought one we fantasied that it would be great engineered into a sculpture. The tray for the mouth. The VU meters for the eyes and the other controls incorporated into the ears and teeth. Totally impossible of course. The deck was better than the Sony equivalent deck of the day which was a bit outdated.
I haven't seen these decks before and it was a coincidence to come across one. There is also a 3 head model with dual needles in the VU meters that go for quite a bit of money. Still hoping to get one some day!
I use car shampoo to clean pieces like the front panel - no salt, no corrosion, and some have a wax finish that is always great. Nice device, must have been a fun restoration.
@@ClassicHiFiReviews, By the way, your video is a great resource on this beautiful Aiwa. I'm the happy owner of one of these beauties and spent the last days familiarizing myself with all its complications. I noticed two things so far, you have a Sony head, that's why the right screw was loose. Another detail was that my device was, unfortunately, missing the headcover you removed to adjust the head. It looks like its a simple piece so I'll be trying to make a replacement - its only to hide the heads while the tape is loaded.
There is not that much of sophisticated restoration involved in getting a cover look new again. With sandpaper and some elbow grease (or power tools) sand off the old paint. Go to the hardware store of your choice and buy a can of black paint. Spray it all over it - wait it to dry - reinstall. No magic, no special tools and no special color required.
Hello, at minute 2:45,you see the cassette loading. My cassette loading motor turns,but the cassette is not loaded inside ( i have to push it by hand). What could it be? Thanks, Orlando.
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I appreciate that this is an old video, but the pinch roller could be 'roughed up' via careful 'sanding' while the roller is in PLAY mode. Clean periodically with IPA or even acetone, although careful with the latter dripping on to some plastics. I used folded grit paper held with forceps, holding it evenly across the roller. It works unless the roller's rubber is 'shot'.
Good photography here, very clear.
I used to sell quite a lot of these when I worked in the Hi Fi trade. Most people were fascinated by the motorised cassette tray.
When an Artist friend of mine bought one we fantasied that it would be great engineered into a sculpture.
The tray for the mouth. The VU meters for the eyes and the other controls incorporated into the ears and teeth.
Totally impossible of course. The deck was better than the Sony equivalent deck of the day which was a bit outdated.
This was my first cassette recorder which I added to my hi fi system, it was a lovely machine which performed really well 👌
I haven't seen these decks before and it was a coincidence to come across one. There is also a 3 head model with dual needles in the VU meters that go for quite a bit of money. Still hoping to get one some day!
I use car shampoo to clean pieces like the front panel - no salt, no corrosion, and some have a wax finish that is always great. Nice device, must have been a fun restoration.
Thats a great idea! I will try that.
@@ClassicHiFiReviews, By the way, your video is a great resource on this beautiful Aiwa. I'm the happy owner of one of these beauties and spent the last days familiarizing myself with all its complications. I noticed two things so far, you have a Sony head, that's why the right screw was loose. Another detail was that my device was, unfortunately, missing the headcover you removed to adjust the head. It looks like its a simple piece so I'll be trying to make a replacement - its only to hide the heads while the tape is loaded.
Beautiful machine !
And yet we did not get to see the restoration of the top cover, it just miraculously appeared as restored.
There is not that much of sophisticated restoration involved in getting a cover look new again. With sandpaper and some elbow grease (or power tools) sand off the old paint. Go to the hardware store of your choice and buy a can of black paint. Spray it all over it - wait it to dry - reinstall. No magic, no special tools and no special color required.
Hello, at minute 2:45,you see the cassette loading. My cassette loading motor turns,but the cassette is not loaded inside ( i have to push it by hand). What could it be? Thanks, Orlando.
Do you know where I could buy a set of belts for this deck? I have just obtained exactly the same model
very nice restoration.
Glad you like it
You had a bad solder joint. Pretty common on vintage pieces.
Unfortunately the covers for the VU meter adjustments are no longer available.
Fantastic!👍
Hi, is it to sell?
No, can't really part with this one :-)
Аппарат что надо!👍