Now this is the thing when people debate VHS vs Beta, I totally agree - especially on older units, the colour reproduction is just so much more stable with Betamax and the overall definition just was sharper.
Hi. I have one of these, which is cosmetically even better than this one. The only problem with mine is a broken gear on the front loading mechanism & unusually, it’s the front gear of the three. Seems a shame it won’t work just because of this, I’d love to get it going. Thought of buying a non working machine to swap the parts but eBay prices are ridiculously high for basically scrap machines. Does anyone know where I could source replacement gears? I see 3D printed ones from the USA but they only seem to be for the later version of the 711B chassis & don’t look the same. It’d be great to save another Betamax! Another great video Alex, looking forward to the C7 part 3 on Wednesday. Rob.
I have an almost-complete front loading mechanism from an SL-T30, same chassis. Can you somehow point out which gear are you looking for? I am in Greece. Not sure if that's an issue or not.
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo on here. There are three gears the same diameter & the broken one on my C40 is the front one with the arm behind it. Hard to explain without a photo. I’m not familiar with with the SL-T30, is that a European model? Regards, Rob.
@@robertlloyd-jones4310 It's a multi system model intended for the Middle East. PALsite has info about it. I scrapped mine because it had many major issues but I didn't throw away any of the parts and I've already used parts to fix other machines three times. I think I know what gear you are referring to. I'll have a look.
@@robertlloyd-jones4310 I just pulled it out of the storage and had a look at the gears. The right-hand-side arm for the cassette carriage has a gear attached to it via a spring, and there's also another gear on top of that. I am assuming that's the one you need?
SONY SL-C44PS is a special version for West Germany with PAL/SECAM II and linear stereo (BNR). It even has one less circuit board. I have them as a linear stereo addition to the SL-HF950ES Super ß HiFi Recorders when they're all running at some point😉
Too right although it was as good a linear audio got and with a TV with a rubbish speaker it was probably pretty good! Having a SLO1700 does really highlight the differences though!
Betamax had less colour bleeding and sharper lines than VHS, that’s why it was my preferred choice.
Now this is the thing when people debate VHS vs Beta, I totally agree - especially on older units, the colour reproduction is just so much more stable with Betamax and the overall definition just was sharper.
It's a beautiful Betamax
It really is.
Hi. I have one of these, which is cosmetically even better than this one. The only problem with mine is a broken gear on the front loading mechanism & unusually, it’s the front gear of the three. Seems a shame it won’t work just because of this, I’d love to get it going. Thought of buying a non working machine to swap the parts but eBay prices are ridiculously high for basically scrap machines. Does anyone know where I could source replacement gears? I see 3D printed ones from the USA but they only seem to be for the later version of the 711B chassis & don’t look the same. It’d be great to save another Betamax! Another great video Alex, looking forward to the C7 part 3 on Wednesday. Rob.
I have an almost-complete front loading mechanism from an SL-T30, same chassis. Can you somehow point out which gear are you looking for? I am in Greece. Not sure if that's an issue or not.
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo on here. There are three gears the same diameter & the broken one on my C40 is the front one with the arm behind it. Hard to explain without a photo. I’m not familiar with with the SL-T30, is that a European model? Regards, Rob.
@@robertlloyd-jones4310 It's a multi system model intended for the Middle East. PALsite has info about it. I scrapped mine because it had many major issues but I didn't throw away any of the parts and I've already used parts to fix other machines three times. I think I know what gear you are referring to. I'll have a look.
@@robertlloyd-jones4310 I just pulled it out of the storage and had a look at the gears. The right-hand-side arm for the cassette carriage has a gear attached to it via a spring, and there's also another gear on top of that. I am assuming that's the one you need?
Hi. Yes that sounds like the one I need. Would’ve been much easier if I could’ve uploaded a photo. Not sure how I’d get it from you?? Thanks
SONY SL-C44PS is a special version for West Germany with PAL/SECAM II and linear stereo (BNR). It even has one less circuit board. I have them as a linear stereo addition to the SL-HF950ES Super ß HiFi Recorders when they're all running at some point😉
That's great information, thank you so much for sharing.
And the c44 have a new Design
Linear stereo VCR: two channels of the same crappy sound quality. How could it not have been apealing to buyers?
2 tracks of AM radio as Dave (12voltvids) says. :)
Too right although it was as good a linear audio got and with a TV with a rubbish speaker it was probably pretty good! Having a SLO1700 does really highlight the differences though!