Akai GX-73 Restoration Part 2 (Final): Motor Fix, Audio Board Repair & New Pots

Welcome to the final part of the Akai GX-73 restoration! In this episode, I dive into the last stages of getting this beautiful deck back to perfect condition. First, I replaced capacitors on the direct drive motor board to ensure the motor starts reliably every time. Next, I focused on the audio board, where one channel wasn’t making it to the output.
Things took a turn when I discovered that several pots were broken due to shipping damage. After a long wait for replacement parts, I finally installed new pots and replaced the polypropylene capacitors. Now, this Akai GX-73 is fully functional again, delivering that classic sweet Akai sound.
🔧 Restoration Highlights:
Motor Board Repair: Replaced capacitors on the direct drive motor board, resolving motor start issues.
Audio Board Fix: Troubleshooted and fixed the one-channel output issue, bringing the audio back to life.
New Pots Installation: After discovering broken pots, I installed new replacements, ensuring smooth control and long-term reliability.
Polypropylene Capacitors: Upgraded capacitors to enhance sound quality and stability.
🎶 Sound Quality:
Sweet Akai Sound: The Akai GX-73 is now back to its original glory, delivering rich, clear audio that Akai decks are known for.
👂 Share Your Thoughts:
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[@bobmulhiemer7564]

Thank you sir! I enjoy watching your videos very much!

[@Э.О-п6д]

Ваши видео всегда интересны и полезны!
Спасибо!

[@hifirulezzz]

Пожалуйста 😀

[@m80116]

Unless the carbon track is really messed up crimped joints can be restored using conductive paint. I've already restored incredibly tiny unobtanium pots on portable devices with it: miracle paint.

[@Э.О-п6д]

Yes, I have tried this silver based paint too. It actually works well once it dries completely.

[@Johny666EU]

very nice one, well done.

[@darekw325]

👋👋

[@stuartrobison5195]

can anyone provide a link to a pdf operation manual for this deck and or a service manual? I have just acquired the deck from Japan.

[@hifirulezzz]

@@stuartrobison5195 hifiengine.com

[@AlanWools]

Hello) what is different between this deck and gx-6?

[@hifirulezzz]

Mostly design.

[@genesmasher]

Nothing. It is the same model.

[@AlanWools]

@ thank you 🙏🏻