I want to try something new. Something more live. So I’m running a 3-part live workshop that takes us on… A Time Travel Through Vintage Electronics. We’ll rewind the clock, dive into the tech of the times… (and study the very history of how things were broken and repaired has evolved) From the 1950s all the way to 2020s. It's still just an idea. The dates and times are to be confirmed. But if you're reading this, then the workshop hasn't yet taken place. So if you're interested and don't want to miss out, you can sign up here: menditmarkk.ck.page/6e8fbd9521
@Joe Farr It all comes down to price at the end of the day I suppose. You only have to look at the crappy turntable to give you a clue, don't know they bothered with the belt drive on that one. I personally have never been a great fan of Sony Kit, but as you say, you would expect better than that.
Cost of skilled labour in Switzerland, at least 125 CHF / hour, plus a call-out fee if on site. Cost of an old Sony stereo in a house clearance.. 10 quid
Once he got it opened up and I saw how it was made I had to wonder did Sony really make this thing. Personally I think it was made for Sony by some other manufacturer.
To still be working after 30 years for the most part, and I’m sure this was built down to a cost for a big box store, I wouldn’t call this crappy. Just a simple case for pay for what you get.
I am Japanese. The first thing that surprised me was that the power outlet had a fuse. This is not possible in Japan. Repairing your appliances is a craftsmanship. I respect you very much. Please continue to show us your amazing skills.
Firstly I must thank Mark for repairing my Electric Mistress Flange Pedal, it is fantastic to see all of the work that he did and the problems he faced and never gave up. It was my late brothers pedal so it means quite a lot to me. Now, down to this video. It never surprises me the knowledge that Mark has, not only electrical but mechanical as well. A lot of people would have binned that old system the same as we did many years ago, we had the same model when we first married forty odd years ago and it was no good from day one. I didn't think that Mark could do this one going by the state of it when he started, but the finished item is looking and sounding great. Thank you Mark for another brilliant video.
Not only electrical & mechanical. He's a chemist as well. Unbelievable skill set & workshop. I wish there was one guy like this for every hundred people.
nice to meet you I am Japanese. Hats off to you for your wonderful technique. Looking forward to many more repairs. good luck. I'm rooting for you. I'm looking forward to it. So, goodbye
I have never seen a technician to repair all complicated gadget with happiness and smile. You are really a genius of the field. Lot's of love and respect from India .
Mark, every time I see one of your videos I am in awe of the breadth and depth of your knowledge, your work room alone is amazing as well. thank goodness there are still people like you around!!
Gotta love how Mark seems happy to tackle just about anything most repair places would not even look at a system like this... those metal tape hinges were brilliant
I just added a comment above that I won't even accept units like this into my workshop. The time it takes to try to repair all the issues these things end up with - broken plastic parts, missing springs and levers, broken belts etc, it's not worth it.
@@sw6188 I totally agree, but I guess, sometimes there is sentimental value in these type of systems for some people, I have an old alloy faced Grundig receiver, that I plan to send to mark at some point, as my father got it for me for my 50th.. It does work, and is all there, but needs that Mend it Mark kinda attention
@@juliancurtis4071 Yes for sure. I have had some god awful pieces of junk brought to my workshop with a plea of "would you please get this going again, it belonged to my late aunt/uncle/brother/grandfather etc and it means the world to me". I can't say no. If it's a sentimental piece I will do what I can, and I rarely charge much (if at all) because I know how much these things mean to people. I will often have to spend many more hours on something in this situation though, so it's only practical for the occasional job. I couldn't afford to spend hours on a cowshed radio because the customer just won't wear the bill.
@@sw6188 From what I have read in Mark's comments, he uses these YT videos to partially pay the bill for the repairs and service of the involved equipment, besides a fee he charges to the customer.
@@paulmichaelfreedman8334 That would make sense. You'd have to ensure your time was adequately compensated. I've had quite a few people tell me I should start my own channel and post up videos of everything I repair but by the time I have finished a day of working at the bench I am too tired to sit down and edit videos!
Wow, I think you did about $400 worth of work on that $30 stereo. Thanks for taking us along. Your button hinge solution was great, I'll have to remember that one.
Words like patience and dedication don’t do you justice. I would like to think of Mr Sony showing this to his senior engineering team. Never give up, never surrender 😄
Kudos for just opening up this "big box of air." I'm so old that even when these systems were brand new, I wouldn't give them a second look. If you did a documentary about the decline of hi-fi, units like this would be a turning point.
As a teen in the eighties these all in one systems seemed great. Looking back now, not so much. But seeing your dedication to bringing one back to life was a joy to see.
You did an amazing amount of hand work on this one; machined parts, hand-built wire hinges, and reprinted labels. No way you'll ever get your money back for the amount of labor you did. I hope the owner appreciates it! Thanks for taking us along.
hi Mark, i'm from Budapest, Hungary, just now subscribed to your channel, i love your work so much, you're saving, healing old hifi, just like me instead of throw it in the trash. And your professional tools and appliances.....simply amazing! :)
Amazing!! When I was a kid people in my local area tackled small to medium repairs of tvs, stereo equipment, cars, push bikes... now modern man?? Just throw things away and buy new ones.. your an inspiration to us all.. and always with a smile on your face..
I like the way you wire the live as the shortest length and leave a little slack on the neutral. I was taught the same way, in case you trip over the mains cable etc, the first conductor that would pull out would be the live.
My father had a repair shop for audio and video equipment and I have also seen this device on the workbench at the time. A few days a week I helped him and then cleaned or replaced a lot of rubber and strings. I really enjoy watching you do these repairs, it brings back fond memories. Thanks for doing this!
No one could have gone into that much details, probably given a postcode to recycling centre, hats off Mark, as I always say craftsmanship at its best.
This must have been a repair for a good friend or someone of the family considering the time and effort you spent on this thing. Fantastic work, well done!
I lift my hat to you. Your patience and quality workmanship is a real credit to you. I bet you got so much satisfaction out of bringing that Sony unit back to near new. As someone else posted, you took more care than Sony ever did. Pity about the turntable lid, due to the very high leverage you need extremely strong springs to stop the lid from flopping down.
Yeah, Mark's back !!! These were certainly built to a price. This is where SONY lost the plot I feel. I hate throwing electronics out, but these systems are the exception. Your perseverance & patience is to be applauded sir! Stay well mate :)
I disagree about Sony 'losing the plot', they simply gave the 'market' what it wanted i.e. cheap disposable products that are full of features, whilst at the same time developing the other stuff to create 'new' markets! "Flat screens and PlayStations anyone ?"
Mark your work is just amazing. Those little inventions to solve problems are just incredible to watch. I can only hope your customer to see the video and give you a well deserved extra money for the time and love you gave to this Sony. I love your work. I've seen all your videos. Keep them coming!
I remember getting a few of these into my shop back in the day. I remember being more than disappointed at the build quality. Perhaps trying to appeal to a different market. Great work mark. Thanks for the video
Hi Mark , I used to work with you at ERIKS , loving the content mate. In these tough times mending and rebuilding is a great skill to save money. Keep up the great work.
As soon as I saw a notification for a new upload, I rushed to the desk to setup and watch this teardown/repair. As always 10/10 video. Please keep the videos coming. You're a natural teacher!
Your dedication and thoroughness, along with all your equipment skills and tools and materials, are exactly the kind of shop I would want to run if this was my business. But I doubt I have the patience you must require for some of the tedious detail work. I commend you for the many talents you have that make this channel a success, and thank you once again for taking such high quality videos, editing them nicely, and sharing with the world.
I bought one of those back in 1990. Just the less posh Americanized version. When you're just starting out something like that is nice to have. It's the difference between having tunes or listening to your roommates bullsh!t. Knowing that it was just a box of air is kind of annoying, though, as you might put it. Still, the plastics may break and the belts will melt, but there was nothing wrong with those electronics.
You are simply the best, as far as I know there are no technicians quite as good as you here in Indonesia, what an awesome skill and passion. Two thumbs up.
Mark, do you ever read these comments? This video is another example of your dedication to completing a repair, whatever it takes. Well done, Sir. Yet another excellent example of your skills. Thanks for sharing.
A lot of decks from the '80s by now would suffer from "gooey belt syndrome" - a couple of hours' work to clean that mess up before fitting new belts and it all works sweetly. Australian power plugs (insulated or not) don't have fuses inside them; I never understood why the UK needed fused power plugs. You took a dusted-up '80s stereo and made it happy again, saving it from becoming landfill and giving it a second life. Nicely done! 😎
I am sincerely impressed, for me this is the best electronics channel ever! On my RUclips channel, this Sony stereo would definitely have been thrown off the balcony.
Ma non è possibile, sei anche qua? Stai guardando le stesse cose che guardo io, il mondo è troppo piccolo 😂Stammi bene te e la tua famiglia, e attento alla figliola, spesso ci si rende conto del male della gente solo quando è troppo tardi. So perchè preferiresti evitare di diventare uno grosso, attirare l'attenzione è un'arma a doppio taglio, e fai bene. Comunque, di tutto quello che hai in casa, spero tu riesca a prenderti cura delle poche cose che hanno veramente importanza. E poi, tutta quell'elettronica non è certo salubre. Ciao, sei un pezzo di pane come mio papà 👋
It's broken at every point. But you can still fix it. Admirable. If it were me, I would have to take several long breaths. Whether it can be repaired or not.
Found a similar (but more recent) Sony console on the side of the road a few months ago. Was gonna try to fix it but the disassembly was so insane that I just threw it away. Terrible, unintuitive, and cheap design. Major props for giving this thing a service.
I worked electronics in the US Air Force starting back in 1981. Was at RAF Lakenheath and working systems on the F-111F but not at your skill level! Really enjoy your videos and your overall vibe as you work. Thank you for the videos!
Lipstick on a pig, and what a lipstick that was. The hinges are brilliant! Your improvisational skills are on par with some of the greatest jazz musicians.
Brilliant, reminds me of my time as electronics technician in a multi billion pound company,,But, we had to design and make test gear from 2nd hand bits, extremely impressed with your setup , well done 👍
I love that you took the time to save something from the landfill. Yes it's complete garbage but you added a few years life to it and will make someone quite happy! Cheers!
Nice one, Mark! I remember as a kid we always seemed to have 1 plug fewer than the number of appliances. I was always being asked to take the plug off the iron to put on the kettle and vice versa! Got pretty good at doing plugs... then the molded plugs came in! My older brother repaired TVs and was always going round making sure the appropriate fuses were fitted to everything!
Although this is probably one of the least financially viable repairs you have undertaken , it is one of your best videos.. Although not viable, the repairs you thought out and employed make for good exercises. Some worked and some failed.. The former will come in handy when you face similar faults/breakages on more expensive equipment in the future.. Using low value equipment is good for experimenting and trying out Ideas for making 'from scratch' repairs when spare parts are not available.. Excellent work.
We should all learn that when there's a will there's a way; I watched and saw myself in my early years fixing things. To all out there, mending things is the best way to lean anything...
I have one tip for cleaning the tape transport and that is to use Windex instead of isopropyl alcohol as it is easier on the rubber parts making them not dry out as fast. Also Windex cleans just as well as the isopropyl alcohol. You did a very good job on fixing that old Sony stereo system and even though it was a cheaper unit it still is worlds better then any new one.
This is absolutely an outstanding fix. You did a lot of patience in there, mate. You save one vintage stereo in the landfill. Good for our environment. You did a pretty good job in doing some plastic surgery and braces.😉 Your channel is growing. When I came across your channel a year ago, It is just in 3k. I did not hesitate since the video is raw and has potentials and now here you are reaching to 50k. I am happy for you mate. I do believe you have the skills, patience and sense of humor plus the smile and laughs in doing so. I love electronics and just learning it. Watching all your videos about repairs and troubleshooting. You inspire me to pursue as a hobby in tinkering old electronic stuffs. Thank you so much. Excited for your next video. Keep doing what you do. More power !! God bless. Your avid fan in the Philippines and lives now in the States, Washington DC. God bless.
I‘m watching your videos with pleasure since a while now and cannot describe how happy I am, seeing you finally using Wera screwdrivers instead of the cheap blue ones… Professionals like you deserve professional tools! Greetings from Germany
I still have one! Well, its successor (the XO-D101, from 1989). Almost identical except it got a tuner with a digital display, and ours had the optional CD player. I remember it cost my Dad almost £400 of his Xmas bonus that year... having only had the old flat 'music centres' until that point, we thought it was the business! By the mid-90s I inherited it and lugged it off to University with me, and then around various flats. It's been stored away now for almost as long as it was in use, but last year I pulled it out, hooked it up and to my amazement found it all still worked perfectly. I now realise that it was always cheap, overpriced crap but it served me well for what it was and I don't think I'll ever part with it.
I'm glad to see someone putting a good effort on a cheap vintage piece of equipment. Your spring opening solution is brilliant. Can I suggest beside the capstan bearing you lubricate the front motor bearing? It can make a lot of difference, something you can easily tell by the measured speed of the transport (before/after) and should prolongs the motor life by quite some margin.
Absolute delight watching you fixing the Technics Cassette Deck & the Sony Midi Stereo. You are a talented Technician I don't think there would be a HIFI job you wouldn't be able to fix. I liked the way you made some parts to fix the Play Buttons on the Sony HIFi. Hope to see more of your outstanding talent :)
You keep amazing me with each and every one of your creative solutions to things that most uf us would give up on and trhow stuff out the window. I'm a big fan of your patience , inventivity and skills !! Keep up the good work, you inspire people !
Great job, excellent work, as always. I hate those two syringe epoxy dispensers, you never get an even amount of both liquids. Quick tip, I always cut the plastic that joins the two plungers together so I can dispense them one at a time. Another quick tip, to reinforce those plastic parts you can also use gauze and CA glue, or epoxy. Glue the part together with CA glue, let that cure, then wrap it in a few layers of gauze and impregnate that with either CA glue or epoxy. The gauze acts like a fiberglass reinforcement giving the CA glue a support structure.
Hi Mark , have only just found your channel and have subscribed, can't stop watching your repairs are second to non, your attention to detail puts other repair guys to shame you try your upmost best to get any repair you do , to work as it did when it was new your a credit to hands on repairs as I said have been binge watching thanks for sharing your skills mate take care.
Mark, you are a BEAST with those plastic repairs. Outstanding work, good sir. Another trick for particularly fragile parts is to wrap the part/nail with unwaxed dental floss and set it in place with CA. It's 10 times stronger than when new. We love your channel!
@@jabl It's basically the same concept as Fiberglas and carbon-fiber construction: oriented strands fused by a polymer resin. Super strong for its size and weight.
What an amazing restauration of this old Sony system. I once bought a late 80's Marantz Tapedeck and it was standing somewhere for around 20 years. The playhead was totally rusted and I clean at least two days on it but the strange thing was that the belts where like new. Still the same in it.
I worked as a business equipment engineer most of my working life. This involved electrical/electronic/mechanical work on quality equipment way back in the 60/70’s Early calculators/accounting machines, printers etc. Much of the equipment was precision German/ Swiss made (golf ball printers, daisy wheel printers printing hundreds characters per second) and it was very interesting work! Circuit boards were high quality and service manuals / schematics were well written! Language labs, dictating equipment was all very interesting. Early word processing m/c’s came on the 70’s, computers on the 80’s, then the plastic rubbish started in the 90’s! Laser printers with nylon gears, boards with ball grid array chips you could not work on, the ‘throw away society’ was born! Thank god I am retired now and still enjoy repairing old radios, valve amplifiers etc up in my shed without the pressures of a business only a hobby now! Fraser.
I want to try something new. Something more live.
So I’m running a 3-part live workshop that takes us on…
A Time Travel Through Vintage Electronics.
We’ll rewind the clock, dive into the tech of the times…
(and study the very history of how things were broken and repaired has evolved)
From the 1950s all the way to 2020s.
It's still just an idea. The dates and times are to be confirmed.
But if you're reading this, then the workshop hasn't yet taken place.
So if you're interested and don't want to miss out, you can sign up here:
menditmarkk.ck.page/6e8fbd9521
sounds great!
You have given that stereo more attention than Sony ever did developing it. I stand in awe of your talent.
Agreed... by the looks of it, it was a piece of junk when it was new. Not what people would expect from a SONY product.
@Joe Farr It all comes down to price at the end of the day I suppose. You only have to look at the crappy turntable to give you a clue, don't know they bothered with the belt drive on that one. I personally have never been a great fan of Sony Kit, but as you say, you would expect better than that.
Cost of skilled labour in Switzerland, at least 125 CHF / hour, plus a call-out fee if on site. Cost of an old Sony stereo in a house clearance.. 10 quid
Once he got it opened up and I saw how it was made I had to wonder did Sony really make this thing. Personally I think it was made for Sony by some other manufacturer.
To still be working after 30 years for the most part, and I’m sure this was built down to a cost for a big box store, I wouldn’t call this crappy. Just a simple case for pay for what you get.
I am Japanese. The first thing that surprised me was that the power outlet had a fuse. This is not possible in Japan. Repairing your appliances is a craftsmanship. I respect you very much. Please continue to show us your amazing skills.
Firstly I must thank Mark for repairing my Electric Mistress Flange Pedal, it is fantastic to see all of the work that he did and the problems he faced and never gave up. It was my late brothers pedal so it means quite a lot to me. Now, down to this video. It never surprises me the knowledge that Mark has, not only electrical but mechanical as well. A lot of people would have binned that old system the same as we did many years ago, we had the same model when we first married forty odd years ago and it was no good from day one. I didn't think that Mark could do this one going by the state of it when he started, but the finished item is looking and sounding great. Thank you Mark for another brilliant video.
Not only electrical & mechanical. He's a chemist as well. Unbelievable skill set & workshop. I wish there was one guy like this for every hundred people.
Ditto.
@@stretchmorganAnd, machining knobs from a metal bar, casting knobs in plastic, and rewinding motors.
@@markanderson2904And transformers!
nice to meet you
I am Japanese. Hats off to you for your wonderful technique.
Looking forward to many more repairs.
good luck. I'm rooting for you.
I'm looking forward to it.
So, goodbye
I have never seen a technician to repair all complicated gadget with happiness and smile.
You are really a genius of the field.
Lot's of love and respect from India .
Mark, every time I see one of your videos I am in awe of the breadth and depth of your knowledge, your work room alone is amazing as well. thank goodness there are still people like you around!!
Was Mark ever in the RAF ... this is the level of knowledge aircraft technicians need to have.... great trade to selct for the youngster...
Gotta love how Mark seems happy to tackle just about anything most repair places would not even look at a system like this... those metal tape hinges were brilliant
I just added a comment above that I won't even accept units like this into my workshop. The time it takes to try to repair all the issues these things end up with - broken plastic parts, missing springs and levers, broken belts etc, it's not worth it.
@@sw6188 I totally agree, but I guess, sometimes there is sentimental value in these type of systems for some people, I have an old alloy faced Grundig receiver, that I plan to send to mark at some point, as my father got it for me for my 50th.. It does work, and is all there, but needs that Mend it Mark kinda attention
@@juliancurtis4071 Yes for sure. I have had some god awful pieces of junk brought to my workshop with a plea of "would you please get this going again, it belonged to my late aunt/uncle/brother/grandfather etc and it means the world to me".
I can't say no. If it's a sentimental piece I will do what I can, and I rarely charge much (if at all) because I know how much these things mean to people.
I will often have to spend many more hours on something in this situation though, so it's only practical for the occasional job. I couldn't afford to spend hours on a cowshed radio because the customer just won't wear the bill.
@@sw6188 From what I have read in Mark's comments, he uses these YT videos to partially pay the bill for the repairs and service of the involved equipment, besides a fee he charges to the customer.
@@paulmichaelfreedman8334 That would make sense. You'd have to ensure your time was adequately compensated. I've had quite a few people tell me I should start my own channel and post up videos of everything I repair but by the time I have finished a day of working at the bench I am too tired to sit down and edit videos!
this is the happiest repair guy i ever seen!
Wow, I think you did about $400 worth of work on that $30 stereo. Thanks for taking us along. Your button hinge solution was great, I'll have to remember that one.
Er..... I got one for £1.50 (same problems !)
@@OldSonyMan You were robbed!
Words like patience and dedication don’t do you justice. I would like to think of Mr Sony showing this to his senior engineering team. Never give up, never surrender 😄
Kudos for just opening up this "big box of air." I'm so old that even when these systems were brand new, I wouldn't give them a second look. If you did a documentary about the decline of hi-fi, units like this would be a turning point.
Amazing work, Mark!
This man is a problem solving genius, always thoroughly entertained watching these. Would love to see mark get well over 100k subscribers!
Cutting a thread in the metal casing rather than using a self tapper screw is dedication.great job sir
I loved that proud "DC servo controlled motor" on the tape door, while the wow and flutter surfs around the 3 khz wave. 😀
As a teen in the eighties these all in one systems seemed great. Looking back now, not so much. But seeing your dedication to bringing one back to life was a joy to see.
Your dedication to repairing cheap and cheerful Hi-fi systems is second to none and the repair costs must have far exceeded its value.
If you weren’t alive…this repair would never have been done….by anyone! You are an absolute legend of the craft! Hats off!
I have had an interest in all things electromechanical for some 50 years now and I STILL crave the likes of your workshop.
I'm obsessed with the brushes, even in love with them. Those brushes are the key to the heart of this repair lust.
This guy is amazing. If someone could scale this kind of thing up to a factory type operation it would represent a revolution in consumerism.
You did an amazing amount of hand work on this one; machined parts, hand-built wire hinges, and reprinted labels. No way you'll ever get your money back for the amount of labor you did. I hope the owner appreciates it! Thanks for taking us along.
Do you really think he does it for the money? No-one pays for a crapper like this to be repaired. It's done for RUclips content.
hi Mark, i'm from Budapest, Hungary, just now subscribed to your channel, i love your work so much, you're saving, healing old hifi, just like me instead of throw it in the trash. And your professional tools and appliances.....simply amazing! :)
It's so fun to watch you put quality workmanship into a device that was never meant to last.
Proper job again! I think the epoxy used was already worth more than the stereo itself😂
Your easygoing cheerful personality is really refreshing, and your craftsmanship is second to none. Cheers Mark
Amazing!! When I was a kid people in my local area tackled small to medium repairs of tvs, stereo equipment, cars, push bikes... now modern man?? Just throw things away and buy new ones.. your an inspiration to us all.. and always with a smile on your face..
I love marks repairs it's great to see someone in this day and age repair things properly and also done with care and attention to detail
I like the way you wire the live as the shortest length and leave a little slack on the neutral. I was taught the same way, in case you trip over the mains cable etc, the first conductor that would pull out would be the live.
I'm so old I can remember when you had to put your own plugs on like that 😄.
My father had a repair shop for audio and video equipment and I have also seen this device on the workbench at the time. A few days a week I helped him and then cleaned or replaced a lot of rubber and strings. I really enjoy watching you do these repairs, it brings back fond memories. Thanks for doing this!
No one could have gone into that much details, probably given a postcode to recycling centre, hats off Mark, as I always say craftsmanship at its best.
29:39 love this man's attitude. Even frustrating events trigger his charm.
This must have been a repair for a good friend or someone of the family considering the time and effort you spent on this thing.
Fantastic work, well done!
This guy is a Rocket scientist ! he's got a "fix" for everything ! keep up the amazing work !
I lift my hat to you. Your patience and quality workmanship is a real credit to you. I bet you got so much satisfaction out of bringing that Sony unit back to near new. As someone else posted, you took more care than Sony ever did. Pity about the turntable lid, due to the very high leverage you need extremely strong springs to stop the lid from flopping down.
Yeah, Mark's back !!! These were certainly built to a price. This is where SONY lost the plot I feel. I hate throwing electronics out, but these systems are the exception. Your perseverance & patience is to be applauded sir! Stay well mate :)
I disagree about Sony 'losing the plot', they simply gave the 'market' what it wanted i.e. cheap disposable products that are full of features, whilst at the same time developing the other stuff to create 'new' markets!
"Flat screens and PlayStations anyone ?"
@@OldSonyManConsumers are as much to blame for this as the manufacturers in my opinion.
Much more attention than the unit deserves but very satisfying to watch.
Mark your work is just amazing. Those little inventions to solve problems are just incredible to watch. I can only hope your customer to see the video and give you a well deserved extra money for the time and love you gave to this Sony. I love your work. I've seen all your videos. Keep them coming!
I remember getting a few of these into my shop back in the day. I remember being more than disappointed at the build quality. Perhaps trying to appeal to a different market. Great work mark. Thanks for the video
I agree. I think of Sony as being a quality manufacturer, but all that plastic is totally contrary to that thought! Nasty and cheap for sure.
Hi Mark , I used to work with you at ERIKS , loving the content mate. In these tough times mending and rebuilding is a great skill to save money. Keep up the great work.
As soon as I saw a notification for a new upload, I rushed to the desk to setup and watch this teardown/repair.
As always 10/10 video. Please keep the videos coming. You're a natural teacher!
Your dedication and thoroughness, along with all your equipment skills and tools and materials, are exactly the kind of shop I would want to run if this was my business. But I doubt I have the patience you must require for some of the tedious detail work. I commend you for the many talents you have that make this channel a success, and thank you once again for taking such high quality videos, editing them nicely, and sharing with the world.
Great to see a technician that can actually fix electrical, mechanical and electronic systems Mark. A real old school tradesman
He's an electronics engineer. This is just a side business/hobby.
That unit got much more love than it deserved but I salute your persistence. The labels were the icing on the cake. It's better than new now.
I bought one of those back in 1990. Just the less posh Americanized version. When you're just starting out something like that is nice to have. It's the difference between having tunes or listening to your roommates bullsh!t. Knowing that it was just a box of air is kind of annoying, though, as you might put it. Still, the plastics may break and the belts will melt, but there was nothing wrong with those electronics.
You are simply the best, as far as I know there are no technicians quite as good as you here in Indonesia, what an awesome skill and passion. Two thumbs up.
Mark, do you ever read these comments? This video is another example of your dedication to completing a repair, whatever it takes. Well done, Sir. Yet another excellent example of your skills. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mark…. For broken plastics: try baking soda and liquid superglue. Most guitar luthiers use this method. Great videos, Mark 👍
My God.. you are so detailing.. amazing technical skills.. you literally speak kindness to these equipments... God bless you.. I am from India..
A lot of decks from the '80s by now would suffer from "gooey belt syndrome" - a couple of hours' work to clean that mess up before fitting new belts and it all works sweetly.
Australian power plugs (insulated or not) don't have fuses inside them; I never understood why the UK needed fused power plugs.
You took a dusted-up '80s stereo and made it happy again, saving it from becoming landfill and giving it a second life. Nicely done! 😎
That label printer was mind blowing, totally refreshed the look of the unit
I enjoy the decisive and effective way you attack the various issues Sir! Kudos for your professionalism.
You have gone the extra mile on this repair, amazing effort!👑
This guy is like a watch repair guy how he remembers to put it back together amazes me
I am sincerely impressed, for me this is the best electronics channel ever! On my RUclips channel, this Sony stereo would definitely have been thrown off the balcony.
Ma non è possibile, sei anche qua? Stai guardando le stesse cose che guardo io, il mondo è troppo piccolo 😂Stammi bene te e la tua famiglia, e attento alla figliola, spesso ci si rende conto del male della gente solo quando è troppo tardi. So perchè preferiresti evitare di diventare uno grosso, attirare l'attenzione è un'arma a doppio taglio, e fai bene. Comunque, di tutto quello che hai in casa, spero tu riesca a prenderti cura delle poche cose che hanno veramente importanza. E poi, tutta quell'elettronica non è certo salubre. Ciao, sei un pezzo di pane come mio papà 👋
it is fantastic to see all of the work that he did and the problems he faced and never gave up
Those hinges in turntable only needed stronger springs to work as intended. You're a true engineer! love those decals BTW.
I appreciate your willingness to fabricate what you need to restore the functions. This is what I might do on a personal device that I REALLY liked.
It's broken at every point. But you can still fix it. Admirable. If it were me, I would have to take several long breaths. Whether it can be repaired or not.
I really love to see this attention to a humble stereo. Nice fix for the decks, a real second long life for mobile parts.
You even use Visio. Mark, I didn’t think you could impress me more. You are a true professional. Hats off to you, much respect.
Found a similar (but more recent) Sony console on the side of the road a few months ago. Was gonna try to fix it but the disassembly was so insane that I just threw it away. Terrible, unintuitive, and cheap design. Major props for giving this thing a service.
I worked electronics in the US Air Force starting back in 1981. Was at RAF Lakenheath and working systems on the F-111F but not at your skill level! Really enjoy your videos and your overall vibe as you work. Thank you for the videos!
Lipstick on a pig, and what a lipstick that was. The hinges are brilliant! Your improvisational skills are on par with some of the greatest jazz musicians.
Another fantastic repair, love the way you make and add extra parts for the broken plastic bits, pure genius
I appreciate the care you are putting into this old cassette deck player.
Some seriously impressive improvisation and problem solving on display there. I am in awe of your skills, and in envy of all your workshop kit :)
I admire the love and patience with which you work!
Oh yes the good old Sony 😊 brings so many good memories. BtW I worked for the brand for over 15 years servicing all them goodies.
Brilliant, reminds me of my time as electronics technician in a multi billion pound company,,But, we had to design and make test gear from 2nd hand bits, extremely impressed with your setup , well done 👍
This is the ultimate in recycling, appreciate your dedication!
I love that you took the time to save something from the landfill. Yes it's complete garbage but you added a few years life to it and will make someone quite happy! Cheers!
Oh thank you
It was a pleasure to watch you bring this poor machine back to life. 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
All respect and appreciation to you. 💐 💐 💐 💐
i wouldn't of spent 10 mins on that plastic stereo that mr mark is a genius.
Nice one, Mark! I remember as a kid we always seemed to have 1 plug fewer than the number of appliances. I was always being asked to take the plug off the iron to put on the kettle and vice versa! Got pretty good at doing plugs... then the molded plugs came in! My older brother repaired TVs and was always going round making sure the appropriate fuses were fitted to everything!
Although this is probably one of the least financially viable repairs you have undertaken , it is one of your best videos.. Although not viable, the repairs you thought out and employed make for good exercises. Some worked and some failed.. The former will come in handy when you face similar faults/breakages on more expensive equipment in the future.. Using low value equipment is good for experimenting and trying out Ideas for making 'from scratch' repairs when spare parts are not available..
Excellent work.
Mark makes wiring a plug fun 😅
We should all learn that when there's a will there's a way; I watched and saw myself in my early years fixing things. To all out there, mending things is the best way to lean anything...
I have one tip for cleaning the tape transport and that is to use Windex instead of isopropyl alcohol as it is easier on the rubber parts making them not dry out as fast. Also Windex cleans just as well as the isopropyl alcohol. You did a very good job on fixing that old Sony stereo system and even though it was a cheaper unit it still is worlds better then any new one.
Your skill and perfection level is amazing. Glad to see you repair cheaper stuff as well.
This is absolutely an outstanding fix. You did a lot of patience in there, mate. You save one vintage stereo in the landfill. Good for our environment. You did a pretty good job in doing some plastic surgery and braces.😉 Your channel is growing. When I came across your channel a year ago, It is just in 3k. I did not hesitate since the video is raw and has potentials and now here you are reaching to 50k. I am happy for you mate. I do believe you have the skills, patience and sense of humor plus the smile and laughs in doing so. I love electronics and just learning it. Watching all your videos about repairs and troubleshooting. You inspire me to pursue as a hobby in tinkering old electronic stuffs. Thank you so much. Excited for your next video. Keep doing what you do. More power !! God bless. Your avid fan in the Philippines and lives now in the States, Washington DC. God bless.
I‘m watching your videos with pleasure since a while now and cannot describe how happy I am, seeing you finally using Wera screwdrivers instead of the cheap blue ones… Professionals like you deserve professional tools! Greetings from Germany
I have never seen or knew that radius pliers existed. Now I need one! Bending wire with needle nose pliers will be a thing of the past!
Enjoy your videos, knowledge, ability and banter! Thanks Mark!
One of the best RUclips channels I've ever seen. Keep up the good work and greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lorrrrdy lorrdy all that effort for such a low cost midi system...as roy castle said.... dedications what ya need!!! 👏👏👏
Sony, A machine barely alive, We can rebuild it, make it faster stronger... You are Dr. Rudy Wells!
Great effort Mark - all I can say about this box of hifi history is that there can't be many of these left in the working world.
Hi-fi? No-fi, more like it.
I still have one! Well, its successor (the XO-D101, from 1989). Almost identical except it got a tuner with a digital display, and ours had the optional CD player. I remember it cost my Dad almost £400 of his Xmas bonus that year... having only had the old flat 'music centres' until that point, we thought it was the business! By the mid-90s I inherited it and lugged it off to University with me, and then around various flats. It's been stored away now for almost as long as it was in use, but last year I pulled it out, hooked it up and to my amazement found it all still worked perfectly. I now realise that it was always cheap, overpriced crap but it served me well for what it was and I don't think I'll ever part with it.
I'm glad to see someone putting a good effort on a cheap vintage piece of equipment. Your spring opening solution is brilliant.
Can I suggest beside the capstan bearing you lubricate the front motor bearing? It can make a lot of difference, something you can easily tell by the measured speed of the transport (before/after) and should prolongs the motor life by quite some margin.
Absolute delight watching you fixing the Technics Cassette Deck & the Sony Midi Stereo. You are a talented Technician I don't think there would be a HIFI job you wouldn't be able to fix. I liked the way you made some parts to fix the Play Buttons on the Sony HIFi. Hope to see more of your outstanding talent :)
Your cassette repairs are wonderful to keep us turning
You keep amazing me with each and every one of your creative solutions to things that most uf us would give up on and trhow stuff out the window. I'm a big fan of your patience , inventivity and skills !! Keep up the good work, you inspire people !
Great job, excellent work, as always.
I hate those two syringe epoxy dispensers, you never get an even amount of both liquids. Quick tip, I always cut the plastic that joins the two plungers together so I can dispense them one at a time.
Another quick tip, to reinforce those plastic parts you can also use gauze and CA glue, or epoxy. Glue the part together with CA glue, let that cure, then wrap it in a few layers of gauze and impregnate that with either CA glue or epoxy. The gauze acts like a fiberglass reinforcement giving the CA glue a support structure.
Hi Mark , have only just found your channel and have subscribed, can't stop watching your repairs are second to non, your attention to detail puts other repair guys to shame you try your upmost best to get any repair you do , to work as it did when it was new your a credit to hands on repairs as I said have been binge watching thanks for sharing your skills mate take care.
So much love in repairing this, is it worth it? I don't know but it is so soothing to watch these repairs!!
Mark, you are a BEAST with those plastic repairs. Outstanding work, good sir. Another trick for particularly fragile parts is to wrap the part/nail with unwaxed dental floss and set it in place with CA. It's 10 times stronger than when new. We love your channel!
Thanks for the tip! What does CA stand for?
cyanoacrylate (superglue)
@@jabl It's basically the same concept as Fiberglas and carbon-fiber construction: oriented strands fused by a polymer resin. Super strong for its size and weight.
What an amazing restauration of this old Sony system. I once bought a late 80's Marantz Tapedeck and it was standing somewhere for around 20 years. The playhead was totally rusted and I clean at least two days on it but the strange thing was that the belts where like new. Still the same in it.
I worked as a business equipment engineer most of my working life. This involved electrical/electronic/mechanical work on quality equipment way back in the 60/70’s Early calculators/accounting machines, printers etc. Much of the equipment was precision German/ Swiss made (golf ball printers, daisy wheel printers printing hundreds characters per second) and it was very interesting work! Circuit boards were high quality and service manuals / schematics were well written! Language labs, dictating equipment was all very interesting. Early word processing m/c’s came on the 70’s, computers on the 80’s, then the plastic rubbish started in the 90’s! Laser printers with nylon gears, boards with ball grid array chips you could not work on, the ‘throw away society’ was born! Thank god I am retired now and still enjoy repairing old radios, valve amplifiers etc up in my shed without the pressures of a business only a hobby now! Fraser.
That’s the way of the world unfortunately.