My first Nakamichi! 660ZX! ナカミチデビュー！Repairing! 修理！

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Mi piace il fatto che i lavori alle tue apparecchiature li fai tu invece che qualcun'altro,così sei assolutamente sicuro di come sono state messe le mani ,e la qualità del lavoro.sei davvero in gamba e sono un tuo sostenitore.bravissimo

[@MROK-1972]

👍Great Job! 👏

[@kozkoz7776]

It was awe watching you work on your nakamichi deck all though you made me DIZZY watching i hope you LOVE this fantastic machine i too own a great deck considered top three in the world i wont say witch one and no its not a dragon they are alot of FUN to play with and DO sound so close to R2R you have to hear to BELIEVE! do you love tape cassette sound and do you plan on owning other decks

[@AlanColePhotography]

Thank you for the lesson, Juliano! My 670ZX just stopped playing. Everything else works fine - VU meters work and FF and Rew are Ok. I was looking for a capstan belt, found one, then went looking for the way to install it. I think, after seeing you replace it, that the solution is to sell it to someone with the time and experience to make it like new. Thank you again!

[@getzapped313]

Don't be discouraged!

[@supermanhoshino]

I understood this video that Nakamichi's deck is easy to remove transport. We also polished the pinch roller with sandpaper, which was helpful. Even so, I was surprised with your great concentration. It is a wonderful repair skill.

[@44markmcq]

Great job! I came here trying to understand what would be required to restore my old 660ZX, and what ive seen is that I need to find someone as skilled as you-! I'm probably able to remove the transport section, but too much more involved without a understanding what happened during your fast vid sections....Hopefully I can find some good tape player repair closer by- well done Juliano!

[@johnhanek167]

Fascinating vid. You are ONE HANDY DUDE! I bought a 682ZX on Ebay about 10 years ago for $500 and was stunned when it arrived. It looked like a brand new deck, not a single scratch on it anywhere, and performance was perfect. To this day it performs flawlessly. I love it. Also have RX-505, purchased new back in the day- totally different design concept and just as fun to play with. This is weird: I have a black screwdriver with a yellow end that is EXACTLY like yours. I have no idea where I got it!

[@JV-nt9bp]

Wow you are a genius 👏🏻💐Very good restoration job you have done ✅. Do you have a 682zx experience ?

[@BKK-Japan1]

Super clean for melted rubber belts, nail polish remover also best solution .

[@johnweegenaar7314]

great job . I used this to fix my 680zx when I first got the deck

[@deniscueri6315]

Bonjour à tous Merci pour cette vidéo. Nakamichi est vraiment une marque de légende avec d'excellents produits pour le bonheur de nos oreilles😌🙏

[@cmcapelli]

My compliments for taking the time and patient to rebuild this marble. I wish you decades of pure enjoiment!!!!! Great Job !!!

[@chrisherrmann8448]

Hi Juliano. I just went after the transport on my 682ZX. Original owner but in storage for years and idler wheel and belts needed replacing. This was invaluable - thank you! Question. After re-assembly the flywheels seem to be producing a little friction slowing down playback. That or the reel motor needs lube or replacing. I didn't notice the quick spot of lube you applied to the flywheels - any recommendations? Basic 3-IN-1? Thanks so much.

[@johnweegenaar7314]

Great job just purchased a 680ZX that requires some work with similar problems so here goes thanks for the video

[@jcabb1]

I always dreamed about these decks when I was a kid. Your video makes it look like a nightmare.

[@rodrigocravo2888]

Such a insane job! nice deck

[@rob2rc21]

Incredible job!! I bought mine new in 1981, now the play is hesitant and the auto azimuth is not working. I didn't use it for some years, I think that wasn't good. I am not as handy as you are, congratulations! It still sounds great!

[@V109FM]

Thank you for sharing this video. I just got my first 600ZX and I am also restoring it. It has a lot of the same problems. The grease has turned to glue and the belts are stretched. Also the capstans are frozen to their shafts. But Its going to be a great project. I will also go through the audio caps when done to upgrade the sound when I am done to enhance the overall performance.It's a keeper.

[@sayparler]

Yes the Nakamichi decks will always worth the effort, they sound extremely good. Good luck!

[@zambrano966]

Excelente trabajo Juliano, me encantan los Deck, de hecho poseo tres los cuales uso siempre y a pesar de los años que tienen funcionan perfectamente, claro hay que hacerles su mantenimiento de vez en cuando. Poseo una Pioneer CT-F950, una TEAC V-70 y una Technics RS-M260. La Pioneer y la Technics son de tres cabezas, pero son bastante sencillas ambas tienen ajuste de Bias, la TEAC si es simple, dos cabezas pero su sonido es muy bonito. La mas problemática en fallas es la Pioneer por el mecanismo la TEAC y la Technics son muy confiables y casi nunca fallan. Siempre quise tener una Nakamichi pero nunca tuve la oportunidad de adquirir una.

[@МаксимДанник-ш6г]

This is Man with golden hands!

[@JuanManuel123ify]

Magnífica reparación compañero....enhorabuena....es usted un artista.....Gracias por compartir sus trabajos.....un abrazo....

[@BEATLESUPLLOADER]

Excellent Nakamichi deck.

[@ishtar0077]

Beautiful job it looks awesome 👌

[@jiayuhe675]

Thank you very much for this video, I have a 680zx, Always afraid to change the belt After watching your video, I still don't dare. I'm afraid I can't put it back on

[@manzanaresantonio]

Don't be afraid. Just take a lot of pictures and make a video of the process and which screws you remove and the correct placement of the parts. I was a fraid too and look at me now working on decks like the BIC T-4M and AIWA AD-F990 that are a serious pain in the butt to work on. It looks difficult, but it's all logical. Make sure you are careful not pulling on wires too hard or putting too much pressure on the boards and Capacitors. Your 680ZX looks almost identical to this one as it has the classic Nakamichi mechanism (The best cassette mechanism ever)

[@Vint-Alpha-Bor]

Nakamichi 660ZX+Aurex SB-Λ77+Denon SC-3000 - Majestic Sound!

[@TheMarko57]

Great video, I notice you didn't check or change the grease in the transport motors, still great job. I've had a few deck in my day started of, JVC KD-55, NAK 480, then a couple NAK CR-3A's, But Nothing like my recent purchase, NAKAMICHI DRAGON, been wanting one since the early 80's, sound is extremely awesome, and a keeper for life.

[@abelperalta5669]

Amazing Juliano !!! Congrats !!

[@coffeeisgood102]

Great video! You are a real pro. My hat is off to you!

[@sayparler]

Harold Bullock I'm just a curious hobbyist! Thanks anyway, I appreciate!

[@olaniyi570]

I found a Nakamichi 480 at a pawnshop the other. i wish I had your skills to repair it. its an interesting deck, because its only has 2 heads but its double capstan.

[@PedjoGT]

I collected decks for 20 years snd 680zx is one of best tree i have

[@HamtaroEL]

660ZX/670ZX/680ZX got 10hz to 22khz whereas 680/681ZX/682ZX got 20hz to 22khz. But I would get 682ZX for cord and 660ZX for play.

[@Lion-ow4br]

@@HamtaroEL sorry i dont have information about this amazing machine but i think 10hz to 22 khz is better than 20hz to 22khz why you like these? can you explain me please ( my English is bad, please with simple word if possible i like more learn

[@Alcor-d4i]

I really like 600 series, the main reason is the sound, they produce warm and incredible sound stage, I have one problem with 660 that it doesn't have monitor switche, so having a 3 head cassette deck that you can't compare between source and tape, so it better to have 670 if you like analog vu meters.

[@UserTX808]

Great Work, great Video, great Deck! :)

[@christophercullin9309]

love your videos very interesting thanks a lot juliano

[@andypalm7061]

What an interesting project! Never saw a Nakamichi inside, we have Sony here at home. I have yet to see a Nakamichi here,and am a bit afraid to own one due to parts supply issues.

[@DIlic-iz9tx]

*_Bravo majstore_*

[@danielmarierock3095]

your a genius

[@20tajk7]

Good job, playback sound is stunning on those 6**ZX decks due to the excellent bass response of these heads ! Orange caps are quite easy to replace (except the ones on the vertical switch board), I suggest you to replace the gray bipolar electrolytics too. However heating the pinch roller arms with soldering iron is not a good idea since the nylon bushing can melt with heat.

[@sayparler]

It's not a good idea indeed, but luckily I didn't melt anything and it's easier to put it back in to the original position. The orange caps were replaced now, just have to edit the video! The sound is clearer with the new caps, amazing!

[@HamtaroEL]

10hz instead of 20hz.

[@gmann7523]

Hi Juliano, I have a Nakamichi BX300e cassette deck which worked perfectly when I had it connected to my set up but hasn't been used for about 4 years (stored in a garage) and is need of a service like you just demonstrated in your video, my deck plays for a few seconds then stops the forward function works sometimes/slowly the rewind function doesn't respond and if it does its after a few good attempts again slow. I've never attempted to repair a Nakamichi cassette deck before and on opening mines was a drawn back to the cluster surrounding the playing mechanism. do you have any advice for me or have you ever come across a BX330e and repaired it? if so is there a video I can take some tips from that you or anyone reading this knows of? by the way that's some skills you have I was/am well impressed.

[@BABYGODZILLA2009]

Hi Juliano. Nice video as always. Anyhow, recently I sorta hit the jackpot when I came across a Sony TC-K909ES cassette deck for sale from a local guy. I see this particular unit still goes for over $800 bucks on ebay and I got it for $100 bucks. Did not get the remote with it but hey, not the end of the world. However, I have a problem, this is what i had since i bought it, during recording it records like a dream when you play it on another deck. However, whenever i play it from the K909, the same tape or any other pre-recorded tapes, the treble is less. I don't think its the azimuth since i can clearly hear the high frequencies as the azimuth is spot on, but its like if you had turned the treble all the way down, it sounds like that. Heads look amazing, i have a doubt it is circuit related. Any thoughts on this? I thought of changing the all the electrolyte caps on the unit. I see some caps are branded Elna. Can you please guide me on the right path what could be the issue? Your thoughts on this is highly appreciated.

[@rams1943]

Great video...there is nothing like restoring a old cassette deck... I am currently restoring a technics RS-B100... Looking forward to more such videos...liked subbed...:-)

[@sayparler]

Ram S That's true, especially in these cold days! Wow that's one rare cassette deck! Would love to work on one of these. Thank you for subscribing!

[@HamtaroEL]

RS-B100 is TECHNICS's ultimate 'B series' deck. :-) and RS-M280 is TECHNICS's ultimate 'M series' deck. :-)

[@HamtaroEL]

Liked both 660ZX and RS-B100.

[@itamitam1]

Hi, great job. I have got the same 660zx. I am the first owner and have not used it for some 25 years. It was stored. Now I tried and the transport mechanism is stuck. Fulishly I tried to spray lublicate it with WD-40. Clearly that was wrong. now all the belts slip. I will attempt to clean them they way you did. Just wonder where I can get the new right size belts. How did you know the diameter and sort of bets to buy ? And thank you again for this detailed video.

[@sayparler]

I'd say e-bay is one good source for these belts and replacement parts, but they may be expensive! The sizing is just an approximation, I do not know the factory specs for them...

[@hrxy1]

what s so special about namamuchi decks, I never heard of them. Again good job well done.

[@sayparler]

+hrxy1 The Nakamichis sounds amazing, period. Then, they also have very special features, and you usually can control many things such as the head azimuth. All in all, they're very well constructed and the sound... I would say it's very warm and natural, but without sacrificing the frequency response.

[@Cassettetrainmania]

+hrxy1 Well. I have also a nakamichi. I'ts the model CR-2 simple looking cassette deck but sound foking NICE en records GREAT!!!!!

[@Cassettetrainmania]

+Juliano Sumino Nice video. Really a nice cassette deck

[@HamtaroEL]

Cassette trainmania1992 Two head cassette deck but I prefer over DR-1 and Cassette Deck 1.

[@ВладимирБровцев-л5ю]

nakamichi 660 long gauge don't know why, was everything ok before?

[@ndodhy]

Hi any chance of uploading or guiding transport service for Nakamichi 682zx Thanks

[@hrxy1]

thanks for the reply and information much appreciated

[@TypewriterChicago]

Got any tips for a broken pause?

[@radumuresan9680]

There is any chance to make a belt replacement on Akai GX-R88 or R99? Would be greatly appreciate.

[@harry333ism]

Verry Nice !! Gooooooooood Job!!!!!!!!!

[@sayparler]

harry333ism Thanks!

[@HamtaroEL]

I feel 660ZX/670ZX/680/680ZX/681ZX/682ZX are their best designed decks; I prefer them over ZX-7/ZX-9, DRAGON and CR-7 especially with their buttons and dials.

[@jmmbos]

Hallo, Juliano Didn't you need to re-align the whole mechanism , tape path ? because you changed the rollers and you had taken off the roller arms as well There's a tape guide attached to the roller at the left side .. So .. I Miss some lights in the cass compartment Didn't it have any ? Anyway great job It's quite rare this one and very beautiful

[@sayparler]

+Hans Bos Yes I tried my best to realign the path, with a mirror cassette. I should not be perfectly aligned, but sounds great nonetheless! The cassette compartment has a front light, instead of back light as most of decks. Thank you for watching!

[@jmmbos]

+Juliano Sumino Okee , thanks for answering (y). If he sounds great / in phase and doesn't damage C -120 tapes at the edges , then it's of course okee , or at least good enough . Lately I like Yamaha decks as well . Especially those titanium ones , like the KX-930 and 530. They are very well made , look good and sound really great .. I also got a mirror cassette :)

[@dxhighendamplifiers]

I feel sad that you could not replace the iddle tire....you have just sanded the worn surface..this will be bad again in a matter of a month or two....try to find another one to replace...this deck deserves that

[@dxhighendamplifiers]

I made this testing several times..... and asked people to compare....and they where so illuded that no capacitor replaced and they continue to notice one channel different when compared to the other....but this channel changed..sometimes was the rigth as better sometimes was the left was better...then i change the connectors..... and the confusion was bigger...it is all illusion...just that

[@LibraAudioLaboratory]

グレート修理 !!

[@AlexdaCunha]

From all your collection which is your best sounding deck and the favorite one?

[@sayparler]

It's definitely the Sony 555ESJ! Although the Nakamichi is tremendously good, it lacks the clarity of the Sony. Obviously a more high end Nakamichi would beat the 555ESJ, but that's something I can't afford for now...

[@AlexdaCunha]

Thanks for the answer! Any of those is really quite expensive regardless the condition. I was thinking of buying something like the technics RS-M88 as it is cheaper in second hand market and has a much nicer vintage feel IMO... and I love the vintage japanese hifi.

[@sayparler]

Ohhh, don't tell me about the M88... I've just sold it, together with other decks, because I needed space! Lovely deck, looks stunning, and sounds quite warm and nice!

[@lazarogonzalez3002]

Juliano Sumino Hi, What do you think about Nakamichi DR 3?

[@dxhighendamplifiers]

I am sorry, you are rigth related "infamous orange Nakamichi capacitors"

[@АртёмАртёмов-м2и]

Super!

[@intelligenceondisplay]

Can you repair the cassette portion of a Panasonic Se-2050/Se-2150 from 1973?

[@sayparler]

Hi, what are symptoms of the cassette part of your stereo?

[@intelligenceondisplay]

Juliano how do I send you photos? You are a genius sir and this unit has sentimental value

[@intelligenceondisplay]

The cassette door lid opens roo much as the stopper guard is a defect on these units.

[@intelligenceondisplay]

I do not have the skillset to bring the heads and idlers ets into alignment

[@alaiowa]

What do you use to clean and lubricate tape decks?

[@sayparler]

Normal Ethanol alcohol, 95% purity. For lubricating, nothing fancy as well, fine oil or grease depending where.

[@LifeSized101]

Do the tape heads fail, got a constant biz on the right channel of my DRW 660 DENON

[@getzapped313]

That sounds like a failing cap

[@olaniyi570]

Amazing job. I still have my Dragon. Do you have a favorite cassette deck?

[@sayparler]

+olaniyi570 Thanks! The Dragon is a rare and expensive deck! Well I like the Sony, Teac... Would love to have a top of the line Nakamichi, like yours!

[@HamtaroEL]

Juliano Sumino Do you have 682ZX?

[@dxhighendamplifiers]

I am almost 70 years old....more than 50 years doing those tests....people is this way.... this stuff is alike a religion...do not make any sense..and never resist a fair A to B blind testing comparison made using the correct technics

[@harshp2786]

Wich is the best cassette deck Nakamichi..akai .onkyo..sansui.technics..sony..teac....etc Please teal me

[@Alcor-d4i]

Nakamichi is definitely the best, but there's other like revox b215 and tandberg teac. Of course my favorite is dragon, for allot different reason, 600 series are also fantastic like 680 670.

[@robertlee1549]

So what was the problem? Why can't it play and how did you fix it?

[@sayparler]

The usual old deck problems, worn out rubber belts, bad capacitors, sticky old grease, contact issues... Basically, replace belts and caps, and clean, clean, clean...

[@sunsan997]

すげーな

[@alext151]

はじめまして、どこの国籍の方ですか?

[@bajekanal4734]

TOP

[@thaotrucpham4095]

Technics M202

[@volkerking5757]

What is the name of the Auction i vergod this name? i'm searching a HD-Beta but in PAL Version not in NTSC do you know something? If you replacing the Capacitors please use Nichicon or Panasonic because this Caps are the best all other cheap one are not acceptable. Everything on this two types of Caps are have a high Temperatur 105°C and a verylong MTBF (Mean time between failure) this is very importand. I have had long tiem experience (~ 30 years in reparing Electronics). In my Country Austria here in Vienna if you can repair a Tape Deck like this the people don't pay you a Job like this and this Job will never be made here in Austria anymore because the people don't like the old Decks they say this is a old Machine etc..- the Radio and TV Mechanical Service is death in my Country. I leaernd Radio and Tv Mechanics at Grundig in the 80this finished this and I have a Master in this Job but noone will accept my work. In Austria the people don't want pay for a good Job like this! But very good Job and so fast! :-) Good Job i like this old Decks too today i must repair a Sony DCT 57ES DAT Recorder Deck.

[@karatzdi]

Hi there, Nice job. I got one in my hands now. Same issues as with any tape deck. Idler, belts and caps. If you don't mind, could you please reveal your source of belts ? I understand that you may not publicly. Please use my email !

[@dxhighendamplifiers]

Compare the infamous Nakamich orange capacitors...one channel using them and the other channel not using them.... ask someone to do the job...you NOT KNOWING what channel had "infamous" capacitor replaced...then try to discover.....you will notice something very interesting..it is just an illusion..... ATTENTION...you cannot know what channel was replaced or you will vote against the "infamous" because your beliefs do that with our decisions