Nakamichi 700zxl Restoration Part 1: Unveiling the Mighty

Embark on a journey to resurrect the mighty Nakamichi 700zxl as we kick off the restoration in Part 1. In this episode, witness the meticulous process of getting the tape transport out and back in, addressing issues such as one channel's low volume. Dive into the intricate world of audio restoration as we desolder, clean, deoxidize, and solder back three relays, ensuring both channels play harmoniously.
🎛️ Restoration Highlights:
Tape Transport Mastery: Join me as I masterfully navigate the removal and reinstallation of the Nakamichi 700zxl's tape transport, setting the stage for a comprehensive restoration.
Channel Harmony: Experience the restoration of channel balance, eliminating issues with low volume and ensuring both channels play seamlessly.
🔧 Relay Revival:
Desolder and Clean: Delve into the process of desoldering, cleaning, and deoxidizing three relays crucial to the Nakamichi 700zxl's performance, ensuring reliability and longevity.
Soldering Mastery: Witness soldering mastery as we reattach the revitalized relays, contributing to the deck's overall stability.
🔍 What's Next:
Capacitor Replacement: Stay tuned for the upcoming parts where we will replace orange and electrolytic caps, breathing new life into the Nakamichi 700zxl's circuitry.
👂 Your Restoration Experience:
Share Your Thoughts: Engage in the comments section, sharing your own restoration experiences, insights, and expectations for the mighty Nakamichi 700zxl.
Get ready for a restoration journey like no other! Like, share, and subscribe for the next chapters in the revival of the Nakamichi 700zxl.
🔍 Tags: #Nakamichi700zxlRestoration #TapeTransportMastery #AudioRestoration #VintageAudioRevival #RelayRevival #TechEnthusiast #AudioJourney

[@TheJastaprasta]

This will be quite a job.

[@RUfromthe40s]

this is my favorite nakamichi deck ,maybe because i paid for it ,i´m still using it almost everyday as i have been recording compilations and hear them more than cds or records and my deck on my most recent system bought since 2020. Those cassettes were sony selling cheap cassettes and made them type IV but as an example the UX-PRO was almost doble the price, the metal cassette from sony by excelence is the metal master before was the metal-es, the XR and XS are average and in a few listening it will sound not good as when one records it

[@HaiTran-eb3ce]

Where you are located at. I need some machine to restore. Thank you

[@WangJinsheng]

super, very professional job.

[@stevenichols5708]

Makes me very happy, woohoo!!!

[@Nakamichi_Service_UK]

Relay cleaning should only be a temporary fix. Please consider replacement to save the effort of having to go back in again soon. Convertor boards can be used to adapt the deck to new sealed relays that are commonly available. Nice job so far.

[@RandyWBrown]

Have fun man,I did one back in 2022. Had to replace 18 bulbs. It takes time to refurbish one of these puppies.

[@alexismethenitis]

Great work!

[@ОлегБ-в2м]

У меня сложилось мнение , что у Nakamichi достаточно слабый лентопротяжный механизм за исключением некоторых экземпляров Nakamichi dragon. Удачи в ремонте.

[@hifirulezzz]

Ну вообще они одинаковые во втором поколении и до смены на Sankyo в серии CR.

[@ОлегБ-в2м]

@@hifirulezzz Я имел в виду, что для такой электроники слабоваты. Мне больше нравится ЛПМ Sony топовых дек. Очень стабильны и хорошо восстанавливаются.