Nakamichi ZX-7 Revival: Full Service, Capacitor Upgrade, and Sonic Rebirth!

Embark on a journey of restoration as we unveil the meticulous service performed on the Nakamichi ZX-7 cassette deck. In this video, witness the full reassembly of the tape transport, including the replacement of belts and idler tire. Dive into the world of precision as I clean, lubricate, and bring new life to this classic deck. But that's not all - the Nakamichi ZX-7 receives an audio upgrade with the installation of Nichicon Fine Gold series capacitors, ensuring a sound quality that transcends its age.
🛠️ Restoration Highlights:
Tape Transport Revival: Experience the step-by-step reassembly of the Nakamichi ZX-7 tape transport, with new belts and idler tire ensuring smooth and reliable operation.
Capacitor Upgrade: Explore the audio enhancement achieved through the replacement of capacitors with Nichicon Fine Gold series, elevating the sound quality to new heights.
🔊 Audio Excellence Unleashed:
Full Frequency Playback: Witness the Nakamichi ZX-7's resilience as it delivers full-frequency playback and recording, preserving the rich sonic landscape of your favorite tapes.
Precise Tape Calibration: Delve into the deck's precise tape calibration options, featuring abundant spare bias for optimal performance across various tape types.
👂 Listener Satisfaction:
Your Sonic Experience: Share your thoughts in the comments on the Nakamichi ZX-7's restoration journey. How does the audio upgrade impact your listening experience? Let's celebrate the revival of vintage brilliance together!
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[@DoNaSbaR]

Another great Job indeed, but sometimes it happens that we forget there is a camera capturing all the action. This time I think that's what happened. Most of the extraordinary work you are doing is off screen (frame) and it's not seen. But for all intents and purposes, I thank you for this (another) educational video.

[@hifirulezzz]

Hi, thank you for watching 😎 I am sorry for inconvenience with the camera. But sometimes hard to predict when iPhone decides to switch camera orientation. Even if angle is good it still switches anyway. Please check my other videos when I serviced a similar Nakamichi transport to see more details.

[@stevenichols5708]

Another great video

[@manti1923]

Great job your doing...I wish you lived near me you could do my old Hitachi boombox from the 80's it need a complete overhaul...keep up the good work my man.

[@dejan311]

What grease and lubricant you are using?

[@BTW...]

Change the incandescent lamps while you are in there. I've found the small lamp used for tape counter burn out in these. When that fails the machine shuts down because it assumes an end of tape situation. On that subject... was that a blob of grease on the tape counter belt that came from greasing up the door mechanism? Looked like it in the video.

[@hifirulezzz]

Grease was cleaned. I don't need to film fails on camera, correct? I have replaced these lamps in two decks, but over time I have learned that tgesepamps work on lowervoltage and lasts long life. I have not seen yet tgesebulbs burned, only in one other video on KZbin

[@amolaghamkar7381]

Is this deck for sale

[@hifirulezzz]

No

[@a2626l1]

Ваше мнение о звучании данного экземпляра?

[@hifirulezzz]

С установленными Ничикон Голд звучит хорошо, если нужно больше мяса и баса - поставьте Ничикон Мьюз

[@a2626l1]

@@hifirulezzz верхние не утомляют? Не ярче чем в шестой серии?

[@hifirulezzz]

@@a2626l1 я сделаю видео, благо сейчас есть оба ZX-7 и ZX-9. Я победил высокие в CR-7 & RX-505 при помощи Мьюз конденсаторов, ставил 2 мкФ вместо 1 мкФ. Звук стал просто прекрасен.

[@a2626l1]

@@hifirulezzz какие именно конденсаторы заменили ? В УВ?

[@hifirulezzz]

@@a2626l1 Ну я меняю все на пути сигнала, 1 на 2 менял на плате долби.

[@michaelclayton9065]

Hi hifirulezzz. I have a Nakamichi 480 cassette deck that needs to be service. Could I have you service my unit? I will pay. let me know.

[@hifirulezzz]

Sorry, I have a limited time for this hobby. I have videos on 480 series restoration. User them as a manual. Goal of this channel is to share lost knowledge, not fix all decks in the world.