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Yeah, they're quite light and portable aren't they? And I imagine the battery life isn't too bad because the mech isn't too heavy. I hadn't really thought about them falling forward - you see a lot of these types with broken selector switches, and I assumed it was heavy- handedness. Maybe just accidents! Thanks for watching 👍

That's great - funny how we remember the details of all the cool stuff from when we were kids! To be fair, it's nice that you could have kit like that at school and Youth Club without it getting ruined. I've not had any of the aft touch Toshibas. Your S90 is a lovely beast - I like the VU meters front and centre. But as you say, all those Logic buttons can be a bit tricky over time. As for Sharp, I have a mint GF-555 and 575. Lovely twin decks. Never did get a 777, but there's still time 😁 Thanks for taking the time to share your memories - I'll check out you channel 👍

Thanks for watching. I hope it bought. Back some of those happy memories 😊👍

@@retro_restos I was always taking it apart and tweaking it for the best sound lol, brill little stereos these were

Yes - it's a simple battery power setup on these, and the internal wiring was in good shape. These units do sometimes require new springs though, as they can't always be salvaged.

Yes - thats why I'm asking for info. Please send me a link to your video. Thanks.

​@@retro_restos i don't have a video but i will make it for you brother ،i will let you know when ready

@@retro_restos i don't have video but im gonna take picture to show you how , i will let know.when ready ,

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Those 1740s still come up for sale now and again. Very nice units. Thanks for watching 👍

It never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for watching 👍

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Recapping is usually unnecessary, unless it has a serious electronic issue; e.g. faulty amplifier/pre-amp/output or no power.

Yeah, so many models with the tiniest differences. I think some were even just colour differences...

There wasn't much to see with the filthy screens and intermittent power switches (especially Stargate that wasn't really working and the pool game that wouldn't power on). There'll be more to see when they are refurbished, so look out for them. Thanks for watching 👍

Go get it out - see if you can get a new high score 😁Thanks for watching, and please keep a lookout for the service video coming soon 👍

Thanks for watching! Such a cool game for its time - a great use of the LED technology. Please stay tuned to see it restored to working condition and bring back memories for you 😃👍

You're absolutely right! I think Grandstand was the European brand, but Epoch was the manufacturer/parent Company. I just loved for X6, and it is branded Epoch. I didn't even know if it's existence (and never seen one for sale) - so thanks for the heads-up. I'll be looking out for one now! 👍

It really was quite complex for its time. And very addictive! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned to see how it turns out 😃👍

You were lucky - that was a very posh one with multi-colour VFD, different game phases and sound switches. Very snazzy for 1983😀👍

JVC are my favourite radio cassettes to work on. Very well built. Some of the earlier stuff can be awkward to work on, but the 80's kit is much more modular. Fit and finish is excellent.

Hi! Thanks for watching 👍 Lots of cool stuff in the pipeline, so stay tuned 😊

It does have that feel to it, now you mention it. I did the Split Second (and Merlin) quite recently. It's like Split Second but in a round form! And with instructions moulded into the battery cover too. I got the Cue Ball name wrong in the video - it's called Bank Shot by Parker Brothers 👍

@@retro_restos I had to repair my Split Second recently after having it all these years from new. Blew it by up by accidentally having the polarity set wrong.

It definitely a possibility. The mounting method was never great on these either, so the weakened plastic can easily pull away - especially with a stiff aerial.

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Yes, they were very popular - I have a fair few in the workshop at the moment for service - so they'll live on. Thanks for watching.

@@retro_restos Served me very well was a workhorse only walkman I had.

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Great to hear from you - and thanks for watching! Those mechs are great fun... I do a lot of those with various Sanyo models. The real fun is the tiniest little black spring! I generally use T -Cut and Auto-Glym vinyl care and polishes. Watch out for cutting compounds on paint or print (and alcohol) - as they'll have it away! Good luck with finishing your service 👍

Thanks for watching 👍 Hoping to get some Matsui stuff on the channel. That was such a household brand back in my youth!

@@retro_restos And mine - my first boombox. I know it's not the best quality all the time to say the least but it's all about nostalgia for me and there really are some nice personal stereos in particular. OK I promise not to mention them again on your vids :) keep up the good work.

Matsui and Saisho blimey a Curry's and Dixons special

@@MrHYDRO84 That's the dream - competing with themselves! :O

These are lovely little units. I have a few clean ones for sale, but UK only. Where are you based?

Totally agree. I sometimes use a tone generator or reference tape, and counter or o'scope depending on model. But sometimes, doing it by ear is plenty quick and easy - and accurate enough for a casual listener. Using the aux in is a good idea, as you can switch immediately back and forth while tweaking the tape speed.

There's only one internal transformer screw on this model. The other hole is for the bottom left rear casing screw. Quite unusual.

Lovely machines, those old Sharps. It's very satisfying when the plan comes together, as Hannibal used to say 😃👍

Yes, you always have to be careful with these 'one touch record' machines! Although I do occasionally and accidentally overwrite tapes when I'm cleaning the record/play bar slider during a service 🙄😃

@@retro_restos haha easy happening for sure!🙂 Thanks for your great videos so relaxing, informative and entertaining.

Thanks for the advice. I've had a few soft-touch/logic controlled JVC units that have been stuck, but not a Sharp. Reassuring to know, as the doors almost invariably need to be open to remove the mech (as I'm sure you know). Hoping to work on this one soon. Thanks again 👍

@@retro_restos i think i have about 30-40 boomboxes, and out of all of them, my sharp radios, and my panasonic ones, You can leave them unused for months and when i go back to them they just work straight off the switch, where as some other seem do develop problems from lack of use. i have videos of all my radios on my channel, but since doing the videos, some have gone, some got scrapped and a couple got sold. i want to stop buying but i can't because radios are all i know.. i'm older now and i've been collecting since the late 80s. so i need to stop.

Yes, I think it was an 'own brand' kind of thing. I've subsequently seen several units which are the same, except for colours and brand name. Not actually too bad a unit to be fair - especially for a budget unit. Thanks for watching 👍

I think the regulation circuit is mounted inside the motor housing on this one. I think I would have mounted a buck converter with a variable DC out to facilitate adjustment if this had been running 'off' speed wise. So much easier with the motor built in trim pots! Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks for watching 👍 These are great machines - I service quite a lot. I've probably serviced 30 of these M series over the last year or so, and every single one needed at least new belts, purely down to age and performance. But that's only to be expected with age. I prefer Sanyos as they're more user friendly. Sonys sound great but generally are just more awkward to work on. Thanks again! 😃

@@retro_restosso all my respect. Certainly belt system is a weakness for 8 tracks players, turntables, cd/dvd trays and cassette, DAT and dcc players. SONY is the brand I like most, but SANYO is better components and response I guess. I'd put it one level higher than SONY. Have a very good week and I'll be watching your videos 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Hi, thanks for watching. I fear the only replacement you'll find is from a donor machine. I've yet to see one being broken, but you might get lucky on a specific search - perhaps on forums? You may find a switch from something else and modify the mounting etc perhaps? It may be tricky to get the switch timing correct and reliable this way though. Unusual for these to break, so it's an unlucky case.

@@retro_restos I feared that these would be hard to find, I don't know how it happened but the black plastic actually snapped straight through. She has all the bits I will see if it can be fixed back together. Thanks for you help.

Exactly 😃

Absolutely. I do sometimes strip down units; but mostly due to multiple faults, severe filth, or if I'm building one from several units. Otherwise 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' I'm pretty familiar with TRKs, and knew I could always use this for spares, but yeah - it's not usually a good idea to buy a box of bits with the sole intention of having a complete, working unit at the end. I got lucky here - which was a bonus!

@@retro_restos Only downside was a missing knob. Everything else came together nicely. 😇

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It is a bit like LEGO! I think it would be much more difficult with older units, as at least these have multi-plugs to guide where the wiring should go.