Frequently asked questions about cassette decks, servicing and repairing them, single vs double cassette machines etc.
Generally just as much as necessary to complete the work you’ve asked us to do, and no more. A visit to Liquid Audio always delivers exceptional results and value. This hard-earned reputation for excellence, appreciated by thousands of happy customers, partly accounts for our almost always being fully booked with work from around Australia. That […]
Cassette decks offer a ton of fun and a real ‘blast from the past’ user experience, but there are a few things to consider before you go crazy. Cassette decks are amongst the most complex of hi-fi gear and generally require the most maintenance due to their electro-mechanical nature, belts, gears, and motors. Think of
Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t buy equipment in poor condition. I know that everyone wants a bargain and buying equipment in poor condition is often perceived as a bargain. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good
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That depends on whether they need service or repair work. For machines needing repair, it’s often not worth it. Double Trouble Dual or double-cassette machines have two cassette bays instead of the one more commonly found with better cassette decks. Dual cassette machines were generally the cheapest cassette decks of their time, sold at the
Indeed I do, you cannot do this sort of work properly without them. In fact, I have some of the coolest cassette deck-specific tools available, custom-made for working with cassette decks. work on cassette decks and these are necessary tools of the trade. My stash includes various calibration tapes including a custom Pioneer set, special
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