[NMUG] audiophile

[Alan Barber]

Thanks Robbie and Richard I kinda thought that was the case.
Having been listening to music mostly via ipod and mp3 I am staggered  
by the quality of my old hifi system.
My Dual turntable has stopped working now - oh well!

Regards

Alan
		

On 7 Jan 2010, at 13:57, Richard Nevill wrote:

> For perhaps less than probable repair costs, Alan, you might  
> consider one of these:
>
> http://www.johnlewis.com/230674643/Product.aspx?source=14798
>
>
> On 7 Jan 2010, at 13:44, Robbie Murray wrote:
>
>> Could be deterioration and slipping of drive belts, Alan.
>>
>> I had a similar problem once before, and was able to get a  
>> replacement
>> from Hubbards in Aylsham Road (just up from St Augustines traffic
>> lights), but I had stripped it down to get to the faulty part and  
>> then
>> reassembled.
>>
>> If you need someone to look at it, in my experience it's generally  
>> not
>> worth it as they often charge about £40.00 just to diagnose the
>> problem, and you could well find one on eBay for much less.
>>
>> You may want to have a look on Freegle - there seem to be plenty  
>> being
>> given away on a regular basis, but usually with the same phrase you
>> used yourself - 'hasn't been used for years'!
>>
>>
>> Robbie
>>
>>
>>
>> On 7 Jan 2010, at 12:38, Alan Barber wrote:
>>
>> I have moved my hifi equipment to a more convenient place
>> to record lp's tapes etc to digital.
>> But not having used my double cassette deck for years I find
>> 1 side runs slow and stops the other will not play. Both will fast
>> forward and rewind.
>> I have cleaned the heads, wheels etc. but wondered if anyone out  
>> there
>> has any tips to get it going again.
>> Or if not a reasonably priced repairer.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Alan
>> 		
>
> Richard Nevill
> ricnev at mac.com
>
>
>
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