"John Fryatt" wrote in message
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"John Fryatt" wrote in message
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Hmmm... I think the result is that it's probably a fairly easy
fix IF you
know what you are doing. Basically, I don't, so I'll have to see
what
estimates I get from repair shops. I have e-mailed B&W (who repair
older
Nakamchis) so I'll see what they say.
I would have a go at a low-end thing, as an alternative to
chucking it away,
but for a decent deck I don't think I will. If it doesn't end up
A1, there's
not much point.

Thanks everyone for your advice.

John

Just to wind up this thread, Classic Nakamichi (alias B&W) advised
me
that a full service on a 480Z runs out at £140-£220 depending on
what
needs doing.
An old 480Z just ain't worth that kind of dosh, so sadly it's now on
a
shelf waiting for me to decide what to do with it. :-(

I've got exactly the peoblem with a Naka CR3 - I was quoted 'about
£200' for a service by my local Nakamichi dealer and, to be honest, it
just wouldn't get the use to warrant it. I can't remember the last
time I even saw a cassette let alone recorded or played one :-( It's
sad becuase it was a nice bit of kit and served me well