Today I decided to convert some of my old audio cassettes (DJ performances & mix tapes) into MP3 files so I can play them in my car.
I got my old tape deck (Teac V-600) out of the cupboard where it has lived for the last few years and was gutted to find it no longer worked (powers up OK, but the motor doesn't turn). Now I have no way to play back these tapes.
Should I try and fix it? Not sure it's worth it.
Maybe get another deck off eBay, any recommendations?
Although what I really fancy is an old Walkman or portable player; this way I can just plug the player straight into the line-in jack in my car so no MP3 conversion required. Quick check on eBay and surprised to see how expensive some of the more decent Sony models (like the WM- 2 or WM-DD33) are selling for. Any other models I should look out for?
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If it were me, assuming it's just something to do with the motor and nothing that would give me major headaches (throw a resistor in there and I'm confused), I would try and fix it.
I've felt the same way as you, recently, I've missed having a portable cassette player, I've had 2 in my early teens and I wrecked them both. I miss them. :(
Time for thrift store shopping Moth3r ..... that would be my suggestion if you either can't fix it or it costs too much to have it repaired elsewhere. I have a nice TEAC A-106 that I got at a thrift store for like $4.99. $80.00 later it runs like a champ and was well worth the trip to the repair shop.
You're making mp3's? ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..... LOL
If I go the walkman route I won't need to convert the tapes to MP3 (OK so I could avoid MP3 by digitising then burning to CD, but a USB flash drive is much more convenient). Watching a few Sony and Aiwa models on eBay at the moment.
I know having a walkman in the car is not exactly convenient, but it's a nice retro FU to the iPod generation...
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