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Old 05-26-2011, 04:38 PM
 
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was selling cassettes up until 2006. my last store bought cassette was Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 album (I forgot the name) with the "Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" song on it
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Old 05-26-2011, 06:12 PM
 
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"harry-how could i use the speaker output to drive a matching transformer? what specifically would I do? what equipment would i use or buy?"

Sometimes you might find a Radio Snack with matching transformers. This site gives info on the concept in general. A transformer gives voltage separation between devices while still passing on the signal. You can hook things up direct, but it usually sounds bad and could damage the input of whatever amp you are using.

Impedance FAQ
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Old 05-26-2011, 06:55 PM
 
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Default thanks man

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Old 05-27-2011, 12:27 PM
 
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so tightwad what can i do to restore the heads?
Other than degaussing not much since any tape head wear from tape friction will not be repairable.

That leaves e-bay or other used, NOS, or garage sale markets to find a replacement player.

If it's just a simple walkman like player then PM me I think I can help.
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Old 05-29-2011, 08:07 PM
 
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are there any devices to boost the sound of a one speaker cassette player
Plug computer speakers into it if it has a headphone jack.


As to a degausser

Amazon.com: Universal HEAD DEMAGNETIZER for Cassette Tape Deck Recorder Reel to Reel 8 Track VHS Audio Video: Electronics
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Old 05-29-2011, 08:11 PM
 
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Default it's a combo

cassette player/CD player/AM/FM so it's considerably larger than a walkman like a cute rounded little baby boom box, the cassette player was good and it oozes quality, unlike the 2008 model i returned
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Old 04-04-2016, 10:03 AM
 
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My problem is that the volume is very low. I can only hear an occasional word and that is faint. It was working the last time I used, about a week ago, but now only faint sound. Anyone have an idea? It's a 25 year old Panasonic that laid in a drawer for many years.
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Old 04-04-2016, 10:39 AM
 
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About all that can be inferred is that it is a problem in the amplifier section. 25 years means that a lot of components might have failed. The first suspect is generally the capacitors, with some carbon slider potentiometers next. Don't expect to fix it.
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Old 04-04-2016, 02:59 PM
 
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Thanks Harry Guess I'll have to look for a replacement.
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Old 04-05-2016, 07:49 PM
 
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Da nada.
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