Gorgeous player! I've also been clearing stuff out slowly, in anticipation of an eventual move. It's hard to let some things go, but I'm also recognizing that some electronics are simply gone for good - or at least well beyond my limited repair capabilities. Great video by Techmoan this past week in which he's unable to fix a cassette de…
Gorgeous player! I've also been clearing stuff out slowly, in anticipation of an eventual move. It's hard to let some things go, but I'm also recognizing that some electronics are simply gone for good - or at least well beyond my limited repair capabilities. Great video by Techmoan this past week in which he's unable to fix a cassette deck and acknowledges that many older electronics are now more for display than actual use - unless you're a true repair expert. It's sad that many pieces are simply aging out of useful existence, but good to know in advance before collecting something with a potentially limited lifespan.
I just watched the video you mentioned. I need to play catch up on his stuff. He is right on about the attitude people need to take with these things. I can only imagine the deluge of unwanted advice he must get when he posts.
Yeah - I found it refreshing. Having watched his earlier videos, I know he's far more skilled at repair than I am. I also know that some people will spend a huge amount of time getting something repaired - and I respect that. But for many, it's simply not worth the time and effort - even for a YouTube channel. A nice reminder.
Sadly, the price for working pieces keeps climbing and pricing people out of collecting them. CD and Laser Disc players have been a real challenge for me. I have another Technics CD Player, but I fear it is also on its last legs. Since it is portable, I do not hold up much hope for fixing that one either.
Gorgeous player! I've also been clearing stuff out slowly, in anticipation of an eventual move. It's hard to let some things go, but I'm also recognizing that some electronics are simply gone for good - or at least well beyond my limited repair capabilities. Great video by Techmoan this past week in which he's unable to fix a cassette deck and acknowledges that many older electronics are now more for display than actual use - unless you're a true repair expert. It's sad that many pieces are simply aging out of useful existence, but good to know in advance before collecting something with a potentially limited lifespan.
I just watched the video you mentioned. I need to play catch up on his stuff. He is right on about the attitude people need to take with these things. I can only imagine the deluge of unwanted advice he must get when he posts.
Yeah - I found it refreshing. Having watched his earlier videos, I know he's far more skilled at repair than I am. I also know that some people will spend a huge amount of time getting something repaired - and I respect that. But for many, it's simply not worth the time and effort - even for a YouTube channel. A nice reminder.
Sadly, the price for working pieces keeps climbing and pricing people out of collecting them. CD and Laser Disc players have been a real challenge for me. I have another Technics CD Player, but I fear it is also on its last legs. Since it is portable, I do not hold up much hope for fixing that one either.