Any suggestions for a repairer in Sydney as have 2 devices to fix:

 

Luxman K-111 cassette player

• powers on
• has a new belt
• motor runs but no sound/no activity on digital VU meters
• can't see any signs of components burnt out/internals look really clean

 

Toshiba KT-V670 portable player

• powers on
• play button stays in place but no tape rotation
• ffwd and rev also stay in place but no tape rotation
• could the plastic gear/cogs have disintegrated ?

  

 

Edited December 2, 20232 yr by jklow888

Take it to Chris @ Kimil Electronics
220 Georges River Road, Croydon Park New South Wales 2133
(02) 9799 3019
Highly skilled (many of the high end store send equipment to him for repair),
and his costs are very reasoable. If it can be fixed, he can fix it.   

A deposit of $50 is required for assessment and quote, that comes off the price of the repair.
Open Tuesday to Friday.   

 

Just recently bought a stack of Luxman gear.  At the last minute they included said cassette deck (with another ) stating it was chewing up tapes. Said I could take it and bin it if I wanted to. Looks to have been worked on.

Who should I have a look at it please and give me a honest price if it is repairable?    The missus has a few tapes laying around and I would get this unit fixed for her.

I am situated in the north east Green Wedge area.

TIA

 

There's a gentleman up there in Plenty who fixes and sells turntables and cassette decks.

PM me for (m).

I know a guy in Yannathan absolute genius less than $125 . You would need send it message me if you want to go ahead it would be less depending on belts and or parts

Edited March 15, 20241 yr by Dean Gale

I think RV does this...

https://rvhifi.com.au/

On 15/03/2024 at 4:14 PM, Marc said:

I think RV does this...

https://rvhifi.com.au/

They did not get back to me on my enquiry so I don't think they do.

 

On 14/03/2024 at 9:27 AM, Steff said:

There's a gentleman up there in Plenty who fixes and sells turntables and cassette decks.

PM me for (m).

Electronics are beyond him.  Repaired fairly well a turntable but.  Seems to be his specialty.

Considering a guy called Jorge, but at $155 for the 1st hour  🤔.........

As I said earlier I know a savant with tape decks he will fix it in record time if you are willing to send it to him or me I will get to him and return it to you in person . It will be around $100 plus say $15 delivery . PM if you are interested he fixed a Yamaha K2000   Denon DRM-740 and a Tascam 122mkii and a Luxman K113 within 2 weeks . 

Does he do electronics?  The problem is fast motor speed and no sound.  It is not just a mechanical issue.

Yes the fast motor might be an adjustment but sometimes it can be the polyester cap that controls the motor . Anyway yes he does the only hold up would be the wait on parts whether they are belts or Mouser , Element 14 getting the caps or variable resistor out . I'm in Drouin p.m perhaps we can meet half way. 

I was brought up in Greensborough I thought that was ironic 

@tubularbells helped to repair my Marantz cassette deck. A top bloke!

 

Looking for any leads on a reliable technician to test and service a Technics RS-1500 reel to reel please. 

Melbourne area preferred but willing to ship to any location for the best person.

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I have an aging Nakamichi RX202, love the way it rotates (flip) the cassette instead of rotating the head for auto reverse.

 

The deck stops working a few weeks ago ie the cassette won't spin.

I am wondering if anyone can advice how to fix this or can recommend someone who can. I am based in Perth, Western Australia.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Nicky

hi @zippy2000 maybe flick an email to Jason, The Turntable Doctor, to ask if he deals with Nak https://turntable-doctor.com/Details.html

 

 

Cheers

2B

https://liquidaudio.com.au/about/

On 20/10/2024 at 7:47 PM, 2Brix said:

hi @zippy2000 maybe flick an email to Jason, The Turntable Doctor, to ask if he deals with Nak https://turntable-doctor.com/Details.html

 

 

Cheers

2B

Thanks 2Brix, I checked out their website, seems they are into turntable servicing only. I might open up the Naka this weekend, probably loose belt since the unit is over 20 years old.

 

cheers,

 

Nicky

16 hours ago, Andythiing said:

https://liquidaudio.com.au/about/

Thanks Andy, I heard of them before, I just didnt think of them. I will open my Naka this weekend and will reach out to liquid audio if I can't work out what's wrong with it.

 

thanks again Andy.

Try the Broadcast Workshop in Melbourne

https://www.broadcastworkshop.com/analogue-workshop

Hi, 

can someone recommend R2R recorder repair in Sydney?

Chris from Kimil Electronics is permanently closed 

thanks in advance 

Can someone recommend a good hifi repairer for high end hifi gears in Brisbane? Many thanks in advance. 

You can ask Chris Nainby (Totally Technical, Bowen Hills) if he's still taking on work, he scaled back a lot of home hifi stuff a while ago to focus more on the more reliable and arguably simpler pro service work, but he still does a bit of vintage/analogue gear work, especially R2R and such.

 

He's being very selective with what he takes on these days, but he's one of the best.

Edited April 24, 2025Apr 24 by GaryT

I've got a Nakamichi DR-10 and RX-202 that needs a little attention. Anyone know of someone who knows how to service Naks in 2025?

On 20/10/2024 at 8:14 AM, zippy2000 said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I have an aging Nakamichi RX202, love the way it rotates (flip) the cassette instead of rotating the head for auto reverse.

 

The deck stops working a few weeks ago ie the cassette won't spin.

I am wondering if anyone can advice how to fix this or can recommend someone who can. I am based in Perth, Western Australia.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Nicky

Wow the memories! My brother had one of these in the 90's and it was a fantastic deck. The carousel was always a hit with visiting friends 🙂 I'm interested in whether you managed to get it fixed locally? I'm in Perth too and thinking of buying a secondhand deck but want to make sure I can service it. Cheers, N

I have read all of the replies. I have a Nakamichi that needs a service and new belts. Does anyone know of someone in the Northern Rivers area in Northern NSW. Any recommendations will be well received.

John😊

 

I'm looking at getting Nakamichi, lots around that are not working.

 

Seems the repair area is a bit of a nightmare due to the complexity, fragile nature and fact that repairs are likely to cost more than the deck would be worth in many instances. I think I will get something recently serviced but will likely still need servicing contacts for it. I'm based in Melbourne.