Cassette Deck Service

Precision Restoration for Vintage Hi-Fi Equipment


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Service of Working
Cassette Decks

30+
Years of Experience
28
Service Steps
40+
Special Tools
1992
Since
Cassette deck servicing

Every cassette deck receives a comprehensive 28-step service procedure using professional-grade test equipment and original Nakamichi calibration tools.

  1. Cleaning the housing
  2. Cleaning the housing inside
  3. Cleaning the mechanism
  4. New oiling and lubrication
  5. Replacing all belts
  6. Replacing or restoring pinch rollers and idlers
  7. Replacement of electrolytes in power supply
  8. Cleaning all potentiometers and trimmers
  9. Cleaning all micro and leaf switches
  10. Motor overview, repair or replacement
  11. Re-adjust the speed
  12. Azimuth test and re-align
  13. Test wow & flutter before and after service
  14. Inter-Capstan tension measurement
  15. Head tilt and height test and re-align
  16. Tape tension test and re-align
  17. Testing tape transport over head
  18. Test pinchroller pressure on capstan
  19. Re-align supply and takeup tape guides
  20. Test the play signal and reset
  21. Test the recording signal and reset
  22. Test VU / peak meter and reset
  23. Playback frequency response
  24. Head and capstan demagnetisation
  25. Test cassette recording
  26. Cassette deck report with all measurements
  27. Photos of service
  28. Invoice
377
Serviced decks
135
Restored decks
182
Upgraded decks
335
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Special Tools For
Cassette Deck Service

Cassette Deck Service offers top notch repairs on all types of cassette decks and also old vintage amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, receivers and turntables.

Nakamichi M-9039

Nakamichi M-9039

Head Tilt Check Gauge

This gauge was specially made by Nakamichi to check/set/align RECORD and PLAYBACK heads on all 3-head Nakamichi cassette decks. It is the best gauge ever made for this job.

Nakamichi DA09101A

Nakamichi DA09101A

Test/Calibration unit for Nakamichi CR7 deck

Unit DA09101A for Nakamichi CR-7, CR-70, CR-7A, CR-7E which was made acc. to original Nakamichi service manuals. This unit is mandatory to make cassette deck check/calibration.

Nakamichi DA-9038

Nakamichi DA-9038

StrokeCheck Gauge

This gauge was specially made by Nakamichi to Head Base Stroke Adjustment on all 2-head Nakamichi cassette decks. It is the best gauge ever made for this job.

Nakamichi DA-9042

Nakamichi DA-9042

E.H. StrokeCheck Gauge

This gauge was specially made by Nakamichi for Supply & Take-up Tape Guide Height Adjustment on all double capstan Nakamichi cassette decks.

Nakamichi M-9057 & M-9059

Nakamichi M-9057 & M-9059

Test/Calibration unit for Nakamichi 1000ZXL & 700ZXL

Unit M-9057 for Nakamichi 1000ZXL and for 700ZXL was made acc. to original Nakamichi service manuals and upgraded. This test unit is mandatory to make cassette deck test/calibration.

Revox Bias Calibrator

Revox Bias Calibrator

Bias Calibration unit for Revox B215/B215S and Studer A721

Bias calibration unit for Revox B-215, B215S and Studer A721 was made acc. to original Revox service manuals. This unit is mandatory to make bias calibration.

Nakamichi M-9059

Nakamichi M-9059

Test/Calibration unit for Nakamichi 700ZXL

Unit M-9059 for Nakamichi 700ZXL was made acc. to original Nakamichi service manuals and upgraded. This test unit is mandatory to make cassette deck test/calibration.

CDS ICT-20

CDS ICT-20

Inter-Capstan Tension Gauge

This is gauge for measuring tension only on dual capstan cassette decks between supply and take-up capstan shafts/pinchrollers.

For Sale

Special test units, additional parts and upgrades which I'm producing. Rare calibration tools and accessories for Nakamichi and Revox cassette decks — made to original service manual specifications.

Nakamichi 1000ZXL Calibration Unit
M-9057In Stock

Nakamichi 1000ZXL

Calibration Unit

Calibration unit M-9057 for Nakamichi 1000ZXL/700ZXL. This board is mandatory to make cassette deck calibration. There are 2 options: assembled unit and KIT.

Select Option
Nakamichi CR-7 Calibration Unit
DA09101AIn Stock

Nakamichi CR-7

Calibration Unit

Calibration unit DA09101A for Nakamichi CR-7. This board is mandatory to make cassette deck calibration. Board is fully assembled, tested and ready to use. Check stock before purchase!

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Revox B-215 Bias Calibration Unit
Bias CalibratorIn Stock

Revox B-215 / Studer A721

Bias Calibration Unit

Calibration unit for Revox B215/Studer A721 cassette decks. This board is mandatory to make cassette deck bias calibration. Board is fully assembled, tested and ready to use. Check stock before purchase!

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Nakamichi Mechanism Backplate
BackplateIn Stock

Nakamichi Mechanism

Backplate with Light

Cassette backplate with custom added light for Nakamichi decks with classic mechanism. By default is white light in kit. More colors on request. Also double colour is possible. Contact me for more informations.

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Nakamichi 700ZXL Test Unit
M-9059In Stock

Nakamichi 700ZXL

Test Unit

Calibration unit M-9059 for Nakamichi 700ZXL. This board is mandatory to make cassette deck calibration. Unit is fully assembled, tested and ready to use.

Complete unit (80€ + 20€ shipping)
Nakamichi T-100 Scale
T-100 ScaleIn Stock

Nakamichi T-100

Scale with dBV & dBu & mV

Upgraded double LEVEL scale with dBV, dBu and mV. Made from plexi, laser cutted and backside UV printed. Replaces original front plexi on unit. Installation instructions come with scale.

Scale (55€ + 15€ shipping)
Revox B215 Dust Cover
Dust CoverIn Stock

Revox B215 / Studer A721

Cassette Dust Cover

Custom made cassette dust cover from polycarbonate lightly blue/gray dimmed and precisely laser cutted. All sides are specially polished so beside that it fits perfectly also looks just beautiful.

Cover (65€ + 15€ shipping)
Set of Oil Stoppers
Oil StoppersIn Stock

Set of Oil Stoppers

5pcs of each — 40pcs total

Oil stopper for capstan shaft 2.3mm, 2.5mm, 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.8mm, 3.0mm. Reel lock shim for Sankyo mechanism. Idler tire lock shim for Sankyo mechanism.

Set of 40pcs (40€ shipping included)
Revox B710 Dust Cover
Dust CoverIn Stock

Revox B710 / Studer A710

Cassette Dust Cover

Custom made cassette dust cover from polycarbonate lightly blue/gray dimmed and precisely laser cutted. All sides are specially polished so beside that it fits perfectly also looks just beautiful.

Cover (65€ + 15€ shipping)
Nakamichi RX-202 Dust Cover
Dust CoverIn Stock

Nakamichi RX-202, 303 & 505

Custom Dust Cover

Custom made cassette dust cover from polycarbonate lightly brown tinted, precisely laser cutted, CNC machine, chemically bonded and UV printed. It fits perfectly and also looks as original.

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Nakamichi 1000ZXL Dust Cover
Dust CoverIn Stock

Nakamichi 1000ZXL

Crystal Clear Dust Cover

Copy of original dust cover from Limited version. Made from crystal clear polycarbonate, laser cut, laser engraved and chemically bonded. Protect your surface against dust.

Cover (300€ + 70€ shipping)
Tandberg Dust Cover
Dust CoverIn Stock

Tandberg 910, 911, 3014

Cassette Dust Cover

Custom made cassette dust cover from polycarbonate lightly blue/gray dimmed and precisely laser cutted. All sides are specially polished so beside that it fits perfectly also looks just beautiful.

Cover (100€ + 20€ shipping)
Nakamichi Extension Card M-9058
M-9058In Stock

Nakamichi Extension Card

M-9058

This extension card allows you to adjust properly Bias Trap (Playback) at step 3 from Nakamichi 1000ZXL Service Manuals or step 18 from Nakamichi 700ZXL Service manuals.

Card (50€ + 15€ shipping)
Nakamichi Extension Card M-9060
M-9060In Stock

Nakamichi Extension Card

M-9060

This extension card allows you to adjust properly Tone Level Calibration at step 4 from Nakamichi 700ZXL Service manuals where detailed procedure is also explained.

Card (70€ + 15€ shipping)
Nakamichi Extension Card M-9062
M-9062In Stock

Nakamichi Extension Card

M-9062

This extension card allows you to adjust properly Overall frequency Response at step 19 from Nakamichi 700ZXL Service manuals where detailed procedure is also explained.

Card (60€ + 15€ shipping)
Nakamichi ZXL Service Set
Service SetIn Stock

Nakamichi ZXL Service Set

Complete Calibration Kit

Service SET consists of: 1. M-9057 & M-9059 assembled unit, 2. M-9058 ext. card, 3. M-9060 ext. card, 4. M-9062 ext. card.

Complete set (650€ + 50€ shipping)
Nakamichi ZXL Service Set
CDS-801SIn Stock

CDS-801S head height, tilt, penetration gauge

CDS-801S set

This is copy of Abex THG-801 gauge and it is made from stainless steel and it is range of original tolerances

CDS-801S (250€ + 50€ shipping)
Nakamichi CR-7
SOLD
Cassette DeckSold

Nakamichi CR-7

Fully serviced, 3 months warranty.

SOLD!

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My  Location

Address: Sojerjeva 41, 1117 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Phone: +386 41 304 777

Contact Me

Have a question about your cassette deck? Need a quote for service or parts? Get in touch and i'll respond as soon as possible.

info@cassettedeck-service.com +386 41 304 777 Sojerjeva 41, 1117 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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