Reviving the Sony TC-FX7: World's Slimmest Deck Restoration Journey

Join us in a fascinating restoration journey of the Sony TC-FX7, renowned as the slimmest deck in the world with a vertical tape loading mechanism. This video is a deep dive into the intricate process of bringing this uniquely slim yet powerful deck back to its optimal performance.

Restoration Process Highlights:

🔧 Complex Challenges: Discover the initial challenges we faced with the TC-FX7, including a non-rotating Direct Drive capstan motor and a constantly triggering auto-stop function.
⚙️ Meticulous Disassembly: Watch as we undertake a full disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication of the tape transport mechanism, showcasing the attention to detail required in such a slim design.
🔍 Motor and Sensor Repairs: Learn about the technical intricacies involved in getting the Direct Drive motor running again and fixing the auto-stop sensors issue.
🛠️ Counter Board Fix: Witness the careful repair of a crack in the counter board, a crucial step in restoring the deck's functionality.

Performance Outcomes:

🎵 Low Wow & Flutter: Be impressed by the low W&F of 0.06% WRMS achieved, especially notable given the deck's very small capstan diameter due to its slim design.
🔊 Playback Frequency Response: Explore the deck's playback frequency response, which shows a slight deviation of -1 dB at 10 kHz but maintains a consistent quality up to 15 kHz.
📼 Recording Capabilities: Appreciate the deck's excellent recording abilities, with clear 15 kHz waves recorded and a flat response up to this frequency, highlighting its high-quality recording prowess.

This restoration is not just about fixing a piece of audio equipment; it's about reviving a piece of Sony's innovative history. The TC-FX7, with its slim design and impressive capabilities, stands as a testament to Sony's engineering excellence.

Stay tuned for more tests and explorations of the TC-FX7's capabilities in our upcoming videos. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on the art of audio equipment restoration and the stories behind these classic devices.

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