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Nakamichi DR-10 Cassette Deck Repair

I am the original owner of a Nakamichi DR-10 Cassette Deck. This unit has been sitting idle (indoors, climate-controlled environment) for a decade or more. I recently connected it to my stereo system, and attempted to play (several) tapes. As soon as I push the Play button, it stops; i.e.: it will not play the tape. The Fast Forward and Rewind both work. QUESTIONS:
  • Any ideas re: how to fix this issue?
  • Any suggestions re: repair services?
Thank you in advance.
oldoutboardjim
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fiesta75
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That's true about youtube, but the REALLY good Nak guys don't post on youtube. The super Nak's like Willie are too busy with their grandkids. 
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Nowadays everything on youtube, try to find what you are looking for
fiesta75
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Yes, Naktalk@lists.naks.com, still somewhat active. The knowledgable ones do respond.
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best-groove
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@ddzstereo

if you have no experience forget it, diy can lead to endless disappointments.
ddzstereo
84 posts
 
fiesta 75, are you referring to Naks.com?
I looked at the site but it seems inactive.

I'm looking to find instruction on changing the belts on a ZX-9 (non-auto reverse version of the Dragon).  The dis-assembly is a real PITA and I'm concerned about breaking something.

Any ideas would be welcomed
ddzstereo
84 posts
 
fiesta 75, are you referring to Naks.com?
I looked at the site but it seems inactive.

I'm looking to find instruction on changing the belts on a ZX-9 (non-auto reverse version of the Dragon).  The dis-assembly is a real PITA and I'm concerned about breaking something.

Any ideas would be welcomed
fiesta75
1,378 posts
 
I agree, Willie is the best on the West coast and reasonable. If you're thinking about doing it yourself, Nak Talks is the site to read.
rshak
417 posts
 
Hope you get it fixed.  I've had one for about 20 years or so - - still plays/records great.
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best-groove
842 posts
 
after years of stopping it is normal that a tape deck does not work, belts melted into the pulley, maybe even the idler works badly due to many years of stop.
It is not a complicated job, a change of belts always works out; at that point it is also better to carry out calibrations to bring the deck back to the manufacturer's specs
markpao
519 posts
 
Willie Herman Services in CA. Nobody knows Naks better.
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