{"title":"Awia Cassette Players","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aiwa-cassette-player-hs-gs392-in-box-fully-operational-sn-509ec92q0197","title":"REFURBISHED - Aiwa Cassette Player HS-GS392 In Box - (Fully Operational) SN: 509EC92Q0197","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Aiwa Cassette player is in excellent condition, with only minor marks and signs of cosmetic wear as shown in the photos. All buttons are present and function as they should. The battery compartment is clean, and the volume adjusts smoothly without any crackling. It is fully operational and works as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- not for ebay --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; text-align: center; margin: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; padding-top: 75%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; margin: auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uJrZj31ZMhI?rel=0\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description \u0026amp; Further Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit sounds great and has very little wow and flutter (more information below). While there are a few marks on the outer case, this is to be expected for an item of this age. Overall, it is in brilliant visual and working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork Completed on This Unit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- All internal dirt and dust have been removed and cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New belts have been fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New idlers have been installed where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New pinch rollers have been fitted or cleaned where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Capstan has been cleaned and checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Operational parts have been re-oiled or greased as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Any dry solder joints have been re-soldered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Capacitors have been replaced where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Contact cleaner has been applied to all switches, contacts, and potentiometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The play head has been re-aligned where required (azimuth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The playback head and tape path have been demagnetised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Speed has been set using a lab reference tape and oscilloscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Full external sanitise and cleaning completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Any other necessary bespoke servicing or repairs have been performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- All functions have been checked where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is fully operational and functions as intended. Everything shown in the pictures is included, and I have made every effort to describe the item's condition accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and Flutter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and flutter refer to the wavering of a reproduced tone or group of tones caused by irregularities in the tape drive speed during recording, duplication, or playback. This can be due to changes in the capstan's angular velocity or the dragging of the tape within the audio cassette shell. Wow and flutter are often mentioned together, with \"flutter\" describing the higher-rate version of \"wow.\" All tape players exhibit some level of wow and flutter; most manufacturers indicate the measured tolerance for their specific players when new, so be cautious of claims stating no wow and flutter in these units when purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral factors can increase wow and flutter, typically due to age and use. These include dirty or dry moving parts of the unit, such as a dirty capstan, polished capstan, capstan bearings, dirty pinch rollers, a dirty head, and a dirty motor wheel after a belt change. Additionally, worn belts, variations in belt size and quality, and pinch roller issues are primary contributors to wow and flutter. All these potential causes are thoroughly checked during my refurbishments. Deformations in the cassette compartment can also contribute, but this depends on the quality of the cassette used. I always recommend a full rewind and fast forward of an older tape before playing, as this can help improve playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTechnical","offers":[{"title":"Aiwa \/ Silver","offer_id":52703362744650,"sku":null,"price":75.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2081\/6458\/files\/d857debd-15c4-404f-b05b-48aafdba6ad1.png?v=1756838044"},{"product_id":"aiwa-radio-cassette-player-rx118-fully-operational-sn-s03lo17a1628","title":"REFURBISHED - Aiwa Radio\/Cassette Player RX118 - (Fully Operational) SN: S03LO17A1628","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Aiwa Radio\/Cassette player is in excellent condition apart from some very small marks and signs of cosmetic wear as seen in photos. All buttons are present and work as they should. The battery compartment is clean, the volume raises\/lowers without crackle and is fully operational functioning as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- not for ebay --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative; text-align:center; margin:auto; width:100%; max-width:600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%; padding-top:75%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; bottom:0; margin:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WBZwyOYD-T0?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description and Further Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit delivers great sound with very little wow and flutter (additional information below). While there are a few marks on the outer case, this is typical for an item of this age. Overall, it is in brilliant visual and working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork Completed on This Unit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- All internal dirt and dust have been removed and cleaned.\u003cbr\u003e- New belts have been fitted\u003cbr\u003e- New idlers have been installed where needed.\u003cbr\u003e- New pinch rollers have been fitted or cleaned as needed.\u003cbr\u003e- Capstan cleaned and checked.\u003cbr\u003e- Operational parts have been re-oiled\/greased where necessary.\u003cbr\u003e- Any dry solder joints have been re-soldered.\u003cbr\u003e- Capacitors have been replaced where needed.\u003cbr\u003e- Contact cleaner has been applied to all switches, contacts, and potentiometers.\u003cbr\u003e- The play head has been realigned where necessary (azimuth).\u003cbr\u003e- Playback head and tape path have been demagnetised.\u003cbr\u003e- Speed has been set with a lab reference tape and oscilloscope.\u003cbr\u003e- Full external sanitisation and cleaning have been done.\u003cbr\u003e- Any other bespoke servicing or repairs as required have been completed.\u003cbr\u003e- All functions have been checked where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is fully operational and functions as intended. Everything shown in the pictures is included and accurately represents the unit's condition. I have made every effort to describe the item to the best of my ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and Flutter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and flutter refer to the wavering in a reproduced tone or group of tones caused by irregularities in tape drive speed during recording, duplication, or playback. This can result from changes in the angular velocity of the capstan or issues like dragging of the cassette shell. The terms \"wow\" and \"flutter\" are often mentioned together, with flutter being a higher-rate version of wow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tape players have some degree of wow and flutter, and most manufacturers indicate their measured tolerance for specific players when new. Be cautious of claims of zero wow and flutter when purchasing these units. Various factors can increase wow and flutter, primarily due to age and usage, such as dirty or dry moving parts, including the capstan, pinch rollers, heads, and motor wheel—especially after a belt change. Worn belts, size, quality, and pinch roller issues are also significant causes of wow and flutter. All these potential causes are meticulously checked during my refurbishment process. Additionally, deformations in the cassette compartment can lead to issues, but this depends on the quality and condition of the cassette used. I always recommend performing a complete rewind and fast forward of an older tape before playing, which can help minimise playback issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTechnical","offers":[{"title":"Aiwa \/ Silver","offer_id":53707786125642,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2081\/6458\/files\/b9ed1c97-d865-421c-9696-a52499382c35.png?v=1767521849"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrotechnical.com\/collections\/panasonic-cassette-players-copy.oembed","provider":"RetroTechnical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}