Recently acquired an old Sony Cassette deck, but it needs a repair. Anyone know of any repair shops with good reputations, or that you’ve had good experiences with that could help me out?

Thanks so much!

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smallteam t1_ixhg2cv wrote on November 23, 2022 at 1:58 PM

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Try Danco in Silver Spring https://goo.gl/maps/dqE4ZZixenaRuu5z5

jolygoestoschool OP t1_ixhjumf wrote on November 23, 2022 at 2:28 PM

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Replying to smallteam (#631,761)

Thanks for the req! You’ve have good experiences with them?

smallteam t1_ixhkps2 wrote on November 23, 2022 at 2:34 PM

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Replying to jolygoestoschool (#632,169)

Not personally, but someone I know recommended him some years ago. Also, the Google reviews are positive.

ferris501 t1_ixhlmnm wrote on November 23, 2022 at 2:41 PM

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Music Technology in Springfield has done good work on some of my vintage gear. But r/cassetteculture might be able to help with a DIY repair.

jolygoestoschool OP t1_ixhlpjh wrote on November 23, 2022 at 2:41 PM

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Replying to ferris501 (#632,332)

Yea i’ve tried that, but i think this is beyond my abilities to be honest 😅

[deleted] t1_ixho9uh wrote on November 23, 2022 at 2:59 PM

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chrisk018 t1_ixhta73 wrote on November 23, 2022 at 3:33 PM

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Replying to ferris501 (#632,332)

I've used Music Technologies as well, though it was a long time ago.

Flat_Cicada3854 t1_ixhttqk wrote on November 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM

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Rock and Repair

sunrise_review t1_ixi2y67 wrote on November 23, 2022 at 4:37 PM

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Rock n repair inside Byrdland records at Uunion Market handles all their turntable repairs and musical instrument stuff as well.

7h3C47 t1_ixi4i3q wrote on November 23, 2022 at 4:48 PM

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If you don't find something local https://www.audioclassics.com/ may be a good back-up.

jafsie t1_ixjtl2e wrote on November 23, 2022 at 11:44 PM

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Another option if you need it is Pro-Tech. They work mainly on audio and music electronics - helped me with my vintage Korg keyboard and did a good job on it.

marc0011 t1_ixkp5k2 wrote on November 24, 2022 at 4:04 AM

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I found an old radio cabinet in a DC alley and am working on getting it working. It needs new capacitors installed. Just acquired a soldering iron that will actually allow me to do this. Looking forward to the Sunday night WAMU old radio show broadcasts.