Yamaha Minidisc player not working

[Mel_P]

Yes I know its old technology - but we all have our embarrassments!

I have quite a lot historic music / radio programmes recorded. I don't use it to record things any more in these days of radio streaming / catch up. It's just annoying. Sometimes listen to old Andy Kershaw "world music" programme recordings or radio plays.

The problem seems to be in the head drive motor - it doesn't seem to "seek" any more. Not sure if it's the motor or gears? Anybody had any experience with this type of kit? I used to have a Sony MD recorder and that died because of the laser head "expiring".

Otherwise it's the recycling "skip". Don't this think anyone repairs these commercially any more!

Mel

 

[Mel_P]

Buy a new one! Discontinued since 2013! Buy a secondhand one - not worth the risk! Laser or mechanics likely to fail imminently.

Still have Sony separate and a Sony portable but hardware is so complex has a limited life. Will transfer things that are worthwhile but mostly not. Very tedious having to split 84 min discs into separate tracks. Mel

 

[Mel_P]

I recently acquired a Tascam CD/MD unit which had a problem seeking and would cut out during playback, I stripped the unit down and found excessive wear on the wormgear which drives the laser.

I think that is "wear" my problem lies!

Mel