A Deep Dive Into The Legendary Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck - Full Tutorial

Please let us know your thoughts and any feedback, we'd love to hear from you on this special tutorial. AND we're currently working through repairing a total of SIX Nakamichi Dragon cassette decks that will soon be available for purchase. --------------------- Link to our latest arrivals on our website https://skyfiaudio.com/collections/ju... To subscribe to our Friday New Arrivals Email Blast https://mailchi.mp/skyfiaudio/skyfi-n... Link to our Amazon Accessory Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/skyfiaudio Check out our super technician Ben's channel    / @novaluxstereophonic   00:00 Introduction to the Nakamichi Dragon and restoration overview. 01:21 Internal complexity: Disassembly and drive mechanism bears. 02:18 Workbench tour and initial service findings (belts, rollers, grease). 03:26 Power button and timer function overview. 03:55 Eject mechanism and removable door for head access. 04:31 Meter functions: Level, bias, and azimuth display. 04:50 Counter memory and "auto-search" song gap features. 05:18 Auto-reverse operation and repeat play modes. 06:19 Side A/B play functions and "prosumer" no-tape-detected play. 07:11 Tape tensioning and responsive fast-forward/rewind. 08:44 "Cueing" feature: Listening while fast-forwarding/rewinding. 10:06 Recording setup: Pause and record mute functions. 11:00 Setting individual channel record levels and master volume. 11:58 Source vs. Tape monitoring for real-time recording checks. 13:00 Tape EQ settings (70 vs. 120 microseconds) and tape types. 13:44 Dolby B/C noise reduction and MPX filter for radio. 14:43 Subsonic filter and auto-record pause sensor. 15:36 Using the master fader for smooth recording ends. 16:21 Calibration component: SX, ZX, and EX tape matching. 17:38 Level calibration: Setting 400Hz test tones to 0dB. 18:44 Bias calibration: Setting 15kHz inaudible test tones. 20:01 Auto Azimuth: Mechanical head alignment during playback. 21:19 Rear panel tour: Line inputs, outputs, and remote jack. WHO WE ARE Since 2019, SkyFi Audio specializes in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high-end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. We also represent a small number of carefully selected "best in class" high-end brands like McIntosh, Klipsch, Technics, Sumiko, and HiFi Rose. These are new products fresh from the factory. Each pre-owned piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. SkyFi Audio Store: https://www.skyfiaudio.com SkyFi Audio News: https://skyfiaudio.com/blogs/news SkyFi Audio on Instagram:   / skyfiaudio   SkyFi Audio Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/skyfiaudio/skyfi-n... Subscribe to SkyFi Audio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/@SkyFiAudio... SkyFi Audio on Facebook:   / skyfiaudio