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Hello! Welcome to WalkmanDude, we specialize in Walkmans and Vintage Computers. We take pride in our refurbishments and strive to produce the highest quality refurbs on the market. We have a comprehensive multi point testing and renewal process (outlined below). Every walkman we sell is fully tested and fully functional and refurbished to order. You will get an excellent quality, freshly refurbished unit so that we know that it is fully functional and completely upto spec when you receive it.
This is the Sony WM-FX30 a classic 1990s Walkman cassette player that delivers remarkable analog audio with Sony's signature build quality. This compact AM/FM stereo radio cassette player features auto-reverse for seamless tape playback, supports normal, CrO₂, and Metal cassettes, and includes a built-in tuner for listening to live radio. Powered by two AA batteries with simple, intuitive controls, it's perfect for beginners and enthusiasts looking for that warm cassette sound. A durable Made-in-Japan gem loved by vintage collectors for its timeless portability and pure, unfiltered personal audio experience.
WalkmanDude Refurb Checklist:
- Remove old belts and clean deteriorated belt remains
- Replace with new belts
- Resurface belt pulleys
- Clean motor brushes and re-lubricate motor
- Clean and lubricate the capstans
- Clean, renew or replace pinch rollers
- Clean and demagnetize the head
- Clean and DeoxIT the volume pot and all switches
- Resolder and clean the headphone jack
- Test the capacitors and replace any that are not up to spec
- Run a frequency test tape with the unit hooked up to a spectrum analyzer to calibrate the speed and check for wow and flutter. Any additional adjustments are made to ensure the walkman runs true.
- Full clean and polish shine finish
Brand new retro Sony MDR-010 style headphones with orange pads is included.
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We guarantee every Walkman for 30 days, that should be enough time to test it out and make sure that it works correctly. Should you have any issues at all in that period we will troubleshoot it and if neccessary send you a prepaid label to send it back to us and we will make any repairs necessary or swap the unit out for a new one. After the 30 days should a problem arise we will troubleshoot it free of charge, if it does need repair you send it to us, we will look at it and work together to come up with an affordable solution.
I have tons of other Walkmans, vintage audio and computers listed. Please check out my store! Always willing answer any questions you have. If you are interested in multiple items let me know, always happy to package stuff together for a good deal.
Thanks for looking!
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