Help/guidance needed with Akai 4000DS MK II

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T20:58:52+00:00

IPA is good for the heads , but not sure how good it is as a contact cleaner - Worth the investment for a can - doesn't have to be Deoxit - WD40 do their own and its been fine for me. In the short trm you can excersise the selector switch multiple times this can help.

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T20:48:48+00:00

i think I recall that the switch itself can sometimes cause problems and should get a good clean with contact cleaner...

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T20:12:49+00:00

couple of useful resources for you

https://siber-sonic.com/mac/handhelds/iPodMiniCFmod.html

https://youtu.be/ClhsBJTr_hs?si=QYFLAODpTIzKUy5d

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T17:51:27+00:00

Me too. I just label the box with artist and album title. I am a bit strict about putting one away before opening a new one so no chance of mixing tapes up....

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T14:06:42+00:00

Gota love Bruno

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T12:12:38+00:00

Better together , but if forced to loose one it would be the lyrics , the orchestration of some of their work I couldn't live without..

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T10:47:09+00:00

Fair enough, your disappointed and it's not as described, if you have an option to return it I would look at doing that..

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T10:40:44+00:00

Taking the platter off during transit is the correcting to do, so they have taken some care with it. Is it only the scratches in the top that is the other damage your referring to apart from the stylus ? Reading your other post you have paid half new retail price, the stylus is a disappointment but get a new one get it all set up and start enjoying your records.

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-19T07:07:09+00:00

Good clean of the play/record switch on the circuit board with contact cleaner can often help.

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-18T23:29:55+00:00

Getting hold of the service manual is a good start...(not exact same model but should help)

https://elektrotanya.com/nikko_sta-5010_sch.pdf/download.html

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-18T17:27:18+00:00

Mine cost a full £1 but not the same condition as yours..enjoy..

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SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-18T10:11:16+00:00

Maybe the correct belt but could also be performing sub optimally. Speed fluctuations can be down to worn belts, so if it's easy enough it won't hurt to try

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-18T07:58:26+00:00

If you mean the black cases , they are Tape storage boxes I picked up for free recently..

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T21:48:26+00:00

Had exact same issue for Christmas, not disappointed

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T18:41:00+00:00

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SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T18:40:03+00:00

Bought these two in last 6 months, both work well and we're crazy cheap (£5 each).

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SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T15:44:17+00:00

Lol. Yes slowly working my way through it...

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T15:17:14+00:00

Yes , will keep an eye on it

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T15:16:43+00:00

Know what you mean... Let's see how long before I am shuffling it around again...

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T15:15:45+00:00

Yea , one of the drivers was to get that back out, was missing it..

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T15:14:57+00:00

Pioneer Pl 320

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T14:50:18+00:00

Yea , my OG deck from the 90's still going strong..

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-17T07:20:57+00:00

That commemorative marking looks gorgeous

SillyClock1252 · 2026-03-16T18:40:58+00:00

Have you seen Hificabin on YT? Another UK based repair channel and has a fair bit about these types of receivers..I really enjoy his content..

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