# Recorders, Players, etc. **URL:** https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/hardware/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Headphone socket repair on dcc600](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/headphone-socket-repair-on-dcc600/1759)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Williamson](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Paul_Williamson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/headphone-socket-repair-on-dcc600/1759 "2026-03-19T16:29:30Z")
Having just successfully got my dcc 600 playing again, after fitting new belts and gears (thanks to dcc museum for the parts and videos), I started to monitor via headphones and discovered the socket was not working well… --- ## [Technics RS DC10](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/technics-rs-dc10/1744)
**Author:** [@magol13](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/magol13)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/technics-rs-dc10/1744 "2026-03-16T20:22:14Z")
Hi. I have a Technics RS-DC10, in beautiful condition. It plays and records DCC cassettes, but has a problem with CC cassettes. One channel only plays, the other is silent. I replaced the capacitors with new ones, and st… --- ## [DCC 730 strange problem](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-730-strange-problem/1397)
**Author:** [@KRIZO](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/KRIZO)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-730-strange-problem/1397 "2026-03-15T17:26:56Z")
Recently I bought Philips DCC730 on Catawiki, had few original tapes and 2 used Philips blanks. Original tapes plays great, one of blanks had dropouts, other one records/plays great. Than I order 10 NOS tapes and arrived… --- ## [DCC170 does not charge](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc170-does-not-charge/1743)
**Author:** [@Musicmannetje](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Musicmannetje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc170-does-not-charge/1743 "2026-03-08T15:40:37Z")
Hello all, I am new to the forum, and signed up because I have a problem. Way back in the previous century, I bought a DCC170 player and have been using it for an extended period of time. I once replaced the belt and t… --- ## [Marantz DD82 time](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/marantz-dd82-time/1506)
**Author:** [@iwwo](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/iwwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/marantz-dd82-time/1506 "2026-03-08T00:22:09Z")
It often happens to me that when recording, it misses the time track in certain places. The recording is good. What could it be? Marantz DD82 --- ## [Technics RS-DC8 problem](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/technics-rs-dc8-problem/1739)
**Author:** [@ivanicsz](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/ivanicsz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/technics-rs-dc8-problem/1739 "2026-03-04T19:42:05Z")
Hello! I would like to ask for advice on repairing a DC8. After switching on, it immediately displays “over”, analog playback works, capstan belt has been replaced. What could be the problem? I have an oscilloscope and a… --- ## [DCC 951 capstans keep runing](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-951-capstans-keep-runing/1720)
**Author:** [@rgrs](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/rgrs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-951-capstans-keep-runing/1720 "2026-02-28T18:03:29Z")
Hi all, The problem on my DCC 951: The capstans keep running. The immediately start running when I turn on the device. When I insert a tape it tries to play it, shows time, makes squeeking noises, CLEAN HEAD. Where to… --- ## [Cannot record via Digital Coax jack -Philips 900 DCC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/cannot-record-via-digital-coax-jack-philips-900-dcc/1726)
**Author:** [@sieges](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/sieges)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/cannot-record-via-digital-coax-jack-philips-900-dcc/1726 "2026-02-25T20:02:17Z")
I have a properly working Philips 900 DCC deck. I am trying to digitally record music directly from my HiFi Rose RS-250 DAC/Streamer into the Digital Coax port. The file I am playing is in fact a FLAC 192 or 384 high-re… --- ## [DCC 300 keeps eating tapes](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-300-keeps-eating-tapes/1618)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_Schuiling](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Stefan_Schuiling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-300-keeps-eating-tapes/1618 "2026-02-08T08:16:17Z")
Dear DCC members, I have a DCC 300 player that’s keep eating tapes. (Both analog and digital) I have opened up the deck and the original gear whas broken. I looked on the internet locally and found a replacement gear (… --- ## [DCC 730 only plays analog tapes. Leaky capacitors the culprit?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-730-only-plays-analog-tapes-leaky-capacitors-the-culprit/1461)
**Author:** [@M.Denson](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/M.Denson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-730-only-plays-analog-tapes-leaky-capacitors-the-culprit/1461 "2026-02-07T23:08:09Z")
Hi, I’ve a 730 that didn’t play dcc tapes when bought. I did change both belts and pinchrollers but to no avail. It has been sitting in a wardrobe since but I took it out today to inspect it more thoroughly and noticed … --- ## [Philips DCC-900 will not record](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-900-will-not-record/1716)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-900-will-not-record/1716 "2026-01-30T18:55:54Z")
Hi, I recently purchased a lovely Philips DCC-900 along with 12 cassettes. I’ve hooked it up to my system and have been able to play the cassettes that came with it. However, when I have tried to record new material onto… --- ## [Solenoid DCC170](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/solenoid-dcc170/1719)
**Author:** [@idealist2002](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/idealist2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/solenoid-dcc170/1719 "2026-01-25T09:16:15Z")
Hello. I'm new here. I have found my DCC170 and I'm having a problem with the solenoid. It's no longer push out. The Solenoid worked until yesterday...Is it correct that it needs to push out to move the trigger lever? It… --- ## [Possible new portable dcc player by kenwood](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/possible-new-portable-dcc-player-by-kenwood/1715)
**Author:** [@Nissan-altra-ev](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Nissan-altra-ev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/possible-new-portable-dcc-player-by-kenwood/1715 "2026-01-21T01:36:01Z")
I was looking for Some kenwood dcc prototypes when I saw a image from a youtube video of a red kenwood portable dcc player the video had 62 views and zero comments so I’m guessing I’m the frist to stumble across this! Th… --- ## [Philips DCC130/Panasonic DP7: Strange PLAY button malfunction](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc130-panasonic-dp7-strange-play-button-malfunction/1636)
**Author:** [@BijanK](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/BijanK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc130-panasonic-dp7-strange-play-button-malfunction/1636 "2026-01-09T08:32:15Z")
I am hunting a strange malfunction of the PLAY buttons on two of my 1st gen-portables: a Philips DCC130 and a Panasonic DP7. Both exhibit a similar, but not fully identical problem. On both machines, the PLAY button doe… --- ## [Fault identification: Panasonic RQ-DP7 running twice as fast](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/fault-identification-panasonic-rq-dp7-running-twice-as-fast/1710)
**Author:** [@BijanK](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/BijanK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/fault-identification-panasonic-rq-dp7-running-twice-as-fast/1710 "2026-01-03T19:57:33Z")
I have a Panasonic RQ-DP7 with a strange behavior. I originally got it with severe corrosion damage and a blown fuse and diode. I did a full service and restoration and replaced all SMDs. It then ran just fine. Recently… --- ## [DCC900 Capacitor replacement](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc900-capacitor-replacement/162)
**Author:** [@TechnicalEntry](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/TechnicalEntry)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc900-capacitor-replacement/162 "2025-12-14T14:26:00Z")
Hello I was wondering if there was a diagram that showed the placement of capacitors when replacing them on the circuit boards of the DCC 900 player. I’ve watched Dr DCCs YouTube video on repairing the 900 and ordered t… --- ## [Original sizes of the DCC900 belts urgently needed!](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/original-sizes-of-the-dcc900-belts-urgently-needed/1682)
**Author:** [@michaelsunrise](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/michaelsunrise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/original-sizes-of-the-dcc900-belts-urgently-needed/1682 "2025-12-08T21:03:23Z")
Today I have to ask the users and technicians for help I need the original diameter or measurements and thickness of the three belts for the Philips DCC 900 or similar Panasonic or Marantz. I have been delivered comple… --- ## [Dcc-170 repair atempt](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-170-repair-atempt/1648)
**Author:** [@Runsken](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Runsken)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-170-repair-atempt/1648 "2025-12-08T21:00:19Z")
Hi forum, I am trying to repair this machine that misbehaves after i changed the belt following the dr. Dcc video. First i worked fine, but a few days later it did not turn on at all. Until i took the higher board out … --- ## [DCC900 head sources](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc900-head-sources/1709)
**Author:** [@przemhb](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/przemhb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc900-head-sources/1709 "2025-12-05T15:11:29Z")
Which other decks can be used to source head for the DCC900? I assume DCC951, DCC730. Any others? Did other brands use its heads, or just bought them from Philips? By any chance would Technics RS-CH909 head fit? --- ## [DD-82 Recapacide](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dd-82-recapacide/1627)
**Author:** [@howard](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/howard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dd-82-recapacide/1627 "2025-12-01T15:56:34Z")
Hello everyone, I own several DCC units and recently purchased another from eBay: \[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286409984718\]. The unit arrived in very rough condition, with nicotine residue throughout. Mechanically, how… --- ## [DCC600 tape problem](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc600-tape-problem/1673)
**Author:** [@aless04](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/aless04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc600-tape-problem/1673 "2025-11-01T11:38:47Z")
Hi, bought a Philips DCC600, for few days worked OK, the started having problems when insert the tape and press play it stops after a second, on the display it says stop when put out the cassette noticed this tr… --- ## [Head stucked - Grooved gearwheel mechanism](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/head-stucked-grooved-gearwheel-mechanism/1675)
**Author:** [@Jorge\_Bastos](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Jorge_Bastos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/head-stucked-grooved-gearwheel-mechanism/1675 "2025-10-26T21:06:40Z")
Hello, My 951 deck got stuck with the cassette head in the middle position and wouldn’t retract back to allow the cassette to move down. After disassembling it, I found this grooved gearwheel behind the belt rollers th… --- ## [Philips DCC951 Plays analog tapes only. Resolved](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc951-plays-analog-tapes-only-resolved/1482)
**Author:** [@Sandro](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Sandro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc951-plays-analog-tapes-only-resolved/1482 "2025-10-11T23:26:27Z")
My DCC951 suddenly no longer played dcc tapes but only analogue ones. The head test returned error 20 on all channels. I was starting to worry about the bad head, but when I tried to record and play back on a DD-82, th… --- ## [Dcc134 play and 2sec later reverse, and 2 sec later reverse…and so on!](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc134-play-and-2sec-later-reverse-and-2-sec-later-reverse-and-so-on/1660)
**Author:** [@olive69](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/olive69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc134-play-and-2sec-later-reverse-and-2-sec-later-reverse-and-so-on/1660 "2025-10-11T15:39:11Z")
Hi, i have changed a belt in a dcc 134 because the original one melted! After that, the dcc play with no sound and non information during 2 sec, and reverse and play with non sound and non information during 2 sec and re… --- ## [Detail mechanical Diagram for DCC600 or Similar](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/detail-mechanical-diagram-for-dcc600-or-similar/1671)
**Author:** [@Meo](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Meo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/detail-mechanical-diagram-for-dcc600-or-similar/1671 "2025-10-09T13:54:23Z")
Hi, is there a mechanical diagram for the drive? I’ve taken over a device where someone didn’t assemble the drive correctly. The switching sequence isn’t right. Can you help? The Drive is for Philips DCC 600 or similar. … --- ## [Pre-amp / Receiver / Integrated Amp with a dedicated DCC input?](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/pre-amp-receiver-integrated-amp-with-a-dedicated-dcc-input/1672)
**Author:** [@DCTim](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/DCTim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/pre-amp-receiver-integrated-amp-with-a-dedicated-dcc-input/1672 "2025-10-06T05:22:30Z")
Hi everyone! I have a Carver CT-27v Pre-amp that has a dedicated DCC input (see pics). I’m looking for another Pre-amp / Receiver / Integrated Amp that has a dedicated DCC input. I know I can just get another CT-27v, but… --- ## [Philips DCC 600 no title display](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-600-no-title-display/1610)
**Author:** [@RLJ](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/RLJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-600-no-title-display/1610 "2025-09-21T18:19:26Z")
Hi, To add to my DCC 730, that doesn’t record, I’ve just bought a DCC 600. This one records & plays but has a couple of problems. When I first insert a DCC cassette, it says reading, sometimes it searches for the first… --- ## [DCC170 switches off immediately](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc170-switches-off-immediately/1658)
**Author:** [@Koen](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Koen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc170-switches-off-immediately/1658 "2025-08-19T12:51:19Z")
I have a Philips DCC170. When I put it away about 10 years ago, it was still working. Now that I want to start it up again, it turns on briefly, I hear some things (difficult) turning, and then it turns off again. Withou… --- ## [Philips dcc 900, Название альбома](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-900/1656)
**Author:** [@Hikolay](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Hikolay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/philips-dcc-900/1656 "2025-08-16T16:27:53Z")
Всем привет. Имею philips dcc 900 Напишите пож. Как написать название альбома чтоб он был виден на экране, название пестни! --- ## [Dcc 170 no sound](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-170-no-sound/1655)
**Author:** [@Baz](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/Baz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/dcc-170-no-sound/1655 "2025-08-14T15:05:20Z")
After just replacing the drive belt and getting everything working I now have a no sound problem. When playing you get a noise from the speakers but no sound from the tape im I doing something wrong. The player is runn… [Previous page](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/hardware/6.md) [Next page](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/c/hardware/6.md?page=2)