Greetings.
Thought i’d join after reaching out to the DCC Museum for help with my DCC600.
Bit more about me - I’m in the UK, i’m an old and new tech nerd, so to speak!
Music is my life and i’ve a huge collection. I’ve had an interest in the various media formats for a long, long time. Along with the DCC player, I’ve laserdisc, Analogue Cassette, 2x turntables, Betamax, Minidisc and VHS in use still. Some of those probably need belts by now, it’s been a while. Rest of the audio system is made up of older stuff too. I’d expand but the more obscure formats are so expensive these days and i’ve enough as it is!
The DCC600 was a lucky find by a friend in a cash converters back in 2016 for a mere £20 with a bunch of recorded tapes too! It isn’t in a tatty condition either. I suspect the store didn’t know what it was.
I knew of the format but prior to getting that player but I had never experienced it. It’s an awesome sound that seems like it’s in it’s own class. I knew how fragile the unit was so I seldom used it, though It was a matter of time before a major overhaul was needed. That time has come - it’s stops playback now and spilling tape. It has the original spider gear in it. Luckily it wasn’t a pre-recorded DCC tape it did that to.
I’ve never played an analogue tape in it.
Given the fragility of the player, it’s something i’d prefer an experienced hand to go through it so it’s getting send off for repair. Can’t wait to see it repaired and fully functional for many years to come.