Sony TC730 no transport. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

akaigxfan · 24th Jan 2015, 4:52 pm

A recently acquired TC730 is not engaging transport. No functions at all the solenoid isn't doing anything. However the capstan turns in both directions. I've looked for bloating caps etc. There's no burny smell athough the previous owner said it was playing and there was a loud bang and it wouldn't power on. I think he must have meant the transport. Any ideas at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

8 Tracker · 24th Jan 2015, 9:46 pm

Nice machine. The service manual is available here, should you not have it.
Mark.

akaigxfan · 24th Jan 2015, 10:00 pm

yes thanks i have it. yes its annoying as it in clean condition and the amplifier sounds good too. there was some snubbers needed replacing though.

24th Jan 2015, 4:52 pm	#1
akaigxfan Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 128	Sony TC730 no transport. A recently acquired TC730 is not engaging transport. No functions at all the solenoid isn't doing anything. However the capstan turns in both directions. I've looked for bloating caps etc. There's no burny smell athough the previous owner said it was playing and there was a loud bang and it wouldn't power on. I think he must have meant the transport. Any ideas at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

24th Jan 2015, 9:46 pm	#2
8 Tracker Hexode Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 286	Re: Sony TC730 no transport. Nice machine. The service manual is available here, should you not have it. Mark.

24th Jan 2015, 10:00 pm	#3
akaigxfan Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 128	Re: Sony TC730 no transport. yes thanks i have it. yes its annoying as it in clean condition and the amplifier sounds good too. there was some snubbers needed replacing though.