I have a 20 year old Technics ST-CH530 CD player as part of a CH530 hifi set, but not used it for about 5 years and its use has always been light. It has always been in original packaging when not in use and during numerous house moves, yet it now gives no sound at normal setting whilst radio tape decks play fine.
If put to max volume you can hear a very quiet output through the speakers or headphones akin to having your ear near to a turntable with no volume set but you can hear the actual output to the needle.
When initially brought out of retirement the radio and tape seemed to be playing only certain channels but all is fine now. I have cleaned all the ribbon cable plugs from dust etc and conductivity tested each pin but still no joy. Been inside but there is nothing to remedy (for my noob level).
I couldnt find anything in the forum (and appreciate a hifi is old tech!) but I would be grateful for any thoughts / advice. It has a great sound so it would be a shame to dispose of it for just this (wouldn't have minded so much if the tape had failed). Thanks!
If put to max volume you can hear a very quiet output through the speakers or headphones akin to having your ear near to a turntable with no volume set but you can hear the actual output to the needle.
When initially brought out of retirement the radio and tape seemed to be playing only certain channels but all is fine now. I have cleaned all the ribbon cable plugs from dust etc and conductivity tested each pin but still no joy. Been inside but there is nothing to remedy (for my noob level).
I couldnt find anything in the forum (and appreciate a hifi is old tech!) but I would be grateful for any thoughts / advice. It has a great sound so it would be a shame to dispose of it for just this (wouldn't have minded so much if the tape had failed). Thanks!
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