I've had a walkman pro for about 15 years and haven't used it for a couple of years or so. Whan I last did so it seemed to have a distinct 'whine' so I guess it needs a service. Can anyone recommend anywhere, or does it just go back to Sony? I recall reading on the old forum that the Naim guys have all got walkmans (walkmen?) do you tweak them in house or send them off for servicing?
On a slightly related note - I was powering the walkman from an old Snaps (which had been modified to give one 6v and one 24v output). The cap has gone leaky so if I can get the w/man serviced I'll sort the Snaps out too. However I'm not suprised it needs attention - serial no 000126 - can anyone beat that? Naim - if you're after museum pieces I'll gladly swap for something new (CDS.. 52 ... 500 !)
Posted on: 28 August 2000 by Andrew L. Weekes
Is the whine mechanical or electronic (i.e. from headphones or mechanics).
If it's electronic, it's usually the decoupling cap's on the DC-DC converter - an easy job to replace.
Andy.
Andrew L. Weekes
alweekes@audiophile.com
Posted on: 29 August 2000 by Phil Sparks
It's electronic (through the speakers) and a fairly high pitched 'wheeeeee' all the time the unit is playing. I think it's probably had it for years but it is more noticable now my system's better. To be honest I'm sure the walkman's mechanics are equally in need of a thorough overhaul - I used it solidly for years while I was at College and hardly at all since. I'd like to give it a thorough spruce up but obviously it would depend how much it was going to cost me as to whether it is worth it. Hence the request for a trustworthy repair agent.
Phil
Posted on: 04 September 2000 by Colin Shelbourn
try
Audio Laboratories
3 Kildare Terrace
Whitehall Road
LEEDS LS12 1DB
tel 0113 2440378
they're a specialist audio repair workshop, have been around for a while and are recommended by Russ Andrews.
Good luck.
Posted on: 06 September 2000 by Phil Sparks
thanks, I'll give them a bell.
