Goodman's Boomboxes Collection

[goodman]

Hitachi TRK-W55E is another boombox that was with me for a while.
I found it in January 2024. There were also cosmetic remarks.
Hitachi needed new belts and good cleaning.
After little restoration boombox work good.
I sold him in local internet site.

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[goodman]

This is short list of my boomboxes:

01 - Sharp GF 777 Z
02 - Hitachi TRK-WX88W
03 - Philips D 8304
04 - Philips D 8082 Le Cube
05 - Philips AZ1027
06 - Siemens Club 735 (a.k.a. Sanyo M9996)
07 - Sanyo C35 - first
08 - Sanyo C35 - second
09 - Sanyo C36L
10 - Sanyo C30 + USB, SD Card, BT module
11 - Sanyo MR-V9
12 - Sanyo M-7780
13 - Sony CFS 210S
14 - Aiwa CSD-ES30
15 - Panasonic RX-FT530
16 - Panasonic RX-FM25L

The list is not big, but I don't have space for big collection.
If you browse pages of this topic you can find info, pictures and videos about all my boomboxes.

This is short list of boomboxes that were part of my collection, but I later sold or exchanged for others:

01 - Aciko ARC 116
02 - JVC RC-BX330
03 - JVC M70
04 - Qualimax - GP-1
05 - Sharp 777Z
06 - Hitachi TRK-3D2E
07 - Hitachi TRK-W55E
08 - Roadstar RCR-4532
09 - Sencor SPT 221

The last 2 egg boomboxes I found this summer and gave to my uncle:
Roadstar RCR-4532 (gray and blue) - everything work but made with cheep plastic and look ugly...
Sencor SPT 221 (black) - work only radio. I added 3.5 mm line input jack for connecting phone or else...

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[goodman]

This is a new addition to my collection in fully working condition:

LG LPC-LM340X Boombox

Digital radio tuner: FM, AM

Cd player: compact disc audio & mp3 cd

Cassette: full logic cassette deck

LED display, Headphones output, Remote control

power source: AC Input 220V, DC 12V


LG LPC-LM340X by ivosn

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[Fatdog]

I think every collector should have at least one good egg in their collection. I keep hoping to find a Panasonic cobra for myself.

 

[AE_Stereo]

Though I never wanted an egg, a Victor RC-XC3 came into my hands. I took it for two reasons - 1) It had the HMV Dog logo (His Master's Voice) along with Victor badge! 2) To take out the free moving Woofers for using elsewhere.

But it happened that the box was working readily. And it's sound beats every other boomboxes in my possession and became a keeper.

 

[goodman]

I didn't look for these egg boomboxes on purpose and I paid nothing for them, they are gifts to me.
2 I gave to my uncle - Roadstar RCR-4532 and Sencor SPT 221
and 2 stayed with me - Philips AZ1027 and LG LPC-LM340X
I don't like this design, but they sound good, so I'll use them as long as they work.

 

[goodman]

This is a new boombox in my collection:

MUSE M-380 GB

radio: FM stereo

cassette: full auto-stop deck for recording and playback

cd player: compact disc audio & mp3 cd

micro sd & usb: mp3 playback

bluetooth for stream music from another device

line input and mic input

headphones output

LED display, stereo VU meteres

treble, bass, volume control

2-way, 4-speakers system

power source: AC Input 220V, DC 12V

412 Request Blocked

MUSE M-380 Boombox by ivosn

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[Reli]

That label on the grill is nice

 

[goodman]

Yes, it looks good.
I was wondering if I should peel it off,
but I'm worried it might tear or leave glue on the grill.
I'm leaving it on place for now.

I bought it from here - there are black or silver options:

https://www.reichelt.com/de/en/shop/product/m-380_boombox_with_digital_radio_cd_cassette_and_bluetooth-364263

https://www.reichelt.com/de/en/shop/product/m-380_boombox_with_radio_cd_cassette_and_bluetooth-386380

 

[goodman]

When I got this boombox I took a few videos.
Since I was filming by myself, my phone was held still during the filming.
Unfortunately, the boombox display was not very visible.
That's why I took some extra photos.
I finally put it all together in a short video, which I'm posting here.
It could have been better, but that's it for now:

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[Cpl-Chronic]

When I got this boombox I took a few videos.
Since I was filming by myself, my phone was held still during the filming.
Unfortunately, the boombox display was not very visible.
That's why I took some extra photos.
I finally put it all together in a short video, which I'm posting here.
It could have been better, but that's it for now:

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Nice! I loved the video you did showing the LED VU mod on your 777. Very neat mod!

 

[goodman]

Nice! I loved the video you did showing the LED VU mod on your 777. Very neat mod!

Thanks for the positive comment.
I thought for a long time before I made this modification.
I am very pleased with the end result.
When the lights are off, you can't see any difference from the original look of the Sharp.
I made smaller labels at the bottom of the grills, that don't hide the speakers:

I'm reposting the video and photos for everyone who missed it:

LED OFF:


Sharp GF777 - 11 by ivosn

LED ON:


Sharp GF777 - 12 by ivosn

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[goodman]

Summer is the perfect time to add something new (or old) to my collection.
That's how I found this model of the JVC RC-EZ35SB
In addition to the cosmetic issues, there are also technical problems.
The CD player does not work, the cassette deck needs new belts and gears,
the volume and mode buttons also do not work well.

The repair started well, but at one point things went wrong and one of the boards shorted out.
The restoration failed and I had to make an important decision about what to do with this JVC:
Either give it for recycling or modify it completely.
I had a small active subwoofer, but without the speakers for it.
I removed the CD mechanism from the JVC and installed the subwoofer and the board for it in its place.
I also connected the JVC speakers to it and the system became operational.
I connect an external music player (phone) and can listen to music.
Since I decided it wouldn't stay at home, I took it to some relatives of mine,
whom I visit during the summer. That way they can use it too if they want.

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