Hello fellow boombox enthusiasts!
Well I FINALLY got a Sharp VZ-2500! I was hoping for a 2000, but this one was TOO NICE to pass up! The gentleman I bought it from is from Germany. He bought it from a seller near his home via E-bay. It is in near mint cosmetic condition!
He could not say IF the original owner, had replaced, ANY of the belts . However he said the turntable worked well along with the tape deck and radio.
So I gave him detailed instructions about how to back it safely. He did double box it and used plenty of bubble wrapping.
Of course I had it insured it for the full purchase price. So I awaited him to tell me when he shipped it. About 2 and a half weeks later, I got a notice from the post office that it arrived. I went to the post office to pick it up, to inspect the package for any damage. There was not any.
It took me about 15 minutes t get it unpacked. It WAS packed extremely well.
Except for a few light scratches on the top left had side and on mark on the left side of the boom-box, it looks nearly new.
So the moment of truth came, I opened the turntable door and put in the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack. The arm moved over and the LP began to play.
I am TRILLED to report the Record played PERFECTLY on both sides!
I tested the tape and it sounds good and the FF and REW are strong and fast. The only thing I noticed, it appears to play a tad slower then my JVC-RC-M70.
But it does not appear to be because of a stretched belt.It may be just that the tape deck in the M-70 is a much better made deck.
So I would bet that the belts MUST have been replaced at some point in the past 5 years. I can't imagine it would work this well with the ORIGINAL belts, still intact.
So I am VERY HAPPY!
The sound is better then I expected, after reading how it sounds flat and has very little base. It depends on what record you are playing I have noticed. some have more base, others sound thinner.
I think if it had been made with a loudness switch, (like the VZ-2000)the base would be a better.
But I am very pleased! I do not think I will EVER sell it!
I AM still on the lookout for a nice VZ-2000.
I WILL post some pictures soon!
Well I FINALLY got a Sharp VZ-2500! I was hoping for a 2000, but this one was TOO NICE to pass up! The gentleman I bought it from is from Germany. He bought it from a seller near his home via E-bay. It is in near mint cosmetic condition!
He could not say IF the original owner, had replaced, ANY of the belts . However he said the turntable worked well along with the tape deck and radio.
So I gave him detailed instructions about how to back it safely. He did double box it and used plenty of bubble wrapping.
Of course I had it insured it for the full purchase price. So I awaited him to tell me when he shipped it. About 2 and a half weeks later, I got a notice from the post office that it arrived. I went to the post office to pick it up, to inspect the package for any damage. There was not any.
It took me about 15 minutes t get it unpacked. It WAS packed extremely well.
Except for a few light scratches on the top left had side and on mark on the left side of the boom-box, it looks nearly new.
So the moment of truth came, I opened the turntable door and put in the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack. The arm moved over and the LP began to play.
I am TRILLED to report the Record played PERFECTLY on both sides!
I tested the tape and it sounds good and the FF and REW are strong and fast. The only thing I noticed, it appears to play a tad slower then my JVC-RC-M70.
But it does not appear to be because of a stretched belt.It may be just that the tape deck in the M-70 is a much better made deck.
So I would bet that the belts MUST have been replaced at some point in the past 5 years. I can't imagine it would work this well with the ORIGINAL belts, still intact.
So I am VERY HAPPY!
The sound is better then I expected, after reading how it sounds flat and has very little base. It depends on what record you are playing I have noticed. some have more base, others sound thinner.
I think if it had been made with a loudness switch, (like the VZ-2000)the base would be a better.
But I am very pleased! I do not think I will EVER sell it!
I AM still on the lookout for a nice VZ-2000.
I WILL post some pictures soon!
congratulations on your vz there really great boxes 
and if you think the 2500 is big and heavy wait till you see the vz 2000.
....It's on the list 