Audio Systems: jvc cd-1770, authorized service center, desktop system


Question
QUESTION: i think it has a bad tape head is there anyone who can do repairs on this i will pay i love it but it needs help.
ANSWER: Hi Jason,

Automobile audio systems are rarely worth fixing - the price is higher than buying a new model or replacement.  Anyway, this site isn't for repairs - you can contact JVC to find an authorized service center in your area.  Good luck!  Cheers, Wink

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QUESTION: the is actually a desktop system made in the early 70's and im just trying to save it. JVC service was no help.

Answer
Hi Jason,

Sorry, but there's no way I can tell you what head you'd need to replace it with.  You can search your local phone pages under "audio equipment" and "repairs" or do a Web search for those terms with your home town, and try to find a local shop to work on it, but I almost guarantee that what it'll cost you to fix won't be worth it.  The last tape head I had someone else replaced was estimated to cost $120 and that was years ago, no way was it worth it.  Unless you can open the box yourself, get to the tape head, figure out the part number, find a place to order a replacement, and put it in yourself, you're going to find that it's just not worth the money.  Sorry, Wink