Fixing Up a (Really) Broken Sony DAT Deck

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Published on May 28, 2021 2:08:12 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyiR2E7SIvY

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I picked up a Sony DTC-690 Digital Audio Tape deck that seemed like it only needed an easy fix. But as they say, looks can be deceiving.

If you're curious about the DAT format and its history, I previously explored a portable deck in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0D3c5qN__k

Sources:
Popular Science, August 1986.
Billboard, September 6, 1986.

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