Nakamichi LX-3 - Willy Hermann Restoration

If you've been looking at Nakamichi cassette decks this is a brilliant one. Fully restored by Willy Hermann. 


“Almost museum quality exterior with a very minor scratch on top, a little paint loss on side of right door. Very minor paint loss on power button. See photos. Fully serviced and restored by Willy Hermann to original operating condition. Orange caps replaced as well as all belts. Fully tested.”

You can count on this deck to work almost as new for years to come. Even though similar examples of this deck are for sale on EBay for less, you can be pretty much sure that they are operating at a sub optimal level given their age. Some will arrive and work for a bit and then fail resulting in disappointment not to mention a costly repair. Buy with confidence as this is an excellent example of a classic Nakamichi deck!

Receipts, replaced parts and performance report by Willy Hermann will be included.


For reference, the Nakamichi LX-3 sold for $595 when it was released. Accounting for inflation that is $2,255 in today's dollars!

General

• Nakamichi:
• Model: LX-3
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Silver, Black
• Remote control: RM-200 optional (cable)
• Power consumption:
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 450 x 135 x 307 mm.
• Weight: 8,5 kg
• Original price approx.: $595

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line 50 mV/70 KOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line 1 V/2.2 KOhm
  • Headphones

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 2
• Motors: 3
• Synchronization fluctuations: < 0,06%
• Tape types: Type I,II,IV
• Frequency response: 20 - 20.000 Hz
• Distortion factor: < 1%
• Signal to noise ratio: 62/68 dB Dolby B/C
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: No
• Dolby: B, C
• MPX filter: switchable
• Fader: Yes
• Pitch control: No
• CD synchro recording: No

Special Features

• Double capstan
• BIAS control
• Adjustable output level