Welcome to the final part of the Akai GX-73 restoration! In this episode, I dive into the last stages of getting this beautiful deck back to perfect condition. First, I replaced capacitors on the direct drive motor board to ensure the motor starts reliably every time. Next, I focused on the audio board, where one channel wasn’t making it to the output.
Things took a turn when I discovered that several pots were broken due to shipping damage. After a long wait for replacement parts, I finally installed new pots and replaced the polypropylene capacitors. Now, this Akai GX-73 is fully functional again, delivering that classic sweet Akai sound.
🔧 Restoration Highlights:
Motor Board Repair: Replaced capacitors on the direct drive motor board, resolving motor start issues.
Audio Board Fix: Troubleshooted and fixed the one-channel output issue, bringing the audio back to life.
New Pots Installation: After discovering broken pots, I installed new replacements, ensuring smooth control and long-term reliability.
Polypropylene Capacitors: Upgraded capacitors to enhance sound quality and stability.
🎶 Sound Quality:
Sweet Akai Sound: The Akai GX-73 is now back to its original glory, delivering rich, clear audio that Akai decks are known for.
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