Technics SL-PG100 hardware hacks: Adding digital audio output and remote control

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Optical connector TOTX174: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006114116444.html

Service maunals and specs:
SL-PG100: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/technics/sl-pg100.shtml
SL-PG200: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/technics/sl-pg200a.shtml
SL-PG300: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/technics/sl-pg300.shtml
SL-PG400: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/technics/sl-pg400a.shtml
SL-PG520: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/technics/sl-pg520a.shtml

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0:00 Intro
2:55 Adding components for optical out
6:19 Testing the optical out
7:08 Rear panel holes
8:41 Remote receiver?
11:22 Remote connections
13:36 Remote testing
14:56 Finishing up
17:33 Digital vs analog comparison and notes
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