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Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster – How to Impress Your Friends [with an Antique Toaster]
Is it possible that a toaster designed in the 1940’s is better than modern toasters today? Yes, yes it is.
The Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster is a beloved kitchen appliance that has stood the test of time. Known for its innovative design and reliable performance, this toaster has become a retro classic admired by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Not only does it toast perfectly, but its sleek and classic design adds a touch of elegance to any kitchen countertop.
Join me on this nostalgic journey to celebrate the ingenuity and enduring charm of the Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster. Thanks for watching, and happy toasting!
#SunbeamToaster #RadiantControlToaster #VintageAppliances #KitchenHistory #RetroKitchen #ClassicToasters #ToasterReview #SunbeamRadiantControl #ApplianceHistory #KitchenGadgets
0:00 Intro
0:48 Movement and Light
1:17 Origin of My Tech Obsession
2:17 Quick History of the Radiant Control Toaster
3:27 Adjusting the Thermostat and Springiness
5:54 Toast Time Trials
8:19 Toast Results
9:01 Criticism and Praise
10:01 Final Thoughts
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How To Replace An RCA Jack On A Circuit Board
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed 10 měsíci
In this video I demonstrate how to replace an audio input/output jack on a circuit board from this vintage Sony SEQ-711 Graphic Equalizer. 0:00 Intro 1:31 Opening The Case 1:55 Disassembly of Connections 4:36 Assessing The Situation 4:50 Diagnosing The Problem 5:03 Removing The Old RCA Jacks 5:59 Running Into A Small Problem 6:44 Soldering The New RCA Jacks Onto The Board 8:24 Reassembly 9:46 T...
Making the Highest Quality Modern Mixtape
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
Have you ever wondered how to make a mixtape and how to make it sound AMAZING? Follow my tips and techniques to learn how to make the highest quality modern mixtape! 0:00 Intro 2:20 Criteria 1 - Cassette Deck That Can Record 3:11 Criteria 2 - Cassette Tapes To Record On 4:46 Criteria 3 - Use a Tape Eraser (optional) 6:11 Criteria 4 - Choose The Highest Quality Audio Source 6:40 Tip - Rewind it ...
Vintage Sony Cassette Deck Belt Replacement - Model TC-K71
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
This video is all about how to replace the belts on a vintage Sony Cassette Deck model TC-K71. These instructions should also be applicable to similar models from Sony during that era as well. 0:00 Intro 1:12 What NOT to do 1:46 Opening it up 2:16 Gaining Access to the belts 3:46 Routing the new belts 6:08 Belts go onto the motor 7:24 Replacing the motor cover and top cover 7:35 Replacing the h...
Vintage 80's Boombox Repair - Toshiba RT-6075 Cassette Belt Replacement
zhlédnutí 4,3KPřed 2 lety
This is certainly NOT the holy grail of boomboxes, but I think a lot of vintage boomboxes from the 80s have similar designs like this, so I hope this repair/restoration video helps you if you have a project like this. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Battery Corrosion 1:50 Getting Inside 3:55 Inspecting The Inside 4:54 Removing The Components 7:57 Cleaning The Case 8:32 Cleaning The Circuit Board 10:00 Removing...
How Does Ice Get Its Shape?
zhlédnutí 501Před 2 lety
I've often wondered how ice gets its shape, especially when trays are not involved in the forming process. In this video, I demonstrate how an Igloo Bullet Ice Maker, a Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker, and a GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker form their ice. 0:00 Intro 1:57 Igloo Bullet (Pac-Man Ghost) Shaped Ice Machine 3:18 Bullet Ice Being Formed 4:02 Frigidaire Nugget Ice Machine 4:30 Nugget ...
Dolby Noise Reduction - Did it ever really work right?
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 2 lety
I love cassette tapes, but I've always been disappointed in the sound quality when activating Dolby Noise Reduction. Even though this deprecated, no-longer-licensed technology once dominated tape decks around the world, it still makes me ask the question... did it ever really work right? 0:00 Intro 0:35 How Does Dolby Noise Reduction Work? 1:39 Dolby on Prerecorded Tapes of Yesteryear 2:35 Reco...
Olympus' $1000 Digital Camera from 1998 - D-600L
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 3 lety
Exploring one of the first affordable consumer digital cameras from the year 1998: the Olympus D-600L. This 1.4 megapixel camera was part of their CAMEDIA family, and featured a 3x zoom, TTL (through the lens) viewfinder, and a mind-blowing 4 megabyte Smartmedia card for image storage. Let's test it out! 0:00 Intro 1:12 Olympus D-600L Background & Specs 4:07 Taking New Pics 4:44 Running Into Tr...
Kenwood GE-4030 Graphic Equalizer - Another Visually Awesome Spectrum Analyzer
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 3 lety
The Kenwood GE-4030 is another beautiful graphic equalizer and spectrum analyzer from the golden-era of stand-alone audio components. I never intended on buying an additional graphic equalizer after I had recently added one from Sony, but this one popped-up in my marketplace feed, and what can i say, i love these things! If you haven't seen my video about the Sony SEQ-711, check it out here: cz...
Duped By The Tape Companies - These Cassettes Aren't What They Say They Are
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
I found certain cassette tape claims to be, well... less than honest about the type of tape we were buying. Let's see exactly how deceptive the record companies really were when they marketed tapes to us in the past. As cassette tapes make their comeback, it's time for the tape companies to make it right by using straightforward language and adhering to playback standards. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Overv...
Sony ES - Elevated Standard: The Hi-Fi Family You Probably Never Heard Of
zhlédnutí 30KPřed 3 lety
In this video I give a brief history of Sony’s Hi-Fi audio component family known as Elevated Standard, or ES for short. Plus, I review a K770ES Tape Deck to see if it lives up to the hype. 0:00 Intro 0:52 How I Found Out About Sony ES 1:50 Elevated Standard - A Brief History 4:54 Sony TC-K770ES 6:18 Highlighted Features of the K770ES 10:00 Taking A Look Inside 11:31 Summary
iPod Battery Replacement
zhlédnutí 190Před 3 lety
I don't know how many people are replacing batteries on an iPod these days, but if you are, this video should be helpful to you. 0:00 Intro 0:38 Battery Kit 1:22 Opening The Case 2:22 Separating The Top From The Bottom 2:57 Disconnecting The Hard Drive 4:16 Disconnecting The Battery 4:44 Prying-Up The Old Battery 5:08 Installing The New Battery 5:38 Reconnecting The Hard Drive 6:26 Reconnecting...
Sony SEQ-711 Graphic Equalizer - A Visually Awesome Spectrum Analyzer
zhlédnutí 56KPřed 3 lety
The Sony SEQ-711 is quite the graphic equalizer and spectrum analyzer. If you're like me, you loved walking into the electronics store as a kid to visit the dimly-lit components section with all the bouncing lights. Feeling nostalgic, I needed this back in my life, so I bought a vintage graphic equalizer. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Holy Grail Equalizers 1:20 What I Want In An Equalizer 2:11 Narrowi...
The Best James Bond Watch Is Digital - The Seiko G757 Sports 100
zhlédnutí 26KPřed 3 lety
If you're into James Bond watches, then I hope you'll enjoy my take on why I say the Seiko G757-5020 Sports 100 is the BEST James Bond watch of the entire 007 franchise. 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Overview of Other Bond Watches 1:36 The Seiko Era 3:33 G757 in Octopussy 4:25 G757 History 5:43 The REAL Sports 100 6:51 My G757 8:39 G757 Features 13:28 Inside the G757 16:27 The Reason Why the G757 Is T...
History of the Sony Discman
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 3 lety
Travel down memory lane and explore the history of the Sony Discman! In this video I discuss the history of portable music, starting with the Walkman and the evolution of the Discman into its inevitable demise with the rise of MP3. I also cover Frequency Response ranges and do some light repair to my Discman's 9 volt plug. 0:00 Intro 0:37 Quick History of the Walkman 1:32 Evolution From Tape to...
Vintage Sony Cassette Deck Belt Replacement - Model TC-WR690
zhlédnutí 40KPřed 3 lety
Vintage Sony Cassette Deck Belt Replacement - Model TC-WR690
Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue - Tube Change and Bias
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Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue - Tube Change and Bias
Invaders of the Mummy's Tomb - 1982 Bandai LCD Solarpower Game...That Still Works PERFECTLY!
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Invaders of the Mummy's Tomb - 1982 Bandai LCD Solarpower Game...That Still Works PERFECTLY!
Sony APM 790 Speakers - Disassembly, Cleaning, & Capacitor Replacement (repair)
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 5 lety
Sony APM 790 Speakers - Disassembly, Cleaning, & Capacitor Replacement (repair)
Vintage Sony Walkman - Can I Fix it? (basic repair)
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 6 lety
Vintage Sony Walkman - Can I Fix it? (basic repair)
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zhlédnutí 74KPřed 7 lety
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Vinyl Pool Liner Replacement
zhlédnutí 141KPřed 7 lety
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YAQIN MC-13S Stereo Tube Amplifier - Setup, Tube Change, and How-To Bias The Amp
zhlédnutí 224KPřed 7 lety
YAQIN MC-13S Stereo Tube Amplifier - Setup, Tube Change, and How-To Bias The Amp
Changing Guitar Strings on a Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
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Changing Guitar Strings on a Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo
Wax Potting a Guitar Pickup
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Komentáře

  • @user-lx6oj4mx3i
    @user-lx6oj4mx3i Před 12 hodinami

    I bought this with black rubber strap From a liquidation house called C.O.M.B. for 56.00 in 1983 . Actually was stolen at knife point.. Years ago. With all the hype over the casio From casino royal..modded to the moon.whay cant someone make this watch again wouldn't be hard to do now and could easily charge over 100.00

  • @summersky77
    @summersky77 Před 3 dny

    All my Sony, Aiwa and Panasonic personal stereos (with the exception of the Sony WM-701C & WM-550C) tracked all my cassettes made on my Sony and JVC decks. Dolby was no problem. Well, Dolby B that is. Dolby C interchanges well between my full sized decks. I have three JVC KD-V6J /TD-V66s, two Sony TC-K555es and a TC-K333es and it matters not what deck recorded what cassette, they all interchange well with C-type encoded cassettes. But the Walkmans can't track Dolby C worth shit. The tolerance is too low for C-type to mis-track. My primary issue was always with pre-recorded cassettes not being able to decode Dobly-B properly, which is likely why most people thought Dolby was crap. Dolby C encoded tapes playback perfectly fine with B-type decoding. This was by design but the end result is the same as if it were a Dolby B tape to begin with. What you cannot do is decode C on a B-type only tape, but you can certainly get B from C.

  • @JustAboutTime
    @JustAboutTime Před 9 dny

    ‘Culturally outdated scene’?!? Oh, grow a pair

  • @blizjam
    @blizjam Před 15 dny

    I've acquired 3 of sonys dual cassette deck. Did my 1st unit deck a. Deck b will have to wait due to one of the motors is good up with melted rubber belt. The smaller one.Amazing video allowed me to get it done. Have 4 more to do.

  • @asensibleyoungman2978

    I think all the Bond Seiko watches were the best.

  • @Sanjaybhatia-eo8wd
    @Sanjaybhatia-eo8wd Před 23 dny

    Notice(SS)My sent report is about humane noises without devices and for national terrorism to convert integrity of indian citizens (against every constitution) in the pattern of under ground domestic voilance.

  • @122sport
    @122sport Před 25 dny

    Hello, it took me 40 years to understand that to use Dolby B - C - S you must record the tape with the Dolby activated and play the tape with the same Dolby recorded. It sounds incredible. 99% of the original sound, without loss. I thought it worked by activating Dolby at any time with any cassette. I was very very wrong.

  • @peterszelas9417
    @peterszelas9417 Před 27 dny

    Thanks! Your video helped me replace belts in my Sony MHC-3600.... without watching video I don't think I would be able to do it on my own.... old belts basically disintegrated lol over years from heat or just being old, and there was no way to see it belt routing before taking apart. Big thanks!

  • @evenleven
    @evenleven Před 28 dny

    I think you just saved me a few bucks.

  • @user-wg1uw2ev5h
    @user-wg1uw2ev5h Před měsícem

    3:53 Notice the bias knob is fully to the positives. If left at this position every tape (even a metal) will sound muffled with, or without Dolby. A decent deck like this can provide quite good recorgings on a good tape, regardless of what kind of Dolby is selected. Presumably the mistake lies in the use of the bias knob. This is meant to give the last fine touch to the auto calibration calibration and given that the latter is adequate, the deviation from 0 is expected to be small. The recording steps IMO sould be the following: 1. Select Dolby type (if desired). 2. Use the calibration button to let the deck calibrate itself for the characteristics of the tape in use. Use of the small rec level knob is needed to match the levels of th source and the tape. Use of the large rec level to adjust the peaks. 3. Start recording and monitor by switching betwen tape and source. At this point and ONLY AT THIS POINT the bias knob should be used in order for the tape to match the source as good as possible. Usually a minor left turn must be fine for normal tapes, a similar right turn for metal tapes and almost nothing for type II.

  • @user-bt3wd9zd9y
    @user-bt3wd9zd9y Před měsícem

    Technics sh-ge70?

  • @TaylaReprise
    @TaylaReprise Před měsícem

    Great to see another Hi-fi enthusiast who loves Graphic Equalisers. So many audiophiles are so snobbish about them. I have 3 myself, 2 old ones from late 70s/early 80s with just sliders, but also a Kenwood GE-920 from 1988, very similar to yours, but 14 bands per channel, starting from 32hz to 16khz. I've had it about 10 years and I love it. But until recently hadn't used it for some time, I now have it connected to the pre-out of my av amp, then into 2 monoblock power amps, it sounds amazing, and looks great with the spectrum analyser going

  • @Fardeenfarwest
    @Fardeenfarwest Před měsícem

    Well good job for an amateur. It's a professional work you did. Even a professional technician started by making mistakes then he learned from it. I really appreciate your work ❤️

  • @roofermarc1
    @roofermarc1 Před měsícem

    I picked up an 850 es. Sending it out for restoration. Love these decks

  • @ralf1073
    @ralf1073 Před měsícem

    Exzellent Video, thank you! One question: when installing the small belt, in which direction shows the end of the spring? I am not sure about that...

  • @DavidMander-rs4uk
    @DavidMander-rs4uk Před měsícem

    Cassettes suck whether noise reduction or not! 🗑️👎

  • @djpauliep
    @djpauliep Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for such a well-done video! Works like a charm!

  • @markthomas2436
    @markthomas2436 Před měsícem

    So many people out there just NEVER demagnetize their tape heads. Not doing that means you will LOSE the crisp highs of that tape deck. When you comBINE the fact that Dolby B does take some of the high end out to tamp down hiss and noise? You get really dull cassettes, especially type one.

  • @cmurduh1
    @cmurduh1 Před 2 měsíci

    You don’t remove the tape first?

  • @vancegosselin
    @vancegosselin Před 2 měsíci

    I worked at an audio video store, the sales staff were saying Dolby NR was a marketing gimmick so that major consumer electronics companies can sell as many units as possible for maximum profit.

  • @heliolima7552
    @heliolima7552 Před 2 měsíci

    Always loved music and hi-fi and wen i was younger i saw the Sony, Pionner and Thecnics catalogs to many times until they disintegrated 😅

  • @voidFutureVector
    @voidFutureVector Před 2 měsíci

    Should have fought the copyright claims. This video falls under fair use.

  • @jorgerivas8494
    @jorgerivas8494 Před 2 měsíci

    Actually the normal playback was glossy and I could actually hear the hiss.

  • @AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp

    Hi there, so it looks like the solder used was not the same as the original, (should be 60/40) and you've made some cold solder joints, which will break down eventually, and the yellow stuff is just flux left over from manufacture, so nothing to worry about in that regard. Some walkman's can get up to and exceed the 20-20k mark, but they are the more expensive end usually (DD range ect). (I'm an Ex-Sony tech by the way) Nice vid.

  • @OnTVaustralia
    @OnTVaustralia Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! I am repairing my mums one. With the dial on the end, you didn't mention which way to turn the dial. Do you recall?

  • @williamgerhart6496
    @williamgerhart6496 Před 2 měsíci

    What happens if you have an automatic

  • @aarontown
    @aarontown Před 3 měsíci

    i got a T48 from the early 90's. $5 from Goodwill. i was so excited, i ate a loaf of toast w 1lb butter. i'm already fat, so it's ok

  • @aronkaspar6369
    @aronkaspar6369 Před 3 měsíci

    I have the d-802k discman from 1993. Still works great

  • @Shepard557
    @Shepard557 Před 3 měsíci

    Proud owner of a CDP-555ESD, just passed 36 years old and as good as the day it came out the box…other than a couple of tray belts changed. That Sony engineering will outlive me 😊

  • @tommymcdonnelljr1582
    @tommymcdonnelljr1582 Před 3 měsíci

    I still have my Sony discman k844

  • @cassettekaier
    @cassettekaier Před 3 měsíci

    Nice worrk sir

  • @ronnieking1025
    @ronnieking1025 Před 3 měsíci

    throw that global bs cage away

  • @giuseppecapuano2092
    @giuseppecapuano2092 Před 3 měsíci

    Ho comprato questo amplificatore su Amazon il prezzo è aumentato a euro 900 ma lì vale tutti con diffusori dali opticon 6 mk2 suona fantastico è assolutamente da consigliare.

  • @Solitaire001
    @Solitaire001 Před 3 měsíci

    My understanding is that Dolby Noise Reduction (DNR) only raises the highs when the volume on the tape is low because that is when you would notice the tape hiss. That could be the reasons that the sound is thrown off when you play the tape back when using DNR because the deck has to correctly determine when the highs should be reduced. When I was using cassette tapes I thought that instead of using DNR I'd use a graphic equalizer to manually raise the frequencies where the tape hiss is, and then manually reduce it by the same amount when playing the tape back. Basically, it would be the same thing that DNR does except it would be on all the time.

  • @emptyal5341
    @emptyal5341 Před 3 měsíci

    Bought this watch in Sydney in 1981. Absolutely loved it and still have it somewhere although it’s nonfunctional, and apparently can’t be repaired. Would love to have it going again…

    • @Brivinci1
      @Brivinci1 Před 18 dny

      Would love to see it! There are a few options you might have.

  • @mangamaster03
    @mangamaster03 Před 4 měsíci

    10:37 your mom must have made a technology connection!

  • @peterjensen5001
    @peterjensen5001 Před 4 měsíci

    Please dont use the cordless drill/screwdriver for mounting the screws. You risk ripping the threads. Dont do it!

  • @sagartie
    @sagartie Před 4 měsíci

    nice if have the jap version nazond parimid the same gameplay

  • @elmerbais
    @elmerbais Před 4 měsíci

    ES Elevated Series?

  • @Unerouedevantlautre
    @Unerouedevantlautre Před 4 měsíci

    Merci pour cette vidéo ! Cela ne semble pas si compliqué finalement. Un grand merci. J’ai cependant une question : comment savez-vous que chaque tube a besoin de 30mV ? Où avez vous eu cette information ??? Tous les tubes 6L6 ont besoin de 30mV ou il faut mesurer ça quelque part ?? Pouvez-vous l’expliquer s’il vous plaît. Merci. 🙏

  • @UncleKennysPlace
    @UncleKennysPlace Před 4 měsíci

    I've just removed my old liner, am measuring, will be doing this annoying job in a few weeks!

  • @MisterYeko
    @MisterYeko Před 4 měsíci

    And keep it mind. Not many Type 1 or even Chrome Tapes have equal quality, even to older ones. Using with a phone is not a bad idea. But using with an lightning Adapter for the iPhone, can be bit finicky if you hear few buzz noises. Maybe USB C is fine for Phones or tablets. I think its Better recommended to plug on PC in order to record from better digital source to the Cassette deck. Nothing wrong using with phones but maybe if the phone has an built in AUX output, it should be perfectly fine. By using NR really much depends how the deck performs, which not all decks are equal to the Process. It could be either to the Tapehead azimuth that sounded muffled, less of the issue. But mostly if the encoding isnt excatly compatible to its recording process using other decks. Thats also the case with good Prerecorded Tapes if its gonna be either sound muffled to previous decks but sound good on one specific deck that sounds accurate. Its always about a fitting gear and its kinda annoying when the NR process doesnt sound correct. Thats all i wanna say about for few Recording notes for good quality Decks and Tapes

  • @markanthony3275
    @markanthony3275 Před 4 měsíci

    Yeah...I got me one of them...but a 1970's version.

  • @groovy1937
    @groovy1937 Před 4 měsíci

    Still use the one we bought 1976 daily. Built like a tank and works perfect. I have had to adjust the thermostat but never the spring lift - now I am curious and will look at that, it may need adjustment after 48 years.

  • @BoxingLegends2024
    @BoxingLegends2024 Před 4 měsíci

    lol u close ur visor like it stole something from you

  • @vergevinyl
    @vergevinyl Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video I use your video to fix mine! it was a piece of cake with your video as a reference!

  • @unbroken1010
    @unbroken1010 Před 4 měsíci

    I heard you can do 125 mb cards

  • @tomryan943
    @tomryan943 Před 4 měsíci

    I have a Numark equalizer that I bought in the 70s, and it does have the blinking frequency lights. I just ordered a manual for it, but I still want to learn how to set the knobs for the best sound.

  • @southernsantapiper7556
    @southernsantapiper7556 Před 4 měsíci

    You made it look easy..ill have to try myself next time i need to replace tubes.

  • @monstareacts
    @monstareacts Před 5 měsíci

    How do I open the battery pack