Nakamichi represents the best in cassette machine design, the "Rolls Royce" of cassette tape recorders.
The Japanese word is 優秀 meaning excellence.
I had a number of Nakamichi's, this 480 was one of my frequently used machines until it just had too many problems to put up with any longer - 40+ years is a long time and eventually parts begin to fail.
Prior to carefully taking this machine apart, it was FULLY FUNCTIONING but the power ON/OFF switch finger had broken and all the rubber in the transport needs replacing and a complete clean - I have other machines to play with so hopefully others can make use of these Nakamichi parts/sub sections.
Nakamichi Cassette Recorder Model 480 SPARE PART
Complete AC input components:
AC Transformer (240V input - Australia)
Complete with mounting screws
Part number: B-6624
Power ON-OFF push on - push off switch DPDT SS13
Power switch mounting bracket plus screws
Secondary wiring has been left unwound from the wire-wrap posts to maintain a useable length
Power switch works perfectly
The long black plastic finger for the power switch is NOT supplied - it fell apart!
Perfect working condition immediately prior to dismantling the machine
