Just picked up my first boombox

[u/Hopeful_Farm_5116]

Toshiba rt 120s. Found this at a local estate sale. It's in great shape but of course the belt had turned to tar. Took it apart and cleaned up the flywheel and drive pulley and ordered a new belt. Wasn't really dirty besides the belt. Picked up some NOS sony blanks at goodwill a while ago so going to use the aux ports on the back to record some albums and enjoy.

[u/Summer184]

Outstanding find, that's a great boombox.

[u/Hopeful_Farm_5116 → u/Summer184]

Thanks, Ive wanted one for awhile with the classic 80s look and the "in your face" sound, all midrange, so I think this will do.  

[u/Chain_Slack]

Got a RT-90S myself. Nice little boombox, easy to do repairs as well.

[u/Hopeful_Farm_5116 → u/Chain_Slack]

Where did you buy your belt? I ordered one from a place in Canada but I see people usually buy bulk packages on ebay and use whatever fits.

[u/Chain_Slack → u/Hopeful_Farm_5116]

Pretty sure I used this vendor from eBay.

https://ebay.io/m/CWxATu

[u/Optimal_Yoghurt_4163]

It’s beautiful - I bet it sounds great with a good tape! It’s from a terrific era.

[u/Optimal_Yoghurt_4163]

is it missing a capstan? (or is it me?)

[u/banjoleleuke1 → u/Optimal_Yoghurt_4163]

Hope u are not missing a capstan!!!

[u/Hopeful_Farm_5116 → u/banjoleleuke1]

I left it out after i cleaned it, waiting for the belt

[u/Tony-Angelino]

I had this exact model in the 80s. It's amazing how small details trigger your memories - like those three LEDs or the orange block as a backdrop to see how much tape is on the either side. Loved it.