AE86_Racer Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) This may be a bit ambitous of me but Im looking for a N707 unit for under 60 dollars(without shipping)Reason is that I need a unit to record with that has an optical and line in(the recording sources arent all digital). I also like the look of the N707 and the fact that I can modify the firmware to make it a higher end model. I already have discs since I own an NF520D.Anyone out there willing to help out? Edited May 12, 2007 by AE86_Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIS SUCKS Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 just some advice. i have a n707. its not very reliable. the buttons dont work properly. the magnetic record head failed and had to be removed! these problems are very common for this model and are well known. you dont want to buy a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sector001 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 i had this unit before, it didnt exhibit any of those behaviors. though mine was brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIS SUCKS Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 i assure you if you use it enough it will start randomly erasing disks. it just takes a while. i repaired the broken ribbon cable in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sector001 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 yes, i read about that ribbon cable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE86_Racer Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks for your warnings. i was able to locate a unit on ebay so this topic is kind of useless now.On another note though. Once it arrives, what are some tips and tricks I can try with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Proceed with extreme caution: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=72 - "wild MZ-N707 hack"Edit: Big emphasis on "extreme." I don't want to be responsible if you end up bricking your N707, but that's one trick that you can do with it.Congrats on your N707! Edited May 16, 2007 by jaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks for your warnings. i was able to locate a unit on ebay so this topic is kind of useless now.On another note though. Once it arrives, what are some tips and tricks I can try with it.The biggest thing to worry about is the recording head wiring, it will go bad, it will randomly erase discs, if you can't do it, have someone repair the wiring before it breaks.After all that enjoy your unit,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE86_Racer Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 What exactly is wrong with the recording head and is it easy to fix? Keep in mind Im kind of limited on tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 What exactly is wrong with the recording head and is it easy to fix? Keep in mind Im kind of limited on tools.If you search the threads, you will see a problem with the older MD units where the ribbon cable to the head breaks, some people have used the cable from cheap headphones, and soldered it in place od the regular cable going to the head.Have fun,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sector001 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 it's a hit or miss thing...mine never had the ribbon broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE86_Racer Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Well its here. Anything special besides the hack that I can do? Also anything besides the broken cable that I should look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sector001 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 try it out first...and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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