Great montage and of course helpful 👍🏻

Fantastic collection of DCC units... Respect!!

Went with a Philips DCC 951 and no regrets here! I sure hope that they will bring this format back...retro while being modern, too! Kudos to Dr DCC and fellow enthusiasts!

Nice information, I own 2 X dcc730 and a marrantz dd92 so I agree with everything you say😀

Big thanks, great work!! This helped to verify my buyings this weekend. First yesterday a DCC 730 and today a DCC 600. Luckily as you suggested 😁 per generation. Now i need to check out about cassette cloning (hard!!), hacking, adding ports, firmware (??), etc... Therefore i Will check your site and KZread vids. Big thanks from the Netherlands (Eindhoven).

Hi from France,fantastic explanations .I didn't knew DCC before .Merci pour la video.

Proud owner of the DCC 730, Get it while you can, I have never heard a 730 has a leaky SM caps.

@Outpost1977

5 жыл бұрын

I have the 730 also, i had no leaking SM caps and the sound is beautiful and rewinds very quickly.

@sukicat16

5 жыл бұрын

Bought a DCC 730 and guess what it has leaking caps. So they do leak so beware

@ericBcreator

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe not leaky SM caps but other caps can fail as well. Like on the 730 I just got.

Excellent work! Lots of useful information. Too bad you didn't put the type numbers on the screen. Hopefully there will be a similar video for the portables too, eventually.

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

The survey will provide that as well. I will do a shorter video about the portables.

Just purchased a DCC 300 (€35 on leboncoin) ...will join some old separates including a Sony K-61 cassette deck....now looking for some good tapes.

My Philips DCC 951 says hello!, Dr DCC

Thank you for the information. Where does one get a loading belt for the DCC-600?

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

We have them in stock. You can reach us at dccmuseum.com

Just dig it from the cellar and it works! DCC 300, with a limited number of cassettes (16)...

Love my DCC 730, waiting for a near mint DCC 951 to arrive that I bought last week for 80€

@holgerstiehl8230

2 жыл бұрын

Hello ra86, you paid in Euro... hopefully you know someone in Europe who can take hand on them, or do you repair them on your own?

@ra86

2 жыл бұрын

@@holgerstiehl8230 Hello, I live in Sweden and bought it from a guy in Germany on Ebay. The only repair I've done so far is replacing the belt so unfortunately I can't give you any tip on a repair guy :/

@holgerstiehl8230

2 жыл бұрын

@@ra86 No problem, thank you. Unfortunately I'm not able to do the repair by myself, but I can get the help from Dr. DCC directly. Bye

I miss my old DCC300. It could go up against DAT back then but at a fraction of the price.

This is an excellent video and contains the information I was after. I am sorely tempted to get my first DCC deck. Thanks for posting.

@DRDCC

4 жыл бұрын

dave batt Great. Let us know if we can help.

I still like the old school Dcc 900. Its totally 90s. The 4th gen is just eye candy.

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

It really is a personal choice.

I had a dcc 900, but no one would repair it in the uk. I now have a dcc 600. I would love to have another 900 though.

What’s rarer DCC or 3M Revere tape cartridge? (I have a 3M revere machine) kinda interesting the 3M tapes lasted as long in the 60s (1962-66) as the DCC did 30 years later (1992-96)

Is the DCC 600 a good, reliable model?

One retired Friend gave me his Philips DCC900 for free (not used very often, in best shape, and with all manuals, remote control and the box) some years ago, but i know, that neither dcc nor normal tapes are working (there is absolute no sound) As you stated, i must replace the capacitors first. Thank you for this very useful information!

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we can restore it for you.

@ogithegamer495

3 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC Thanks, but i will do it myself :-)

I recently managed to obtain a New-old-stock Philips DCC-600. The package was complete. But I was reminded of the capacitors-issue. So before even powering it up I checked most of the DCC Museum videos and hoped for the best. I'm not a electronic-savvy person that would be able to replace capacitors etc. But I am a tape-enthousiast from the Netherlands and was so pleased with this brand-new old-stock device that I want to implement it back into my audio-gear-setup. I managed to find a few sealed DCC recordable tapes and fiddled with it a bit. However I heard a few dropouts and started to worry. So for the time being, I'm desperately gathering all the info I would need to find out what the problem might be. I hope it's not these boards or other stuff, because there's nobody near me that's capable of repairing these devices. Please keep making these videos, no matter how long they are up, they are still watched. And it gave me a breathe of relief to hear/see that the DCC600 is one of the 'better reliable ones' if it comes to capacitors etc. Let's hope for the best.

@DRDCC

Жыл бұрын

Hi, your 600 should only receive service for belts, a new gear and pinch rollers. We do have a service address in the Netherlands, so you could drop it off there if needed. You can reach us via the dccmuseum website.

I get what I can afford (Likely a DCC 900 model) And thankfully I got a repairman who fixes old HiFi gear. 👍

Enjoyed your video always. my Technics Rs-DC10 cannot play analogue cassette, no output sound. Could that because of the certain capacitor problems? Thank you and much appreciated if can be given some ideas of fixing it for fully functional condition.

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Most likely yes the capacitors. For the fastest help forum.dccmuseum.com

Hello, I live in Portugal, and I watch your channel, and I would love to have a DCC reader, I even like the Philips DCC 900 or 951, I'm trying to buy one, but it's not easy, in Europe can you recommend somewhere where you can buy one? Thank you, Alvaro,

@DRDCC

4 жыл бұрын

Alvaro Palma We have a few in stock. You can contact us at drdcc@dccmuseum.com

@alpalma963

4 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC Thanks for your attention, I will go to your website

I'm currently bidding on a DCC 730, i bid on it before i even found this video (but as there is still 6 days to go, there is no guarantee I will get it)

@marctronixx

3 жыл бұрын

well.. welllll !!!!!!??? did you get it or what man! We are all waitin'! " ;-)

@pineappleroad

3 жыл бұрын

@@marctronixx sadly not

I was wondering if you had a video that shows what you can do with normal analog cassette tapes on a DCC deck.

@LilaKuhJunge

5 ай бұрын

2 possibilities: 1 play them back. 2. drill a hole in a specific spot and use them like DCC cassettes - only works with BASF chrome maxima afaik and may have a few dropouts.

I have the DCC 600. Sometimes the tray will stick, but I’m sure a new belt will fix that. Also just bought a DCC 730, so looking forward to having two units to compare. At some point in the future I’d like to own a portable (or 2) as well. I feel it’s important to keep old formats alive - so I have great respect for everything that Ralf and the DCC Museum is doing.

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Sandham The tray belt is easy to replace on a 600. Thank you for the support.

@Outpost1977

3 жыл бұрын

My DCC600 will only play after 24hours. When just switched on it gives drop outs. When it's warmed up, no problem at all. I think capacitor problem.

I have a Technics RS-DC10 that I purchased when the technology was being phased out. It’s been in storage for a number of years. I recently fired it up to play some garage band recordings my friends and I made and noticed the sound cuts in and out. I really love this player and want to preserve these old recordings. Is there anything I should be aware of before I continue to use this? Your talk of leaky capacitors concerns me. I don’t want to ruin this player.

@DRDCC

4 жыл бұрын

Rich Aliasdude The cutting in an out is most likely the capacitors leaking. Stop using it immediately and have them replaced.

@cookingforfools8691

4 жыл бұрын

DR DCC thanks. That was my concern. Thank you for the quick reply.

@DRDCC

4 жыл бұрын

Rich Aliasdude No problem. Happy to help.

Ralf, may I ask why do you prefer the 730 above the 951?

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

Pieter Van den Berghe The black front goes better with other equipment. The 951 has actually one extra feature; a system bus.

@81pieda

5 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC so it's only a matter of taste? (apart from the bus connection)

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

There are only 2 recorders within the 3rd generation. The 730 and 951. These machines are so identical that making a choice and giving advice has to come from personal preference. I made the choice on the fact that the 730 is black and harder to find. So very personal indeed. The same thing happens within the 2nd generation. All recorders have the same specifications, so choices would be personal and I would always opt for the "different hard to get", like a 450 or Grundig 305. With the first Generation the Marantz DD92 is a clear winner in specs, as is the Victor 919 in the fourth Generation.

My 92 is still in need of one of the boards re-capping, I no longer have the time or eyesight to carry this out myself, does anyone provide this service at a reasonable cost? I re-capping the first board with the helpful advice from a French guy called Pascal around 10 years ago- how time flies!

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

If you have recapped the first board (on the mechanism), you biggest problems are over. The second audio board to the right still needs recapping, but if that dies, you can at least get a replacement for it. The first board you really can't do that (easily). What is your location? We might be able to help depending.

@daveeaster7770

5 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC I'm in the UK. The board I repaired was the one with the TDA1317h on it if that helps?

@DRDCC

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Easter You could just send us the board. That is a very small package. You can reach us at dccmuseum.com

Hello, to convert my digital album to sell on a cassete tape, that would be the best way to go using a DCC? Thanks

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

That depends. If you want maximum attention and superior audio quality, DCC is something you should consider. There are more regular cassette players vs DCC players in this world, so it depends on your needs.

In total, I'm om my 4th DCC player. I've had DCC in my life since 1994. I just sold my faulty philips DCC 900 with its dodgy capacitors. I had them changed, but there was still no sound, so bye, bye DCC. I have the 18bit philips DCC 730 now, it's the second one I've brought in the history on my DCC ownership. This one does have a problem, the fast forward doesn't work for some reason. Play, rewind, auto reverse 🔀 pause all work fine apart from the fast forward button. I can't try fast forward off the remote because like an idiot, I included it in the DCC 900 sale. I didn't think I'd buy another one. However, the 730 works 99% so I'm happy I suppose. I had a problem with a lumpy pinch roller but I sanded the surface smooth and it works great. I noticed that normal cassette twin decks use the same pinch rollers so I could swap them if I need, but I don't, so that's good. Anyone have any ideas why fast forward is not working? I've had a quick look inside but I don't know what to check for. There's nothing at all when you press fast forward off the button.

@DRDCC

4 жыл бұрын

Might be just a sticky button, but the only real way to find out is either to remove the front and check/clean that contact or test with the remote. I understand you do not have one, but these would be the way I would trouble shoot.

@UberSynth

4 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC yeah I will have another look into it. Thanks Dr DCC.

Hello Dr. DCC, this information is great, but I viewed it after buying a device. Lucky me, it's a Philips DCC 730. There are some optical marks on the upside, but the front is fine. And the technic works fine. But you said, all of them needs to be refurbished. Do you know someone who is doing this job in Germany or maybe better in Europe... maybe Poland or GB? This would be a nice additional information - thank you in advance. Bye

@DRDCC

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, You could remove just the mechanism (easy) and send a small package to us. We are happy to help.

@holgerstiehl8230

2 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC Wow... okay... this easy - thank you for the offer! Well I haven't seen all your videos - I'm sure you told about it in one of them ;) Okay, l look for the parcel price to the USA... what will be the costs for your work, please? Bye

@DRDCC

2 жыл бұрын

@@holgerstiehl8230 just contact us via the website

@holgerstiehl8230

2 жыл бұрын

@@DRDCC sure 🤦🏼‍♂️ sorry

I'm very lucky to own the Philips 730

I have two Philips DCC730 in working condition. One of them from months I’m trying to sell but nobody is interested in.

I would not buy any one. maybe this is just for special collectors with passion for it. yes!, that's not for me, price is very high for DCCs, I find it limited to record and not portable (and portable very complex and expensive). I'm sure fans with that passion already own this systems, of course that's good _in the name of music we like_ : :D xD

Which song in the end?

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Heiden - Intro Outro special for the dcc museum and free for patrons of the museum

My 600 says : bitstream conversion. is that also 16 bit?

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

Pieter Puk Yes

The only true anwer of this qustion is, i buying the museum!

Where did you make this vid. Is that your living room??

@DRDCC

3 жыл бұрын

Garage actually. The background is a picture of the media wall in the dcc museum we used for the premiere in 2019.

The Marantz DD-82 & 92 are 18 bit, not 16. I used to have an 82, but foolishly sold it!

This dude looks a bit like Terry O'Queen. :)

Can you gift me one .. I love dcc

None! It's an outdated system, and presumably spares are hard to come by? 😂😂😂 Although you could say the same for many of my antiquated technology dinosaurs, such as VHS?