Sound test coming soon...
Includes: Main unit, AA battery adapter. Batteries not included.
GENERAL INFO
A stylish
and unusual model from my collection, and thought to be the final
high-end recording Walkman model ever to be released- the Sony Walkman
WM-GX788! Released
in 2004, it was the best available in the recording range at the time,
and is notable for its attractive design and speed control feature.
However, its good looks aren't its only strength- it also features an
excellent playback sound quality, with clear treble and deep bass, and
is able to record in true stereo from either the radio or a stereo audio
input. It also features several unique features, such as half-speed
recording for double recording time at a reduced quality. The mechanism
has been fully serviced,
calibrated, demagnetised and rebuilt by myself, and fitted with a new
DeckTech belt. A remote controller is not required to use this model.
Cosmetic condition: Very good
- Slight scratches externally, mainly on the door.
- Beautifully styled machine, including a lensed window in the cassette door and 'holographic' jewel on the control pad.
- Comes with original stickers.
Mechanical condition: Excellent
- Plays and records as it did when new. Excellent clear, balanced sound quality. No audible wow/flutter.
- Doesn't contain any electrolytic capacitors in the audio
electronics, and is built to last far longer than a traditional
Walkman
Head condition: Perfect (Sensitivity at 315hz)
-------| Reverse side L:-0.4db |-------
-------| Reverse side R:-0.5db |-------
------------------------------------------------------------------
-------| Forward side R:-1.4db |-------
-------| Forward side L:-1.4db |-------
A high number is good, but more consistent is best. Any difference between L/R smaller than 0.5db is considered inaudible.
Build Quality: Excellent
- Very thick all-metal body, built to withstand a lot of abuse.
- One of the only radio models to feature both front and back panels as metal.
Battery life: Very good
- Around 70 hours playback (1400mah gumstick battery + AA battery)
90 hours radio playback
24 hours line-in recording
19 hours radio recording
- This model uses slim 'gumstick' batteries.
These aren't included, but can be found newly-made online for cheap.
Search ebay for 'gumstick battery' (such as Doublepow, nicjoy, jinmasi,
etc.)
Compatibility:
- Will play all tape types, and records on to type 1 normal tapes
- Supports compatible Walkman remote controls (included, see infocard for details)
- Will run up to 8-300ohm headphones. Powers my Sennheiser HD-600 (300 ohms) very loud, without any issues.
- Supports FM bands 87.5-108MHz, and AM bands 530-1710KHz.
- Supports passive stereo mic/line in for recording.
Colour legend: Excellent | Very good | Good | Fair | Poor
- Auto reverse
Plays both sides of the tape automatically (Press Play during playback to change sides)
- Automatic track skipping (16x speed, 9 tracks)
Will automatically search for and play the next/previous song on a tape (FF/REW during playback)
- Stereo auto-reverse recording
Can record onto type 1 tapes in stereo and in both the forward and reverse directions.- Digital radio tuner with 30 station presets.
Supports FM stereo, AM and TV bands, and can record onto tape from the radio source.- Inbuilt LCD display
Large detailed LCD provides live information and a menu system, controlled with the MENU, SET and ENTER buttons.
- Half speed recording & playback
Supports recording and playback in half speed for double tape length at a reduced quality.- 3 digit electronic tape counter
Shows the current progression of the tape, along with an animation to show tape speed.
- Repeat
Repeats the current song indefinitely (Hold down Play during playback)
- Speed control
Adjust the speed of the playback by +/- 20%!
- Cue/Review
Plays a live feed of the tape as it's rewinding (Hold FF/REW during playback)
- Megabass/Groove
Enhances bass
- Revive
Enhances treble
- Blank skip
Will automatically detect and skip any blank sections at the end of the tape when enabled.
- AVLS Lowers volume automatically to protect hearing when enabled.
- Hold
Disables all button inputs when this is triggered
If there are any issues with this Walkman within the first month, I'll fix it for free. Don't hesitate to message me if you have any questions. Thanks!