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Sony WM-F31 Walkman Stereo Radio Cassette Player. Why not enjoy the resurgence of vintage analogue audio – start your journey into classic hifi here with this Sony WM-F31 Walkman stereo cassette player. This model features the below. Original Box and Packaging. Belt Clip Original Headphones. Also includes batteries to get you started. The unit is in excellent cosmetic condition with very light signs of wear and use – please see photos. One of the tape guides is missing – this does not affect its operation at all. New quality belt fitted. Cassette speed has been calibrated and set. All mechanical items have been cleaned and lubricated where required. All switches, sockets and controls have been cleaned. Pinch roller, head and capstans have all been cleaned. Please see our other listings as we have a wide selection of other vintage and retro audio equipment for sale. Please note this listing is only for the item pictured, unless specifically noted above, there are no instructions or accessories included in the sale. To ensure the item is. And suitable for their needs. I ask that any zero rated buyers do contact me first please. No collection in person.

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Sony Walkman Radio/Cassette WM-F31 – (Fully Operational) Serial No: 414968. This Sony Walkman is in excellent condition apart from some very small marks and signs of cosmetic wear as seen in photos, All buttons are present and work as they should, the battery compartment is clean, the volume raises/lowers without crackle and is fully operational functioning as intended. Item is located in the Preston PR5 area and you are more than welcome to view/collect item. These are great little bits of wonderful vintage retro history you can cherish for hopefully many more years. YouTube Video Of This Unit In Operation. Video will open in a new window. Using the mobile app? This unit sounds great and has Very Little Wow and Flutter (see information below) and there are a few marks on the outer case. This is what you would expect of an item of this age, overall this is in brilliant visual and working condition. Work Completed On This Unit As follows. All Internal dirt or dust removed and cleaned. New Idlers fitted were needed. New Pinch Rollers fitted or cleaned were needed. Capstan Cleaned and checked. Operational Parts Re-oiled / Greased Were required. Any Dry solder Joints Re-soldered. Applied Contact Cleaner on all Switch’s , Contacts and Potentiometers. Re-align the Play head were required (Azimuth). Demagnetized Play Back Head and Tape Path. Speed Set with lab reference tape and oscilloscope. Full External sanitize and clean. Any other bespoke servicing or repair as required completed. All Functions checked were possible. Please Note: The unit is fully operational and functions as intended. Everything that is shown in pictures is what it comes with and shows its condition, I have tried to describe the item to the best of my ability. Wow and Flutter: This is the waver in a reproduced tone or group of tones that is caused by irregularities in the tape drive speed during recording, duplication, or playing. For example, a change in the angular velocity of the capstan, or dragging of the tape audio cassette shell. The terms “wow and flutter” are often referred to together, flutter being a higher-rate version of wow. There are many factors that can increase wow and flutter mainly from age and use, this can be dirty or dry moving parts of the unit, including a dirty capstan, polished capstan, capstan bearings, dirty pinch roller/s, dirty head and dirty motor wheel after a belt change. A Worn belt, belt size, quality and pinch roller issue are also the main factors of wow and flutter. All these potential causes are meticulously checked during my refurbishments. Deformations in the cassette compartment can also be a cause, but this is obviously down to which cassette you use and its quality, I always advise a full REW and FF of an older tape before playing, which can help. We will attempt to respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! Please check out my feedback. We will take responsibility for the costs of your return only in the UK and only in the highly unlikely case where the item has a defect. In all other cases, we will not be responsible for the costs incurred for returning ordered items. I sell are obviously old and have been used by other people so you should expect some form of wear and tear. I try my very best to give an accurate description of each item and produce clear photos. Any major imperfections will be stated. Please read descriptions and study the pictures carefully to satisfy yourself that the item is up to your expectation. Batteries, power supplies, headphones, user instructions and original accessories are not included in the sale unless specifically indicated in the description or pictures. The YouTube video contains real footage and direct sound from these units, so you can hear exactly how they sound and operate. The recorded sound is a direct feed into a DLSR camera which has an auto record level adjustment, so on REW and FF or between tracks the record level increases to maximum, therefore the background hiss will be amplified to maximum. In my later video’s I use a manual adjustment therefore the sound reproduction within the blank areas are far more natural sounding. YouTube video’s and the thumbnail images of the units operating may include items not included in the sale, see the main images and description for confirmation. Please be aware that any Power Supply you may use must be researched, I recommend you power the unit with batteries first. Any power supply used on this item must be the correct voltage type and polarity. Your satisfaction is our number one goal. Thank You In Advance! This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “retrotechnical” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Switzerland, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay.

• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
• Model: WM-F31
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Custom Bundle: No
• Product Line: Walkman
• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Headphone Jack
• Modified Item: No
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer Warranty: None

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Sony Walkman Radio Cassette WM-F31/F41 S/N 737912 Boxed with Clip Instructions. Tested and working, tape sound is a little wobbly but not too bad. Some wear in battery compartment (see photos) and earphones are a little crackly. Wear consistent with age – box has some sun fading and wear. All items security marked. Please check the photos carefully for condition and what is included. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “salesoftheunexpected” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, South, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay.

• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
• Model: WM-F31/F41
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Custom Bundle: No
• Product Line: Walkman
• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Connectivity: Wired
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Headphone Jack
• MPN: WM-F31
• Unit Type: Unit
• Modified Item: No
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer Warranty: None

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Fitted with new drive rubber belts – for the purpose to extend the life of this item. Manual of instruction supplied: YES. Manufactured by: Sony Corporation. Part number / Model: WM-F31. Auto reverse – Cassette player: NO. Tape selector NORM/CrO2metal: YES. Dolby B NR: NO. Battery type: 2 x AA [not supplied]. LCD in unit: NO. 132.15mm H x 93.98mm W x 42.79mm D. Scratches around body work : YES Please note: Visual scratches and wear around the body. Check our accurate images for details. Any corrosion around connector at battery unit: Minimum. Please contact our Customer Service Helpline if you require additional images and/or information. ATTENTION; RETURN TERMS FOR THIS ITEM. Thank you for shopping with us. For internal use only: Item Location > S1 – 14. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “jmhandymanshop” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
• Model: WM-F31
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Product Line: Walkman
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Selector: NORM / Cr02 Metal, AM /FM Radio
• MPN: WM-F31
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer Warranty: Other: see item description

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Fitted with new drive rubber belts – for the purpose to extend the life of this item. Manual of instruction supplied: NO. Manufactured by: Sony Corporation. Part number / Model: WM-F31. Auto reverse – Cassette player: NO. Tape selector NORM/CrO2metal: YES. Dolby B NR: NO. Battery type: 2 x AA [not supplied]. LCD in unit: NO. 132.15mm H x 93.98mm W x 42.79mm D. Scratches around body work : YES Please note: Visual scratches and wear around the body. Check our accurate images for details. Any corrosion around connector at battery unit: No. Please contact our Customer Service Helpline if you require additional images and/or information. ATTENTION; RETURN TERMS FOR THIS ITEM. Thank you for shopping with us. For internal use only: Item Location > S1 – 11. The item “Sony, Walkman WM-F31 AM / FM Radio & Cassette player (S/N 1420044) Serviced” is in sale since Sunday, June 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “jmhandymanshop” and is located in Mail Service Only: Putney – London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: WM-F31
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Product Line: Walkman
• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Selector: NORM / Cr02 Metal
• MPN: WM-F31
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer Warranty: Other: see item description

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Sony Walkman WM-F31 with Radio function. A set of new drive belts have been replaced for longevity and the connections and contacts cleaned to provide clear stereo sound and smooth volume operation (not typical harsh crackles). The casing has some cosmetic wear from use over the decades as pictured. The item “Sony Walkman WM-F31 Cassette player AM / FM Radio Vintage Tape Retro” is in sale since Monday, August 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “lightavenue” and is located in Fareham. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Model: WM-F31
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Product Line: Walkman
• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Selector: NORM / Cr02 Metal
• MPN: WM-F31
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer Warranty: None

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Brand New Belts fitted, just serviced. In perfect working order. Music cassettes play perfectly with crisp sound. Radio in working order. Has some marks and scratches. Comes boxed complete with original headphones (look unused), manual and spare belt clip. Outer box has creases and dents as you would expect. The walkman is 40 years old. Very rare chance to own an increasingly sought after rare Sony Walkman model in this condition. Sorry, fixed price only, no offers. Any offers sent by messages will simply be ignored. Serial Number is recorded for action against possible fraudulent buyers and/or swapping out parts by unscrupulous buyers. The item “Sony Walkman WM-F31 AM/FM Radio & Cassette Player Refurbished Boxed” is in sale since Friday, February 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “nokolasamson” and is located in Hounslow. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, Antigua and barbuda, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Sri lanka, Macao, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

• Brand: Sony
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Manufacturer Warranty: Other: see item description
• Model: WM-F31
• Band: AM/FM
• Features: Selector: NORM / Cr02 Metal
• MPN: WM-F31
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Colour: Black
• Product Line: Walkman

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Fitted with new drive rubber belts – for the purpose to extend the life of this item. Manual of instruction supplied: NO. Manufactured by: Sony Corporation. Part number / Model: WM-F31. Auto reverse – Cassette player: NO. Tape selector NORM/CrO2metal: YES. Dolby B NR: NO. Battery type: 2 x AA [not supplied]. LCD in unit: NO. 132.15mm H x 93.98mm W x 42.79mm D. Scratches around body work : YES Please note: Visual scratches and wear around the body. Check our accurate images for details. Any corrosion around connector at battery unit: No. Please contact our Customer Service Helpline if you require additional images and/or information. ATTENTION; RETURN TERMS FOR THIS ITEM. Thank you for shopping with us. For internal use only: Item Location > L2 > 32. The item “Sony Walkman WM-F31 AM / FM Radio & Cassette player (Serviced) SN 1362977″ is in sale since Sunday, February 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “jmhandymanshop” and is located in Mail Service Only: Putney – London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: WM-F31
• Colour: Black
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Product Line: Walkman
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Band: AM/FM
• Type: Radio & Cassette Player
• Features: Selector: NORM / Cr02 Metal
• Manufacturer warranty: Other: see item description
• MPN: WM-F31
• Brand: Sony

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