Aiwa XH-A1000

I bought the AIWA XH-A1000 about six years ago, used. I have had it serviced once, for a minor connection problem. Now, however, the tape deck has stopped playing or ejecting. I am told by a repair shop that the belts are gone. While replacements belts would cost about $12, labour charge would be about $120. I have decided to do without such a costly repair, since the CD player still works. A great machine, but the two small speakers only come active when on FM transmission. Will welcome advice on getting the tape deck fixed far less expensively

From Soba, Colchester, Essex England

hay to all you AIWA fans,,,,im not sure if its just me or not but since ive had my AIWA XH-1000 ive had to get the display fixed twice on it and its really starting to get on my nerves because the system itself is a great peace of machinery but every time it gets fixed it goes again approx six months down the line,,,,im just wondering if any other person is having the same trouble with there system,,,,,with the slight set back of the display not working ill still give it these rating 1):looks: 8/10 2):sound: 9/10 3):power: 10/10-----even though it can be over powering at times,,, TOTALLY GREAT MACHINE AND A SUPERB ...  Read the complete review

I decided on the Aiwa XHA 1000 hi-fi because I'd had sound systems in the past that distorted when you turned them up a bit.. not good when you're partying or competing with neighbours.. its always good to have the option of a bit of noise, if required. In the shop I turned it up to full volume and it didn't distort, so I was sold. The official documentation says it puts out 1000W RMS.. but I think I'd be deaf by now if that was the case.. I've seen specs on US web sites indicating 800W for the same system but I still think thats excessive. Theres 5 speakers in total with good surround support and options on the system itself. The ...  Read the complete review