Instructions for disassembling and cleaning the switches: Switch problems
Brakes do not open in play or winding mode, recognizable by fidgeting idler pulleys and sudden Turning off the machine. Possible cause see here: Replacement transistor for RS-1700
Other general reports on buying tips, care and repairs of Tech nics tape machines see here: [RS-1500US]
Mackern.de Read Hifi Tech nics RS 1700
Advertising brochure for the Technics RS-1700 , RS1506US and RS-1500US as a pdf file in color: Technics RS-1700 , RS1506, RS-1500
Instruction Manual (free of charge, as pdf file): Tech nics Tape Deck RS-1700 a956e985535b8d57732d14dfa0e4c71ating Instructions
Service Manual Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (free download, registration required): Tech nics Service Manual RS-1700 Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Tech nics RS tape machines and accessories: The Vintage Knob
Silver RS-1700: Japanese side and another Japanese side
Oliver's Tech nics tape machine collection
As you know, it's possible to argue about taste, at least the Black Magic doesn't look so bad Modified Tech nics tape machines Silvering the complete front panel of an RS-1700 should cost almost $ 1000.