Not a Mac person so can't help on that front. They do make powered USB hubs which should help on the power requirements. The Raspberry Pi community recently introduced a USB hub which can be powered for around $25.00. Have not tried it but sounds like it should work. A 25 foot USB cable...
Have you checked the AMES meters at Harbor Freight? I think their DM1000 can do capacitors for around $75. They are not bad meters for the price and one can usually find it on sale for slightly less.
Checking caps in-circuit usually is not valid. Remove connections to one end and be sure it...
If you know what stylus number you need I might have some in the closet. I got a huge box of new ones from a person that ran a repair shop at one time.
Robert
Hi Nando,
I also have one of those which I bought years back but seldom used at the time as home CD recording was just catching on. Will have to hook it up and see if it still works.... I think there are a couple dozen new tapes for it as well if I can find them after the move to WY.
Robert...