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I got a KX-1030 recently and I changed the belts and upon testing I realised that the speed adjusts itself sometimes? it switches from slow to fast every once in a while by itself no matter how much I adjust it, and ontop of that my left channel has some like tape noise/distortion only heard...

Fisher Cr-4025. It won't record and I'm not sure why. Not sure if this has anything to do with it but the VU meters don't light up (the needles work themselves work properly) and the input level knobs don't seem to be doing anything but I'm not very knowledgeable about tape decks.

Hi Guys, I've bought a Recording The Masters SM900, and i've a Pioneer RT909. SM 900 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62798251da32f57e31bea13d/t/62f2149f22e6b6134c31427e/1660032161030/fiche_sm900_rtm_2022.pdf https://www.recordingthemasters.com/audiotapes Could you please help me to...

Hello! Working on a RE-201 Space Echo, I've gone ahead and done all the usual mechanical overhauls (new pinch roller, guide arm, padding, head cleaning, and demagnetizing process) and installed a new replacement (1 meter) tape from GRS. Unit works fine for about an hour and then, consistently...

About a month ago, I got myself a REM Automatic for the People cassette tape. One distinguishing feature of that Cassette was its transparent tape, but it worked fine so I disregarded it. Recently, I checked the tape, and I found that the tape had turned a more common brown color. I haven't...

Hey y'all, It's my first time posting on this forum, so I'll try to be as concise as possible. I bought a Tascam Porta One Ministudio cassette recorder a while back, and it can do basically anything except record, which is bad for obvious reasons. The tapes play, the VU meters work, everything...

Hello, i got a Technics RS 9900 Tape Transport with Reproduce Amplifier. My Problem is, in Playback only the left channel is working. I looked at the voltages of all the Transistors in the PB Head input region.. L-Channel: TR201 C=12,91 B=13,25 E=15,5 TR203 C=9,79 B=13,28 E=13,78 TR205...

Got my first reel to reel yesterday at a yard sale for 70$, a Sony TC 660 which definitely wasn’t in too bad shape. Pretty clean and had a couple webs on it but the guy hooked it up for us and proved everything worked so snatched it up. Got home and plugged it in and was learning how to put a...

Hello everyone - decided to join this forum after seeing a link to it over at the Tapeheads forums. I'm a recently "new" R2R owner - finally got my dream deck (Akai GX-747 DBX). I put "new" in quotes because I've had a R2R in the family since I was a kid in the 70's, both a full-size...

Hi, Looking for advice on fixing this issue. Playback speed is fine until the tape has played about 3/4, then the speed starts fluctuating, as if it can't cope with the weight of tape on the take-up spool. I've cleaned and lubricated the idler wheels, and also disconnected and tested the motor...

Hey all, I have an old Viking 4 Track/Fidelipac Player that I’d like to hook up into my stereo system. The Viking player has a built in amplifier with speaker outputs, but unfortunately one channel is dead in the amp. I figured I’d just take the RCA outputs from the tape head and try to convert...

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Hi all, I'm thinking of making a speaker box with two 4" full-range drivers and one ~6" passive radiator. I've come across many speaker/subwoofer box builds online for inspiration and literally every single one of them shows the box panels being glued together and/or screwed together as the...

Guys, just obtained TEAC A2300 in mediocre condition. Motors are spinning, all I can test Capstan roller in not moving ans well as head guards (for lack of better word) that raise during play PAUSE PLAY lever is broken but still possible to operate. Curious if I can find spare part or would have...

I saw a thread in General Audio about CD players and for a little while, it went off tobic into favourite cassette decks. I was wondering if we could get it going here instead. I'll start! :D I've had quite a few decks since the 70s. My favourites were the following, in order of like. 1) TEAC...

Is there any danger to storing my bulk eraser or head demagnetizer in the same cabinet i keep reel to reel tapes? Also is it problematic to have the cabinet next to speakers( I dont belive they're to "high powered", Advents and Genesis M1's) Just doing some reorganizing and was trying to put...

If this isnt the right forum for this just point me to the proper page. Not sure how much interest people will have in these but i find it pretty cool and would appreciate any help with info you fine folks could give me. I havent been able to find much on any of the names other than Altos. I...

Hello. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have just acquired a CT-737 mk II but the bracket that houses the capstan motor is missing. Would anybody know where I could get one or would anybody have the dimensions so I can make one myself? I also need the AV mounts. Thanks for your help.

Hi everyone, this boombox was given to me and my brother by an uncle when we were kids. It was well used in the 80's and 90's, but has been stored in a dusty loft ever since. I've carefully taken it apart, vacuumed the dust out and lightly cleaned the casing with soap and water. I also cleaned...

I bought a discounted Yamaha TC-520 cassette deck from Ebay. It has a bent Stop/Eject button. Can this button be detached independently and replaced? Appreciate any leads you can steer me to.

So I have my cassette deck plugged into my amp correctly. When I hit play all it does is play white noise for a second then it stops. The tape doesnt move but when i hit rewind or fast forward it does move. Any ideas on what the issue could be before i go to a professional?

Hello forum! I've lurked here for a long time gathering useful knowledge during the time when my CT-F1000 was restored during a two year period. I finally got it back last fall, and it has worked flawlessly for a little more than six months now. Until yesterday. :( :( The restoration process...

Hey All, i accquired this technics rs1500 last week. It was sold to me and working and based on the videos the guy showed me it seemed to be true. Alas it only worked a few days and there are many things I found the guy lied about. Such as, having the deck recapped etc. Anyway was working ok...

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Found a real nice Optonica RT-6505. Belts (main and tape counter) are a bit loose, but still turn parts as intended when I turn them by hand. There is a small idler tire that is still solid and makes contact. There is a fuse, but it is fine, and all lights turn on except the one behind the...