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8 track

  1. Nickersby

    Wollensak 8075 8 track won't play but will fast forward

    Can anyone please help me with this? My Wollensak 8075 no longer plays. When a cartridge is inserted the motor does not turn. However, it will turn when fast forward is engaged. Before it totally gave up, it was playing tapes but slowing down after a while, and then eventually it stopped...
    • Nickersby
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8075 wollensak
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  2. I

    Vintage magnavox component system (cabinet)

    Hey audiophiles; Looking for some advice and or direction on an old school magnavox cabinet. Definitely seems to be unique, as I haven’t found a similar cabinet online so far. Ended up getting it for 40$. Even got some bonus 8 tracks. Van Halen, Aerosmith, Steve miller band and Styx! Thought...
    • Israelasitgo
    • Thread
    • 8 track magnavox 1500 micromatic modular component systems rare unique vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. Carbsandcaps

    Fisher 8 track only playing 1 and 2

    I picked up a fisher cp-100 8 track player that won’t play programs 3 and 4. I’ve adjusted the head up and down with the set screw and can get program 1 to play when on program 4 but that’s with the screw all the way in. When it’s set just right for program 1 and 2 to sound perfect I get nothing...
  4. G

    Panasonic rs-838s manual?

    Hi everyone. I'm looking for a service or owner's manual for the panasonic rs-838s portable 8 track recorder, does anyone here have a copy of such a manual? Thanks.
    • GootInABoot
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8-track recorder boombox manuals panasonic recorder
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  5. E

    Bluetooth with no aux input

    I am currently working on a late 70s console. I would like to add bluetooth while continuing to use the original controls. Unfortunately, this model does not have an aux input. I would like to tap into the 8 track and repurpose it as bluetooth. I can't use the wires off the head because it runs...
    • Evergreen72
    • Thread
    • 8 track bluetooth preamp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  6. D

    AC 8 Track player never used

    Greetings all. I have a 110/120v AC Akai 8 Track Cartridge Deck, Model CR-83D, Serial No. 40222-00571, that has never been used. Box has been opened, but deck has never been out of the plastic bag or foam packing frame. In addition to playing cartridges, it can record from a mic or from any...
  7. icutfilm

    Marantz tdr 830 8 track needs new belts

    I just found a Marantz tdr 830 8 track needs new belts. I looked on ebay and they want $25 for the two belts. Anyone have a good resource for less expensive 8 Track belts?
    • icutfilm
    • Thread
    • 8 track marantz
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  8. Allen1981

    Jc penney 683-1770 8 track radio

    Anyone have any information on the JC Penney model 683-1773 8track/ cassette/ tuner such as years produced, value, etc. Bought one a few years ago in mint condition and having trouble finding much information or any of them online for sale to compare to!!! Strange to me lol but any info is...
  9. S

    Help Finding Replacement Bulbs Re: Zenith SS Record Console

    Hey everybody... I inherited a late 70s/early 80s Zenith turntable/8 track console in outstanding condition. I already rebuilt and tuned up the BSR. 8 track works like a champ. Not the highest end model by any means but my 12 year old daughter got introduced to vintage vinyl and she's obsessed...
    • scupbucket
    • Thread
    • 8 track bulbs console record solid state stereo zenith
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. Richard P

    Peerless 8-Track Receiver Weak Phono Output

    I'm repairing a junk Peerless HSP-25A 8-track reciever so I can learn about these old systems and have run into a strange (to me) problem. The AM and FM sections now work great, as does the 8-track, but the phono inputs on the back produce very low output. Looking through the schematic...
    • Richard P
    • Thread
    • 8 track peerless phono preamp receiver tuner
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tuners
  11. cometphoton

    Akai CR-80D-SS Help me ID the device not on the schematic

    First of all let me explain my approach. I am a novice at making repairs, my electrical background is PLC controls so I understand what the parts are in the schematic. I can try to trouble shoot the circuits but I choose to replace all the parts when I identify a fault. I guess we could remove...
    • cometphoton
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8track akai cr-80d-ss diode quad
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  12. J

    My Mysterious 8-Track Deck Has Auto Stop Issues... Maybe

    A little while back, I picked up an 8-track deck from a thrift store. It's a Probe(?) DX-5000. I can't find any information on the company that made it, let alone any manuals. This is what it looks like: It plays and records fine, and both sound pretty decent for 8-track standards. However, it...
    • Justin Hogan
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8-track help trouble shooting troubleshoot troubleshooting
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  13. V

    (BSR) Sony HP 168 Music System

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    • VHS
    • Thread
    • 8 track bsr
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. A

    Restoring Sears Console

    Hi I recently purchased a Sears console stereo at a thrift store for $15. Initially I was planning just to restore the cabinet to use as a credenza...and to part out the electronics..but everything seems to work, which is amazing! My question is...from the google searching I have done, the...
    • Arriva2001
    • Thread
    • 8 track console hot chassis how-to restoration thread sears to paint or not to paint
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Craigross1

    Sharp 8 track stereo!

    I joined AK as I had quite a problem finding out some info on a Sharp Sr-156E solid state stereo (1979) and taking a leap of faith that someone out there might have some advice! I'm looking for a service manual because I'm restoring one and cant find any info on it. I dare say I could try and...
    • Craigross1
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8 track alignment help restoration project rf alignment vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  16. oldvinyldude

    8 Track matchbook trick

    HI there Trackers: I recently digitized (2) 8 Tracks for a friend. On one, I heard serious crosstalk when an adjacent loud track was clearly heard on a softer passage on the current track. Resorting to a variation of the matchbook trick, I virtually eliminated the crosstalk, and the output...
    • oldvinyldude
    • Thread
    • 8 track 8 track alignment 8 track crosstalk 8 track head alignment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  17. J

    Connection Question

    I have purchased: 1) Audio Technica LP120 (Turntable) 2) Pioneer H-R88 (8 Track Player) 3) Pioneer SX-3700 (Receiver) I want to purchase a: 1) Pioneer SG-9500 (Equalizer) My question is, how do I connect all these devices?
    • JulianIV
    • Thread
    • 8 track audio technica equalizer h-r88 lp120 pioneer question receiver sg-9500 sx-3700
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. D

    Realisitc TR-802 8 Track Recorder

    Hi..... I'm new to the site and really appreciate being here. Such amazing knowledge so many of you have.... Thanks for having me!!! I just purchased a realistic TR-802 8 track player/recorder. I just hooked it up and put a tape in and it sounds like crap. Yea, yea 8 tracks are not exactly HD...
  19. GuppyRocks89

    Newbie! Need advice re: vintage turntable and cassette players

    Hi all! I'm a new member, and I joined specifically to learn about some equipment I have and learn everything I can about their history/use. I have 4 pioneer pieces, a PL-520 turntable, an 8 track stereo system, a CT-F500 stereo cassette tape deck and a CT-F700 stereo cassette tape deck. I also...
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