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  1. K

    Is my tape head ruined?

    Hi everyone, I was recently given a Fostex Model 80. Once I got it home I took a look at the rec/play tape head and it appears that one of the gaps is broken but I’m not sure. Does anyone know if this head is damaged beyond repair? If so what are my options for getting it replaced? Thank you!
    • Kekorepeleco
    • Thread
    • 8-track recorder fostex multi channel analog reel to reel tape head
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  2. T

    Fostex 280 motor defective? Tips on external testing wanted.

    The capstan motor doesn't seem to be doing anything. I tested it with play engaged with all possible combinations of the micro switches, both pressed, both depressed, one pressed one depressed and vice versa. I would like to test it with an external power source but I don't know how to...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • 4 track fostex fostex 280 repair
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  3. M

    Optimus 4 speakers

    With seat cushions, those mid/tweets scream Fostex. Anyone have/heard these? $350 asking, they do look mint ( on CL). Any thoughts appreciated. On the other hand ....must.....not......buy.....any... .more.......speakers.......:no::thumbsup:
    • MezcalOxa
    • Thread
    • fostex optimus 4 realistic optimus 4
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. M

    Difference Fostex T20RP Mark 2 / Mark 3

    Hi audiophiles I know the built difference of both ( foam layer on driver, buffle etc.) but the mark2 are much cheaper especially when buying used. Is there a difference in sound? I am not really interessted in modding the cans after buy. Prefer the t20 because they should have more base impact...
  5. zastin17

    Fostex FE103/10f3 4" Fullrange Alnico Drivers!!

    So I was about ready to throw this Akai 1800d in the trash. Power supply was destroyed by rats!! But the deck was free a few years back. As for parts I need, it was about done for!! I decided to pull the drivers as mabye they would be something worth keeping or not. Assuming they would be just...
    • zastin17
    • Thread
    • 10f3 diy fe103 fostex fullrange speaker
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. C

    Problem with my Fostex A8

    I recently bought a Fostex A8 reel to reel. I don't really know how to explain this problem, but when the tape is threaded the rewind and return to zero go very slow/ barely spin. When tape isn't threaded the rewind works fine. Could I be doing something wrong? Let me know. Also fast forward and...
    • chrisgervais
    • Thread
    • 8-track fostex help rewind tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  7. D

    Opportunity to Purchase Fostex PM841 3-way Powered Monitors for $200

    I found a CL advertisement selling a pair of these for $275. I got them down to $200 cash. I'm having trouble finding info on these. No one is selling them on eBay or Amazon and it appears like their website is down. Are these good speakers for a AT-LP120xUSB setup? Is it a fair price? I also...
  8. Jeremy64

    “New” office setup

    Carver preamp and tuner. Jolida tube amp. Fostex reel to reel. Jensen Model 4 speakers.
  9. Mufflertape

    Wood added inside of headphone earcups?

    Just as the title states I'm curious about adding wood resonators inside some headphones, or all that have the space, to change FR and have possible favorable effects. I'm going to follow through with a mod to test but just curious if anyone else has attempted this or heard of this working in...
  10. ScooterMcTav

    Single Full Range Driver Selection

    G’day all, I have recently come into possession of a single-ended tetrode Musical Paradise MP-301 integrated. Though I originally thought it might sound good with my Klipsch Fortes, it did not. As I’ve pretty much concluded that I will use it as an office system, I was considering building my...
    • ScooterMcTav
    • Thread
    • audex fostex full range set amplifier single driver tang band
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Ben Rupp

    Blumenstein Audio Doc. Tacoma WA Loudspeakers

    Hey all, I just launched a web series about independent audio manufacturers. Here is the first installment. Let me know what you think. I am also entertaining recommendations on who to profile next. https://vimeo.com/mkhmfg/woodandwires1 Wood + Wires is a series documenting NW independent...
    • Ben Rupp
    • Thread
    • blumenstein blumenstein audio cain and cain clark blumenstein fostex loudspeakers single driver terry cain
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. davstev

    New to thinking about DAC's: my Denon CDP & Fostex

    Hi all, Like my post title suggests, newbie to thinking about DAC's, but pretty experienced in analog audio. Here's the deal: I have a Denon DCD-1520 CD player, circa 1988. Love it and use it frequently. But I've been wondering if the DAC portion could be improved. I have my eye on a Fostex...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • akm 4399 dac fostex hp-a8c
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DACs
  13. Kreshna

    Why SET amp or T-amp for full-range single driver?

    Since the first time I read about full-range single driver loudspeakers --Fostex, Lowther, Audio Nirvana, and the likes-- I always wonder why single driver loudspeaker owners are mostly use SET amp or T-amp. Why do they never use traditional solid-state amp, for instance? Why does nobody drive...
    • Kreshna
    • Thread
    • audio nirvana fostex full range single driver lowther nelson pass set amplifier tripath amplifier
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: DIY
  14. M

    McIntosh C28 VS Realistic STA-2300

    First Post...(in this forum) I recently acquired a couple of Vintage McIntosh units at a steal price (since the seller could not confirm functionality). I gambled and looks like it was a good call. I bought an MC2105 power amp and the matching C28 pre-amp. After some cleaning (20 years of dust...
    • Martin Angus
    • Thread
    • c28 comparison fostex mc2105 mcintosh realistic sta-2300 vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  15. bushwood4568

    Fostex FE126 enclosures... BK-12M or Frugel Horn?

    Hello everyone. First off I'd like to thank everyone who got the site back up, I was missing Audiokarma. Now for my question. I'm thinking about building my first real DIY speakers using Fostex FE126En drivers. I am trying to decide between the Madisound BK-12m folded horn kit or building my...
  16. MJ King design OB speakers

    MJ King design OB speakers

    Both speakers with grills attached
    • DanH
    • Media item
    • 103 15a alpha emminence fostex king mj ob
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  17. OB speakers - MJ King design

    OB speakers - MJ King design

    Finished MJ King design open baffle speakers.
    • DanH
    • Media item
    • 103 15a alpha emminence fostex king mj ob
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  18. Fostex FE 166ES-R

    Fostex FE 166ES-R

    This is my recently finished factory cabinet for the limited edition Fostex 166ES-R back loadd horn speaker. made entirely out of baltic birch plywood.
    • Jrook
    • Media item
    • fostex
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: DIY
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