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  1. J

    Revox B77 no full audio

    Hi! I'm new in this forum. I have a Revox B77 (2 tracks, 2 channels + Slide Synch option) open reel tape machine. Even the years, almost all is fine (I need a new Counter belt, but it is just a detail). From a week or so, I cannot to get full audio from the monitor board. I just get -42 db...
    • jotape1960
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    • b77 reel-to-reel revox
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  2. O. Friend

    Akai GX-4000D - no audio from playback head

    Ok, I just got an Akai GX-4000D reel-to-reel. It’s pretty immaculate, clean as a whistle inside and out (except for some dust on the bottom circuit board). Old grease wasn’t bad, I cleaned that up and put new lithium grease on where needed. The heads look unmarred, all wiring looks untouched and...
    • O. Friend
    • Thread
    • akai gx-4000d open reel reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  3. McGalister

    Glue to use with Sony reel-to-reel flywheel pads

    I have been working on a couple Sony reel-to-reel players (TC-366 and TC-540) and both of the red pads that the flywheels sit on have come unglued from the metal chassis. I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of glue would work best for these pads since they are normally covered in grease. I...
    • McGalister
    • Thread
    • adhesive flywheel glue pad reel-to-reel sony tc-366 tc-540
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  4. C

    0.1uf Suzuki 400WV Capacitors

    Hey there, I’ve got a TEAC reel-to-reel I’d like to fix up for use to record for fun. I have never run the motor yet. When I first plugged it in I checked the voltage from chassis to ground I got a 50V reading. I figured that meant I should probably (1) add a grounded cord and (2) recap the...
    • CharlieDont
    • Thread
    • reel-to-reel reeltoreel suzuki bombs suzuki capacitors tape machine teac
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Tape
  5. marini

    Got my first R2R - RT-707 - Got an issue with mixing channels on playback

    Hi all, After a long time pondering I finally got my first Reel-to-reel to add to my Pioneer stack. It's an RT-707. It's very clean and got (apparently) everything working. I've cleaned the heads, re-lubed the pinch rollers and tried to play this tape (link to it in case it's relevant)...
  6. Panasonic R2R

    Panasonic R2R

    • NickM.
    • Media item
    • panasonic reel-to-reel
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  7. Normal Steg

    Pioneer RT-1011L Fuzzy left channel

    I recently dug out my dad's Pioneer RT-1011L Reel to Reel, cleaned it all up, Deoxed the knobs, and lubed it all up. It functions well, but the right channel is pretty fuzzy. It sounds like there is a loose connection or something. The left channel sounds great. I have tried cleaning and...
  8. amirnir

    Akai 1700

    Hi! I tried to turn on my Akai 1700 reel to reel deck, and it doesn't seem to produce any sound (mechanically it obviously works, and the tubes are on). This unit has been in storage for almost 5 years. I found the service manual and one of the options for failure there refer to a 250K 1/2 P...
    • amirnir
    • Thread
    • akai 1700 akai reel player reel-to-reel tube tube reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  9. M

    Concord 107 mono reel to reel

    Recently I found a concord reel to reel unit, model 102. Naturally it needs belts, however I've been striking out finding anything for it. Honestly I haven't been able to find a lot of information on it in general. Any help in finding belts and/or manuals would be greatly appreciated. I will...
    • Maverick97
    • Thread
    • belts concord reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  10. Reelist

    Music Produced with Reel2Reel decks. Literally...

    In case anyone is wondering what to do with all those extra reel-to-reel decks you have lying around... Japan in beast mode.
  11. MikeDC

    Akai GX-365D Loud "Wind" Noise

    Hi, I picked up an Akai GX-365D at auction this weekend for $111 and was very excited to get it home and plugged into my system. I threaded a tape through and powered it on and was pleased that it started playing immediately. Unfortunately, it also has this loud rumble, that sounds like wind...
    • MikeDC
    • Thread
    • akai gx 365d reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  12. SongHuJung

    Sony TC-730 quick STOP function not working properly

    I just pulled my boxed-up Sony TC-730 tape deck out of the closet after having it sit there for about 20 years. I bought it in Japan in 1972 and it had been in good shape before I stored it away. It's a great deck, with Auto-Reverse and Bi-Directional Recording, and it has a first rate built-in...
    • SongHuJung
    • Thread
    • reel-to-reel sony tc-730 tape deck stop function
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  13. R

    Teac X-1000R Reel to Reel Won't Play

    Hello, Today I came across my late father's Teac X-1000R reel to reel tape deck and was excited to get it running and play some of his old recorded tapes. Unfortunately I ran into an issue trying to get it to play and having no experience with this technology am at a lost as to how to fix it...
    • ryanoud
    • Thread
    • 1000r belt help issue reel to reel reel-to-reel tape teac teac x-1000r x1000r
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  14. Halisson

    AKAI GX630D - Normal playback, slow recording

    I'm having trouble listening to the recording I make on this equipment. What I reproduce is perfectly fine, but what I record on it, reproduces slow. I heard what was recorded on other equipment, but now I do not have any other equipment to test. The speed variation is intermittent, on average...
    • Halisson
    • Thread
    • akai gx630d reel to reel reel to reel. help reel-to-reel
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  15. Doc Friedman

    Sony TC-366 knocking

    And another question: When I moved in September, the movers dropped my much-loved Sony TC-366 tape recorder. When I got all my gear set up again, I found that the player was making a knocking noise when I played back. This is a mechanical noise that sounds like something is definitely...
    • Doc Friedman
    • Thread
    • reel-to-reel repair help
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  16. smurfer77

    Pioneer RT-707 service & rebuild

    Hi everyone, I just picked up my first reel-to-reel machine, a Pioneer RT-707. Aside from a ding in shipping (sadly on the faceplate) and a couple of minor issues (see below) the machine looks in great shape. The heads are in outstanding physical shape. After playing a couple of tapes last...
    • smurfer77
    • Thread
    • pioneer rt-707 rebuild reel-to-reel refurbishment
    • Replies: 263
    • Forum: Tape
  17. Alamo308

    San Antonio Hallowe'en Audio Spooktacular

    • Alamo308
    • Thread
    • album analog cassette dolby records reel-to-reel speakers turntable vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Events & Happenings
  18. Audio control room view #1

    Audio control room view #1

    This is a view of the main audio control room for my house. There is an Ampex 440 modified with Ampex 351 heads and electronics, a tube type Collins cart machine, several other types of Cart machines and carts, Gates 16" transcription turntable, Sony stereo turntable, Dukane PA amp 60...
    • Chad Hauris
    • Media item
    • 351 ampex broadcast carts console reel-to-reel transcription turntable
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
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