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  1. R

    Revox B710 left capstan spinning like crazy!

    Hello all! I was "given" a Revox B710 a couple of years ago and now I want to refurbish it. The problem is: when I put the power on, the left capstan starts spinning REALLY fast! The unit will still rewind and fast forward but as soon as I hit play, the tape gets mangled all around the left...
    • renault5
    • Thread
    • b710 capstan revox
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  2. lsorrentino

    Revox B790 underdamped speed regulation

    Hello all, I have a Revox turntable in working condition, I've replaced all the capacitors, diode bridges and whatever is reasonable in such an old machine, the regulators I remember, in practice all the components that Revox experts recommends to change. The speed is OK, from time to time...
    • lsorrentino
    • Thread
    • b970 crackle damping motor motor noise noise revox speed speed control wow and flutter
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. GPR

    Revox B780 right channel issue

    Hi all, I pulled out my old Revox B780 receiver out of storage recently. It been sitting in there for 10 years. Plugged it in, powered it up and predictably it blew its Rifa safety capacitor on startup in a cloud of smoke. Undeterred, I chose to give it a good makeover, took it apart, changed...
    • GPR
    • Thread
    • revox revox b780
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. A

    Revox A77 Not Recording Advice

    Hi all, I recently bought a Revox A77 MkIII 2-track version that seems to be in good condition- besides the fact that I cannot get it to record! Fast forward, rewind, stop all work. I had a pre-recorded 2track tape that plays fine, so playback is good too. One of the VU meters is visibly...
    • algarcia
    • Thread
    • record reel to reel revox revox a77 reel to reel
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Tape
  5. almandog

    Revox PR 99 tape snapped when press play

    PR 99 MKII: Background on the deck: The deck has been totally recapped. The heads are brand new and they were sent to JRF magnetics to be mounted on the headblock. So no issues expected with the heads. The metal Brake bands were also changed with new ones. New motor bearings and pinch roller...
    • almandog
    • Thread
    • revox revox b77 revox pr99 snapped tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  6. C

    Revox PR99 - anyone know how to set ZENITH??

    I just popped new heads on a second PR99 i have - the first went ok but fraught with complications. The second was MUCH easier and I've done most of my head alignment except now it seems that my zenith is a bit off (that is to say both R and PB heads are a bit 'tilted back' and giving uneven...
    • C4audio
    • Thread
    • head alignment revox tape
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  7. Stavro

    ReVox b285 help please

    Hi all - I recently got a ReVox b285 that was supposed to work, but it is giving me a DC fault. Does anyone know of a good technician to take it to in NYC? Thanks in advance.
    • Stavro
    • Thread
    • nyc revox revox b285 service technician
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. almandog

    Reel to Reel Tape Deck Restoration

    Hello: I have a question: If you want to do a complete restoration of Reel to Reel deck what would be your method approach of in doing it? I am not just talking about recapping the the deck, I mean servicing/replacing everything that's not nailed down: reel motors, capstan motor, tape path...
    • almandog
    • Thread
    • reel to reel revox tape deck
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  9. U

    Revox B710 mk II stopping in playback, refusing to rewind

    Hi, I just got a single owner B710 mk II and I fired it up. First tape wouldn't play at all, though would rewind, although sometimes I had to jiggle the tape in the well to get it to go. Hmm. Took that over to my Nak DR2 and it wouldn't play or rewind at all. OK, bad tape. Next tape (an...
    • usernaim
    • Thread
    • revox transport not working
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tape
  10. Simon smith

    Anyone know about faults of revox B710

    I have a B710 revox .no audio.record output or playback.mechanism fine.motor board fine .psu fine.updated caps through out..yes...pay outputs fine...bargraghs indicate slight noise on left channel...that's all..no right channel at all...heads fine no o/c...button response fine...I've ordered...
    • Simon smith
    • Thread
    • general audio discussions restoration revox tape tape cassette. faults
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  11. Simon smith

    Anyone know about faults of revox B710

    I have a B710 revox .no audio.record output or playback.mechanism fine.motor board fine .psu fine.updated caps through out..yes...pay outputs fine...bargraghs indicate slight noise on left channel...that's all..no right channel at all...heads fine no o/c...button response fine...I've ordered...
  12. amr2

    Revox C270 issues

    Hello I don't have much experience with reels, so any advice will be welcome. It started playing slowly, and after that:
    • amr2
    • Thread
    • c270 reel revox
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  13. L

    Help identifying a weird Revox PR99 model

    Hi all! I have a Revox PR99 (model is on both front and back) that doesn't look like the Mk I, II or III. Basically, it lacks all kinds of knobs and tings in the bottom middle and right that the Mk I does have. Can anyone help me identify the exact model? Also, does anyone know where I can...
    • Lingtape
    • Thread
    • pr99 revox tape
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tape
  14. D

    Problem with Revox Receiver and Amplifier

    I am recently jumped on a chance to buy some very interesting Revox Receiver (B780) and Amplifier (B242). The problem with both of these unit are I can't seem to get any sound out of them at all (no noise, no cracking, no hiss, dead quiet). On the B780, after messing around, I found out that I...
    • DraKnight13
    • Thread
    • b242 b780 revox solid state amplifier solid state receiver
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. david winter

    Revox B215 stops randomly in FF / REV modes (plays ok)

    Hi, I'm stuck and trying to understand the cause of the following problem: I have a Revox B215 which stops randomy in FF / REV modes. So far I did the following: - Recaping the power supply / control board (the one with the three MAB 8440 chips) - Recaping the daughter board (capstan driver) -...
    • david winter
    • Thread
    • b215 cassette deck revox studer tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  16. Yarrrrr

    Revox rescue - B215

    Hello, first post here. After finding a B215 on the street(!), plugged it in to confirm that it was in fact dead. Oh well, I was up for the challenge. I have since recapped it, which has fixed the completely dead situation. This brings me to the current situation - cleaning up the transport. I...
    • Yarrrrr
    • Thread
    • b215 revox
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tape
  17. P

    Is this a ReVox A77 and is it 2 track or 4 track?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/153165462776
  18. L

    Revox B790 Tone arm issue

    Hi all, I have an issue with my b790 tone arm. When the needle drops down to make contact with the record, the cartridge shifts off to the left as it is dropping. It sometimes will drop too far to the left and will be lifted back up. I've found that if I prop up one side of the turntable...
    • LRWillard
    • Thread
    • b790 linear tracking revox revox b790 tone arm turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. D

    My new A77 just went crazy. Help?

    First off, I'm very new here, so I apologize if this is not the correct subforum to post in. It was the most appropriate I could find. I recently bought a Revox A77 and about a dozen tapes. The deck recorded and sounded great, but I just now ran into a problem. The deck had played a tape...
    • Deleted member 255135
    • Thread
    • a77 relay revox troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  20. N

    Revox B795 P20 MDR all original mint condition unplayed

    Hello Several years ago now I was given a Revox B795 direct drive turntable from my father. He had originally bought it brand new in the early 80's and it never spun. He had brought it to a repair shop at some point and they were not able to fix it. 30+ years later I took it on as a project and...
  21. T

    Starting up an old Revox A77

    I searched but couldn't a post about my issue. I purchased the A77 new in 1971 and after my service life hardly used it. The last time I had it on was about 15 years ago. I stored it since that time. I just got it out and cleaned it up. It wasn't too bad since I had it in a room within...
    • tsperez
    • Thread
    • a77 revox startup
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  22. Aega

    Odd issue with reVox B215E

    Hello everyone, I recently acquired a little used B215, E-type, SN: 1100. Works very well, except one odd issue which some of you might have an idea how to tackle. During the winter holidays I had time on my hands and binge-recorded my extensive Zappa collection to my very well preserved TDK...
    • Aega
    • Thread
    • revox
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tape
  23. N

    P20 MDR low volume

    I just obtained a Revox B795 and found the stylus was worn out, so replaced it with the AKG X15 MD. The cart is the original Revox P20 MDR. Works ok with clean sound, but volume is low. I have to turn up my amp about 75% to get a decent volume. Anyone any ideas?
  24. V

    Revox A700 paint

    Hello everyone My first post brought about because I've just purchased one of these from one of the UK Revox agents. It's in excellent condition both aesthetically, mechanically and electrically. The agent has replaced a number of items, including some bearings, caps, pinch roller, etc and...
    • Vulcanzero1
    • Thread
    • a700 nextel revox thierry
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tape
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