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rt-909

  1. absinthe77

    Pioneer RT-909 Brakes Don't Engage + Controls Lock Up After Auto-Stop

    There are some similar issues on the forum but not the same, at least not that have been solved. This thread is the closest I have found, but remains unresolved. I have two RT-909 units on the bench and both are doing the same thing! The issue: Transport controls operate normally with a tape...
  2. 20221123_120418

    20221123_120418

    Pioneer RT-909
    • JayGee3
    • Media item
    • pioneer r2r reel rt-909
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Vintage Pioneer System
  3. 1mike161

    RT-909 Level Problem

    My RT-909 has a problem where the output on the L channel during FWD Play drops by two meter segments on an intermittent basis. The problem is cleared by pausing and un-pausing playback. Reversing play direction (FWD to REV then REV to FWD) also clears the problem. I have confirmed this by...
  4. J

    RT-909 Restoration: The more I work the worse it gets!

    I need help recovering from some self-induced problems on a Pioneer RT-909 I am restoring. I will start with where things are now, then give the background. Current state: The unit powers on indicated by the meters being active but none of the transport controls work (play, pause, forward play...
    • Johnev35
    • Thread
    • rt-909
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  5. M

    Time to restore my system

    Hi, Well where do I start........ 40 years ago I started to buildup my HIFI system with the purchase of a second hand Pioneer SA-9500 amplifier and PL112 record deck. Adding Sansui SP-9100 speakers, that was the start line. Over the following year I added more pioneer components: CT-F900...
    • MalTeaser
    • Thread
    • ct-f900 pioneer pl-112d rt-909 sa-9500 sg-9800 tx-9500 ii
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Introductions
  6. jbrose

    The famous Pioneer RT-NNN DVDs

    Hello Tape Lovers! A few years ago a gentleman made and sold on Ebay a set of "how to" DVDs documenting his rebuilds of 707s and 909s. I understand the gentleman passed away a couple years ago and I have not seen these DVDs available in the last couple years on the bay. Anyone know if these...
    • jbrose
    • Thread
    • rt-707 rt-909 rt707 rt909
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  7. rs732

    RT-909 Left Channel Issue?

    I searched the forums for a similar issues,but I couldn't find a thread with this exact problem. When, I plug in a source (amp>aux>dac>iPhone) the left channel is significantly lower as the source. When,I record and playback the tape the left channel is even lower. I tried a number of things...
    • rs732
    • Thread
    • pioneer rt-909 rt-909
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  8. hertzdonut

    RT-909, looking for new brake felt pads

    Does anyone have a new source for the RT-909 brake felt pads? I did a lot of searching, but came up empty. I was going on former recommendations, (really trying to be delicate here) but didn't know jblmar had passed away last year. - Jeff
    • hertzdonut
    • Thread
    • brake brake pad rt-909
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  9. stragulus

    RT-909 - pinch rollers engage when fast-forwarding/rewinding

    Hey folks, As part of a restoration project I'm working on an RT-909. When I press fwd/rewind, the pinch rollers engage, and thus it pushes the tape up against the heads. Very undesirable obviously! Now I've already rebuilt the tension rollers using Rich's guide (thanks!!), and they perform...
    • stragulus
    • Thread
    • 909 forward fwd pinch rollers problem repair rewind rt-909
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  10. ProUser

    HELP - How to clean RT-909 Heads

    Hello, What is a proper way to clean your heads and not mess them up. Also looking at this picture can you tell me if my heads need to be re-lapped. Thanks :)
    • ProUser
    • Thread
    • heads oxidation oxidize re-lapping rt-909
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  11. bmallett

    Pioneer RT-909 Capstan Motor Issue

    Hey guys... I'm not a complete noob with R2R or repairs, but I am still learning a LOT! I have a Pioneer RT-901 that I use as my main and I recently acquired an RT-909. I thought I would replace the 901 with the 909, but it needed some love first. I figured it would be good while in it...
    • bmallett
    • Thread
    • capstan capstan motor pioneer reel to reel rt 909 rt-909
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  12. Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (3)

    Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (3)

    RT-909, DT-500, SA-9800, RG-2, SG-9800, SD-1100, PL-600, DT-500, TX-9800, P-D70, CT-F1250, U-24, DS-40F Not Shown: HPM-700 (2 pair), SM-Q300 w/MXA-1
    • Dr. Strangelove
    • Media item
    • ct-f1250 ds-40f dt-500 p-d70 pl-600 rg-2 rt-909 sa-9800 sd-1100 sg-9800 tx-9800 u-24
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member Galleries
  13. Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (2)

    Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (2)

    Left Rack: RT-909, DT-500, SA-9800, RG-2, SG-9800, SD-1100 Right Rack: PL-600, DT-500, TX-9800, P-D70, CT-F1250, U-24 Not shown: DS-40F, HPM-700 (2 pair)
    • Dr. Strangelove
    • Media item
    • ct-f1250 dt-500 p-d70 pl-600 rg-2 rt-909 sa-9800 sd-1100 sg-9800 tx-9800 u-24
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  14. Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (1)

    Dr. Strangelove's Pioneer System (1)

    Left Rack: RT-909, DT-500, SA-9800, RG-2, SG-9800, SD-1100 Right Rack: PL-600, DT-500, TX-9800, P-D70, CT-F1250, U-24
    • Dr. Strangelove
    • Media item
    • ct-f1250 ds-40f dt-500 p-d70 pl-600 rg-2 rt-909 sa-9800 sd-1100 sg-9800 tx-9800 u-24
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Member's Systems
  15. Punker's RT-909

    Punker's RT-909

    • Punker X
    • Media item
    • rt-909
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Pioneer Gallery
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