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Revox B215
Hi. I hope you are All good. I have a problem with my Revox B215. Checked some forums but didn’t find what I’m looking for. To the point: My old trusty deck developped some strange sickness -it plays nice but input signal is very high and disturbing when switched to source, and then it records...- Maxhegemon
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- revox revox b215 tape
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- Forum: Tape
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Cassette Tapes Value or Dispose
I have some used cassette tapes, mostly TDK D series. Do they have any value? If not, what is the best way to dispose of them? My best understanding is that they are not suitable for the recycle bin because of the materials used in the tape.- tcdriver
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- cassette tape
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- Forum: Dollars and Sense
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Revox A77 MK1 - How To Thread
Hey guys, I just got my Revox after repairs (after playing with it for hours non stop it smoked on me, luckily it was the power block, and not a motor) Anyways, eversince I got it I can't quite figure the correct way to thread the tape - above or beneath the stationary guide at the beginning...- Vasil Penev
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- correct revox tape thread
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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
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- 8-track fostex help rewind tape
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- Forum: Tape
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Technics RS-676US Troubleshooting
I recently picked up a Technics RS-676US deck from a local thrift store for $15. The unit is in beautiful condition overall, and with that price tag, I took a small gamble... and I have lost so far. Though I have found a ton of threads on AK and other sites, none of the recommendations/fixes... -
Pioneer CT-F850 recording/playback issues
Hi, I hope I'll be luckier with this one than with my previous CT-F750... I got a CT-F850 that looks in pretty nice shape. Came with original box/packaging, manual, etc. I replaced all the 6 belts + the idler tire (gotta say, a lot easier than with the CT-F750). I can't notice anything wrong...- marini
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- ct-f850 pioneer playback recording tape
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- Forum: Pioneer Audio
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Sony TC-D507 screeching and not playing
Hello everyone, I'm new here and in need of your help. A few years ago I bought a used Sony system which included a tape player that didn't work. Lately, I've been wanting to fix it and so I bought the belts and two motor gears to replace the original ones that were cracked. After those...- andre_floyd
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- screeching sony tape tc-d507
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- Forum: Tape
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Technics RS-TR 265 fix - any advices?
Hi there, I am new here. Just started listening to tapes a few months ago and bought a Technics RS-TR 265 cassette double cassette deck. After a few listens, I heard it crackle and then the gear would not move anymore. I replaced one piece of broken gear (this is how it looks like...- KrillGrill
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- help repair tape
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- Forum: Tape
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Fuji DR seems to be the same but not really
Take a look at this seemingly identical Fuji DR, but if you look closer there is a difference! HINT: Cases and hubs Can you please help me trace origin of each of them? Are they even Fuji ? Counterfeit ? -
New cassette enthusiasts who want to fix their own decks
I see a lot of requests from new cassette enthusiasts on how to repair tape decks. So I thought it might be a good idea to create a thread to consolidate a knowledge base. I do know something on cassette decks, but by no means a lot. These are complex electro-mechanical devices and you really...- BilboBaggins
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- aiwa akai cassette deck repair tape
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Revox A77 Calibration Tape
Hi all, I have a 2-track standard speed (7.5&3.75ips) Revox A77 that I'd like to calibrate. I know that I need to buy an MRL tape, but I'm confused as to which one I need. I think this one fits the bill: https://reverb.com/item/34268186-1-4-7-5-ips-mrl-four-frequency-calibration-tape The four... -
Found very interesting read on how to store magnetic tapes
May be it is well know for majority of people here. But for someone whose parents were playing wilt cassettes and reel to reel and all this just memories of childhood this is really fascinating read :D And clearly my parent did not know any of this as condition of the family tapes sometimes... -
Teac 80-8 Transport Troubles (Video)
Hello all! I scored a non-working Teac 80-8 for a great deal on Facebook Marketplace and have been recently diving into it. The transport functions showed no signs of life but the outputs seemed fine. Knowing these units are solid as a tank when rebuilt, I decided to dive in and do a full...- GaryJarcia
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- reel to reel tape
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AKAI GX-210D first power on in 13 years = unlucky burning smell.
Hi, from power on after all that time things seemed to be going well until loading a new tape resulted in a mechanical stuttering sound (motor?) followed by electronics burning smell. I switched off before anything went bang and will get to inspect closer in coming days. From my reading and... -
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Tape Deck plays tapes extremely quietly
Hi everyone. This is my first post to Audio Karma. A few months ago, my Kyocera D-611 stopped working. The symptoms indicated I simply needed a new idler tire. The other day, I finally got around to ordering a new idler tire. That seems to have solved half the problem and I have something else...- Smellycorpse
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- cassette cassette deck kyocera repair sankyo sankyo transport tape tape deck troubleshoot
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- Forum: Tape
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Sony TC-W7ES service manual or belt spec?
Hi, Checking back in after a decade of being occupied with life. As the title states, I'm looking for a service manual for a Sony TC-W7ES cassette deck. We've got it working pretty well, but still not 100% on the belt spec. (Square or round, length and width.) Any help is appreciated... -
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Need help - 5010 tape deck volt conversion
Hi I have a marantz 5010 European model stuck on 220 volts. There is an adjustment knob that ironically does not turn. I don’t know if it is simply old and jammed, but I want to be careful. Any help is very appreciated!- Maelorum
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- 5010 amp deck marantz tape voltage
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- Forum: Marantz Audio
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Cassette Phasing Issues at low Frequencies
I had a large (>100 C-60s) tape duplication job to complete, so I decided to align my master deck to the duplication.ca alignment tape to achieve a good treble response, to send the master tape out for duplicating. Output attached to scope, I turn the head screws until I get the most output I... -
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Sony TC-355 won't record but erases.
I have a Sony TC-355 that I am currently servicing. When I switch it into record mode, the VU meters stop moving, and I can't hear anything through the source or tape outputs. I have used contact cleaner to clean the record switches and the source selector switches. I would greatly appreciate it...- Fadedtubez
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- reel to reel sony tape tc-355
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- Forum: Tape
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Specific cassette wont play when I lock the play button in place.
I bought a brand new, never opened cassette. I tried playing it but it slowed down and stopped. So I tried troubleshooting. Tape is able to play if I press the play button down as far as I can but do not lock it in place. It is able to play fine. But as soon as I press it down all the way, and... -
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AIWA AD-F620 Belts Replacements Issue
Hi I have just replaced the old belts of my AIWA AD-F620 with a brand-new ones. Unfortunately, when I have finished to remount the flywheel, the motor and the motor holder I discovered that the Play, FFWD and REW functions didn’t work correctly or not working at all. After a check the problem...- Marco Porzio
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- aiwa belts replacements tape
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- Forum: Tape
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Opinions / Info for Marantz SD-63
Hello fellow tape users, A few years ago I found a Marantz SD-63 cassette deck at a local exchange store for $10, and bought it for the fun of it. It had a couple of scratches in it and no remote, but when I got it home I liked the sound of it enough that it replaced my then-new Sony TC-WE475...- vinylisfinyl
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- cassette deck marantz sd-63 tape
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- Forum: Tape
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Technics 641 repeair help needed
Hi I now have a Technics 641 cassette deck on the bench. It Power up well and all voltages from the transformer is good, and it lights up as it should. But, then nothing happens. Not on PLAY, FF, or REV. Checked the motor, the puncher and so on, all things separately seems to work. So I may... -
KlipschTape! See pictures
Never seen these before, showed up at work this week with some other early stereo tapes. Recorded in 1955- kcline
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- klipsch reel to reel stereo tape
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- Forum: The Klipsch Korner
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Noisy cassette tape recorder, even without tape (Sony TCM-200DV)
I recently bought this thing for cheap, and I'm ready to split it open and solder if necessary. It makes a lot of noise even without a tape in it. And even when an external speaker is connected. Video: https://streamable.com/kehx1 Any ideas? Thanks in advance:)