tape
-
J
Sanyo 3in1 Tape Service
G'day forum, first time poster. I've recently got a Sanyo JXT 6440k for nothing, thought I might tinker and see if I can get it up to scratch, it was in very poor condition when I got it. Anyway, the cassette player seams to not play or record. The buttons operate start and stop and FF, rewind...- JimmyfromAus
- Thread
- 3in1 cassette sanyo service tape
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Tape
-
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... -
Splicing tape?
What do you use for splicing? Is it applied to both sides or just one side ? -
How to wind tape even?
Without the ridges you get from rewind or fast forward? -
An example of a living letter mailer
An example of a living letter mailer. -
G
Akai GXC-704d auto stop
Hey guys! I recently serviced a akai gxc-704d tape deck. Problem is I can't get the auto-stop to work. The belt (that i think should turn the wheel) is hardly touching the auto-stop wheel. I cleaned of quite some grease when i serviced it, so I wonder if there should maybe be an O-ring or...- GaryFreedom
- Thread
- akai akai gxc-704d auto-stop cassette tape
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Tape
-
Is print through a real issue?
This ebay seller gives it as an excuse for low volume. https://www.ebay.com/itm/143442576925?ul_noapp=true Is print through a real issue? -
How should the recording input be set?
Is it OK to have some red zone on the meter or should it be avoided? How should the recording input be set? Thanks -
Reel to Reel help
I recently bought a reel to reel on an impulse and because I love music, without realizing how much the actual tape was for it. I'm curious (and I realise that this could defeat the purpose considering that the reel to reel system is HiFi because of the reels themselves) if there is any way for... -
G
Technics 1506 Recording
Hello All, Don't know a whole lot about these machines, but I do know I've recorded on this unit previously so it did work fine at some point, and I didn't 'adjust' anything. After a year of hardly much use, I tried to record and noticed a problem. Playback is missing the right channel (it... -
Problem with my revox B710 no record or playback
Hello everyone..I have a revox B710 cassette..it was in a poor state...broken switches dirty and damaged..I'm completely refurbishing it..I've replaced switches by sourcing the toggles in Germany...replaced all the electrolysis.. esp psu..checked voltages..the problem is there's no audio out...- Simon smith
- Thread
- tape tape cassette.
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Tape
-
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
-
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
- restoration revox tape tape cassette. faults
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Members' Systems
-
Can anyone help me with revox B710
I have a revox B710 which I'm trying to repair...it has no audio or signal on record as well..bar graphs indicate slight noise on full vol on left..right channel is dead in all modes..mic.line..etc mechanics work well .smooth operation re.ff.stop etc..so the motor control board is...- Simon smith
- Thread
- discussing cassette machines esp revox tape
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Members' Systems
-
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... -
G
TEAC A-430 auto bias operation
Hi guys, A friend of mine brought in a TEAC A-430 for servicing, as it needed new belts. While the new belts are on their way, I installed a temp replacement to check the other functions. I'm especially intrigued by the auto-bias function and it's motor driven knob. Unfortunately, I'm unable... -
Pioneer Double Cassette Deck switching off and on
Hey folks! This is my first time posting and I'm pretty inexperienced with repairing tape decks. I just bought a Pioneer Stereo Double Cassette Deck CT-W250 at a thrift shop. Since I spent $4 on it, I don't have much hope for it working. It turns on fine but the tape head in Deck 1 is stuck in...- Jverbanic94
- Thread
- pioneer repair tape tape deck
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Tape
-
Realistic cassette deck info needed
Have a small Realistic auto reverse playback deck, SCP-5, model #14-169. Low output on line out jacks, lock in solenoid (magnet) is weak, end of tape reverse dead. Looks like low voltage? Looking for a schematic for this deck, searched around and didn't find anything. Anyone have a diagram... -
Teac A-3440 with capstan servo fault (found where but not why)
Hi, I'm stuck trying to find out why the capstan motor on a Teac A-3440 doesn't spin when the safety lever is pulled (as if a tape was loaded). I restored the power supply board (recaped, all silicon diodes replaced). All fuses are good. Capstan motor has 30V going to it. A quick test by...- david winter
- Thread
- a-3440 a3440 capstan deck motor recorder servo tape teac
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Tape
-
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
-
Marantz PMD430 - Stopped working after AC adapter plugged in (wrong voltage?)
I have one of those fancy marantz PMD430 professional tape recorders. Initially, the speaker on the front worked as well as headphones so long as batteries were put in. But I ended up getting one of those DC plugins with variable voltage that you can use in the wall or in your car, and I made...- CareerOfEvil
- Thread
- cassette marantz pmd430 professional cassette recorder tape
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Tape
-
Where around upstate NY to get R2R serviced?
Hello - I am writing to ask where, if any, are the places to get a R2R deck serviced in upstate NY (I live near Syracuse), or even the closest ones if none exist around here. We do have one place locally but I’ve taken a few pieces there recently and the work has been less than optimal. Any...- robitaille03
- Thread
- new york r2r service tape technics
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Tape
-
D
Scott 670D idlers !!!
Hi all, I was about to change 2 belts on a Scott 670D when i discovered that some parts called « idlers » were completely destroyed. So i have to replace them too. I have the Service Manual of the 670D. But none information appear about those 2 idlers : size etc. A picture : The Tape Deck...- Dowhiteblack
- Thread
- 670d deck idler scott tape
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Tape
-
Help with Marantz 5020
Hey, so I recently acquired a second Marantz 5020. I've been able to get it to play, record and everything seems to work, except for the auto-stop mechanism. In fast forward and reverse it stops, however, it doesn't reset the metal plate for the buttons, causing the eject button to not work...- goldswimmerb
- Thread
- cassette marantz 5020 tape
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Marantz Audio
-
B
Trouble with Sony EL-5 Elcaset
Hello, I recently got hold of a Sony EL-5 Elcaset deck. All things considered it is in excellent shape. No damage to casing, all the switches, dials, and lights work. Miraculously the belts seem to have been replaced recently as they are taught. I've also cleaned the head with some isopropyl...
