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  1. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 5220 deck, Help!

    Hello AK'ers I have a 5220 cassete deck, i bought it with boxes, manuals... it is in nice shape and it is functional, but when tape is playing, it stops and i really want to restore it. A technician came to my home to repair it, he applied isopropilic alcohol on pitch roller and rubber band on...
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • cassette deck marantz marantz 5220 repair restore tape vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  2. OldSubSailor

    SSS versus factory pre-recorded tapes

    Thanks to this really helpful group, I am now learning all about SSS and that I'll probably have to ditch most of my old Scotch and (maybe) TDK tapes after recovering any irreplaceable programming from them. Fortunately a great deal of what's on those old tapes are copies of the records I...
    • OldSubSailor
    • Thread
    • prerecorded tapes sss tape
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tape
  3. OldSubSailor

    Bringing my old 10" tapes out of long storage - a couple questions

    After many years in storage (in good conditions) I'm resuscitating my TEAC 3300-10 which was last used, I think, in the '90's (currently waiting for some caps). And I'm getting out the 10" tapes I used back in the '70's & 80's which were NOT always stored in ideal conditions. Some of the tapes...
  4. L

    Cassette tape resurgence ?

    I was reading online where cassette tapes are making a resurgence kinda like vinyl did. Blank cassette tapes are selling for up to $10 each. Vintage cassette players are even going up up and up in price. I’m really considering investing into another cassette player. What are your thoughts about...
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 90min cassette resurgence tape tapes vintage
    • Replies: 301
    • Forum: Tape
  5. TheWolf82

    Sony TC-200 Reel To Reel Concerns - HELP

    I just purchased a Sony TC-200 Reel to Reel. It is in great shape however it didnt come with the speakers. There is actually a speaker built into the unit itself. I powered it up and it seemed fine however it has a slight smell to it...I'm not sure if its just because it hasnt been used for a...
    • TheWolf82
    • Thread
    • hybrid amp issues loud reel to reel sony tape tube
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  6. X

    Recording levels not equal on cassette tape

    I have a JVC KD-A5 that plays tapes normally, but when I go to record onto it, from the radio or any other source, the left meter reacts normally and the right meter doesn't react unless I turn the levels past peaking compared to the left meter. The levels coming out do represent the meters, so...
    • Xavier Ihrig
    • Thread
    • cassette help needed input jvc kd-a5 record level repair tape
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tape
  7. smurfer77

    Sony Walkman WM-F77 service manual and bulletins uploaded for you

    Hi folks, In case anyone is interested I've just uploaded the Sony Walkman WM-F77 service manual and bulletins. Enjoy! Cheers
    • smurfer77
    • Thread
    • sony tape walkman wm-f77
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tape
  8. Akai Dave

    Sony Stereocorder 521 Troubleshooting help...

    Hello! I am brand new to this forum as of today. I have about 8 reel to reels that I have acquired in the last 6 months. All work, but all have issues. My Sony Stereocorder 521 is in great shape; but might get rid of it, since it is making a thumping tapping audio noise that is coming through...
    • Akai Dave
    • Thread
    • akai reel to reel sony stereocorder tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  9. G

    Using both DIN and RCA on one tape input

    Hi guys, Quick question: Is there any harm in using both the DIN connection and the RCA ones on a single tape input, for two different input devices? Exemple: I'm running out of inputs on my Kenwood KA-6100 so I put my reel to reel on the RCAs of "tape B" and my cassette deck on the DIN input...
  10. G

    Marantz model 5000 ground hum on line in, screeching on DIN

    Hi guys, A week ago I pickup this neat looking little Marantz stack, with tuner and amp in excellent condition but the cassette deck not working. The model 5000 not only needed new belts, but I had to take the whole transport mechanism apart to clean off the harded old grease. Eventually I got...
    • Gertjan90
    • Thread
    • 1050 din ground hum marantz model 5000 rca tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  11. IowaFightFan

    Just got a Project One Tape Deck, only one channel working

    I got a Project One Tape Deck a while back. It's in great condition physically, and works as it should except I'm only getting sound out of one channel. Just curious what some of the common issues that may cause this, as well as what particular components I should test? Thanks in advance .
    • IowaFightFan
    • Thread
    • cassette deck one pioneer project sony tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  12. Noah Miller

    New to vintage refurb - Pioneer CT-F4040?

    Hey all, I'm sure you've all been where I am right now. I have a fully operational setup, but I continue to buy cool old vintage gear at low prices. I'm going down the rabbit hole, but eh, who cares. Anyways, I picked up a Pioneer ct f4040 for $13. Mint condition inside and out, but the reel...
    • Noah Miller
    • Thread
    • belt cassette deck pioneer pioneer ct-f4040 tape worn
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  13. thebeez85

    Akai X-1800SD capstan sleeves and pinch wheels...

    alrighty guys, Im slowly getting back into my R2R world and have questions: I lost my capstan sleeve (i only have the chunkier one), and need another for recording/playing 7.5 IPS tapes. As far as the rubber pinch wheel/combination goes, I've always been able to use either no capstan sleeve...
    • thebeez85
    • Thread
    • akai x-1800sd reel to reel speed tape
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  14. jFF_Bulbo

    Marantz 5220 help

    Hello. Recently i got a nice Marantz 5220 deck in working order, but when i was cleaning it, I broke the "master level" control. So, i beg your help to find a replacement. Thank you in advance. Regards from México.
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Thread
    • cassette deck help marantz tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  15. BilboBaggins

    The rubber band solution

    I have an addiction. I like electro-mechanical devices. I like figuring out how they work so I can fix them. This is a slow road, but I’m getting there. But I have a dilemma. Most of the time, the problem I find is the belts have turned to glue. Living in Canada, if I want to buy a belt kit, I...
    • BilboBaggins
    • Thread
    • belt cassette tape technics
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  16. kiki4122

    Creating tape loop

    Hello everyone. I'm a new member and hope I'm doing this properly. My question is this; I'm thinking about purchasing a new preamp that doesn't have a tape loop. It does have 3 inputs and 2 main outputs. Could I hook up a tape deck output to one of the inputs and one of the main outputs on the...
  17. T

    Where to buy blank tape (reels)?

    Hey guys, I have just picked up a nice Akai 4000ds, but unfortunately I only have one tape that is very worn out. Where do you guys have the most luck finding blank tapes (i.e. Scotch, Maxell, Ampex etc.), and what brands have you found to be the best? Thanks
    • Tristanator
    • Thread
    • akai 4000ds blank reels tape
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tape
  18. Bobbyd38

    Scotch Tape on EMIM Diaphragm?

    Should an EMIM driver diaphragm have scotch tape on either side of the ribbons? I Opened one up and discovered this, not sure if it’s OEM, or if somebody did it afterwards? Thanks, Bob
  19. A

    Craftsman - Record-0-Matic

    Hello! One month ago I bought from somebody this radio cassette https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/craftsman_record_0_matic.html . Theoretically works pretty good on AM, Tape and a little bit on FM. The AFC also works. Here is the diagram from the interior ticket: The radio cassette has a...
  20. Saxman73

    saying hi from Brooklyn

    I'm a new member here, a jazz musician and an audiophile. I live in Brooklyn but grew up in Paris, France. I have a Garrard 401 turntable with a Magnepan Unitrac arm (Shure V15-III cartridge and JICO stylus), a Fisher X-100-3 amplifier and Rogers JR 149 speakers. In the digital world, I have a...
    • Saxman73
    • Thread
    • analog introduction jazz new york tape vinyl
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Introductions
  21. TellMeWhy

    Marantz 5220 Wow and Flutter?

    Hi all,I recently had my Marantz 5220 fully revised by a specialist tapedeck tech. I will copy a list of the work done below. However, after the revision there is still audible flutter, particularly when recording, and particularly on things like acoustic guitars and mandolins. In fact it's...
    • TellMeWhy
    • Thread
    • flutter marantz 5220 power supply recap recap power filter tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  22. Ryan Scruggs

    PROBLEM with Marantz SD 9000 Compudeck PK21 Board

    Hi, all! I have previously posted about some issues I have been having with my Marantz SD 9000. I have replaced the notoriously bad optocouplers, and all belts and idler tires. What I neglected to notice were the burnt out resistors on the PK21 board of the machine. I purchased and replaced...
    • Ryan Scruggs
    • Thread
    • help issue marants problem resistor schematic sd 9000 tape tape deck tape player
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  23. weegee

    Is there an expiration date for tape?

    Are the old reels going to lose their audio? Has anyone determined how long they can last? Thanks
    • weegee
    • Thread
    • reel to reel tape
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Tape
  24. A

    Problems with right channel - Deck Akai 760D

    Hi guys I have a problem with one of the channels. Sometimes it does not work, sometimes it does. If, for example, it is working correctly and I activate some of the chromo, dolby, etc. switches. the right channel stops working. If I turn off the deck and turn it on again, then it works...
    • alejandroS75
    • Thread
    • akai channel deck gxc-760d tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  25. Odie3

    Box of Tapes - Worth Much?

    So on my trek of getting my Dad's Sony TC-255 running (run cap and various rubber parts on their way in the mail) - I've been looking at his tape reels. Here is a box of music artist I know - I am looking forward to listening to most of these, especially 2001 Space Odyssey. Sadly, the Sony does...
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