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  1. thebeez85

    Akai X-1800SD 15ips...

    I recently aquired my first r2r deck and am interested in giving 15ips a go....but need the larger capstan (sourced) but understand I'll need a smaller (original) pinch roller(?) All I have is the 7.5 ips sleeve and "regular"(?) pinch roller. Any source on the smaller pinch roller...
    • thebeez85
    • Thread
    • 15 ips akai x-1800sd capstan pinch roller reel to reel tape
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Tape
  2. srwilco

    Sony tc-540 only plays ffw

    I got a Sony TC-540 and when I put it in forward play mode, it plays like it's in fast forward. The fast forward switch moves freely and isn't engaged when I put it in play mode. This happens in all three playback speeds. When I opened it up, it appears that the idler wheel is hitting in the...
    • srwilco
    • Thread
    • reel repair sony tape tc-540
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  3. Richs_Trains

    2265B Rebuild Questions

    Hey All, Got a 2265B that was supposed to be DOA, but it had some mechanical problems with the selector switch and I now have AM/FM audio, the thing I have not encountered before, any other input produces garbled signal. You can make out the music, but it is completely garbled and distorted...
  4. roboat

    eaten tape

    Hey there fellas, have a quick tape question. I know eaten tapes is a common problem, but my latest experience has me flummoxed. I have a 70's Sharp Record player/radio/cassette recorder, and usually works fine. after not using the cassette recorder for a couple years, I tried it out and it...
    • roboat
    • Thread
    • cassette maintenance tape
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  5. S

    Power issue? with Denon DRM-740

    Hi, I got a denon drm 740 off an ebay seller for less than £30, it looks in great conditions and the seller stated it was in good working order....I was really looking forward to start using it! Plugged in, power switch on, the display partly light up for half a second and then fades, the right...
    • stocazzo
    • Thread
    • denon denon drm740 power tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  6. Vinyl Seance

    Pioneer ct-f1250 weird voodoo stuff happening

    Hey team, I just got finished servicing my ctf1250 and have come out of the whole thing with a new problem that I dont see posted anywhere. The stop function does not work when pushed! now that i see that it is not a common problem i hope that maybe i just severed a wire while doing my belt...
  7. T

    Line-In Buzz on Akai GXC-709D

    Okay, so I'm having a problem with recording from a line-in source on my Akai GXC-709D tape deck. Whenever I go to record something from a line-in source, there's this annoying buzz in the background which is partially abated when I touch the metal front of the deck, so I'm pretty sure it's a...
    • TheFuzzyOne
    • Thread
    • akai buzz deck in line tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  8. O

    Wanted: 2½" empty reels for mini taperecorder

    I have two SANYO mini tape recorders from the 60´s. Unfortunately I have no empty reels for them. So, I am looking to get my hands on a few. The diameter is 63 mm (2,4"). Please contact me if you can help me! Regards, Mr. Olle Dahlquist Boden, Sweden
    • OlleDahl
    • Thread
    • empty mc-1a mc-2 mini plastic reel sanyo tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  9. supervandy

    Help needed: Cassette Deck quits playing after several seconds (Kenwood KX-620)

    I just picked up a Kenwood KX-620 deck from craigslist for a cool $25. The guy said it works fine, I just got it home and put a tape in and it plays for several seconds then kicks the play switch back up. Same happens with fast forward and reverse. Any ideas? I'm willing to fix it if it's...
    • supervandy
    • Thread
    • cassette deck issue kenwoood kx-620 kx620 player problem tape
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  10. A

    Oh it was sounding soo good too!

    The other day I cleaned one of my R2Rs, demagnetized, then started playing some factory recorded tapes. Everything was sounding great, till I got about a third of the way through a Moody Blues tape I had acquired through fleabay. This tape seems to have a huge dropout, the high frequencies are...
    • analoge4ever
    • Thread
    • cleaning tape r2r tape
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  11. A

    Radiotehnika MP7301

    Radiotehnika MP7301 as new! Is it worth? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGA-RARE-NEW-Recording-Cassette-Tape-Deck-RADIOTEHNIKA-MP-7301-OOP-FREE-SHIP-/252123101634?hash=item3ab3b539c2:g:~roAAOSwu4BVv-~d I would choose between it an Pioneer CT200/300/400 or an Onkyo or Kenwood tape deck.
    • andreidaniel
    • Thread
    • deck kenwood onkyo pioneer radiotehnika tape
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  12. Nakamichi CR-7A Cassette Tape Deck

    Nakamichi CR-7A Cassette Tape Deck

    Great sounding and very reliable cassette deck
    • Tower Boss
    • Media item
    • cassette cr-7a deck nakamichi tape
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  13. Otari MX5050

    Otari MX5050

    Otari MX5050B-2HD I picked up for $40 in front of a pawn shop (long story) and restored over the course of 3 or 4 days.
    • Orcinus
    • Media item
    • deck mx5050 otari reel tape
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Component
  14. Teac A-3300SX 2T

    Teac A-3300SX 2T

    Teac A-3300SX 2-track reel to reel tape deck with 3M 996 audio mastering tape on gold reels.
    • Orcinus
    • Media item
    • 3300 3m 996 a-3300sx a3300 a3300sx gold reel tape teac
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member's Component
  15. Teac V1-RX Cassette Tape Deck

    Teac V1-RX Cassette Tape Deck

    I got this new in Okinawa Japan in 1983 because it had dbx noise reduction built into it. The motor went out while it was under warranty, and I had it repaired while I was still in Japan. Has worked fine ever since, but who listens to casettes anymore? Never seen this model in the USA.
    • Wigwam Jones
    • Media item
    • cassette dbx deck tape
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member's Component
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