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Akai M8 VU Meter

Charsbass

Charsbass

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I am working on a pair of Akai M8 / Roberts 770x amps and I have successfully removed the goofy record selector switch which must be locked in the record position to have playback from these units. Now however the VU meter that was connected via this switch no longer functions. As you can see in the schematic and photo it appears the connection to the meter was from the transformer through the switch with a 5k resistor in the circuit. I believe I can run a connection straight from the transformer tap to the meter with the 5k resistor in the path so it functions again. Am I on the right track here?
 

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Wrong track! I own a 770x and a M8. If I want to play a tape I turn the function switch to play and it plays. I have no idea what you're talking about the goofy record selector switch having to be locked in the record position to play a tape. If you're recording a tape the function switch must be in the record lock position. If playing a tape just turn the function switch to play. Sounds like someone buggared up the electronics.
 
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