Cleaning ReVoX Heads?

[dread31]

I have a Revox A77mkIV and have found that keeping the heads clean is a headache. The shielding around the heads make it difficult to get a regular lint-free swab in to scrub the grunge off of the outer edges of the tape path.

Anyone have any suggestions?:scratch2:

Dave

 

[SaSi]

A cotton bud with plenty of pure alcohol. If that doesn't do the trick, try a very soft toothbrush with dipped in alcohol.

 

[goldear]

It is somewhat difficult to clean the heads on the A77. Pulling the plastic head-cover off helps a bit, I find. But you still end-up holding your swab sideways to effectively get it inside of the shielded housing.

 

[steerpike2]

Probably why they made this head cleaning kit - with those special blue & white bent plastic cleaning... umm things.
http://www.reeltoreel.de/worldwide/TRG-E.htm

The little mirror is great too - I use mine to inspect my teeth (honest!).

 

[dread31]

Thanks, Guys.

I had a kit similar to that once. Don't remember what happened to it. Sure would come in handy right now. Anyone know if something like that is still obtainable?

Dave