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CT-F9191 recap??

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PioneerPete

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Hey guys,

This is my first post here but I’ve been lurking for ages and got a lot of help already, time for a specific question though.

I just bought a Pioneer CT-F9191 (actually it’s a CT-9, but I believe they’re the same thing) in an online auction. I called the owner before I bought it and he assured me that everything besides the record function is working perfectly. I’ll look at that issue when I receive the unit but my question today is about recapping.
This unit is now 43 years old so what’s the consensus here? Is it a case of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ or is it necessary preventative maintenance? This is my first tape deck and I’ve never recapped anything before but I’m quietly confident in my soldering skills. I’m just a little concerned there’s a chance I could mess up a working deck.

Any thoughts?
 
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Not the same thing at all, the 9191 is 70s vintage with silver front and analog meters, the 9 is 80s vintage with gold front and LED meters. As far as the recap goes my opinion (for what it's worth) is if it ain't broke don't fix it.
 
Recommended proper sequence (you can stop at any time you are satisfied with operation ane reliability):
  1. Full functional test
  2. Perform any necessary repairs
  3. Perform a complete REC/PLAY/Dolby calibration and alignment
  4. Repair any issues revealed by calibration/alignment
  5. Restore the transport (belts, idlers, clutches, clean, lube & adjust)
  6. Verify performance, recalibrate/align, if needed
  7. De'Oxit all user controls and internal switches, clean any relay contacts
  8. Replace all aluminum electrolytic capacitors, and lamps, and re-flow all circuit board solder joints
  9. Final, and complete REC/PLAY/Dolby calibration and alignment
  10. Cosmetic detailing (clean and polish)
Enjoy,
Rich P
 
benjammin308 said:
Not the same thing at all, the 9191 is 70s vintage with silver front and analog meters, the 9 is 80s vintage with gold front and LED meters
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Well here’s a pic of mine, CT-9 written on it, silver front and VU meters. It’s basically a 9191 with no wood. I think you may be thinking of the CT-9R!
Thanks for your opinion
 

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pustelniakr said:
Recommended proper sequence (you can stop at any time you are satisfied with operation ane reliability):
  1. Full functional test
  2. Perform any necessary repairs
  3. Perform a complete REC/PLAY/Dolby calibration and alignment
  4. Repair any issues revealed by calibration/alignment
  5. Restore the transport (belts, idlers, clutches, clean, lube & adjust)
  6. Verify performance, recalibrate/align, if needed
  7. De'Oxit all user controls and internal switches, clean any relay contacts
  8. Replace all aluminum electrolytic capacitors, and lamps, and re-flow all circuit board solder joints
  9. Final, and complete REC/PLAY/Dolby calibration and alignment
  10. Cosmetic detailing (clean and polish)
Enjoy,
Rich P
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Thanks for this Rich,
I’ve done up as far as step 4 and everything has been fairly good so far. Think I’ll just buy some belts and keep them to hand for the future and see how it goes.
Fingers crossed!!!
 
PioneerPete said:
Well here’s a pic of mine, CT-9 written on it, silver front and VU meters. It’s basically a 9191 with no wood. I think you may be thinking of the CT-9R!
Thanks for your opinion
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Check the back and let us know what the power line voltage it is designed to use. This might be a Japan only model, and that would be indicated by a lower line voltage. Pioneer has been known to re-use model numbers.

The normal 9191 without wood side panels is a CT-F9090. If I remember correctly, the non-Japan CT-9 was top of the line in their 80s champagne line.

I'm now curious...

Enjoy,
Rich P
 
PioneerPete said:
Well here’s a pic of mine, CT-9 written on it, silver front and VU meters. It’s basically a 9191 with no wood. I think you may be thinking of the CT-9R!
Thanks for your opinion
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You're right, I was thinking of the 9R. Bit by the Pioneer numbering system again. Your CT-9 is beautiful, good luck!
 
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