Good Nakamichi calibration service in Portland, OR

[bhurkeal]

Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. Great forums!
About a year and a half ago I decided to dive back into tapes after almost 25 years. After recovering from the sticker shock for used gear and NOS tapes, I started looking for good deals in the low-to-mid range Naks. Currently I have:
Nakamichi DR-2 (main recording deck)
Nakamichi BX-100 (main playback deck)
Nakamichi CR-1 (gift for a friend so we can trade mix-tapes again)

Are there any recommendations for good/reputable places in Portland, Oregon where I could get all 3 decks calibrated properly? All 3 decks are working flawlessly and had new belts/basic service before I bought them. However, I don't think they have had a good calibration in a long time. As I get into recording more and more tapes, I've started noticing very subtle differences in speed and bias between the decks. I'm sure an azimuth tweak to get them all matched to each other would make it nicer to trade tapes, too.

Thanks for any pointers!
Alec

p.s. My ultimate wish-list is either a ZX-7 or CR-7 if I can ever find one that's not $$$$$$$$.

 

[Yamaki]

I lived in the Portland area for many years and always took my gear to Inner Sound, 14927 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas. The crew there is first rate, and their pricing is reasonable. You can contact them at 503.655.2755

 

[bhurkeal]

Thanks! I called them. I think I talked with the owner and he loves tapes, so we had a great conversation. They do everything except Dragons. Going to take my decks there for sure.

 

[twiiii]

Call Pearl Audio on 17th st as I remember. They use to sell and service Nakamichi. If they don't they will know who does.

 

[rudolfo]

Thanks! I called them. I think I talked with the owner and he loves tapes, so we had a great conversation. They do everything except Dragons. Going to take my decks there for sure.

let me know how did it turned out?
Thanks....

 

[bhurkeal]

let me know how did it turned out?
Thanks....

I dropped off my ZX7 in mid January. They have a 4 week wait time before they get to it. Waiting to hear back. I asked for a full alignment and calibration service since the deck was a new acquisition and definitely needed track and play head azimuth alignment. The Rec azimuth knob was stiff too. Hopefully won’t end up breaking the bank…

 

[rudolfo]

I dropped off my ZX7 in mid January. They have a 4 week wait time before they get to it. Waiting to hear back. I asked for a full alignment and calibration service since the deck was a new acquisition and definitely needed track and play head azimuth alignment. The Rec azimuth knob was stiff too. Hopefully won’t end up breaking the bank…

Good to know. Are they around Portland/ Clackamas?