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Monday, September 06 2010 @ 07:18 PM MDT

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Tandberg 20A service manualsStarted by:robmoe, Jul/25/07 11:32 AM
Hi everyone, Was recently given a
Tandberg 20A that had been stored in a
loft for a few years. It's not in full
working - play and record functions
don't work! Does anyon

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By: reelguy

Jul/31/07 12:53 PM

Looking for info re; Sony TC-558Started by:dunwking, Jul/15/07 03:46 PM
I recently picked up a Sony TC-558 at an
estate sale. Plugged it in - all the
right things started to happen when I
loaded up a tape and press the play
button. That is, everything but sound.
Nothing, but when I plugged in
headphones I heard the tape.

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By: dunwking

Jul/26/07 07:26 AM

Store Tapes Upright or Flat?Started by:hansformat, Jul/06/07 06:36 PM
Newbie here... How should I store my
R2R tapes...flat (stacked) or on edge
(upright)? Thanks

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By: Admin

Jul/19/07 05:33 PM

PHILIPS EL3555A/15Started by:U2AAL, Jul/05/07 07:17 AM
HAS ANYONE HEARD OF A PHILIPS EL3555A/15
7'' REEL TO REEL?BECAUSE I AM LOOKING
FOR AMAIN DRIVE BELT PLEEEEEEEESE!

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By: reelguy

Jul/10/07 01:21 PM

Sony TC-458 trouble shooting help neededStarted by:rivierrakid, Jun/02/07 12:24 PM
Hi Ive just aquired a Sony TC-458
which looks in imaculate condition, and
was told it was told in good use until a
few years ago then in storage when the
previous owner died. When I got it
home I tried in an old tape, the left

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By: scruffygit

Jul/06/07 06:43 AM

Akai 747dbx tension armsStarted by:powellonline, Jun/24/07 05:16 PM
I just purchased a black Akai 747dbx.
It's in perfect condition, but when the
tape runs out, the arms on either side
continually move up and down until I
power off the machine. I have to assume
this is not the intended practice, as I
thought they were supp

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By: powellonline

Jul/05/07 12:05 PM

no output left channelStarted by:ionita, Jul/02/07 06:00 PM
Hi everybody, I just got my tape deck
(ebay; sold "as is") and the left
channel has no output; it is an onkyo
TA-2058; I have no schematics for it but
i will be willing to pay ($50-$80) to
have it fixed; Does anyone know what can
be the problem -mos

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By: ionita

Jul/02/07 06:00 PM

Akai 360D remote or plugStarted by:Selah, Jul/01/07 04:40 PM
We moved recently. Well, not that
recently -- a year and a half ago.
Anyway, it's been ages since I used our
Akai 360D but it worked wonderfully
whenever that was. I want to revive it,
but can't find either the heavily-corded
remote or the plug that goe

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By: Selah

Jul/01/07 04:40 PM

DOKORDER 1120 CAPSTAN MOTORStarted by:ruudyl, Jun/28/07 05:16 AM
The capstan motor of my 1120 gets pretty
hot, is this normal, because my
other1120 does the same Also when the
recorder is swtch off, but stil pluged
in, there is stil power on the capstan
motor. Does anybody with a1120 also h

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By: ruudyl

Jun/28/07 05:16 AM

Teac A-4300 shut off arm bounces during reverse pl....Started by:skysailor, Jun/20/07 09:20 AM
Hello, I have picked up a Teac A-4300
in fair condition. Have cleaned it up
and got a few things working that were
intermittent. All seems to be working
well now except for this annoying
problem. When in reverse playback the
shut off arm bounces and fl

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By: skysailor

Jun/25/07 02:02 PM

TEAC 4070G Reverse Playback but no forward playbac....Started by:mistered07, Jun/02/07 08:13 PM
Hi, As a fellow reel to reel tape
deck enthusiast, I have been working on
a TEAC 4070G for the past week. The
problem is this: when you press the
forward playback button it immediately
does reverse playback. Thus, it will not
do forward play

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By: skysailor

Jun/21/07 03:04 PM

AKAI 360-D Motor ProblemStarted by:BabyBoomer, Jun/19/07 06:07 AM
Last nite the take-up motor decided to
bugger-off. When I push Forward it
starts and makes a couple of revolutions
but then just quits....? Help...please!

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By: BabyBoomer

Jun/19/07 06:07 AM

About an AKAI m-9Started by:vyero, Jun/07/07 04:34 PM
hey there! I just bought this beauty
for a very good price.. I have
some questions: do you know of
anybody who can sell original parts for

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By: tekradio

Jun/13/07 05:32 PM

AKAI GX-630D Capstan "thumping"Started by:kino, Jun/04/07 10:22 PM
Hi, I just acquired an AKAI GX=630D deck
with the 10.5 in reel adapters that,
except for some scratching on the head
cover, is in great condition. One
problem though; the capstan makes a
"thumping" sound as it runs, which I can
eliminate by pressing aga

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By: kino

Jun/05/07 09:17 PM

Sony TC-758 tape tensionStarted by:Wim Smit, Jun/05/07 04:59 PM
Can anyone explain to me how the tape
tension works on this machine related to
the reverse function? From the dual
capstan types of TEAC I know that if the
machines are directed to reverse, the
capstan belt moves to another position
on the flywheels to mai

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By: Wim Smit

Jun/05/07 04:59 PM

Belt ReplacementStarted by:jsamuel, May/25/07 05:17 PM
Good Afternoon; I know it's a stupid
question but when you're directed to put
a "dollop' of grease on the fly wheels
after changing the belt, what type of
grease are we talking about? Is there a
special brand name? Please advise.
Jeremy

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By: jsamuel

May/25/07 05:17 PM

AKAI GX 255 reel to reelStarted by:Tube Radio, May/01/07 05:07 AM
I just bought an AKAI GX 255 reel to
reel this weekend. It works great except
for one issue. When you play a tape in
reverse after about 2-3 minutes the
right channel drops out and for about
one minute it fades in and out then it
is completely dead (the le

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By: Pete

May/25/07 12:59 PM

Teac A4010 GSL Capstan ProblemStarted by:harryn, May/25/07 09:00 AM
I got a fixer on Ebay that wasn't in too
bad a shape. It worked for the first
couple of weeks on playback. Then it
developed a clicking sound from the the
capstan. After this the tape would slow
and finally stop. Do I need a new
capstan motor or is it

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By: harryn

May/25/07 09:00 AM

Head f�r Gx210DStarted by:pingu74, Jan/31/07 02:21 PM
If anyone here has this part (PB head
for akai Gx210D) pleas contact me!

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By: pingu74

May/14/07 05:58 PM

Teac X-7RStarted by:jsamuel, May/13/07 04:23 PM
I pulled my Teac X-7R out of storage
today and the rewind/fast forward modes
work in both directions but the play
function does nothing. When I adjust
the right capstain (pull it down) for
tension it is either too loose or too
tight. Is it a belt issue (

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By: jsamuel

May/13/07 07:58 PM

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