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Monday, September 06 2010 @ 07:18 PM MDT

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Sony TC-580 brakesStarted by:Joe, Nov/18/09 12:41 PM
I am trying to figure out how to get
into the TC- 580 to repair the brakes. I
took all the screws off the back and it
didn't move. So, before I do something
that I shouldn't I better ask you kind
folks how to get at the brakes.
Thanks, Joe

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By: Pete

Dec/13/09 04:01 PM

Akai X-330 Service Manuals And/Or Schematics: Anyo....Started by:CaAc, Nov/29/09 03:30 PM
Hi, this is my first post here. Thanks
in advance by reading. Well, as the
subject says... I'm trying to find the
Service Manual for an Akai X-330 that
needs some attention from me. I've
purchased this nice deck a few days ago,
and it seems the r

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By: CaAc

Nov/29/09 03:30 PM

Copying Reel To Reel Material to a Computer's Soun....Started by:Joe Pellicone, Mar/31/05 12:14 PM
I have much material on reel to reel
tapes that I want to copy to my
computer's sound card for the purpose of
putting the material on CDs. I will use
the line-out from my reel to reel (Sony
TC-755). Can you tell me what type of
plug goes into the sound car

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By: Roy+Earl

Oct/27/09 08:06 AM

TEAC X10R Problems/QuestionsStarted by:myles, Sep/14/05 05:45 AM
Hello, I just bought another "ebay
special" TEAC X10R that has some
problems. After replacing the belt, I
have two main concerns. 1. The
machine has difficulty rewinding tapes.
At first it starts out moving at a
reasona

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By: Don+Cavey

Oct/22/09 04:16 AM

Pioneer HeadphonesStarted by:Domino, Oct/17/09 08:52 PM
I am looking to buy a Vintage Pioneer
Headphones Can anyone Recommend a
ThanksModel #

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By: Admin

Oct/21/09 03:31 PM

Akai GX210D Rewind/FF problemStarted by:mastertechjim, Sep/11/09 12:04 PM
Just purchased an Akai GX210D which was
working perfectly until the rewind and
fast forward functions stopped working.
I have a service manual,but Im not sure
what is doing the switching. I located
the slide switches that are operated by
the panel contr

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By: mastertechjim

Sep/17/09 11:30 AM

Tape Drop Technics 1700Started by:Tape+Nut, Sep/05/09 05:44 AM
I have a Technics 1700 in for
maintenance and repairs. The technicians
are having a problem trying to repair a
tape drop problem. When you are fast
forwarding or rewinding then push the
play or stop button, the reel(s) seem to
continue turning a slight bit

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By: Uhu

Sep/09/09 04:11 PM

Sony TC-580Started by:Joe, Aug/15/09 08:07 PM
Hello, I am new to this forum and I
have just purchased a Sony TC-580 Reel
to Reel at a garage sale for $10.00.
The Sony looks to be in very nice shape
and I would like to get a manual for it.
Can someone tell me where I might be
able to download the Us

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By: RODALCO

Sep/09/09 01:20 PM

A77 Remote Dummy Plug for the mk4 decksStarted by:Pete, Sep/08/09 02:20 PM
Hello, I acquired a Revox dolby
a77mkIV (wanted one for a while) and
notice that it doesn't have the dummy
plug for the remote like my mkIII does.
Unfortunately, I have to wait and use
the power plug from my A77 mkIII once I
get home and take the mkIII

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By: Pete

Sep/08/09 02:20 PM

Akai X-1800SD Recording ProblemStarted by:captcobbler, Aug/25/09 03:52 PM
I have an Akai X1800SD. I can no longer
get it to record either through the
line-in or the mic's. Any hints? Plays
back just fine. The meters and the
volume controls work (can be adjusted)
when you turn it to record, but the
needles do not move and no soun

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By: captcobbler

Aug/25/09 03:52 PM

Sony TC-580 - Right Channel not working - HELP !!!Started by:IMVerny311, Aug/12/09 11:26 PM
Hi, I have a Sony TC-580 that when you
turn it on and hit play the right
Channel VU-Meter spikes then it drops
down an I get sound for about 10 sec.
then it drops out (No Sound) & the
needle doesn't move, Left Side works
fine. How can I fix this problem

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By: IMVerny311

Aug/12/09 11:26 PM

new list with available drivebelts for taperecorde....Started by:frimu, Aug/11/09 01:35 AM
new list with available sets of
drivebelts for major taperecorder brands
you can find on
[url]http://www.frimu.nl/tape.htm[/url].
Also still available on order the famous
LD3141 chip for noisy Akai tape-decks.
regards, frimu

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By: frimu

Aug/11/09 01:35 AM

Akai 1800sdStarted by:mikenann, Jun/26/09 06:35 AM
Hi all I got one of those oldies, 8
track with a rel to reel. Well
everything was working fine,
tilllllll Now I got sound from 8 track
but no sound from the reel to reel.
Cleaned heads and switches, no
help. Any ideas? Mike

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By: reelguy

Jul/26/09 11:55 AM

Akai 4000DB loss of right channel on new recording....Started by:saturn5, May/27/09 01:58 AM
Hi all, New to the forum, Any advice
appreciated on the following issue: I
have an Akai 4000DB that has been stored
not in the best of conditions (attic)
for around 5 years, it had very
infrequent use prior to being stored
when we moved house. I decided

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By: fredv

Jun/11/09 04:59 PM

Search parts for a Tandberg 3300/3400/3500/3600xStarted by:pingu74, Jun/09/09 04:02 AM
Hi all! Is there anyone out there who
has a Tandberg 3300/3400/3500/3600x MKII
series parts deck? I need the right
turntable for one of these decks, (same
turntables on these models) Regards,
Jonas

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By: pingu74

Jun/09/09 04:02 AM

Philips N4407 and Philips clones? Started by:pingu74, Apr/04/09 04:04 PM
I have a Philips N4407 "clone" called
Dux 9137 (assablied in Sweden i guess,
some minor design changes, otherwise
exactly the same as the 4407) I need
some parts and if anyone has N4407 parts
or Dux or Pye 9137 or the Aristona clone
parts please email me.

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By: pingu74

Jun/01/09 03:13 PM

pinch roller dimensionsStarted by:nzmdkp, May/31/09 07:47 AM
I need the exact dimensions ( o.d x h x
i.d ) for Philips N4504 and pioneer RT
707pioneer RT 909 pinch rollers. Superb
machines. Also looking for the 5 pin
"domino" din plugs. Any info would be
helpful.

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By: nzmdkp

May/31/09 07:47 AM

Parts avalible for Sony TC366 + TandbergStarted by:pingu74, May/25/09 02:23 PM
Hi everybody! I have a lot of good
used parts for Sony TC366 if anybody
needs spares, Also I have a head block
for Tandberg 9100x and a transformer +
some other parts for 9100x/10x(d) //
Jonas

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By: pingu74

May/25/09 02:23 PM

Sony TC377Started by:pingu74, Apr/16/09 03:42 PM
Suddenly my TC377 will not record on the
right channel, I get signal in source
mode but the tape only erases on this
channel. I suspect contact problem
somewhere (as it suddenly for a few
seconds recorded again while testing)
but does anyone know which swi

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By: pingu74

May/25/09 02:19 PM

The Sony TC-580Started by:Pete, Apr/13/09 12:01 PM
I know this machine is problemmatic, but
I stumbled across a virtually unused
Sony TC-580 (it's in my office now) and
it works fine (well, so far...). I like
the sounds and the looks of this but
have couple of questions--plus I like a
challenge: I have t

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By: RODALCO

Apr/25/09 10:09 PM

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