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Thursday, September 09 2010 @ 08:40 AM MDT

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Pioneer 707 Playback too treble and not fullStarted by:rnpens, Oct/10/08 12:14 PM
 I recently
purchased a Pioneer 707 reel-to-reel. I
love the looks and it runs great.
However playback is just too treble,
sort of has less depth to the sound than
it sho

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By: Scorpion8

Oct/20/08 11:10 PM

Wanted: New Teac X1000-R Rinch RollersStarted by:Paul F Mattei, Oct/05/08 11:53 AM
Look for 2- new pinch rollers for this
deck. New only!!!!

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By: Pete

Oct/09/08 06:50 PM

TEAC X-7R Fast Forward / Rewind SpeedStarted by:Fred, Jul/30/08 09:44 AM
I just resurrected an X-7R from the time
closet. Replaced the capstan belt,
cleaned the pinch roller mechanism, and
all the guide bearings. The machine now
runs fine except... the Fast Forward /
Rewind is verrrry slow (1 RPS) at the
end o

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By: Don Cavey

Oct/07/08 06:55 PM

Problem with X-1000rStarted by:Dotneck, Oct/01/08 08:05 PM
I bought a X1000r a week or so ago. Very
nice condition clean machine...looked
like low hours. All the functions worked
well when tested befoe purchase. A few
tapes came with the deck. A coule Ampex
with the black backing...wasn't aware of
the shedding iss

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By: Don Cavey

Oct/07/08 06:30 PM

Akai x1880sd repairStarted by:Linc, Apr/16/06 08:06 AM
Hi all, glad I found this forum. I have
been reading most topics with great
interst. I took my old Akai x1800sd down
from the attic (bought it in 1970 and
used it to the mid -80-ties) and gave it
a good cleanup and it still works fair
but.. 1. tape ree

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By: nuc9901

Oct/06/08 11:17 PM

TEAC A-4010s Pinch Roller Adjustment ???Started by:teac4010, Sep/29/08 08:29 AM
I was Wondering if there is any
Adjustment to the Pinch Roller. I have
seen a little slippage while
playing..usually happens when tape has
played over 75-80%, I can then push the
pinch roller up by hand and it continues
to play normal...is there a spring,

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By: teac4010

Sep/30/08 10:20 PM

Garage Sale Sony TC-651Started by:Pete, Sep/30/08 07:48 AM
I've read much of what I could find on
the Sony TC-651--it has it's issues, but
I couldn't pass up one w/dust cover and
15 tapes at a great garage sale this
weekend. The owner said, "how's $15
sound?"--of course I bought
it... I had an extra b

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By: Pete

Sep/30/08 07:48 AM

Akai GX4000DStarted by:Tim, Sep/15/08 07:35 PM
I have a problem with my Akai GX 4000D.
The take up reel in play mode makes a
"shush" sound, very much like
the friction cloth rubbing. There are 2
take up rollers with friction cloth in
the take up reel assembly. All other
modes, FF, rewind etc

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By: Tim

Sep/20/08 01:41 AM

Question about Otari MX-55Started by:Dieselviulu, Sep/03/07 07:53 AM
Hello! I'm a new user here and I have
a few questions regarding the Otari
MX-55 machine. I don't own it, but my
workplace does. I work in a library
digitizing old media. We have this Otari
tape recorder, and among others there is
a switch "R

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By: Funk67

Sep/06/08 10:40 PM

Teac Tascam 80 8 troubleshootingStarted by:ChrisHoyt, Sep/09/06 03:15 PM
I recently got a Teac Tascam 80 8 tape
machine and have a problem. The
Logic Conctrol is not functioning at
all. I can't get the machine to play,
record, rewind or fast forward. All of
the other buttons and LEDs work fine.
I

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By: Funk67

Sep/06/08 10:10 PM

Reel to Reel on You TubeStarted by:RODALCO, Aug/31/08 01:16 PM
Hello, R 2 R collectors and
restorers. I just like to bring to your
attention that there are some really
interesting Reel to Reel video clips on
the You Tube
website. I admit that I have been slack
in participating in the forums becaus

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By: Scorpion8

Sep/01/08 04:44 PM

Akai M 9Started by:RODALCO, Aug/31/08 01:27 PM
Over the weekend I got hold of a Akai M
9 reel to reel via our local Trade me
auction site. It was supposed to be DOA
as the seller said. I got it for NZ$70
about US$40 which is not too bad for
this solid built machine. That fault
was caused by a broken p

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By: Scorpion8

Sep/01/08 04:41 PM

TEAC X2000R Recording ProblemsStarted by:ehein324, Aug/28/08 02:10 PM
Hello, I have recently gotten back
into RtoR after many years and have
bought a TEAC X200R Deck. Have been
using EMTEC LPR35 tape and am having
some problems. I am recording LPs and
some of the tapes work all th

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By: Tim

Aug/28/08 05:16 PM

Help! Threading an Akai 1800LStarted by:SirSwade, Aug/17/08 04:41 PM
I just got an Akai 1800L to digitize a
bunch of old tapes and can't figure out
how to thread the thing ... any help
appreciated. Thanks! -SS

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By: Scorpion8

Aug/21/08 05:15 PM

Calibration/metallic screwdriver/"twiddle sti....Started by:Tim, Aug/15/08 07:04 PM
Having attempted to calibrate a tape
deck using a metallic screwdriver, I
found reference to a problem, suggesting
use of a plastic "twiddle
stick" to adjust the ferrite slugs.
This prevents "pulling" of the
frequency while adjusting th

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By: Tim

Aug/17/08 04:45 PM

The infamous TEAC A-7300 -- mine is now deadStarted by:Pete, Aug/14/08 11:36 AM
Hi, I have a Teac A-7300 (pretty much
brand new--hasn't been used much). But
that is my problem. Apparently, the
Huge DC Direct Drive Capstan motor has
seized up (I can't even turn the capstan
with my fingers--and plus I watched it
die). It made an g

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By: Scorpion8

Aug/16/08 10:10 PM

Help! Sony Dual Capstan Belt replacement TC-440, 7....Started by:Pete, Feb/28/07 06:41 PM
Any Sony expert out there know how to
replace the capstan belt on a dual
capstan Sony model like the TC-440? The
belt follows a triangular pattern around
2 flywheels and the drive motor. I
cannot figure out how to replace this
belt w/o dismantling the en

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By: Scorpion8

Aug/15/08 01:27 PM

Akai GX-630DB, motor runs hotStarted by:Dan Deary, Jul/26/08 02:13 PM
In reading some previous posts, I
believe that the motor on my right take
up spool is running very hot-hot to
touch after 30 min. The left side motor
was just warm. There was an explanation
that the capacitor for the motor needs
replacing and it was an ea

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By: Pete

Aug/12/08 09:12 AM

teac x-10r belt replacementStarted by:kvh1, Jul/30/08 11:24 PM
Hello, I was lucky to find a x-10r the
other day in good physical condition.
Both fast forward and reverse seem fine
but play mode is very slow. I have the
new belt from teac along with service
manual but doesn't show how to replace
it. Is there info so

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By: Scorpion8

Aug/01/08 10:05 AM

Recently acquired AKAI GX-4000D tape deck head cle....Started by:marjoma, May/28/08 10:27 PM
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I recently
acquired an AKAI GX-4000D tape deck. I
need information on what head cleaning
fluid to use on my tape deck heads. I
could only find alcohol mentioned in
other topics discussed. Is that really
the best solution to use?

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Jul/30/08 03:10 AM

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