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Forum GuidelinesStarted by:Admin, Dec/19/04 09:31 AM
This is the forum to use for discussion
relating to tape decks maintenance and
repairs. To start a new topic, click on
the 'New Topic' icon, top right. To
reply to a post, click th

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By: Admin

Dec/19/04 09:31 AM

Zonal tapesStarted by:pingu74, Jan/11/06 12:07 PM
Hi! Does anyone have any experience of
Zonal tapes? I have found some 844/845
and 840 tape. Does anyone know about
bias settings for those tapes? High/low
quality? Are they simular to any other
brands? // Jonas

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By: pingu74

Jan/11/06 12:07 PM

X-355D MaintenanceStarted by:rglmsgt, Jul/29/06 02:51 PM
Anyone know how to fix loud static noise
coming from the sound system. All push
buttons stick also. Also anyone know if
there is a service/repair in San
Antonio, or even if repair is worth
while, due to costs.

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By: rglmsgt

Jul/29/06 02:51 PM

X-2000R slight smoke upon startup. Any ideas?Started by:me3849@yahoo.com, Jun/29/05 02:40 PM
Hello. I own aTEAC X-2000r reel to reel
tape deck and it has been in storage in
its original box for some time and when
I turned it on today it had some slight
smoke for a minute or so. The machine
didn't get hot so I preceded to play a
reel and it played

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By: DG

Jul/02/05 04:53 PM

X-2000R record button stuck-flashes; can no longer....Started by:me3849@yahoo.com, Jun/29/05 06:28 PM
Well this evening I went to play a 10.5
inch reel and when I turned on the tape
deck the record button was flashing- I
could not get the button to stop
flashing. I tried the stop button and
even unplugging it. Now, I can not get
it to play a tape but it wi

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By: lyndale25@earthlink.net

Jan/17/06 09:09 PM

x-2000m beltsStarted by:henandroj, Mar/25/05 12:40 AM
does anybody out there know for sure
exact sizes of the twp belts used on the
teac x-2000m reel to reel recorder,the
machine has one belt to the capstan
spindle,and one belt which encircles the
two flywheels,beleive it or not,TEAC USA
couldn't tell me, tha

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By: Don Cavey

Mar/27/05 07:16 AM

X-1000R: Calibrating for high level tapesStarted by:Ronen, May/02/06 12:28 AM
Hi, This may be an old, frequently
asked question, but it is important to
me.. Can the X-1000R be calibrated to
new, high level tapes, such as Quantegy
499 (6db) or GP9 (9db)? No need for
detailed procedure, just the general
idea what

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By: goldear

May/09/06 10:02 PM

Wiring Help on Philips N7300Started by:demonufo, Mar/15/06 04:27 AM
Hello all, I've recently been given a
Philips N7300 to add to my collection
but there is a wire broken from the plug
that leads to the bottom board, with a
grey lead going to the capstan wheel
(one assumes this is for measuring
speed), and a blue le

930

By: jorge

Nov/01/08 09:09 AM

Which deck's parts easiest to find ?Started by:Reel Player, Jan/23/05 08:08 AM
I am thinking about getting a r2r
sometime in the near future and I'd
really like to factor in the
availibility of spares and parts, among
other things. In general, parts for
which decks (Akai, Teac, Sony....) are
easiest to source. While I

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By: goldear

Jan/23/05 11:36 PM

where can I find a tech to work on my teac X10RStarted by:jerry ivery, Oct/20/05 01:58 PM
need some work done on my teac X10R

722

By: Gary Russell

Oct/22/05 03:29 PM

what tape should i use??Started by:needledrop, Jan/13/05 07:07 PM
i have a TEAC 3340S i need to know what
tape would be best to use, and where i
can get a reference tape for it. it came
with about 49 7" reels of scotch 208
with precorded music on them, but i'm
sure there must be something better
now. Thanks

908

By: Admin

Jan/14/05 05:30 AM

Weltron model 2001 8-track player/radioStarted by:Ray B, Jul/12/05 10:35 PM
My Weltron 8-track is stuck on one track
and it seems to be the fault of the
solenoid. I would appreciate any help in
solving the problem. Thanks Ray B

573

By: Ray B

Jul/12/05 10:35 PM

Weltron 8-track dial light voltageStarted by:Ray B, Apr/01/05 08:50 PM
Does anyone on this website know the
voltage for the stereo dial light on the
Weltron 8-track / radio? thanks Ray B

552

By: Ray B

Apr/02/05 11:57 AM

Webcor Royal 2711-12 Tape recorder - can anyone he....Started by:marjoma, Jun/08/08 05:53 PM
I have a Webcor "Royal" tape
recorder with only one tape spindle
turning. I know virtually nothing about
it other than it can record in either
direction (bi-directional?). No owner's
manual and no service manual. The friend
I got it from has no i

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By: Scorpion8

Jul/28/08 08:43 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!!!!

651

By: Pete

Oct/09/08 06:50 PM

Wanted Akai LF 5022 PB cardStarted by:Gary R., Dec/13/05 10:15 AM
Anybody got one of these old cards to
sell. They went into an Akai 1730D-SS,
maybe some others.

504

By: Gary R.

Dec/13/05 10:15 AM

Walkie Recordall Sonabands SonobandsStarted by:acl10@hotmail.com, May/05/05 10:44 PM
Anyone that wants sonobands transferred
please contact me acl10@hotmail.com

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By: phxdj

Jan/19/09 08:58 AM

Vu MetersStarted by:Dennis Voges, Nov/25/08 10:41 PM
Hi Could anyone tell me if the
bulbs in a vu meter can be replace. I
have a teac 2340R & the two bottom
meters lights are not working. Thanks

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By: Scorpion8

Nov/30/08 01:47 PM

Vu Meter BulbsStarted by:Dennis Voges, Dec/10/08 11:30 PM
Hi After checking the meters they do
not have an external bulb. From what I
can tell the bulbs are inside the
meters. Can anyone tell me if these can
be replaced or do I have to get new
meters. The service manual does not
show any bulbs

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By: Scorpion8

Dec/14/08 01:06 AM

Vintage Pre-recorded tapesStarted by:Don Cavey, Mar/15/05 08:39 AM
I just remembered something. I would
very much like comments as well. In
the late 50s, my dad had a George Wright
reel-to-reel pre-recorded tape, 4-track,
7.5 ips. It was recorded on Acetate so I
have to be careful. I absolutely can't
belie

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By: Don Cavey

Mar/17/05 09:13 AM

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