Hi Steve,
Finally got back to working on my 1500. I am trying to bias my deck to take advantage of some reel ends that I got from the Tape Project, back when they were selling them... I can't remember the type just now, but anyway, I was attempting to set the bias only to find that my machine won't peak!
When I rack the bias control from end to end, the output tracks from low to high, and never peaks. It seems that the machine won't generate enough bias to actually over bias this tape...
I wonder, and it has been suggested to me, that the coupling caps are shot and there isn't enough bias reaching the heads to have a peak. Does this speak to you? I expected a peak at least at the high end of the bias setting.
I want to get this set up so I can record with my new heads and now it looks as if I am going to have a huge re-capping project on my hands first!! Not something I am looking forward to, since I do not have a desoldering station... argh. I hate reworking pc boards! Removing components is my least favorite part of electronics.
Before I forget, I hope you have had a great holiday. We stayed home, where it was warm and quiet...
TTYL,
Phil