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Samsung reel to reel MR-929 left channel out (1968)
« on: October 18, 2014, 04:34:43 PM »
No audio on headphones left either, started troubleshooting from the output jack, 2 large capacitors across each jack ohmed ok, no transistors on chassis, any idea what to check?

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Re: Samsung reel to reel MR-929 left channel out (1968)
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2014, 12:40:23 PM »
Hi checkin (BTW, we use our real names here, please read Forum Rules),

Check/clean all switches  and pots.
You can narrow things down if your machine has 3 heads. If so, see if it''s passing signal when switched to source and tape.
If it's out on source, it's probably not your heads.
If it's only on Tape, it's could be a problem with a connection between the head and the output amp.
If possible, find a service manual before you dig into the guts.
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