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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics 1500 tweaks
« on: January 06, 2013, 06:51:08 PM »
Greetings,

Some questions:

1) I removed the lower tape guides from the headblock and thought all was well. Tape path is running smoothly and packing perfectly. But I see the lower mounting posts are touching the tape. Do I need to increase the contact with the erase and record heads to eliminate this?

2) The tape lifters are quite grooved. Someone (Steve?) was using teflon tubing as a cover. What size? What source? Also, the lifters sit close to the tape while it is playing, does the tubing hit the tape while playing?

I was taking this to a tech for head alignment, but he talked me into doing it all myself. I have an o'scope for azimuth but need to handle the above first.

All assistance gladly welcomed!

Kevin


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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics RS-1500 upgrades
« on: August 16, 2012, 02:57:05 PM »
Hi,

I just signed up for the TP after the great demo at Bob Hodas CAS room. I've been planning/saving $$/thinking about it since the 2011 CAS demo.  I acquired a lightly used RS-1500. I ordered the tape path kit from Bottlehead and an Eros kit too.

I have funds left to get the extended response playback head and plan to drop off the head block at Flux Magnetics then take deck to a good tech for mod installations, CLA, etc.

Questions:

Are dummy heads a good idea? Will they keep tape wear to a minimum vs leaving the old heads in place? Old heads look fine.

When the ERP head gets wired to the new output jacks, is the connection direct from the head or do you use the Technics PCB on the head block? Any documentation/photos available?

Also, I have not powered the deck up yet. I have no idea how many years it has been stored. Should the tech use a Variac to power it up or should I plug it in and hope for the best?

Any way to have new head switch between direct out and tape repro? I understand it may be nice to have the meters active for alignment, etc.

So many questions.... first RTR I've owned.  Hope my questions make sense. All suggestions welcomed.

Thanks - Kevin Olson



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