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Messages - tandyman

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Tape Tech / Re: 7 ? VS. 15
« on: July 29, 2013, 07:03:45 AM »
I think it could be a record level problem,I use a cd that i have recorded with some tones,1K is recommended although i use 400c/s,record this tone at the slower speed with the levels set to 0 (zero) on the meters with the switch set on source.now hit the tape button.if the level is not the same then internal adjustment is needed.do the same at the higher speed.some machines allow adjustment at both speeds but not all.my sony only has one,so i set the slower speed to 0,the higher speed is then 1db higher which is close enough, of course different tapes have different levels so stick to one brand,also if the machine has eq/bias switches check these when testing as one setting may suit the tape without internal adjustments.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Technics 1500 tweaks
« on: January 16, 2013, 07:13:52 AM »
I take it he couldn't find the goggles to protect his eyes against flying metal.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: sony tc-766 meter bulbs
« on: November 27, 2012, 06:44:38 AM »
Thanks for the usefull information,have sent e-mail to them.
I have managed to get exact replacements 12volt 85ma from maplin in the uk,part pg83e,in there wisdom they have just stopped supplying them,had to go to several stores to get a supply.they were the same size and brightness with the same leads.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / sony tc-766 meter bulbs
« on: November 26, 2012, 02:59:16 PM »
Anyone know the bulb voltage and wattage for the vu meters,started to strip machine but decided to wait till i get a bulb then continue,so not without machine.
service manual shows meters but not the internal bulbs. thanks.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / technics rs1700 tape counter
« on: February 08, 2012, 02:57:04 PM »
Have been putting off fitting new belts to tape counter.Is there a short cut to fitting them,can they be done frome rear of machine without to much dismantling.  Thanks for the reply below.

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Raw Tape / Re: Petition For MAXELL To Reintroduce Reel To Reel Tape!
« on: June 20, 2011, 05:36:37 AM »
Once the production has come to an end, the chances of starting again are nil with big companies like Hitachi who branded the tape maxell,for domestic use the lpr35 is a good replacement.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Technics rs1700 noise on rewind.
« on: October 06, 2010, 04:15:41 PM »
thanks for the info,a job for the weekend.nice to get usefull replies.oiling those wheels did the job,thanks again.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics rs1700 noise on rewind.
« on: October 05, 2010, 01:48:10 PM »
Got a problem with my machine ,on rewind or fast forward sometimes i get a loud shrill from it,stopping then restarting sometimes cures it for a while,any ideas,would much appreciate.

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Raw Tape / Re: Technics RS 1500 and TDK AUDUA
« on: April 16, 2010, 01:43:12 PM »
I bought some tapes off ebay and found some unstable,but the reels were good,so reloaded with lpr35 pancakes,just a small adjustment to the bias and record levels were needed on a rs1700.very good tape for domestic use i found. did the adjustments with the switches in there centre position,recently purchased a reel of maxell udxl1 used, to see how compatible it was,and found no adjustments were required.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: TECHNICS RS-1500US BRAND NEW on e-bay
« on: April 13, 2010, 06:10:18 AM »
stand well back on switch on with fingers crossed.

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Tape Tech / Re: technics rs1700 adjustments
« on: April 08, 2010, 01:50:45 PM »
now that was to easy.no fun. big thanks with egg on my face.

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Tape Tech / technics rs1700 adjustments
« on: April 07, 2010, 05:16:07 AM »
is there an easy way to get to the adjustment pots on the main board,please help,thanks.

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Tape Project Machines / Re: Needing a 1500 service manual...
« on: February 28, 2010, 01:40:14 PM »
only just joined today,could post here but dont want to break any rules.

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