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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Tape Speed Fluctuation on my Studer A810

« on: September 28, 2011, 04:52:29 PM »

Hey, next time my tech comes in I'll have him look at it.  I've had some people say it could be an open cap?  Check the phase loop lock adjustment?

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Tape Speed Fluctuation on my Studer A810

« on: September 26, 2011, 07:17:43 PM »

It's slowing down, not speed up.  Sounds pretty slow to me.  That's all I'm experiencing.  No other issues.

The problem just started happening. I've owned the machine for about 3 years.

I'm running at 15 IPS.

Didn't know about the real name thing.  I will change that soon here.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Tape Speed Fluctuation on my Studer A810

« on: September 26, 2011, 08:01:40 AM »

My Studer A810 which has less 800 hours on it, is now exhibiting issues where the tape speeds - it starts fluctuating when printing a mix.  I know this is some times a capstan motor issue, but I find it hard to believe this deck should be having a mechanical issue like this with so little use and wear. 

My tech has been out once already and adjusted tensions per the manual and recommended me to get a new pinch roller - which I did.  My friend who owned this machine before me installed a varispeed module long before I bought it - this may not matter, but I thought I'd mention it.  I've read the analog rules website and there sounds like there is a lot to refurbish on these machines, but I am hoping there is an easier fix here.  I plan on bringing out my tech again, but am concerned with how much $$$ I throw at this machine. 

Anybody have this problem or know what to do?  Please advise.  Thanks.