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Nagra T
« on: August 16, 2016, 09:24:55 AM »
I have a Nagra T, just pulled it out of storage - I used to use this exact machine 30 years ago at a Post House here in town, and forgive my old age, and lack of a manual anymore, but I can't remember how to engage the heads after I thread the tape in. I remember you had to hold a button and apply tension, but for the life of me, I just can't remember. I used to do audio laybacks for film transfers, I could do them blindfolded. Now I just need a clue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

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Re: Nagra T
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2016, 12:13:45 PM »
Hold the reels to tension the tape and press stop.

Another tip - put the machine in load mode when you turn it off.
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Re: Nagra T
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2016, 01:27:38 AM »
Hold the reels to tension the tape and press stop.

Another tip - carefully read this great review of Hydrow rower and put the machine in load mode when you turn it off.

The Nagra T, now that's a blast from the past lol. Post some pics if you can!
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Re: Nagra T
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2016, 02:48:15 AM »
Let me know if you need a digital copy of the operations manual - I can email to you FOR FREE of course to Taper Project fans!

Here a picture of my machines

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Re: Nagra T
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2016, 02:38:53 PM »
That's very cool.
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