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    What is a good used Tape Deck to look for?

    If all you want is playback and an occasional recording, stick to the simpler deck. Denon DRM-540 can be had for a song, and make good sound. Very simple internally. Likewise a Sony TC-K22 or -K44 are simple, piano-key style that can be re-belted in minutes compared to most decks. Good...
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    Empire 2600 E/III question

    Did you ever find any literature on this cartridge?
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    NAD 6155 Cassette Deck Belt Replacement Help

    Get yourself a good set of plastic (not metal) dental picks, as they are valuable for poking around and pushing belts through small spaces where fingers are over-sized. Usually the belts can be squeezed thru small gaps created by loosening a few screws without removing major components. Just...
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    Empire OP5 Stylus?

    I run the whole series of Empire cartridges, OP-5, OP-4, 400TC, LTD500/450/400, etc. Always loved them since my very first OP-5. The original replacement styli are all gone it appears, but turntableneedles.com has good quality replacement styli.
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    Turntable happiness "Finally"

    Sad to ruin a nice SL-1200.
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    Type I cassettes, I thought they sounded bad until today

    Back in the day, I always avoided Type-I's in a snobbish derision. Then I tried a TDK AD and AR on a good quality deck. Zoikes! There are many good uses for a quality Type-I tape and some of them approach or exceed a budget Type-II in sound and quality.
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    Sony blank cassette opinions?

    Depends on the vintage of the UX and it's use by the previous owner. Find yourself some NOS UX-Pro and welcome your ears to a truly outstanding listening engagement.
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    Akai "mini"

    Had always thought that these looked cool, but had never actually done a laying-of-the-hands on one. Stopped at a church thrift near my house today since I was off work and kicking around, and spotted this. Complete system except for speakers. Akai UC-S4 tuner, UC-F3 cassette deck, and UC-U4...
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    Onkyo TA-2058 Cassette Deck - No sound

    I had a similar problem with my Onkyo TA-2056 and the culprit was that long sliding master level control. Clean that puppy several times and work it back and forth a lot.
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    Anyone here fix Sony cassette decks?

    There's a very good tech right there in TN at Hi Tech Service. You'd have to look him up but he's a member here also.
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    Teac V-2RX up and running again!

    I have a Teac V-1RX and these are very nice decks. Not as defined a soundstage as my better Sony's, but they do make nice recordings and the dBx is fun to try.
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    Sweet little tool :)

    Nice score. Love neat old things like those that you just don't see available anymore.
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    Marrs Communications

    Fred always gives good service, but I guess the caveat to that is "eventually". He does post communications updates on TapeHeads quite often, so I have tended to be relaxed about my orders. He always fills them and with good quality stuff. I agree he's probably overwhelmed.
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    Problems with HK CD-301 Cassette Deck

    Either clean the controls, or re-clean the heads with 99.9% isopropyl alcohol and Q-Tips. In fact, use "and" instead of "or".
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    Replacing 2sc458's in Akai GX-266D

    I'm not finding many "GR" versions available, but plenty of just the 2240's. Any real difference (or what is the difference)?
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    Replacing 2sc458's in Akai GX-266D

    What are you replacing them with? I did this mod on my GX-267D because a couple in one signal path were dead. Don't remember the transitor I used, but it was an OnSemi device recommended by Dr*Audio except that it wasn't leg-pin compatible, and two legs had to be twisted in the swap. I'd like...
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    Cassette Single score

    New music to listen to is always good. Nice score.
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    Motors for Sony K-650ES cassette deck?

    Did you try Sony ServicePlus for parts?
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    Ads L 570 Speakers

    I win for "oldest thread resurrection" because I just bought a pair of these off CL for $40. Minty, well almost. Very nice units.
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    Is TDK metal tpe just not any good?

    Wilhem -- Are all these documents available online somewhere? (Edit: I see you have some on your website. Thanks!)
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    NAD 6325 find at flea market

    A robust deck but not TOTL. NAD was not known as a tape company but they made good but not spectacular decks. The PLAY TRIM is a very useful feature. Clean it up and enjoy it!
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    Onkyo TA-2058

    I have a TA-2056 Integra that I bought one day years ago when Dr*Audio was wailing on about the Integra series. They are great decks. Mine plays superbly, but has a wonky slider master input slider. Enjoy!
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    30 year old cassettes...amazing sound

    Many of us have 30+ year old cassettes from the 70's or 80's, and many of them still do sound awesome. Welcome to the staying power of magnetic media. Enjoy those tapes.... I do!
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    New Use for Cassette Cases...

    Love that!
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    I walked home with a wedgie

    Regardless, they do look cool. One of the best, most unique looking decks out there. Nice score.
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