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@@yodamandala sorry I never heard of that Mackie, but all Alps motorised faders use the same belt as far as I'm aware.

@@delatronics3257 in 1999 The Mackie HUI was the very first DAW CONTROL that all mackie protocol is based on....only 11 left in europe and yes i love it..Fader 8 wont move i suspect its the motor actually and may have a look at replacing just the motor

@@delatronics3257 they were the little big brother of the D8b

@@matteuklol Just come back to UK and it is a nightmare here but better than Brazil ATM. I'm in survival mode now!

One of the most challenging times of my life ATM

My Tascam is very quiet without DBX. Probably scraping because of poor set up or your NAB adaptors are worn out or broken.

Fantastic under appreciated players. I am in Brazil but moving back to my country England this month.

Yes, this is the first time I stripped a healthy CD player, unfortunately I have no choice except to leave the machine in storage for who knows how long. It is listed for sale at a low price but since the economy is going into free fall here, people don't want to spend any money + Few people here really appreciate good hifi (my 8 track Tascam TSR-8 hasn't sold even at a rock bottom price, and O am a big fan of tape too)

I have personally set these up with an analogue scope but the vast majority of amateurs and tinkerers don't possess scopes. In my experience, as long as you keep away from the trimpots and just tweak the turntable height on a CDM1 mechanism; function can be restored without damage to the laser or mechanism. Not many technicians are available or are willing to repair these old machines, so they end up sitting in storage and out of use until a solution can be found in an experienced engineer with all the necessary equipment. You are obviously being critical of my video which is your perogative, perhaps you have some more technical videos on your channel to help people out; but my guess is that that info would go over most people's heads...Or maybe you are a troll!

They do appreciate me! They are shedding tears that I'm leaving! The political situation is becoming dire here and my life now is unsustainable now for my family and I. Australia was not a good place during the pandemic I remember. And whatever problems England has now are echoed over most of Europe thanks to Mr Shwab and friends!

Thanks, I should be OK in the UK as after almost 36 years in the industry, I am widely known and I plan to advertise heavily on Facebook, Instagram etc. If I cannot stand what the UK has become, there's always Portugal or Spain (I speak the lingo), I am not money motivated so as long as I can sustain a basic living for myself and family, I will be content to go wherever God sends me!

You need to download the schematics for this model. I think there is a trimpot adjustment. Also be sure your spindle bearings are clean an lubricated.

@@delatronics3257 Ok. No trimpot on power supply module.

@@user-tv3nu8zs3s Dismantle both reel tables, clean and lubricated. Check that drive belt is OK and not stretched.

My word against his. I am in Brazil ATM Mouser charge $40 flat carriage..Never mind I'll be back in the UK in two weeks.

@@delatronics3257 exactly your the technician, your word counts for more :) ps you may not like what you find when you get here, the countries gone to s***. i'm looking at getting out my self. what area are you from in uk ?

@@garygranato9164 Yes I'm aware the country is a mess, but it's impossible to carry on in Brazil. I will be in Watford at first but then Cambridge.

@@delatronics3257 as someone who is a 'man on the ground' what do you think of my idea of moving to Uruguay/paraguay/argentina ?? any useful info is welcome ! regards gaz

@@garygranato9164 Argentina is a great country but economically speaking, very tough at present BUT the new president is trying to recouperate the economy after years of abuse, and he is a good guy. Uruguay is supposed to be OK but never been there personally. Paraguay has some very good areas but need to go there with some money to get the best and it's really hot there! Other good places are Chille, Puerto Rico, Panama, Parts of Mexico that are safe. I would have recommended the south of Brazil but until the government changes; definitely not.

Put new transformer into Amplifier and it works on 8 ohms! Old transformer needs rewinding for certain, the guy I use to rewind the transformer buggered it up twice.

@@delatronics3257 you cant trust 90% of the locals to do anything correctly, you'd have been better off buying the magnet wire and having a go your self. i've been looking into moving to south america, and regarding construction work expats pay extra for europeans to do the work. they dont say good things about the locals. prepare to be shocked when you get back here.

No, all TDA1540 DACs don't support digital output (the TDA1541 does support it). I am coming back to the UK next month and will begin servicing when I have a premises in October.

I'll be back in the UK and servicing again by October if you need any assistance.

@@delatronics3257 I'm having trouble with the auto stop. How did you get the one you were working to work?

@@markkilley2683 I think you need to stick a thin metal strip onto the end of the tape (there is a sensor near the head).

@@delatronics3257 I think the auto stop has to do with the tension arm dropping down.

@@markkilley2683 you may be right; it is a few years since I worked on any Akai (perhaps I am confusing this with Revox).

The client is a very important one and I pride myself on goid customer service even though it may cost me (as in this case). I agree about the binding posts, this design in particular is terrible!

@@delatronics3257 I would do the same. A costumer once brought in a VOX AC30 where the only parts present were the knobs and a fried power transformer and output transformer. I rewound the transformers and bought the rest of the components. It took several days to put together and I did not charge much for it but the customer went home happy and told everybody where they should bring their gear.

Sorry I don't remember and my service centre has closed in Brazil. If you search the original number (2SB14) for an equivalent; you will find one easily in a TO1 package (2N2953, 2SA474, 2SB440 etc).

@@delatronics3257 Thank you so much.

2sb14

Can't say too much because you can be arrested by the police for speaking out.

@@delatronics3257 right-o. looks like we will have some type of civil unrest here(uk) in the coming months. thing are deteriorating by the week.

@@garygranato9164 I know, I read the BBC app everyday and war with Russia is a possibility, but Putin is very patient with Europe and USA. But we are,all poking the big bear! As you may realise, the people who are pulling the strings are not the respective presidents or prime ministers. Unless your referring to the protesters which I have my own views on.

@@delatronics3257 my reply to you got 'deleted' , this is why i hate YT

@@delatronics3257 they keep deleting my replies !!!

Don't want to bore anyone. Have a lot to do and organise at the moment, not enough subscribers to monetize at the moment.

@@delatronics3257 fair enough :)

Never tried one, it looks along similar lines though.

Tornerò nel Regno Unito a luglio di quest'anno e potrò ripristinarlo per te. Con il coperchio superiore rimosso dovresti essere in grado di vedere il laser illuminarsi (un piccolo punto rosso) senza un CD nel vassoio, il gruppo laser dovrebbe muoversi su e giù cercando di mettere a fuoco il CD. Se non si dispone del laser, potrebbe trattarsi di un guasto all'alimentatore o di un diodo laser bruciato (è necessario sostituire l'intero gruppo CDM1).

I used to have a 48OB as well which was a nice machine but with older electronics which were not as refined as the TSR-8, the 48 was also much heavier and had a rock solid build quality. Had a 34 as well at one point which was very nice but used a lot of plastic. Fostex BR8 have very good sound quality thanks to the modern electronics but their 8 track uses 1/4 inch tape and has lower build quality. Having worked on Akai, Teac, Fostex, Tascam, Revox and Ferrograph; I am definitely a fan of Tascam!

Going back in June (Still in Brazil)

@@delatronics3257 one question ! what is the availability of good quality vintage hi-fi gear in south america ? is it expansive ?

@@garygranato9164 Very small market in Brazil, vintage is not widely appreciated here. The only 2nd generation CD player they have is the Philips CD204 (which I have bought from here and is up for sale).

@@delatronics3257 cool thank you for the info

Unfortunately yes, if you go to TIs website it states that. Some countries still hold old stock but knowing supplies are limited; sell at extortionate prices.

I would do it but I am in Brazil ATM, will be set up in the UK by October this year, but would it be worth sending from the US?

@@delatronics3257 you are right It would be too costly Thank you though Crazy that can’t find someone who wants or can repair Many people claim they know and actually they don’t and can’t continue to pay for those people who don’t know