@Chris_D Thank you for your reply! Actually I do have several calibration tapes, four oscilloscopes, DD9 service manual and some experience in...
Even though there is nothing to report, I will report anyways: I've disassembled the head carriage and found 2 tiny thin rectangular plastic...
Here, check this: [MEDIA] Seems that when engaging, the head set is not lifted up evenly: back part (closer to the case) is lifted higher than...
Here, I've made a small photoset for my DD9. Please pardon me the dust, it isn't the point I believe :)...
Tonight I will provide some photos with head/rollers/everything in both open/closed and engaged state.
(I've ordered the DD9 kit)
1. Yes, at this point there is absolutely no visible misalignent of the capstans. However regarding the pinch rollers it is hard to say, as the...
After investigating further, I found that: 1. there are cassettes on which FWD vs REV play ok in terms of high frequencies 2. there are cassettes...
@Valentin After days of tinkering I've finally noticed a thing that's off: in FWD mode the tape is getting a tiny curl. However I have no idea...
The play I had was of the capstan (and obviously its golden disc/rotor with a rubber ring). Yesterday I was really tired of all this fiddling and...
Well, I found... Something... Fwd capstan is movable. With my finger I can slightly move it in and out or sidewise - I am not sure, the amplitude...
I'll think about where I can get a "definitely good tape" (I don't have any acquaintances with tapes :(). Regarding the "backtension" - when I...
@Valentin, I really appreciate all your help! Regarding playing a cassette 1000 times - that's one, but having mostly cassettes from late 60s to...
You are correct. Just a small note: there are some cassettes (like 1 in 15 or so) which would play correctly. However I am NOT sure how they are...
Hold on, hold on, the problem is BOTH in fwd and in rwd modes. In both modes channel Left is quieter than channel Right. That "short story"...
Yes, sir, I've removed the door. However it still wasn't clear for me whether the rollers and the head were aligned. I observed no visible curls....
@Valentin, thanks for your reply! Pinch rollers as well as the entire mechanism look mint. The Wakman was either perfectly contained, or severely...
Hi, everyone! I'm not sure what is meant by "Tech Forums Below", so I will write a short description here - and then, if needed, I will move it to...
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