Tascam TSR-8

I had the shakes!

I forgot to mention a problem I had with 3 of my 4 machines. 1 of the reel table hubs on all 3 had a slight annoying wobble. I had always figured it was a bent reel. They were all from the same time frame late 92 early 93. To see what year your machine is look for the 3 digit code after the serial number. The first 2 numbers are the year and the 3rd number is the quarter. They must of have a bad batch of hubs. they were machined out of spec. I had a machine shop fix mine. If your tape rubs on the reel flange you might have the same problem. To determine if your hub is not true, hold up the right tension arm so the capstan will turn, then without any reels on the deck press play. Lightly let your finger rub on the corner of the reel table. You will feel it wobble if they are bad. Otherwise I have had no problems. I used my original machine for years before I realized it wasnt just bent reels.
Good luck
VP:cool:
 
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