Recent content by Starliner

Haha... OK that could be a good reason! Starliner

Oh. I listened briefly but didn't recognize the song.

What song do you want a singer for?

Glad to see the project is still being pursued! Starliner

Regarding discharging capacitors.... (and disclaimers also apply that electricity can kill you, so be careful and I am not responsible for your actions or errors). When I was actively repairing televisions, I had many occasions to work with the high voltage section. I made a shorting device...

I've always been told (as Sweetbeats mentioned) that everything should have the same ground reference. Small differences between grounds can carry stray low-level signals, which can sometimes appear in your audio circuits... not a good thing. Starliner

sweetbeats, I went back into my Tascam M-520 files ( I have a LOT) to see if I could reference my conversation with Mouser. So far, I have found no documentation regarding my previous conversation with them. I believe it was a phone call rather than an email regarding the connectors, and I may...

I remember you mentioning that some time ago. I seem to recall contacting Mouser about these parts. The reply was something like a minimum purchase of the components was required, which I believe totaled over $500. They would not sell one or two, but wanted to unload the entire inventory. At...

I received it and have only had time to give it a cursory examination so far. I notice it includes two metal brackets that would require someone to have access to a sheet metal bending brake or similar equipment to reproduce. I will need to take calipers and make a drawing of the brackets in...

I FOUND IT! The missing PSU cable! In a massive cleanout and reorganization, the cable was found packed away safely in a bag, but had gotten separated from the M-520 and the PSU. Probably it went missing over nine years ago. I think I will hang it from the dining room ceiling light until it...

Dave, I have one of these machines and the tech info on this unit from Teac. I have the circuit description booklet, 4-page fold-out schematic, parts list booklet, and service manual booklet. If there is something I can scan or reference that will help you, let me know. Starliner

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this. I may make templates and drawings of the parts when I get it, so I can produce a second one for my other M-520. Starliner

I SHOULD be buying this! I have a MINT M-520... as in NEVER been connected up or used at all, in beautiful condition. It was a gift from a friend and fellow studio guy. Look like it was sealed in a vacuum since new. Actually this one was covered up and sat into a custom desk, in a studio that...

Hmmm... Wondering about integrity of any spring tensions involved? Looking for cheapest solutions first. (A weak motor wouldn't be really cheap.)

Faceplate on, it struggles? Faceplate off, it is OK? If I am reading this correctly, it sounds like drag from the faceplate touching.