Scripps-66
New member
Hi guys, from a lack of any place to have a tape machine worked on here in the Memphis area, I've been learning through trial and error
to work on machines myself, I'd like to have the ability to test circuits on pcb boards in my tascam machines without relying on machine power, do any of you use bench power? I've looked at some of the cheaper models and from what I can tell they have DC only, unless I'm just totally reading the specs wrong, I dont think I'll need bench power for anything beyond PCB boards for these 1/2 inch tape decks and if any of you out there have a unit youd like to recommend? And will I need A/C power? Or perhaps do these 'DC only' units actually do have A/C and I'm just an idiot? (totally a possibility) one more question about wow and flutter meters, I'm looking at a vintage meter from 79 that looks very clean and unused, do these old units wear out of calibration from sitting? It's in its original box with original manual for what it's worth, any replies are greatly appreciated
to work on machines myself, I'd like to have the ability to test circuits on pcb boards in my tascam machines without relying on machine power, do any of you use bench power? I've looked at some of the cheaper models and from what I can tell they have DC only, unless I'm just totally reading the specs wrong, I dont think I'll need bench power for anything beyond PCB boards for these 1/2 inch tape decks and if any of you out there have a unit youd like to recommend? And will I need A/C power? Or perhaps do these 'DC only' units actually do have A/C and I'm just an idiot? (totally a possibility) one more question about wow and flutter meters, I'm looking at a vintage meter from 79 that looks very clean and unused, do these old units wear out of calibration from sitting? It's in its original box with original manual for what it's worth, any replies are greatly appreciated