snipeguy
Andy Goldsworthy Wannabe
I just got an Otari MX5050 8 tack (thrown into a TEAC 3340 deal) and as I have NO experience with this machine I could use some advice. Firstly the transport will not engage. After powering up fine, the capstan motor runs fairly quietly. (Should I lube the Motor?) however nothing happens when I press any of the controls. Nothing, no click, NADA. The heads seem to be worn unevenly, more athe bottom than the top. Is this a re-lapping issue? Next problem, when send test tone to all the channels #2 will only show around -20db. The pinch roller has a couple of good bites out of it. As I have no tape yet I try to engage the machine by hold the idler arm up. Again, this machine was basically free. I'd love to get it up and running. I love the sound of my 3340 and this would be a sweet addition to my rig. Am I nuts.
Snipeguy
Snipeguy