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The 30 series units are plagued with bad solder joints. I worked hours on a 38 once redoing solder joints to bring it back to life. When you start removing cards it exacerbates the issue. So be patient and use a 25 watt iron and start touching the solder points on the cards for the header...

Tascam VU meter lamps are fed with AC voltage. There is no need to worry about polarity when installing the lamps. The bulb filaments are very delicate. So it is best to use a small needlenose plier with a rubber band to hold it tension closed as a heatsink on the lead being soldered. Also in...

He can borrow mine!!!

The OEM bulbs do snap in but they are $8.00 each! Ridiculous I have solder lead bulbs

0.30" on the 1/4" and 0.54 on the 1/2". both are +/- a few thousands who else would know that but one about to introduce them!

Electrolytic caps degrade quickly and especially those from the 70's & 80's. Don't buy a statement no need to replace! Caps have undergone great development change in past 5-10 years, and it is worth every effort to replace them all especially in the power supply if one intends to keep the...

So the assumption is that if they were to return a finished part to you it may be wrapped in Saran wrap?????

Wow! You got those already! Holy smokes!

I now have the axial 8V 100 ma lamps!

So then I can assume that AMPEX 407 1.0 mil should be trashed?

How many do you need? $6.25/pack of 5 plus postage!

How many you want 8V 100 ma?

How many do you want 8V 100 ma?

I have 8 volt 100 ma DC VU meter lamps, but they are the "fuse type" and measure 1.15 inches x 0.25 inches. Unfortunately I have not found the axial lamps.

Parts Express has discontinued that item.