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  1. GCalo

    tascam 38 help - dead take up reel and VU

    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...
  2. GCalo

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

    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...
  3. GCalo

    Ampex MM-1000 Story...

    He can borrow mine!!!
  4. GCalo

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

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

    Anybody wanna trade reels?

    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!
  6. GCalo

    Want to put together a recapping guide

    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...
  7. GCalo

    Ampex MM-1000 Story...

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

    Tascam 320b meter lights

    Wow! You got those already! Holy smokes!
  9. GCalo

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

    I now have the axial 8V 100 ma lamps!
  10. GCalo

    quantegy 407

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

    Tascam 320b meter lights

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

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

    How many you want 8V 100 ma?
  13. GCalo

    Tascam 320b meter lights

    How many do you want 8V 100 ma?
  14. GCalo

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

    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.
  15. GCalo

    Inexpensive VU Meter Lamps, Bulbs

    Parts Express has discontinued that item.
  16. GCalo

    I've branched out...

    P G & E had a rebate program about 8 years ago if one purchased a new frig. It was $75.00. So I spent about $1,200 on a new fridge, and had PG & E P/U the older unit. I asked the driver how they recycled the older units. He stated that his company trucked them to the LA are and sold the units...
  17. GCalo

    85-16b develops its first problem since I bought it new 23 years agp

    After this many years you should consider re-capping the power supply. Also suggest you connect your equipment to a good surge protector such as Panamax.
  18. GCalo

    I've branched out...

    Definitely a tray chic upgrade!!!
  19. GCalo

    I've branched out...

    Wonder if ICE will now pay him a visit?
  20. GCalo

    I've branched out...

    Adds a new meaning to the term "put a cap on it"!!! This proves that Cory is a COOL guy!!!
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