well, Daniel, then do it because that post/"advice" is a genuine little piece of a dead rat's ass. The "advice" such as:
"Find a shop 'cause the likelyhood of getting it right, or even close for a first timer is slim to none. Probably end up worse than leaving it alone. If it has only 2 heads, even harder." is NOT helpful at all and rather IS missleading. Actually it is not an advice, it is rather a statement, which translates as:
"Since you don't know a first thing you should not stick your nose into the "experts' field", and if you will stick you nose there, the most likely you WILL f*ck up your machine. Such "sophisticated" work is not for some dumbo non-pro beginner. So, my advice is - forget about it and let an "expert" do the job."
Not to mention, that the "adviser" in this case (which is a common thing for this specific "adviser") does not give a flying f*ck about the person and his specific situation, because if he did, then he would notice (by actually reading the posts and paying f*ng attention!) what machine Steve is talking about (working on) and would not need to make that
"two head note", (yeah yeah yeah, I know, little things, slip of the tongue ..yada yada. B.S.!!!!!)... but then again, maybe the "adviser" has no clue about machines to begin with? Oh no , that can't be............
arghhhhhhhh,
,just going through typing this reply drives me freakin' nuts
..... Daniel, just forget about it....
The bottom line is: for a person with basic knowledge of (and/or experience working with) recording equipment (which I know Steve IS for sure) tape recorder calibration/setup is just as sophisticated as fixing toilet. Actually!, no! - fixing toilet would require more brain work, talent and stronger hands and, yes! - stronger attitude and self-confidence, than setting up a tape recorder would. (imho, of course).
and, btw, I do not expect any expert to agree with me.
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and,
Steve... you've already said it before couple times, pointing out that you simply do not WANT to spend time/energy/effort to do some things yourself in the process, which is just fine. But it does not mean that those things that you do not want personally to deal with are somewhat somehow beyond your capabilities.
I can tell you this (as example): I never EVER changed my car(s) engine oil myself... and I mean NEVER! And so? So, what does it mean? - It does not mean a sh*t, really ..
heh heh LOL.