A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
Yes.
Dbx encoded LPs and Quadrophonic were of the same era and longevity in the marketplace.
Dbx encoded LPs and Quadrophonic were of the same era and longevity in the marketplace.
jjones1700
Learning, always learning
Woohoo! My belts came in from Tascam. Time to change them out and see what this little gem sounds like.
The only problem is that there is this little storm out in the Gulf called Ike that will put a halt to some of my plans this weekend.
The only problem is that there is this little storm out in the Gulf called Ike that will put a halt to some of my plans this weekend.
analogkid
I Bleed Analog!
Dbx encoded LPs and Quadrophonic were of the same era and longevity in the marketplace.
Very true, but if you have ever heard Framptom Comes Alive on a clean DBX Lp....... awesome stuff.
AK
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technoplayer
Recovering Gear-aholic
Is anything special ( like a specific stylus) needed for the DBX encoded disks? I have a couple DBX224x units with a disc decode button Ive never used. Might try it out!!
jjones1700
Learning, always learning
One last question: How in the **** do I change out the capstan belt? looks like I've got to take some tricky stuff apart. Is there a way to change it without totally disassembling the transport?
A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
I'm gonna talk out my Aye' for a minute.
Based on my experience with the 234, I believe you have to remove the cassette mechanism from the chassis. Then it's accessible enough that you only need to loosen one main bracket and get the belt on by slipping it thru the gap between the bracket and the flywheel. It's a medium teardown in my book.
The real grinder is getting the FF/RW motor/clutch assy in & out to change the tires! That's a heavy duty teardown!
No pics. Use yer illusion.
Based on my experience with the 234, I believe you have to remove the cassette mechanism from the chassis. Then it's accessible enough that you only need to loosen one main bracket and get the belt on by slipping it thru the gap between the bracket and the flywheel. It's a medium teardown in my book.
The real grinder is getting the FF/RW motor/clutch assy in & out to change the tires! That's a heavy duty teardown!
No pics. Use yer illusion.
jjones1700
Learning, always learning
Cool! Thanks a bunch Reel! I made it through Ike okay and everything is intact so now I can resume my mission of changing the belts. The ffwd/rwd rubbers are fine so I'm not going to touch those. I'll take some photos of the inside and post them up somewhere for others to see for future reference.
jjones1700
Learning, always learning
Holy $#!%
Man was that ever a pain in the back side to change out a belt! I think I would rather have an appendectomy without being knocked out first. I'm just glad it's finally over..................
Oh yeah, I took some pics of the inside for future reference if anyone ever has a question about the 122B. Once I get 'em posted I'll reply with a link.
Man was that ever a pain in the back side to change out a belt! I think I would rather have an appendectomy without being knocked out first. I'm just glad it's finally over..................
Oh yeah, I took some pics of the inside for future reference if anyone ever has a question about the 122B. Once I get 'em posted I'll reply with a link.
A Reel Person
It's Too Funky in Here!!!
Refurb's a bitch sometimes,...
but you'll not regret it!
And, think of all those defunct 234's you can get cheap and fix now!
but you'll not regret it!
And, think of all those defunct 234's you can get cheap and fix now!
jjones1700
Learning, always learning
but you'll not regret it!
And, think of all those defunct 234's you can get cheap and fix now!
You are right about that! Awesome piece of machinery once it is up and running right! So now I have a 122B to go along with my Nak MR-2.
I've uploaded some photos for future reference.
http://picasaweb.google.com/jjones1700/Tascam122B?authkey=FOELj0GlPaE#