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overclkr
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| Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:11 am Post subject: I have a project! |
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I have inherited a Tascam 38. I want to use it to back up my SACD and DVD-A collection. Yeah, I know there are other ways to do this but I always did want to have a big honkin' reel to reel in my theater so this should be fun.
It came with 8 tapes (7 8 channel and 1 Master) as well as the DBX filters. I was able to get it to work while the seller was here, but 5 minutes after he left the capstan stopped spinning so I am kind of screwed right now. I hope it isn't burnt up.
Anyway, if I have to dump some $$ into it so what. It will be fun to own and looking forward to getting it in working condition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoTHrlNM_Lk
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Nashou66
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overclkr
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| Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:22 am Post subject: |
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| Nashou66 wrote: | Does that have any belts for the capstans? I know the reels are direct driven usually.
Nice unit, is it a half inch tape?
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Yes sir it does have a belt. I found this on da tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU-nip_OGuM
Yep she is a half inch machine. I bet those "backups" sound freaking awesome when played back through it 
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Nashou66
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Jeremy112
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and while you are at it, get some deoxit and lubricant and clean the pots and buttons/switches etc... you'll be glad you did
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Curt Palme
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Order the belt, I'll show you how to put it in on the 19th.
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overclkr
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| Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:43 am Post subject: |
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Ordered. Thanks. I did notice the capstan spindle is not "freely" spinning, I have to play with it to go both ways (it's not turning at all by itself) so will be interesting to dig in deeper.
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overclkr
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| Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:46 am Post subject: |
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| Curt Palme wrote: | | Order the belt, I'll show you how to put it in on the 19th. |
I took the 18th and the 21st off just because I feel like it Looking forward to the long weekend!
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overclkr
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UPDATE It is in fact the capstan belt I'm a happy camper now! just have to finish taking this thing apart to change it. There is a little bitty alan bolt on the pitch control knob of course I have no tools to fit it so have to wait a bit for the neighbor. Cant wait to get this thing up and running!
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Nashou66
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overclkr
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overclkr
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Man big dog, I didn't realize it would sound THAT GOOD. Freaking awesome! 
Now to clean it up and try to get those channels working properly. After tweaking a bit I actually got 5 of the 6 channels working that I will be using so I am close. I'm sure when Curt get's here he will have it singing in no time as well
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Nashou66
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| overclkr wrote: |
Man big dog, I didn't realize it would sound THAT GOOD. Freaking awesome!
Now to clean it up and try to get those channels working properly. After tweaking a bit I actually got 5 of the 6 channels working that I will be using so I am close. I'm sure when Curt get's here he will have it singing in no time as well |
Sweet!! I am hoping Curt can pic up a spare marquee ultra I got for 75 bucks in Macon GA, then head up this way with it.
Id love to finally meet him. Maybe he can give me pointers on my Pioneer
Nashou
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overclkr
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| Nashou66 wrote: | | overclkr wrote: |
Man big dog, I didn't realize it would sound THAT GOOD. Freaking awesome!
Now to clean it up and try to get those channels working properly. After tweaking a bit I actually got 5 of the 6 channels working that I will be using so I am close. I'm sure when Curt get's here he will have it singing in no time as well |
Sweet!! I am hoping Curt can pic up a spare marquee ultra I got for 75 bucks in Macon GA, then head up this way with it.
Id love to finally meet him. Maybe he can give me pointers on my Pioneer
Nashou |
Damn 75 bucks? You SUCK.
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Curt Palme
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I think I can get them on Weds, but man, my car is FULL! Definitely can't come to NY though, best I could do is drop them at Cliffy's.
I've got stories though, Cliff, get the bitchpops at the ready for the 19th!!! great trip so far save for one thing out of my control, everything else has been smoove like buttah!
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overclkr
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| Curt Palme wrote: | I think I can get them on Weds, but man, my car is FULL! Definitely can't come to NY though, best I could do is drop them at Cliffy's.
I've got stories though, Cliff, get the bitchpops at the ready for the 19th!!! great trip so far save for one thing out of my control, everything else has been smoove like buttah! |
Sweet big dog glad to hear everything going as planned We have a few guests expected for the weekend when you come out so should be good times.
You gotta love that kind of road trip fo sho. Not many people get to do it!
I'm off to Cali for the week. Santa Monica pier here I come!
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Nashou66
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| Curt Palme wrote: | I think I can get them on Weds, but man, my car is FULL! Definitely can't come to NY though, best I could do is drop them at Cliffy's.
I've got stories though, Cliff, get the bitchpops at the ready for the 19th!!! great trip so far save for one thing out of my control, everything else has been smoove like buttah! |
Hmm Cliffs? maybe I can make it out there! 
Don't count on it though but I will give it a shot .
Nashou
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overclkr
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| Nashou66 wrote: | | Curt Palme wrote: | I think I can get them on Weds, but man, my car is FULL! Definitely can't come to NY though, best I could do is drop them at Cliffy's.
I've got stories though, Cliff, get the bitchpops at the ready for the 19th!!! great trip so far save for one thing out of my control, everything else has been smoove like buttah! |
Hmm Cliffs? maybe I can make it out there!
Don't count on it though but I will give it a shot .
Nashou |
Uh oh. This is getting dangerous.
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