Breathing new life into a TEAC X-7
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Location: Western Connecticut Joined: October 23, 2003 |
This deck was finally given to me by a very good friend, after many years of my badgering him to allow me to repair it and return it to him. I knew the deck was important to him (for sentimental reasons), and the thought of letting it sit around collecting dust was driving me crazy. Now, he has very graciously decided to give the machine to me. It's reconditioning time. I may return it to him in working condition, as a present. Emotionals aside: The deck is in very good condition. It only needs a new capstan drive belt and it will be as good as new. Father time has turned this belt into some kind of alien goo. That's not a problem-- I have already disassembled the deck and prepared it for the arrival of the new belt. I've cleaned, inspected and gone through the machine as far as I can at this point. Everything seems fine. I only have two questions for the guru inmates... 1) What is the best place to order the belt from and 2) Is there anything I should look for while the thing is in pieces on my desk, or any improvements I can make while I'm in there? I DO NOT want to have to take this thing apart again. Thanks, Al
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