How do you mean? It has Type IV (Metal) printed on the front of the machine. It also has bias control and a VU meter for seperate L and R channels. Or is there something I'm misunderstanding? Thanks.
Metal tapes are used at the 'Chrome' setting...bias is same for both.
It is different for Ferrite tapes.
It is different for Ferrite tapes.
Unless you have anything that's recorded on metal tapes I wouldn't worry about them. As others have pointed out the CrO2 tapes were vastly more common.
Also, if the machine works after you clean up the gunk left behind by the gooey belts, I wouldn't mess with it any further. Ain't broken. Don't fix. Maybe lubricate according to the service manual, but that's all I'd do other than cleaning the heads, capstan, and pressure roller. Be careful with the solvents. Some plastic and rubber parts are dissolved by solvents.
Tom
Also, if the machine works after you clean up the gunk left behind by the gooey belts, I wouldn't mess with it any further. Ain't broken. Don't fix. Maybe lubricate according to the service manual, but that's all I'd do other than cleaning the heads, capstan, and pressure roller. Be careful with the solvents. Some plastic and rubber parts are dissolved by solvents.
Tom
- Unfortunately Thakker only had 2 belts, so it was missing the tape counter belt. So, looks like directly from Webspareparts website was the go - Also worked out cheaper than their ebay store.
- I double checked the tape deck manual and it states that it can record on type iv metal tapes, though it says the bias setting is not as effective. Is this what you guys are referring to? I was wanting to try recording some lossless high res flac files, along with recording off the turntable. This is more for fun than anything else. I kind of just want to experience for myself what all the fuss was about.
- I'm not sure who manufactures the belts, but at least they state they are made from 2021, so hopefully they should be nice and fresh. I think they ship out of Portugal? I recently saw on the news Spain was going through a crazy heatwave hitting 47 deg C. So I suppose if they can survive that, they should be ok in an Australian summer.
- Though I think this time, I'll keep the tape deck beneath the amp, not directly above it, which probably didn't help. Though I suppose I'll need to figure out where I should put the turntable, as I don't want to melt those belts too. The other challenge is that the amp is so heavy, its balance is a bit precarious when sitting on the top of the stack. So I suppose I should just add more shelves.
- Lastly slightly off topic - Even though mums TV cabinet is really solid and heavy, at high volume, some sound vibrations make it back into the turntable and causes unwanted feedback. Also I'm not really able to physically separate the speakers or the turntable from the cabinet. So is there a better way to isolate or dampen these vibrations?
Unfortunately I can't move the speakers away... I've tried discussing it, to no avail. Maybe I'll need to make some custom speaker stands, and maybe with the sub included in one. Though I think the proximity is still too close so I'll have to look at those other options too. Though I thought felt mats were slippery? Would any felt do? And does that go above, below or replace the rubber mat entirely? Or do you mean putting the felt/carpet underneath the turntables rubber feet?
Amp was ventilated by some computer fans that I hooked up to the amp power... though I've since removed it as it was a bit dumb.
I was going to record with flac files using my external USB sound card which is a Creative Labs SB1240. Though I'm not yet sure if its phono pre amp is better than the dedicated TCC preamp (TC-750) that I bought for her. Testing will tell.
Amp was ventilated by some computer fans that I hooked up to the amp power... though I've since removed it as it was a bit dumb.
I was going to record with flac files using my external USB sound card which is a Creative Labs SB1240. Though I'm not yet sure if its phono pre amp is better than the dedicated TCC preamp (TC-750) that I bought for her. Testing will tell.
Put the mat under the feet of the table.
If possible, two different density layers in the mat.
And do tell how you will record analog signals in digital.
If possible, two different density layers in the mat.
And do tell how you will record analog signals in digital.
Hmm, i don't think that will be possible. The cabinet is quite large, made from solid wood, and takes 4 people to move... so probably around 200kg. It just isn't practicable to put a mat underneath it.
My SB1240 is a DAC. It converts digital to analogue and vice versa... Or are you trolling me now...?