ATR Services to produce Calibration Tapes
Just posted (November 10, 2023) on the Ampex List: "Just to announce that past two years I was producing a calibration tapes (SM911) supplied with ATR-100 series machines to my customers only. Just...
View ArticleSoftware Simulator for Nakamichi T-100 Audio Analyzer
I searched and could not find a thread about this software on the forum: the YouTube Video is here: https://youtu.be/5s7Kmr4HGuw and the website overe here: http://www.anaxwaves.com/NAKT100/ I'm...
View Articleanyone used the "nak t-100" app?
Hi, I'm struggling to run WFGUI in wine on my Mac, so I kept looking for a wow and flutter meter software. I stumbled upon this "Nakamichi t-100 inspired" app. has anyone tried it? the developer seems...
View ArticleAnyone tried HPR’s (new?) 218 nWb/m Dolby level tape yet?
While ordering a 15kHz azimuth tape from HPR, I noticed he now has a new level tape listed: “Dolbypegel 218 nWb/m”. Since his 200/250 tapes appear to be DIN, I’m hoping the 218 tape will be true Dolby...
View ArticleI Need A Better Meter
My Leader LMV-89 I've had for 15-20 years off ebay has been a trusted friend. But now its time to move on, I can see. I'll fight to the end, anyone who has anything to say against it on accuracy...
View ArticleM300 gauge probe required
Scored an original IT M300 gauge without the small probe/bar unfortunately, so I'm looking to either buy one from somewhere or get one fabbed up. Presuming Willy Herman is a source to purchase one from...
View ArticleScope power supply question
I have a Leader LS8106A scope that went wacko on me a few days ago. Was working fine one day, turned it on the next day and the display is jittery in the vertical direction. Opened it up today and...
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Has anyone used the cassette from the kit (hanspeterroth) to adjust the head...
He wrote: "The 1kHz is now a cassette for head height adjustment with played lawn between track 1 + 2." This is the cassette marked in green. So what should I see or measure on the line output? No...
View ArticleHeathkit IM-5238, moving coil meter, resistance and inductance value
I've the Heathkit IM-5238 AC Voltmeter and the moving coil meter is broken. To be specific the enamelled copper wire from the coil is cracked multiple times. Now I need the exact value from the coil,...
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Willy Hermann WHS-300 vs WHS-300A cassette gauge, what's the difference...
Is there a "huge" difference between de WHS-300 and WHS-300A cassette gauge from Willy Hermann service? Only difference what I can see is that the WHS-300A has a solid line and no gap on top of the...
View ArticleNakamichi T-100 question, what is osc cal?
Hi guys Been away from tapeheads for a while...but, like all vices, I'm back into tape decks again with a dragon coming my way in a few days. I came across an eBay auction for a Nakamichi T-100 audio...
View ArticleWhere to get M300 alignment gauge?
Hi everyone, just asking myself where to get an M300 or equivalent at the moment. I asked Willy Hermann Services for the WHS-300 but he told me that it is not available right now. Is there any source...
View ArticleUse a laser to find a component on the solder side of a board
Anyone ever done this? You going to change out caps like say on a Dragon board. You can see the orange cap from the component side but you spin the board around to desolder the cap and there are few...
View ArticlePionner CT-7A Test Tapes, where do I get them?
Hello people, I have a Pioneer CT-A7X and wanted to deal with things calibration etc. , I had read this manual times and here you need testtapes STD-331B STD-608A STD-603 STD-604 STD-301 Where do I get...
View ArticleBias Oscillator for Recording
Hi there - I believe I have a machine with a broken biasing oscillator in the recording stage. I'm curious if there are any reference recordings of recordings made without biasing oscillators (so I can...
View ArticleSnap ring tools for Tandberg 64
Any suggestions for snap ring pliers for Tandberg 64? I have looked at Knipex but so many options. I don?t want cheap ones so any of the better brands with part numbers if you have them. Thanks Tom
View ArticleWhich 5 Test Tapes to purchase for informal Cassette Deck maintenance and...
I received a list of test tapes (shown below) from Alex Nitkin that he has produced as reference tapes for cassette deck calibration operations. From my perspective, the obvious must haves would be:...
View ArticleMRL will be closing at the end of this year (2023)
Very sad news... https://www.mrltapes.com
View ArticleCRT Circuits Failure on Sound Technology 1500A Tape Recorder Test System
*reelspin* Guys, Help! I have a 1980's Sound Technology 1500A Tape Recorder Test System, with a few minor problems, most of which I believe I have repaired, but still nothing appears on the built-in...
View ArticleSpectrum Analyzer Software
I just purchased a Carver C-4000 preamp which needs some work. It colors the sound significantly. Running my BIC T-4M into it, there is a lack of mids, and an excess of highs compared to listening...
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