The Ampex ATR 102 (or 100 series, as they are called) has long been considered to be a top of the line reel to reel deck for mastering studio recordings. It was introduced in...

A common recurring problem with many later model Teac and Tascam reel to reel decks that use 24V  DC motors are that the reel motors go intermittent, or draw excessive current, causing all sorts...

Several of the Teac X series of tape decks, both the 7” and 10” machines, are dual capstan drive machines, which means there’s a pinch roller and capstan shaft on either side of the...

Here’s a quick and dirty trick that works wonders for most bent reel spindles that I’ve used for years without breaking one. Tools needed: Crescent Wrench Case in point here is an Akai GX230...