Roland Space Echo

[Karl Helmer Torvmark]

Hi list!

I've just bought an RE-201 Roland Space Echo. I've fitted it up with
a new tape, cleaned the works etc.

I was under the impression that it would self-oscillate (that is, sound would
build up from nothing) if the Intensity knob was turned to the maximum setting.
In fact, this was one of the uses I was most interested in... (Spacey, dubby things :-)

Can anyone with an RE-201 (Juergen, don't you have one?) confirm/deny this?

If so, what could be the problem with mine? Could it be a worn recording head, or lack
of gain in the electronics (busted transistor or something)?

Thanks,
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Karl H.