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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Tape guide

From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
Date: 2007-12-03

If it comes across on all three tracks, then it may be the playback head
or its wiring. If only one track, then its probably the tape. Is it
actually mechanical in nature? Can you hear it if your amplifier is
turned down or off?
john barrick
1407


Hessel Herder wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
>
> Any of you ever had this on a tron: mechanical whine when playing a
> key?The pinchroller of the key is rolling perfectly,and the tape makes
> no contact with the tape guides,as far as I can tell.This mechanical
> artifact comes thru on the audio output for some reason.Any ideas?
>
> Cheers,H
>
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