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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Just Curious

2013-06-09 by Mark Pring

Thanks Martin, definitely haven't got that.

From: tronbros <tronbros@aol.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 10 June 2013 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Just Curious

Tape zip is where the pad is over adjusted because of poor contact with the head and the sound of a played tape returning to the start position. The narrow clearance means the tape kisses the head on the return journey. Cure....correct pad adjustment and maybe replace ancient tapes that have a strong memory of the tape housing configuration!

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On 9 Jun 2013, at 20:31, Mark Pring <markpringnz@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What's a tape zip


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