Richard Hess wrote: > .use a machine that intentionally pushes > the pressure pads out of the way and develops its own tension. snip > I know my Nakamichi Dragons do that. I think > that the Nakamichi MR-1 does that as well. As do the 482/582/682 series Nakamichi decks. I don't believe these decks push the pads out of the way. I think they pull the tape away from the pads. --Jeff