I will definitely call him. I'm concerned about shipping a tape deck across the country, but perhaps I can send him just the motor assemblies. -- Tom Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Bittel" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] seeking Technics reel deck refurb recommendation > The services on the 1500 were: > - replace playback heads (2-track and 4-track), calibrate & align heads and tape path > - complete cleaning, lube and mechanical alignment > - replace counter belts > > He (Adrian, the eponymous proprietor) does list motor rebuilding on his list of services, but I > don't > know if that applies to Technics or only to Teac/Fostex/Otari/Tascam as advertised on the website. > This was our first time working with his shop, as our previous repair wizard, like so many others, > seems to have left the business. > > I'd give Adrian a call. Based on my (admittedly limited) experience, he seems very knowledgable > and > thoroughly professional. > > - Aaron > >