On 4/2/2018 9:17 AM, Lou Judson wrote: > Hey folks. Here�s a DR-1 with a good price, no bids. Somebody snatch this up! > <https://www.ebay.com/itm/362284893448?ul_noapp=true\> Local pickup only. It's in Montpelier, Vermont. Peace, Paul > Lou Judson > Intuitive Audio > 415-883-2689 > > On Apr 2, 2018, at 6:28 AM, Steve Greene <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> The feature that many Nakamichi's had was called "phase locked loop" dual >> capstan. Essentially it relied on the two capstans, in phase to maintain >> proper tension, which obviated the need for the felt pressure pad, which >> was lifted out of the way of the playback path. That amounted to one less >> thing to go wrong with the playback chain. >> >> It was even more important to clean the rubber capstan roller regularly, >> since glazed rubber surface could often cause the tape to drift "off path". >> >> Steve >> >> Steve Greene >> Audiovisual Archivist >> Nixon Presidential Library and Museum >> National Archives and Records Administration >> (301) 837-1772 >> >> On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 3:49 AM, CJB <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Again thank you guys. How can I lubricate said cassette tapes please? >>> What is the process? Getting tape head cleaner is a problem too since >>> the demise of VHS and cassettes and reel2reel tapes. Is it ethyl >>> alcohol? Maybe eBay has it? Huh - cotton buds are easy to get - even >>> though they are mainly of plastic. BTW right now the weather is damp >>> and raining with high humidity. Maybe I should put the cassettes in >>> front of a hot air heater? I have a brand new top of the range >>> (ex-display) Technics dual cassette player arriving next week. Chris >>> B. >>> >>> On 01/04/2018, Corey Bailey <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> >>>> First of all, DO NOT use your microwave for any type of tape >>>> restoration. This has been tried and the results are disastrous. Second, >>>> do not use any kitchen appliance, that is used for food, for baking >>>> audio tapes. The baking of audio tapes produces out-gassing that should >>>> be considered as toxic.If you are going to consider baking the cassettes >>>> in question, you will need to invest in a device that can be dedicated >>>> solely to that task. A food dehydrator will work fine but know that >>>> there is a learning curve. Research the process. The information is out >>>> there. I have written an article about baking audio tape which is posted >>>> on my website under "Useful Information." I am not a fan of baking >>>> audio tapes. I use the process as a last resort. First, I will try >>>> lubricating the tape and for cassettes, I have a transport that I have >>>> modified (hacked) for this procedure. That said, Marie O'Connell posted >>>> that she has successfully baked audio cassettes. So have I and many >>>> other qualified personnel. So, obviously, it's possible. >>>> >>>> Cheers and, Happy Easter! >>>> >>>> Corey >>>> >>>> Corey Bailey Audio Engineering >>>> www.baileyzone.net >>>> >>>> On 4/1/2018 1:11 AM, CJB wrote: >>>>> Hi guys. Thanks for the heads up. The cassettes are off-air recordings >>>>> many from the 1970s from Long Wave / Medium wave and some FM. They are >>>>> Beeb airings - likely all long since deleted, wiped or junked. These >>>>> are the only recordings extant. It is important to rescue the >>>>> contents. >>>>> >>>>> The situation started after a few cassettes had gone though. The >>>>> C-120s seemed OK. I then decided to process the C-60s first: Ferro, >>>>> Scotch and BASF. I had two cassettes loaded. Huh - I fell asleep and >>>>> the first started all over again. When I checked the digital file - >>>>> using Audacity - I found that the first was nearly perfect first time >>>>> round - but then when it got repeated the sound level was not only >>>>> lower but it was also muffled. I used a tape head cleaner and tried >>>>> again, the sound came back as loud as it should have been, but then >>>>> quickly deteriorated. >>>>> >>>>> I'm not sure that I can retrieve the situation. It seems that the >>>>> tapes are shedding and clogging the heads badly. I am nervous about >>>>> baking - I only have a microwave!! >>>>> >>>>> Issues with azimuth lining is rather too advanced for the project >>>>> which is more one of rescue rather than faultless archiving. >>>>> >>>>> Chris B. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31/03/2018, Marie O'Connell <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>>> I have had good success with baking cassette tapes suffering from SSS >>>>>> and >>>>>> the brands are random. Keeping the heads clean is paramount. >>>>>> >>>>>> Like Steve, re-housing the cassette can help along with renewing the >>>>>> slip >>>>>> sheets. As a matter of course I check the felt to make sure it's >>>>>> intact. >>>>>> >>>>>> Happy Easter! >>>>>> Marie >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Apr 1, 2018 at 8:23 AM, John Haley <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I am not recalling exactly what I paid for the Nak Dragon, but it was >>>>>>> something like $1100. I bought it on Ebay and got lucky--it is in >>>>>>> flawless >>>>>>> condition. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Nak Dragon is missing one desirable feature--there is no speed >>>>>>> control. But it is rock-steady with moving the tape--probably getting >>>>>>> rid >>>>>>> of the tiny bit of friction of the tape pulling past the pressure pad >>>>>>> helps. It has a piece that pushes back the pressure pad so it is out >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> the way, and tape tension against the heads is provided by the closed >>>>>>> loop >>>>>>> dual capstan design. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>> John Haley >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 1:57 PM, Steven Smolian <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If I remember correctly, the NAK draws the tape away from the pad, >>>>>>>> bypassing >>>>>>>> it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For what it's worth, I've found the slip sheet inside the cassette >>>>>>> housing >>>>>>>> will exhibit signs of sticky shed. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> One answer is to rehouse each cassette into a new shell. I've done >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> many a time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Steve Smolian >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List >>>>>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lou Judson >>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2018 1:02 PM >>>>>>>> To: [log in to unmask] >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Sticky shed - clogged heads? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dragon is the gold standard, the Rolls Ryce of cassette decks. Wish >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> project I have could make it affordable! :-) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Maybe I don't want to know what you had to pay for it. ePay shows >>>>>>>> $1200 >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> 3200 today. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I got my lesser Naks for around $400 each. one needed service, the >>>>>>>> other >>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>> perfect. >>>>>>>> <L> >>>>>>>> Lou Judson >>>>>>>> Intuitive Audio >>>>>>>> 415-883-2689 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 31, 2018, at 9:35 AM, John Haley <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I recently bought a Nak Dragon, which automatically sets the azimuth >>>>>>>>> and keeps monitoring and resetting it as the cassette plays. And I >>>>>>>>> recently dubbed a cassette in which the felt pad was missing. It >>>>>>> played >>>>>>>> fine. The >>>>>>>>> sound quality is astonishingly good. It really beats my Tascam >>>>>>>>> unit. >>>>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>>>> John Haley >>>> >>> >>> >> > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus