Note that this particular listing is "Local pickup only." So, unless you within reach of Montpelier Vermont, you are SOL. Cheers! Corey Corey Bailey Audio Engineering www.baileyzone.net On 4/2/2018 9:13 AM, Lou Judson wrote: > Yes, Dave the DR-1 has the pad lift feature and dual capstan. Glad to hear you like it! If I didnt’ already have a couple of Naks, I’d have snatched that one up! > > There are simple protrusions on the top and bottom of the head that push the pressure pad away from the head. > > <L> > Lou Judson > Intuitive Audio > 415-883-2689 > > On Apr 2, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Dave Radlauer <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Lou and list, >> >> Thanks for mentioning the Nak DR-1. I was just about to chime in on this >> discussion in that regard > let's call it *a new thread on the lower priced >> Nakamichi decks appropriate for archiving*. DR-1 is the only in the DR >> series with manual playback azimuth adjustment. >> >> I've acquired several of these fine machines for the purpose, acquired >> through e-Bay, usually $350-425.00 in VG condition or recently serviced. >> >> I note the deck is dual capstan. But I don't know if the transport >> mechanism utilizes the felt-pad lift previously mentioned. >> >> Also remarkable is the astounding sound-to-noise ratio. My metering >> consistently shows a noise floor greater than -90 db, the lowest noise >> output I've seen from an analog device. >> >> I wonder if other Nakamichi owners have noticed the quietude of the >> circuitry/power supplies. >> >> And I appreciate that this Nak comes imprinted with my initials. >> >> Dave Radlauer >> >> -- >> >> cell and text# 510-717-5240 >> www.JAZZHOTBigstep.com >>