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if someone can do precise measurements, I bet those gears could be 3-D printed! just a thought.... Laurie Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of ARSCLIST automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 11:00:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: ARSCLIST Digest - 2 May 2019 to 5 May 2019 (#2019-103) There are 4 messages totaling 178 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Tascam 122n MK models (4) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 10:19:10 -0400 From: John Schroth <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Tascam 122n MK models Hoping to get some input from everyone. I'd like to add a Tascam 122 cassette deck to our inventory. I've been studying up on the different models, reading conflicting reports. Does anyone have recommendations on which of the models they prefer - the original 122, MK-II or MK-III? Thanks in advance for any input. Kind Regards, John Schroth -- Media Transfer Service, LLC High Quality Conversion Of: Video - Audio - Motion Picture - Still Image Phone: 585-248-4908 Web: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mediatransferservice.com&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=LiBOdFELa4l1orJ9WM0A%2B6M3V79ZsZG0lzq2W1nrxCo%3D&reserved=0 Find out what's new at MTS: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediatransferservice.com%2Fwhats%2520new.htm&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=2qtGJY%2B2UQXYJTLFEWn6IoXienXh26QlFqcJg4js3UE%3D&reserved=0 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 12:25:34 -0400 From: Eli Bildirici <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Tascam 122n MK models At last year's pre-conference workshop, George Blood specifically mentioned the Mk III. Brought some on hand which had been modified so that one could make azimuth adjustments while playing back. -------- Original Message -------- From: John Schroth <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 10:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [ARSCLIST] Tascam 122n MK models > > Hoping to get some input from everyone. > > I'd like to add a Tascam 122 cassette deck to our inventory. I've been > studying up on the different models, reading conflicting reports. Does > anyone have recommendations on which of the models they prefer - the > original 122, MK-II or MK-III? > > Thanks in advance for any input. > > Kind Regards, > > John Schroth > > -- > Media Transfer Service, LLC > High Quality Conversion Of: > Video - Audio - Motion Picture - Still Image > Phone: 585-248-4908 > Web: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mediatransferservice.com&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=LiBOdFELa4l1orJ9WM0A%2B6M3V79ZsZG0lzq2W1nrxCo%3D&reserved=0 > Find out what's new at MTS: > https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediatransferservice.com%2Fwhats%2520new.htm&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=2qtGJY%2B2UQXYJTLFEWn6IoXienXh26QlFqcJg4js3UE%3D&reserved=0 > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 May 2019 10:51:01 +0800 From: Tim Gillett <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Tascam 122n MK models Hi John, I think the 122 MkIII is the one most desired for transfers. It's the three head, non reversing version of the series. It's a two motor beltless design but the otherwise rugged capstan motor's Surface Mount caps fail after some years and need to be replaced (about 7 caps). The head sled design is gear driven but the plastic gears eventually fail. Hopefully spares for these small gears will still be around for a while. The pinch roller is rather small in diameter. Again hopefully spares of these will still be available for some time. The sandwich head (record and play) is interesting in that the felt pressure pad bears on the record head and mostly misses the play head. This is good for long play head life but the record head eventually develops a wear groove from the brutal felt pad. It will be interesting to see for how much longer the original sandwich head part can still be obtained. Like many cassette machines, installing a front panel azimuth adjuster isnt straightforward. I designed and fitted a simple direct adjuster in 2010 using just hand tools but I'm sure a more sophisticated design could be or has been implemented. The main problem is the lack of room as any direct adjuster is close to the function buttons right near the head. Hope this helps. Tim Gillett Perth, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Schroth" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 10:19 PM Subject: [ARSCLIST] Tascam 122n MK models > Hoping to get some input from everyone. > > I'd like to add a Tascam 122 cassette deck to our inventory. I've been > studying up on the different models, reading conflicting reports. Does > anyone have recommendations on which of the models they prefer - the > original 122, MK-II or MK-III? > > Thanks in advance for any input. > > Kind Regards, > > John Schroth > > -- > Media Transfer Service, LLC > High Quality Conversion Of: > Video - Audio - Motion Picture - Still Image > Phone: 585-248-4908 > Web: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mediatransferservice.com&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=LiBOdFELa4l1orJ9WM0A%2B6M3V79ZsZG0lzq2W1nrxCo%3D&reserved=0 > Find out what's new at MTS: > https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediatransferservice.com%2Fwhats%2520new.htm&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=2qtGJY%2B2UQXYJTLFEWn6IoXienXh26QlFqcJg4js3UE%3D&reserved=0 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avast.com%2Fantivirus&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=Wr0jP4uHdVsznbn9%2BHlpNG0nSrmo46ZILsVBynEeXdk%3D&reserved=0 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 20:06:40 -0700 From: Corey Bailey <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Tascam 122n MK models Hi John, I prefer cassette decks with a dual capstan mechanism for playback. The reason is that cassettes, particularly old ones, tend to skew and a dual capstan deck will hold azimuth better throughout the length to the tape. Some Nakamichi's also have the added feature of a pressure pad lifter. If you are going to consider a NAK, be sure and buy one that was built post 1982. Dual capstan decks are expensive, even used which, I think, is the only way you will find one. The Tascam that you mention is current but a good used dual capstan machine will out perform it, hands down. My $0.02 Corey Corey Bailey Audio Engineering https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.baileyzone.net&data=02%7C01%7Clmoses%40COLUM.EDU%7C5ec0388147964791941f08d6d1d7707e%7C243ef28877994efcaff5fde4e3f1c98d%7C1%7C0%7C636927120579230810&sdata=gjSvjziwdEbpJSjKXb4CZHDik2jNQPTFlZxuHSwnYKI%3D&reserved=0 On 5/5/2019 7:19 AM, John Schroth wrote: > Hoping to get some input from everyone. > > I'd like to add a Tascam 122 cassette deck to our inventory. I've been > studying up on the different models, reading conflicting reports. Does > anyone have recommendations on which of the models they prefer - the > original 122, MK-II or MK-III? > > Thanks in advance for any input. > > Kind Regards, > > John Schroth > ------------------------------ End of ARSCLIST Digest - 2 May 2019 to 5 May 2019 (#2019-103) *************************************************************