I just picked up an Akai 1800-SS locally. Anyone got a manual for this sucker?
The 8 track playback sounds fine, but the R2R seems a bit fuzzy/distorted. In record mode, it seems fine monitoring on headphones, so I will be digging in with a closer inspection of the heads, and a thorough cleaning of the contacts and pots. I'm hoping the caps are OK, since it's really the same electronics for both transport systems and the 8 tracks sound quite clear, if a bit wobbly.
Anyway, I don't have any R2R 4 Channel material, and would be interested in trading for original or 1st generation copies of discreet 4 channel sources (no upmixes or copies of digital sources). I have a grand total of one Q8, so there's some room to grow that collection too.
In addition to pictures of Presidents, I have some stereo vinyl to trade, a Lafayette rear channel decoder/amp (LA-524, knobs are presently misplaced--doh!), a Gefen HDMI 5.1 breakout box, a Millennium 2-4-6 decoder, maybe my IMF Ambisonic decoder that is a bit scratchy but works.
For guitarists, some used working vintage vacuum tubes, some FX pedals that aren't being used but seemed great to me last year, maybe a lap steel, some new sets of strings in gauges I don't use, a pair of 12" Celestion guitar speakers (a G12 and a V30, both are 8 ohms, sound good in a cab together if you like that British sound), or some other stuff could be discussed.
Please let me know what you have. A friend will lay some NIB Quantegy 7 inch reels on me, and I have a couple of virgin looking Maxells, so I could possibly trade back tapes for dubs.
I'm also looking for plastic 10" reels, either loaded or empty, for my new to me Berlant Concertone 1501. Or the mystery NAB hub adapters that would have shipped with this unit. I have some NIB and/or lightly used Ampex 456 on 10's that I might trade, or else load onto the plastic 10" reels (which use the same tape locks as 7's) using my Scully 280 which has OK transport but one dead preamp. I read I could use shims over the existing tape platters, but I drilled a guide hole in some CD's for that purpose, but it seems to raise NAB reels up too high.
Anyone who wants the Scully in trade could pick it up in Philly, as well as a large odd shaped road case I got a Melobar in once upon a time. A fully rebuilt Gretsch 6159 amp (Twin 12 by Valco) is also available for those with strong backs.
Post a reply or PM me. Trade offers and advice both welcome. Peace!
The 8 track playback sounds fine, but the R2R seems a bit fuzzy/distorted. In record mode, it seems fine monitoring on headphones, so I will be digging in with a closer inspection of the heads, and a thorough cleaning of the contacts and pots. I'm hoping the caps are OK, since it's really the same electronics for both transport systems and the 8 tracks sound quite clear, if a bit wobbly.
Anyway, I don't have any R2R 4 Channel material, and would be interested in trading for original or 1st generation copies of discreet 4 channel sources (no upmixes or copies of digital sources). I have a grand total of one Q8, so there's some room to grow that collection too.
In addition to pictures of Presidents, I have some stereo vinyl to trade, a Lafayette rear channel decoder/amp (LA-524, knobs are presently misplaced--doh!), a Gefen HDMI 5.1 breakout box, a Millennium 2-4-6 decoder, maybe my IMF Ambisonic decoder that is a bit scratchy but works.
For guitarists, some used working vintage vacuum tubes, some FX pedals that aren't being used but seemed great to me last year, maybe a lap steel, some new sets of strings in gauges I don't use, a pair of 12" Celestion guitar speakers (a G12 and a V30, both are 8 ohms, sound good in a cab together if you like that British sound), or some other stuff could be discussed.
Please let me know what you have. A friend will lay some NIB Quantegy 7 inch reels on me, and I have a couple of virgin looking Maxells, so I could possibly trade back tapes for dubs.
I'm also looking for plastic 10" reels, either loaded or empty, for my new to me Berlant Concertone 1501. Or the mystery NAB hub adapters that would have shipped with this unit. I have some NIB and/or lightly used Ampex 456 on 10's that I might trade, or else load onto the plastic 10" reels (which use the same tape locks as 7's) using my Scully 280 which has OK transport but one dead preamp. I read I could use shims over the existing tape platters, but I drilled a guide hole in some CD's for that purpose, but it seems to raise NAB reels up too high.
Anyone who wants the Scully in trade could pick it up in Philly, as well as a large odd shaped road case I got a Melobar in once upon a time. A fully rebuilt Gretsch 6159 amp (Twin 12 by Valco) is also available for those with strong backs.
Post a reply or PM me. Trade offers and advice both welcome. Peace!
