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- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Yamaha RX-A3060, RX-V1900, RX-V1075
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Yamaha BD-S681, Sony UBP-X800, Oppo BDP-83
- Streaming Equipment
- BlueSound Node2i
- Front Speakers
- PSB Image T65, PSB Century 800, PSB Century 300
- Center Channel Speaker
- PSB Image 8C, PSB Century200, PSB Century 100
- Surround Speakers
- PSB Image 1B, RBH A600, PSB Alpha Minis
- Surround Back Speakers
- PSB Image 1B
- Subwoofers
- Rythmik LV12-R, PSB Subsonic 6, PSB Subsonic 5
- Video Display Device
- UN65KU6491 65"/UN55MU7000 55"/UN50MU7100 50"
- Remote Control
- Logitech Harmony 650
My first ever purchase on EBay was accidental when I asked for a lower price (not thinking the seller was going take it) and he accepted. So I bought this deck and figured what in the world and plugged it into my system. I was disappointed to say the least as tape speeds were different across both wells and the head alignment was off. I squirreled it away in the basement for 7 years and decided to dig it out. I downloaded the service manual and read how to adjust the speed. Armed with a calibration tape of known frequency of 3KHz, an android signal analyzer app, a kitchen knife and ceramic screwdrivers , I adjusted both normal and dubbing tape speeds. I also did an azimuth alignment via my ears and surprisingly enough, it sounds pretty sweet both dbx and Dolby C recorded cassettes both forward and reverse and in both wells.
