TECHNICS RS-1500US REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER
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Up for auction here is a Technics RS-1500US reel to reel tape deck. This is a two track recorder that can play back two and four track tapes. Until a few days ago, this machine was in perfect working order. I threaded a tape last week, and hit PLAY; the pinch rollers moved in to clamp the tape, and the reels moved for a second, then it stopped. I have not been able to find the problem. It may be something simple and inexpensive to repair, or it may not be. The deck powers up fine, but will not transport tape in the play, fast forward or rewind modes. The reels begin to move, then the pinch rollers release, and the transport The only possibility I can think of is that a belt may have broken and needs to be replaced. Hopefully this unit will be purchased by someone who is familiar with it, and can possibly repair it, or use it for parts to repair another. There is quite a bit of information online regarding this recorder, and it is thought to have been an extremely well-made high end unit in its day. The serial number on this deck is RE107194. It has the metal plate in the lower left front corner printed with "2 Track 1500". Other than the problem mentioned above, this deck is in excellent cosmetic condition, as you can see in the photos. The wood panels are in great shape, with a couple of tiny blemishes near the bottom of the
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