IF you get one assume it will need a Belt and assume it will need pinch rollers. You can't cut these corners with the Dual Capstan X Series. Also be mindful to get a correct OEM TEAC belt. These are extremely picky on the belts . But when they are working the are great machines. I use a X-1000 BLK as my main recording unit and it was a Estate Auction find by the previous owner , belt was goo and needed pinch rollers and a good clean , also the pinch roller lifters grease had hardened, what ever you do do not force them to go up, you got to heat them up to liqufy the grease and/or pentrating oil. Once free clean, and relub with modern super lube. Period Sony Dual Capstan units were bad for this as well.
Matt im a newbie to the R2R , I just picked up a x1000 , but its stuck on fast forward and the operational buttons will not stop it. any helpful assistance or videos? also When i search for parts for the x-1000 i come across the x1000R, any suggestions to locate parts beside ebay? what other X series can interchange internal parts to rollers parts?
First thing I look at is the heads. If there worn I walk. second is like you said the capstan motor. That is the deal breaker for me. Everything else cosmetics and mechanical can be fixed most time for reasonable money. Yes heads can be lapped, but most of the x series decks there soft metal heads. Also the cost involved is beyond the cost of the deck unless your a tech, or has all the equipment necessary to align the deck back to specs. I have the gauntlet of equipment necessary, to do the work, I own several decks myself all with heads that are not worn. I did pay a premium for them to be honest. These things are bringing crazy prices.🤬
Thanks for the info Big Matt, I'm from Argentina and about to get my first R2R here, a X700r which appears to be in good playing condition but going next month to try. Less than 700 bucks, should I be careful? Greetings from South America, great work, would love to purchase some machine serviced by your hands
Excellent advice as usual
IF you get one assume it will need a Belt and assume it will need pinch rollers. You can't cut these corners with the Dual Capstan X Series. Also be mindful to get a correct OEM TEAC belt. These are extremely picky on the belts . But when they are working the are great machines. I use a X-1000 BLK as my main recording unit and it was a Estate Auction find by the previous owner , belt was goo and needed pinch rollers and a good clean , also the pinch roller lifters grease had hardened, what ever you do do not force them to go up, you got to heat them up to liqufy the grease and/or pentrating oil. Once free clean, and relub with modern super lube. Period Sony Dual Capstan units were bad for this as well.
Matt im a newbie to the R2R , I just picked up a x1000 , but its stuck on fast forward and the operational buttons will not stop it. any helpful assistance or videos? also When i search for parts for the x-1000 i come across the x1000R, any suggestions to locate parts beside ebay? what other X series can interchange internal parts to rollers parts?
I bought one for a $100, it was missing a tension roller. Do you have any extra roller for sale?
Just bought one but the pinch rollers don't engage :'(
Same. Just tonight I replaced the capstan belt and now it works!
What about tape sagging off head
Certainly more ammo for negotiating, but a good sign that the capstan motor is operational.
Cost to adjust all if otherwise working
First thing I look at is the heads. If there worn I walk. second is like you said the capstan motor. That is the deal breaker for me. Everything else cosmetics and mechanical can be fixed most time for reasonable money. Yes heads can be lapped, but most of the x series decks there soft metal heads. Also the cost involved is beyond the cost of the deck unless your a tech, or has all the equipment necessary to align the deck back to specs. I have the gauntlet of equipment necessary, to do the work, I own several decks myself all with heads that are not worn. I did pay a premium for them to be honest. These things are bringing crazy prices.🤬
Thanks for the info Big Matt, I'm from Argentina and about to get my first R2R here, a X700r which appears to be in good playing condition but going next month to try. Less than 700 bucks, should I be careful? Greetings from South America, great work, would love to purchase some machine serviced by your hands
Hi DR, Yes, be careful. Make sure you check everything on the 700R the same way I checked this machine.