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So, I noticed that my machines lifters have, intermittently stopped working. I took the whole machine apart, cleaned and lubed all of the moving parts for the tape lifter assembly. Marginally better, but they still fail to engage during rr/ff most of the time. I did notice however, that literally ev...

My machine is 15ips, made sure of it with tape prices what they are. I've actually ONLY used new tape. RGMI SM911, to be specific. The startup speed does change depending on where I am in the reel. Obviously, if I've just started winding the tape on the takeup reel, it takes longer than, say, in the...

Hello, this is my first time posting here. Been reading for a couple of years though. I recently purchased a secondhand MS-16. Sounds great, and I love it, but the transport is weird. It's very sluggish. RW/FF are both slow to start, but once it gets going, it's too fast, and the tape winds horribly...