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Greetings all, I have a Tascam Syncaset 134 cassette 4 track recorder. It has a low frequency (60hz) hum that is present during playback. It sounds great otherwise, so I'd like to get rid of the hum. I suspect its capacitors, but I'd like to avoid recapping the whole thing if i can. Can someone hel...

Greetings all, I have a Tascam Syncaset 134 cassette 4 track recorder. It has a low frequency (60hz) hum that is present during playback. It sounds great otherwise, so I'd like to get rid of the hum. I suspect its capacitors, but I'd like to avoid recapping the whole thing if i can. Can someone hel...

Have you put a scope on the bias oscillator? With out hearing the exact behavior of the noise and just going on what you describe, it sounds like bias distortion is your problem. Try scoping the output of the bias oscillator at different points of the circuit path to see if the signal stays clean. I...

I have a like new with the CCIR eq (only used twice), but I bet you need a NAB? If not let me know, make an offer.

Jake

Just got my turntable (ThorensTD125mk2) back after a checkup and new cartridge install. My first experience with a moving coil cartridge. Not experiencing a big "Wow" effect moving from a Shure mm to the Dynavector mc cartridge. Running the tt with an old HH Scott 12 watt tube amp (222b) with high ...