Due to warm sound that cannot be found in CD or digital formats, Reel to Reel players and recorders, while past their prime, are still prevalent and appreciated by audio professionals. With a market peak during the 1970’s, Open Decks were utilized for their ability to produce, music, radio, vinyl and voice recordings without degradation through continued play. However, mainly due to their size, durability and overall sensibility, its mainstream popularity began to fade as digital formats and players began to saturate the market. However, at TEK Media Group, we still repair and refurbish your prized reel decks and players. We can service all deck manufacturers to refresh its old-school charm and perfect sound.
We service the following reel to reel players and recorders: Agfa, Aiwa, Akai, Bang & Olufsen, Basf (Emtec), Brenell, EMI, Ferrograph, Fostex, Grundig, Maxell, Neal, Pioneer, Quantegy, Reflectograph, Revox, Sony, Stellaphone, Studer Simon,Tanberg,Teac,Technics,Truvox,Uher.
Construction of any tape deck contains many mechanical and moving parts. Age and use-time will undoubtedly lay claim to these parts. One common and easily visible issue revolves around the drive belt. Symptoms ranging from lack of deck movement, dragging, slowed speed or track output, a simple belt replacement may handle this deck issue. Another is grime accumulation on tape heads. Your tape deck may fail to read, rewrite, and play your tape correctly. A simple alcohol wipe with a q-tip may solve the issue. However, if the problem is deemed more severe, your deck player will need to be dismantled and inspected.
Inside, the issues can be range from more mechanical reconditioning replacements to electrical component replacement. Player mechanics such as linkages, levers, bearings, heads, tape guides, roller pinchers, rubber idlers, and jockey wheels will be looked over. While parts are available, production of these elements has stopped long ago. Therefore, dependent upon need, existing components will be reconditioned or replaced with original parts or applicable parts from other trusted manufacturers. Do not be concerned, all parts installed on your machine will function as the manufacturer originally intended. Like mechanical parts, electrical tape deck components may lose their power output and also physically degrade. It is possible plugs, sockets, connectors have become faulty. These will be replaced with modern parts with similar power ratings to maintain consistency in the tape deck circuity.