Teac X-1000R Reel To Reel Tape Deck Repair Restoration Testing. Vintage Analog Music Recorder Player

[@garlandcollins5039]

Very nice and realistic review on the TEAC X1000R tape deck…

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

Thank you for sharing this excellent video ! I currently have four functioning R2R decks, the X-1000R is probably my favorite. I used it to dub a pristine vinyl copy of Yes` "Close To The Edge" album, with the dbx circuit engaged. The tape quality is almost surreal, it causes people`s jaws to drop when I play it for them.

[@Retronomy]

What else you use for jaw-dropping effect? I mean speakers, amp, etc.

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

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[@mosfet500]

Thanks, I have a 10R and 1000R both really nice decks, my favorites.

[@mikegross6107]

Man I wish my repair education was better and I could get hold of one of those machines! I've had about four different models in my 84 years of life but NOTHING compares to that one.

[@marcasbblackwell1170]

Nice work and review.

[@JohnHallberg-v4o]

Cool design ❤ Dj sweden.

[@5argetech56]

Let me tell you about a piece of equipment I just got. A used Zoom R16 digital 16 track recorder. Records to a 32GB SD card. Something back in the day I could never ever ever afford to buy in an analog reel to reel. We have come a long way.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

my teac reel to reel is near mint condition. yours however is even better. i am envious. although mine does the job. gave 60 for that teac 2300 and 60 tapes. along with that dust cover. WOW those things are HEAVY

[@michaelfedora5630]

I have 2 teac x 1000R bl's so thankyou for this video

[@michaelfedora5630]

They are awesome reel to reels. I love mine

[@storm-sf5rj]

i have a AKAI GX747 in Silver and i Love it this Teac is very similar and might be next on my list if i can find one,i also have 2 Revox A77 mk3's both with Dolby "B" a 2 Track and a 4 Track but the 2 Track needs it's Caps changing as it Distorts terribly although the 4 Track sounds Superb i also have a Teac 3340S & Ferrograph Logic 7 that both need a total strip down but i never seem to have the time to do them

[@MichaelBiegon]

My capstan motor is not working would it be possible to replace it with dual brushless motors as capstan motors Thanks

[@micheltremblay4774]

I have a TEAC X-1000RBL that I bought new in 1985, wonderful recorder with its DBX 1 Professional. I stored it around 1995 and just set it up a month ago and I changed the capstan belt as the old one did melt during the time it was stored. It seems to be louder on the right channel and the VU meters show the same discrepancy. I can compensate the difference by placing the left channel output to 5.0 and the right side to 7.0, not much but enough to limit maximum output level on old tapes playback. Since tech knowing their way around a reel to reel are few, what could be causing that if I record a mono source and the level is not quasi similar as in my case. Thanks for any head's up, I have a friend who could fix it with a little guidance as to where to look, everything else is fine.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

I like reel to reel but they require a lot more to maintain and keep them going

[@mrmacknelly4655]

i had one, of them and got lots of use . From it.

[@chrish.3564]

I really enjoy your videos and your expertise and thoroughness. I have a Technics SA-GX-550 stereo receiver that I really like and is not manufactured anymore. I would be interested in your opinion on what the cost to have my receiver refurbished would be.

[@trevortaylor9916]

What are these currently worth in good restored working order?

[@larrybruce4856]

Great video. I have always enjoyed reel to reel tapes to record great music. I have a Teac X-10R that stopped working about a year ago. Any idea where I can have it checked out and repaired ??? I can't seem to find any vintage electronic repair shops in Oregon. Thanks

[@hubbsllc]

Any thoughts on the feasibility of converting an X-1000 to half-track record/playback? What about using the X-1000's empty head location to put in a half-track head just for playback and being able to switch between that head and the original quarter-track playback head?

[@vintageaudioaddict]

well.....If you are looking for a project.

[@jmfloyd23]

I have the X-1000R too. The capstan assembly needs lubricating. Any ideas on how to do this?

[@paolpricci6892]

I have the Teac X10R, but dream Studer A810.

[@robertboyer2954]

Hello sir. Do you still repair these decks? I'm looking for a repair man. Thank you very much.

[@terrydowdall4644]

do you repair teacs? I have a x-2000r beautiful and serviced by Teac when they did that, now 10 yrs later, wont go back or forth, but does fast forward and rewind. too long unused. now it again will not run. I need to get a good repair guy. Can u do it?? I am ion So Cal.

[@iflarnted]

I have 2 Akai decks, the GX-630D and the GX-630 DSS.

[@gerryk3114]

WHERE TO OBTAIN PARTS ??? I HAVE A TEAC 3300 Reel to Reel ! I’d Love a New Pinch Wheel, Belts and Solenoid ???

[@music2me23]

Did you end up replacing any electrolytic capacitors or electronic components? How many? Thanks for the info.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

No, I didn't replace anything. Maybe someday, I'll recap it.

[@jimulibarri8041]

I have the same r to r and looks very clean outside but I turn it on, hit play and it wants to but just jams. I was used to an old Sony from Viet Nam era. Do you have suggestion before I get into it?

[@mikeos1]

Nice. Ive got a Teac 2300SD in good working order. A few years ago I was walking down a street market in Amsterdam and there was a guy with a stall showing a range of R2R decks, and there was an identical Teac to mine. What are the odds?

[@zenmaster24]

if you got the tape from out of a cassette, can you play it on a reel to reel player? or is the ips completely out of range for a reel to reel?

[@mariojohnson8317]

Cassettes speed is 1.7/8 ips (4.75cm) and some reel to reels do have this speed but the tape on the cassette is not as wide (about half the width) of a reel tape, so i say it wouldn't play.

[@zenmaster24]

@@mariojohnson8317 thanks - i was wondering if i could have the best of both worlds with a reel to reel, but it looks like best to just stick to tape :)

[@user-mv5bu2kk8b]

Excellent channel. What kind of grease do you recommend for replacing the old grease?

[@colonelcolonist6073]

Crisco

[@kanaljones8743]

I was trying to find out of you were interested in a Marantz receiver 2330B to restore? Looking for a sansui 9900z.

[@sundarAKintelart]

Very nice... By the way, can we polish the rec/pb/erasing heads with a buffing wheel, of course keeping them cool at the same time...

[@sundarAKintelart]

@@davidbartley989 ... Nice... A point to be considered... Thanks...

[@jim_wicks]

Nice video. And good information. I currently own an X-1000R in NM or M condition, but I am not familiar with the dbx feature. I have owned a number of R2R decks over the years, but this is the first one with the dbx feature. In my X-1000R ...when I activate dbx, it's almost as if the feature takes a meat hammer approach to noise reduction. The sound becomes muffled and the quietest parts of the music are bulldozed into nothing-ness. Can the dbx sensitivity be adjusted? I'd be interested in knowing if and how a user like me could do it.

[@frederickwoods7097]

If possible can I send my equipment to you for repairs.

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Thanks for asking but I'm only a hobbyist. I'm not a professional. I just repair equipment that is in my personal collection.

[@vindicari]

why did a machine of this quality not have direct drive, like Akai and Technics?

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Just the design. The drive belts last a long time but of course I'd like to have the hassle free direct drive.

[@hubbsllc]

The two capstans pretty much required mechanical synchronization between them and by far a single belt between them and a motor would have been the best way to achieve that.

[@jaismohamad1497]

Ah! Memories...wish I hadn't sold mine...

[@vintageaudioaddict]

Know what you mean. I have some of my old equipment but not all of it.

[@jaismohamad1497]

@@vintageaudioaddict sometimes old is gold. I'm old now. Over 70. Now I just can't afford good items anymore. You know no income.

[@markgabello58]

Yeah, I have a tea AC real to real. I got out. I think it's like 8 inches. It's it turns on, but nothing spins. I have no clue to belts.Slip the offer what's not working

[@atw4321]

I have two teacs a x1000r and a x2000r i agree the x1000r is a better machine the x2000r seems to have more issues from time to time

[@slobodanjozejoksimovic973]

Imate li koji za prodaju ili sličan sa zvučnicima 50 do 100 vati za upotrebu. Imam 100 snimljeni traka na uheru koji je u kvaru. Skoljko mani. Rok isporuke. Hvala. Joška Srbija.

[@alcylon]

I regret selling mine....years ago

[@Thatguyy7439]

I would send you mine + stand plus + plastic reel cover + extra tape for $1500. I gotta give it a new belt first and make sure it works.

[@garlandcollins5039]

Know anyone who repairs and Restore this jewel?

[@johndean5492]

I will pay for a fix

[@wakjob961]

You must be a "Preferred Customer" with Mouser... Electrolytic capacitors are STUPID expensive on their site now. Little 25vdc 100uF axial caps are no less than $1.50, and the good high temp ones run as much as $11.64 a piece!

[@cjay2]

Digikey.