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Old 16th May 2018, 4:03 pm   #1
nmiddlemass
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Default ELPICO TR400 - Reel to Reel - Low Volume on Playback

Hi..

I've been working on a lovely old Elpico BSR Reel to reel machine. I have replaced the belts and mechanically the unit is sound.

I have played a couple of tapes through this player and to me the volume seems quite low. When I've had different models they are quite loud, this is only a bit louder than the noise of the machine running.

I have hooked the outputs up to see if there was any difference but the volume again seemed low.

The solder joints on the head unit are good. When active the valves all glow although the ECC83 mounted on the orangey brown board doesn't seem as bright as the others.. My knowledge of the is limited.

I'm assuming there is an issue with the internal amp.

I have attached some pics..

As usual, any advice would be appreciated.

With Thanks.

Neil
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