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Old 18th May 2017, 2:22 pm   #5
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Default Re: Reel to reel tape recorder - bad capacitor?

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Looking closely I think we have a capstan drive here - I see a pinchroller so that does lift the machine out of the toy category.
I think you should concentrate on making sure the heads are REALLY clean. After some years the oxide can build up and be very hard to remove - it is rust, after all! Keep on at the heads with alcohol and look with a magnifying glass to make sure.
I concur with making sure you have enough volts!
The capacitors used in this type of Japanese consumer electronics are extremely good and that wouldn't be where I'd be inclined to look to start with.
Citroen? Could it be that it was given away as a promotion by the car manufacturer?
Glyn
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