[Uncle Bulgaria]

I've just replaced the filter/reservoir capacitor with a new Cricklewood dual-can. I'm astonished at the difference. I hadn't realised how on the edge the Dubilier was!

Playing through the second input from the computer; with nothing playing I can turn the gain up full and have no hum or hiss noticeable from a foot away!

Now on to the tape alignment. An 8" reel rubs as it rotates, and there's not enough oomph to rewind unless I take the tape right out of the guides. Better get back to levelling...