[Linnovice]

Good evening all. I have a couple of problems with my Revox PR99 MkII.

The first is getting the thinner range of tape to run (Maxell 18-180). It won’t play, fast forward or reverse. The relevant button will not hold engaged. It’s fine on thicker tapes so I’m guessing the problem lies with the EOT light. It must be going through the tape so my question is, is there any adjustment that can be made. I can’t find anything n the manual but I’m hoping for suggestions (polite please).

Second is a fast forward problem. When in the ff mode towards the end of the tape it looses power, especially on 7.5” spools. The tape path is clean and it’s on any tape, it’s not sticky shed. The brakes are releasing fine and I’ve changed the motor run caps. I can’t think what else to check. It’s good in play and fast rewind, it only happens in fast forward.

All suggestions would gratefully received.