Akai 1710 speed change - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

barretter · 30th Apr 2006, 11:11 am

Can anyone confirm that to change the speed of an Akai 1710 from 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 to 7 1/2 and 15, one slips a speed change sleeve over the capstan spindle. If so would the speed change sleeve for an akai 4000 series fit the 1710 ; and if not does anyone have the appropriate device. Thanks

sukicat · 30th Apr 2006, 9:13 pm

Hi ...If you don't have a sleeve fitted on your 1710 you will get 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 with the speed switch either low or high with the sleeve fitted you will only get 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 again dependent on the speed switch not 15 ips ..not to sure if the sleeve off a 4000 will fit ..but they are very hard to get and very pricey i have seen them on a USA site ..you can try having a search on the Internet. see this site :-http://oaktreevintage.com/Stereo_Ope..._Recorders.htm

barretter · 1st May 2006, 11:24 am

I'm only really looking for 7 1/2 (for replay) so that woukld be fine. Thanks for the info. I've looked on the site you cite, but nothing...so it looks like eBay.

barretter · 31st May 2006, 10:02 am

I finally obtained the speedsleeve from Grand Canyon Tube Radio in Arizona (www.grandcanyontuberadio.com) but the price was a bit eye-watering!

30th Apr 2006, 11:11 am	#1
barretter Heptode Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 870	Akai 1710 speed change Can anyone confirm that to change the speed of an Akai 1710 from 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 to 7 1/2 and 15, one slips a speed change sleeve over the capstan spindle. If so would the speed change sleeve for an akai 4000 series fit the 1710 ; and if not does anyone have the appropriate device. Thanks

30th Apr 2006, 9:13 pm	#2
sukicat Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eltham London Posts: 12	Re: Akai 1710 speed change Hi ...If you don't have a sleeve fitted on your 1710 you will get 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 with the speed switch either low or high with the sleeve fitted you will only get 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 again dependent on the speed switch not 15 ips ..not to sure if the sleeve off a 4000 will fit ..but they are very hard to get and very pricey i have seen them on a USA site ..you can try having a search on the Internet. see this site :-http://oaktreevintage.com/Stereo_Ope..._Recorders.htm Last edited by sukicat; 30th Apr 2006 at 9:26 pm.

1st May 2006, 11:24 am	#3
barretter Heptode Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 870	Re: Akai 1710 speed change I'm only really looking for 7 1/2 (for replay) so that woukld be fine. Thanks for the info. I've looked on the site you cite, but nothing...so it looks like eBay.

31st May 2006, 10:02 am	#4
barretter Heptode Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 870	Re: Akai 1710 speed change I finally obtained the speedsleeve from Grand Canyon Tube Radio in Arizona (www.grandcanyontuberadio.com) but the price was a bit eye-watering!