How is the pioneer rt-1011 reel to reel tape deck?

This Pioneer RT-1011L reel to reel tape deck is in pretty rough shape. A lot of different issues to look at. The reel on the take up motor would not come off. The reel locking mechanism was bent. I finally wiggled it off.

Why is my pioneer rt-707 reel to reel not working?

The right channel issue was caused by a bad solder joint on the RCA connector. I’ve got this Pioneer RT-707 open reel tape deck back together and it’s about time for some bench testing. This Pioneer RT-707’s transport seems to be functioning well hooked up to the test bench system.

What kind of audio does a pioneer rt-707 tape recorder have?

Design is 4-head, 3-motor, 2-speed (19/9.5 cm/sec), auto reverse (playback only), continuous play with pitch controllable AC Servo Direct Drive capstan. Format is quarter inch, 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Performance is 0.05% WRMS wow/flutter, 58dB signal-to-noise, 20 to 28,000Hz frequency response.

Where are the play lamps on a pioneer rt-707?

The belt is attached to a groove in the left reel motor and to a pulley on the back of the tape counter on the other. Both of the directional play lamps in this Pioneer RT-707 were burned out. I’ll replace them with LED’s.

What’s the tape speed on a pioneer rt-909?

With an impressive 7.5 IPS speed, this tape deck not only accepts the standard 7-inch reels, but also the professional 10.5-inch reels. You can also reduce the tape speed to 3.75 IPS if you prefer to record conservatively to save tape.

What should I change on my pioneer rt-909 reel to reel deck?

THIS IS NOT THE SAME PAGE YOU JUST VIEWED. KEEP SCROLLING DOWN. These are fresh rollers with new rubber and new brass bushings for your Pioneer RT-909 / RT-901 Reel to Reel Deck. If yours have… More Info… Parting out a clean Pioneer RT- 909 Reel-Reel Deck. Everything runs and looks great!

Can you substitute capstan flywheels for pioneer rt-909?

We have found no correct / adequate substitute unfortunately) – NOW SOLD OUT (Without these, the Pioneer RT-909 Reel to Reel Capstan flywheels will ‘scrape / drag’ on the motor mount thrust plate. Metal ball bearings transfer too much mechanical noise for a tape deck of this caliber unless you use a Teflon bearing surface on the ‘thrust plate’.

Which is better Pioneer rt909 or Akai gx747?

The low end bass response of the RT909 does beat out Akai’s GX747 and Teac’s X2000R both by quite a margin, considering your equalizer and speaker are rated to pick up lows that low, and did NOT have any distortion either at that low a frequency, so this unit has the lowest lows of all the reel units I’ve had here, the highs are GOOD too.