Mechanical and electronic repairs of a 1961 Akai M-5 reel to reel tape recorder. Similar machines are the Akai models M-4, M-6, M-7, and M-8. Also similar are Roberts models 990, 997, 720A, 770, and 770X, all of which are made by Akai.
Restoration topics covered in order in this video:
1. Designing and replacing the motor run capacitor assembly
2. Designing and replacing the rubber motor mounts
3. Replacing the front-side motor bushing oil wick
4. Replacing the capacitors in the amplifiers
4 окт 2024