The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix. - Teresa - Tape Trail

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The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix.

In Reply to: Picked up a second RTR, a Realistic TR-3000 (Teac X-3 clone) NIB as my Dokorder is still not fixed! posted by Teresa on December 28, 2006 at 01:25:15:

Gene at Sun Valley Stereo says it is likely an adjustment somewhere in the tape path, I'm supposed to call him next Saturday.
I bought the TR-3000 guaranteed so I will be getting a refund. During playback the tape drags and continues to slow down until it is at a complete stop; this uneven dragging turns music into some of the worst noise I ever heard. I tried 4 different tapes and the same thing; I read all the trouble shooting in the manual and the diagram of proper threading. I think it must be a defective capstan motor.
The Realistic TR-3000 (Teac X-3 clone) looked LIKE NEW but it really isn't NIB. Could it be the original owner put it back in the box and forgot to take it back to Radio Shack to be fixed during the warranty period? And then stored it away?
I do want a second Reel to Reel for when mine is down and to retape any polyester reels that develop dreaded Sticky Shed Syndrome. Bake, tape to a new reel and throw the old one away.
I really should hold out for a Technics RS-1500 2 Track, so far all the ones with reasonable prices are "AS IS". Which to me means they have problems. 95% of Reel to Reels on eBay are sold AS IS. I only bid if it is guarenteed.
I wonder what I have done to anger the Reel to Reel gods? In the meantime I have really got some killer Cassettes and LPs to listen to! Problem is I have over 90 new to me Reel to Reels I have not even heard that I have purchased in the last five months while my Dokorder only worked 3 days when I first got it and 2 tapes after the pinch roller was resurfaced. There are some great Mercury Living Presence and RCA Living Stereo Reel to Reels on eBay right now but I am not bidding on them as I have just too many to listen to.

"Music is love"
Teresa

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Topic - Picked up a second RTR, a Realistic TR-3000 (Teac X-3 clone) NIB as my Dokorder is still not fixed! - Teresa 01:25:15 12/28/06 (6)

Re: Picked up a second RTR, a Realistic TR-3000 (Teac X-3 clone) NIB as my Dokorder is still not fixed! - mstcraig 12:28:00 01/08/07 (0)

Re: Picked up a second RTR, a Realistic TR-3000 (Teac X-3 clone) NIB as my Dokorder is still not fixed! - Van 12:11:11 01/02/07 (1)

Thanks for the suggestion, but not for me as I am not a fan of Digital. (;-) nt - Teresa 17:59:22 01/02/07 (0)

The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix. - Teresa 00:41:39 12/31/06 (2)

Re: The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix. - mstcraig 12:30:34 01/08/07 (0)

That was inevitable. - Dave Pogue 14:44:38 01/02/07 (0)

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The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix. - Teresa 00:41:39 12/31/06 (2)

Re: The TR-3000 arrived defective, my Dokorder might be an easy fix. - mstcraig 12:30:34 01/08/07 (0)

That was inevitable. - Dave Pogue 14:44:38 01/02/07 (0)

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