RE: Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape

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In Reply to: Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape posted by John H on June 26, 2007 at 18:29:28:

I'd say you've got a worn-out pinch roller. When they get old, they get hard and lose their 'rubberyness', then there is not enough traction when the supply hub gets small (towards the end of tape) and the back tension increases.
Pinch roller replacement is very simple - IF you can find a suitable one. Lots of cheap generic ones around, that may work well enough, although not as good as the original brand.

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Topic - Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape - John H 18:29:28 06/26/07 (6)

RE: Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape - steerpike_jhb 10:58:09 07/01/07 (3)

Pinch Roller - John H 20:19:40 07/02/07 (2)

RE: Pinch Roller - Steerpike_jhb 08:38:20 07/03/07 (1)

RE: Pinch Roller - John H 10:43:59 07/03/07 (0)

RE: Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape - X-2000R 18:47:47 06/28/07 (1)

Follow-up - John H 19:47:18 07/02/07 (0)

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RE: Akai GX-625 runs slow at end of tape - steerpike_jhb 10:58:09 07/01/07 (3)

Pinch Roller - John H 20:19:40 07/02/07 (2)

RE: Pinch Roller - Steerpike_jhb 08:38:20 07/03/07 (1)

RE: Pinch Roller - John H 10:43:59 07/03/07 (0)

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