New to Space Echos - need help
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:18 pm
Hi everybody,
Just joined this great forum after recently picking up a 301 and searching around for info on it. I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer.
Mine shows its age but is in decent shape. Pots and sliders are scratchy, but no big deal to fix. Wondering if it is normal for the tape transport to run continuously when you turn the unit on. If so, this seems like a quick way to put undue wear on the heads. I was thinking about making a foot switchable power outlet to minimize the wear.
Also, the tape pads on mine are not felt. They are a green abrasive material, almost like one of those green scouring pads made by 3M. Shouldn't they be felt? Can anyone recommend a place to get replacement pads? Mine look like most of the oxide from the tape is now on the pad.
Thanks for any advice!
Just joined this great forum after recently picking up a 301 and searching around for info on it. I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer.
Mine shows its age but is in decent shape. Pots and sliders are scratchy, but no big deal to fix. Wondering if it is normal for the tape transport to run continuously when you turn the unit on. If so, this seems like a quick way to put undue wear on the heads. I was thinking about making a foot switchable power outlet to minimize the wear.
Also, the tape pads on mine are not felt. They are a green abrasive material, almost like one of those green scouring pads made by 3M. Shouldn't they be felt? Can anyone recommend a place to get replacement pads? Mine look like most of the oxide from the tape is now on the pad.
Thanks for any advice!