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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 01:11:15 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:11:15 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] ????
Message-ID: <BAY2-F169TkMHRTjl5i0005bf83@hotmail.com>

Istvan:

Great to hear from you...five hours to go and my wife can get me drunk and 
have her way with me!

Sadly..I was a stupid young man who never wanted to learn the languages 
offered to me..Hungarian, Russian, Yiddish...How I kick myself now!!! To 
speak several languages is to possess power! I still enjoy hearing the 
senior citizens speak the above...my family is now long retired and living 
in the state of Florida...speaking all those languages among themselves!

Long live the memory of Bela Bartok, and Kodaly!!!

Neil Lipes
(sorry I only speak English)           HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


>From: S�ndor Istv�n <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] ????
>Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 23:07:56 +0100
>
>Hello Neil,
>you are an incredibly international-originated person.
>I am sorry if I am indiscrete, may I know if you speak either Hungarian or
>Russian?
>(Really not to interrogate you, I would be simply very happy if you have 
>any
>knowledge of these "exotic" languages.)
>
>And for all the Nakkers:
>I don't know if in English is it common to abbreviate Happy New Year? But 
>in
>Hungarian it is, the complete sentence is Boldog �j �vet K�v�nok, e.g. B��K
>to you all!
>
>Istv�n
>(Only 50 minutes before midnight here.)
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
>To: <naktalk at naks.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 10:28 PM
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] ????
>
>
> > Nelson:
> >
> > Since three of my grandparents were born in Odessa..plenty of "ruski"
>blood
> > flows in my veins!
> >
> > Neil
> >
> >
> > >From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >Subject: [naktalk] ????
> > >Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:21:25 -0000
> > >
> > >Happy New Year my Nak brothers ... which will come @ about 21:00 GMT 
>for
> > >those of you in Moscow.  (AS wife is Russian, we're having TWO New Year
> > >celebrations ... one @ 21:00 and the other @ 24:00 midnight GMT ... and
> > >we'll probably have a 3rd to welcome in the New Year a few days later
>when
> > >the OLD Russian New Year arrives, too ...)
> > >
> > >Gra'
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Thu Jan  1 01:16:52 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:16:52 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
Message-ID: <1078c5c107473c.107473c1078c5c@vsnl.net>

My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical group
for this New Year!
I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording. 
Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"

kannan


----- Original Message -----
From: Sándor István <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 2:07 pm
Subject: Re: [naktalk] ????

> Hello Neil,
> you are an incredibly international-originated person.
> I am sorry if I am indiscrete, may I know if you speak either 
> Hungarian or
> Russian?
> (Really not to interrogate you, I would be simply very happy if 
> you have any
> knowledge of these "exotic" languages.)
> 
> And for all the Nakkers:
> I don't know if in English is it common to abbreviate Happy New 
> Year? But in
> Hungarian it is, the complete sentence is Boldog Új Évet Kívánok, 
> e.g. BÚÉK
> to you all!
> 
> István
> (Only 50 minutes before midnight here.)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 10:28 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] ????
> 
> 
> > Nelson:
> >
> > Since three of my grandparents were born in Odessa..plenty of 
> "ruski"blood
> > flows in my veins!
> >
> > Neil
> >
> >
> > >From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >Subject: [naktalk] ????
> > >Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:21:25 -0000
> > >
> > >Happy New Year my Nak brothers ... which will come @ about 
> 21:00 GMT for
> > >those of you in Moscow.  (AS wife is Russian, we're having TWO 
> New Year
> > >celebrations ... one @ 21:00 and the other @ 24:00 midnight GMT 
> ... and
> > >we'll probably have a 3rd to welcome in the New Year a few days 
> laterwhen
> > >the OLD Russian New Year arrives, too ...)
> > >
> > >Gra'
> > >---
> > >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > >Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 26/12/03
> >
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From hisself at ol-jim.com  Thu Jan  1 01:48:51 2004
From: hisself at ol-jim.com (Ol' Jim, hisself)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:48:51 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] ????
In-Reply-To: <BAY2-F169TkMHRTjl5i0005bf83@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <3FF32823.8059.212CD761@localhost>

> Sadly..I was a stupid young man who never wanted to learn the
> languages offered to me..Hungarian, Russian, Yiddish...How I kick
> myself now!!! 

Neil,

I was no smarter than you, but, out of self defense, I learned a smattering of Yiddish (so 
I could understand what my parents did not want me to know). Thanks to a former 
significant other, I also have a little Russian, and thanks to a Peruvian wife, I am fairly 
fluent in Spanish.  I also can read and pray in Hebrew thanks to many years in Hebrew 
School.

My father's family came from the Ukraine, where they settled in 1496 after being kicked 
out of Portugal with the rest of the Jews.

Happy New Year, y'all.

Ol' Jim, hisself

hisself at ol-jim.com                   http://www.ol-jim.com



Gun Control is life insurance for those Government Officials scheming to steal the 
rest of your Bill of Rights.



From BOEING747600 at aol.com  Thu Jan  1 02:17:09 2004
From: BOEING747600 at aol.com (BOEING747600 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:17:09 EST
Subject: [naktalk] A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!! :) TO KANAAN!! KEEP UP THE GOOD
	WORK!!
Message-ID: <18b.23fed8ff.2d24cf15@aol.com>

Hi Kanaan!     Wishing you a  VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! I have to say without 
hesitation this nice human being has been the most helpful of  all the nakamichi  
fans  at this site!! Keep up the good work Kanaan!  And thank you so much for 
providing very thought suggestions and advice to help fix my Nakamichi 
RX-505!!:)

With  Best Regards!
Ali
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Thu Jan  1 02:26:27 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 01:26:27 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
In-Reply-To: <1078c5c107473c.107473c1078c5c@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>

Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a nice
present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine ..."
!!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all those
things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical group
> for this New Year!
> I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
>
> kannan
>
>
>
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From mdevera at compuserve.com  Thu Jan  1 02:50:54 2004
From: mdevera at compuserve.com (Mike deVera)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 17:50:54 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] CR-5 vs CR-4
In-Reply-To: <3FEEBEBF.66789264@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <003401c3d009$b2041180$2001000a@c994264f>

I own a CR-4 and a CR-7 - The record/playback heads of the CR-4 has a
distinct sound, different from a CR-7 (don't not read this as one is better
than the other, though to my ears a CR-7 has a significant audio headroom
and richness). 

The CR-4 (IMHO) has the most critical calibration subset of what a CR-7
offers (nee the auto-calibrate feature).

The record level/bias adjustment/calibration is a welcomed featured, as I
don't wish to adjust the bias by ear. With the CR-4, I am amazed how tape
formulas are wildly different by brands, grades, and even production year.
My bias and record level is never the same with my different grades of
Maxell, TDK, BASF, Denon cassette tapes. 

-----Original Message-----
From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com] On Behalf
Of Wouter Heijke
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 3:30 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] CR-5 vs CR-4


 
Hi All,

I've been working on the CR series pages for the new site and am now taking
a closer look at the CR-5 & CR-4. It seems to me that the CR-4 may be the
nicer deck, is has Level & Bias calibration where the CR-5 'only' has Bias
adjust and then the CR-4 als has a copper-plated chassis (even CR-7
doesn't!) and OFC wiring and the CR-5 doesn't... I'm only reading this from
brochures so if i'm wrong please correct. But what is the Naktalker's
opinion on these 2 decks?

Wouter

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From fidelman at telcel.net.ve  Thu Jan  1 07:10:46 2004
From: fidelman at telcel.net.ve (Isy Fidelman)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 02:10:46 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] ????
References: <3FF32823.8059.212CD761@localhost>
Message-ID: <001f01c3d02e$02bf4b70$466523c8@g8nsv>

Happy New Year to all of you!!!!
I speak Hebrew and some Yiddish and understand some Romenian too...that
besides my English and my native Spanish.
Hope you all enjoy the holidays....
Best regards from Venezuela

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ol' Jim, hisself" <hisself at ol-jim.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] ????


> > Sadly..I was a stupid young man who never wanted to learn the
> > languages offered to me..Hungarian, Russian, Yiddish...How I kick
> > myself now!!!
>
> Neil,
>
> I was no smarter than you, but, out of self defense, I learned a
smattering of Yiddish (so
> I could understand what my parents did not want me to know). Thanks to a
former
> significant other, I also have a little Russian, and thanks to a Peruvian
wife, I am fairly
> fluent in Spanish.  I also can read and pray in Hebrew thanks to many
years in Hebrew
> School.
>
> My father's family came from the Ukraine, where they settled in 1496 after
being kicked
> out of Portugal with the rest of the Jews.
>
> Happy New Year, y'all.
>
> Ol' Jim, hisself
>
> hisself at ol-jim.com                   http://www.ol-jim.com
>
>
>
> Gun Control is life insurance for those Government Officials scheming to
steal the
> rest of your Bill of Rights.
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
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>




From fidelman at telcel.net.ve  Thu Jan  1 07:11:44 2004
From: fidelman at telcel.net.ve (Isy Fidelman)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 02:11:44 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <003001c3d02e$24127bd0$466523c8@g8nsv>

Hey Graham!!!!
Keep on asking my friend...you never what could happen.....

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 9:26 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a nice
> present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
..."
> !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
those
> things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
>
> Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical group
> > for this New Year!
> > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> >
> > kannan
> >
> >
> >
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
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From MacBruce at aol.com  Thu Jan  1 02:13:15 2004
From: MacBruce at aol.com (MacBruce at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:13:15 EST
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 250/ADS
Message-ID: <1cf.170e3e00.2d24ce2b@aol.com>

Hello!
I was cleaning several years worth of dust from behind my stereo cabinet 
today, when I stumbled upon my old Nakamichi 250 cassette deck. I bought it around 
1979 or so along with the correct ADS powered speakers and their mounts, the 
Nak/ADS power source, all the cables, and the deck mount as well. My question 
is: Is this setup considered collectible? If so, what's it worth these days? I 
remember when I bought it, it was pretty much state of the art! I would think 
there'd be a demand for such a period piece, no?
Bruce Lindner, Milwaukie Oregon
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From n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net  Thu Jan  1 16:25:02 2004
From: n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net (Norman van Wijnen)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 16:25:02 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Happy New Year
Message-ID: <003d01c3d07b$6d677f40$aac86391@p4t533c>

Happy New Year for you all

Norman
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From copytec at coqui.net  Thu Jan  1 19:14:38 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 12:14:38 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>

Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
anytime with a high ticket for repairs.

I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a nice
> present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
..."
> !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
those
> things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
>
> Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical group
> > for this New Year!
> > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> >
> > kannan
> >
> >
> >
> ---
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Thu Jan  1 17:26:07 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 16:26:07 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
In-Reply-To: <002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <000801c3d083$f573b540$c3ab4e51@oemcomputer>

True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than most!
But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though perhaps not a
lot more!

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
> anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
>
> I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a nice
> > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
> ..."
> > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
> those
> > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> fanatical group
> > > for this New Year!
> > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > >
> > > kannan
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 26/12/03
> >
> >
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> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Thu Jan  1 19:48:05 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 12:48:05 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000801c3d083$f573b540$c3ab4e51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <000701c3d097$cb99cfc0$62773242@coqui.net>

Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the predecessors
ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that the
Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where the
parts and service is widely available.

What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the repair ticket
converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!

Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector you may be,
but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with it
until the Armageddon comes ! ha !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
most!
> But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though perhaps not a
> lot more!
>
> Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
> > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> >
> > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a
nice
> > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
> > ..."
> > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
> > those
> > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
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> > > > for this New Year!
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> > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
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From enoyes at snet.net  Thu Jan  1 18:47:54 2004
From: enoyes at snet.net (Ed Noyes)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 12:47:54 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] OMS7E CD Player
References: <001a01c3cfd3$ba42e0a0$9bc14c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <3FF45D4A.3090808@snet.net>

If I'm not mistaken, Stephen actually commented on this some time ago, 
stating that the OMS-7 was nearly impossible to modify for digital out. 
Similar situation with early generation Philips that were at the heart 
of McIntosh MCD-7000, etc.

Ed

Nelson wrote:

>Stephen Sank will probably know.  (Where is he hiding these days?   STEPHEN!
>we know you're lurking .... come out, come out where ever you are ...)
>
>
>
>  
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
>>Behalf Of Compudude
>>Sent: 31 December 2003 19:03
>>To: naktalk
>>Subject: RE: [naktalk] OMS7E CD Player
>>
>>
>>The guy I bought if from (he makes his living on ebay, buying from local
>>auctions and selling them on ebay) said that people are buying
>>the oms7 for
>>its mechanics. Apparently some people are using it as CD-transport only,
>>connecting it to an external DAC. There are no digital outputs on oms7, I
>>don't know how they are doing this. One has to have the schematics to find
>>the s/pdif output.
>>
>>_Fuad
>>
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>>Precedence: list
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From enoyes at snet.net  Thu Jan  1 18:50:47 2004
From: enoyes at snet.net (Ed Noyes)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 12:50:47 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 250/ADS
References: <1cf.170e3e00.2d24ce2b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3FF45DF7.1080205@snet.net>

I had actually taken a pulse on ebay after discovering my old 250 after 
many years. Unfortunately, the 250 didn't seem to be worth more than $50 
- $60! I decided instead to keep it and enjoy it in my secondary office 
system... BTW, nice sounding deck!

Happy New Year, Ed

MacBruce at aol.com wrote:

> Hello!
> I was cleaning several years worth of dust from behind my stereo 
> cabinet today, when I stumbled upon my old Nakamichi 250 cassette 
> deck. I bought it around 1979 or so along with the correct ADS powered 
> speakers and their mounts, the Nak/ADS power source, all the cables, 
> and the deck mount as well. My question is: Is this setup considered 
> collectible? If so, what's it worth these days? I remember when I 
> bought it, it was pretty much state of the art! I would think there'd 
> be a demand for such a period piece, no?
> Bruce Lindner, Milwaukie Oregon
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Thu Jan  1 19:56:59 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 18:56:59 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
In-Reply-To: <000701c3d097$cb99cfc0$62773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <001b01c3d099$09174700$2d8a4c51@oemcomputer>

I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be able to
take the Nak's with us working or not!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the predecessors
> ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that the
> Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
> issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where the
> parts and service is widely available.
>
> What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> repair ticket
> converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
>
> Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> you may be,
> but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
> small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with it
> until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
> most!
> > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> perhaps not a
> > lot more!
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> the naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> to go broke
> > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > >
> > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> the naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a
> nice
> > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> appeal for a
> > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> subscribe to mine
> > > ..."
> > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> Mmmm... all
> > > those
> > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> > > >
> > > > Gra'
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
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> > > > >
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> > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
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> > > > >
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From sbioa1 at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  1 20:10:30 2004
From: sbioa1 at hotmail.com (jojo mac)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:10:30 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
Message-ID: <BAY7-F125pC0l5wODZ400067153@hotmail.com>

Hey all, Happy New Year, this is my first time posting something here so I 
hope it works.

Have a question, a relative of mine owns a cr7 tape deck and based on looks 
and condition kept it�s excellent.
The problem that it has is mainly whenever trying to rewind a tape or 
fast-forward (it hadn�t been used in a while and even when it was used I 
don't think we ever rewound any tapes).
Currently if you try to rewind with a tape there, there appears to be a sec. 
of movement and it stops/stalls, when trying without a tape it rewinds for 
about 15sec. before stopping.  Fast-forward is similar except it doesn't 
stop without a tape and with one usually will have trouble, slow down, and 
stop near the beginning of the tape or near then end (but basically the same 
problem as rewind to a lesser extent).

It hasn�t been to a shop since it was bought, so I was just wondering if 
anyone here might have any insight on what could be the problem?

Thanks, Chao!

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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Thu Jan  1 20:26:37 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 20:26:37 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>
	<002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl>

I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble where the 1000ZXL
is performing flawlessly!
I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape transport (i guess it is)
and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend more on this Dragon
then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion the ZXL's are the
best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes the deck the best for
each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's charm too....
choises are difficult sometimes...

Wouter

"Carlitos Jr." wrote:

> Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
> anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
>
> I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
> > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a nice
> > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
> ..."
> > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
> those
> > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical group
> > > for this New Year!
> > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
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> > >
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Thu Jan  1 20:47:29 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:47:29 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
In-Reply-To: <BAY7-F125pC0l5wODZ400067153@hotmail.com>
References: <BAY7-F125pC0l5wODZ400067153@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <3FF47951.4070905@rcn.com>

jojo mac wrote:
> Hey all, Happy New Year, this is my first time posting something here so 
> I hope it works.
> 
> Have a question, a relative of mine owns a cr7 tape deck and based on 
> looks and condition kept it’s excellent.
> The problem that it has is mainly whenever trying to rewind a tape or 
> fast-forward (it hadn’t been used in a while and even when it was used I 
> don't think we ever rewound any tapes).
> Currently if you try to rewind with a tape there, there appears to be a 
> sec. of movement and it stops/stalls, when trying without a tape it 
> rewinds for about 15sec. before stopping.  Fast-forward is similar 
> except it doesn't stop without a tape and with one usually will have 
> trouble, slow down, and stop near the beginning of the tape or near then 
> end (but basically the same problem as rewind to a lesser extent).
> 
> It hasn’t been to a shop since it was bought, so I was just wondering if 
> anyone here might have any insight on what could be the problem?
> 
> Thanks, Chao!

Your CR-7 probably still has the rubber idler tire -- it's a
60 cent part that's reasonably easy to replace. Replacing the
tire plus giving the deck a well deserved cleaning/lubrication
is an hour or so job. This is within the capability of many
hobbyists. If it requires recalibration (you did say it never
received any service since bought?) expect to pay $150 or so
for the whole job -- it requires expensive gauges and tools
that most of us do not own.

You could also go for broke and have the idler assembly
replaced with the gear modification -- far more expensive,
but will never require service.

-- Ron





From jerryjg at webtv.net  Fri Jan  2 00:42:32 2004
From: jerryjg at webtv.net (Gerald G.)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 17:42:32 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [naktalk] 700 tri-tracer
Message-ID: <3915-3FF4B068-1145@storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net>

hi,iam disowning one of my naks.its a 700 tri-tracer in excellent
condition.im assumng that since nak-mart is non-op.,that its ok to
mention it here.           Well,anyway,im not gonna sell it,but i would
like to trade it for something i need like a headphone amp,a dynakit
tube amp(+cash),or a decent tuner.

thank you very much,
gerald



From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Fri Jan  2 11:49:32 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 21:49:32 +1100 
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D322@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Howdy all. A happy new year to you all!

	Tom.


From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Fri Jan  2 12:04:43 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 22:04:43 +1100 
Subject: [naktalk] RX-202
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D323@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

If the function lights are blinking then it could be your cam motor on the
frits. Try opening the unit up and assist the cam motor by pushing it
yourself. If you are not sure which motor is the cam motor then you should
be able to obtain the service manual from the Naktalk website. Wouter do you
know the best way to download the service manual? The other thing that may
be the cause of this problem is the mode sensors, it's located right next to
the cam motor and it has three switches that tell the microprocessor what
position the mechanics are at the time, these usually need a clean as grit
builds up on the contacts and the microprocessor is given a false reading.
 
    Tom. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Heins [mailto:tgheins at earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, 31 December 2003 12:07
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] RX-202


I have an RX-202 with a tape jammed inside.  It won't eject.  When I try, it
just spits a little tape out and the lights start blinking back and forth.
Is there a reset button somewhere. I have no manual.  Any suggestions? Yes,
I've unplugged it.  Thx.
Tim

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From ti at amb.org  Fri Jan  2 12:22:02 2004
From: ti at amb.org (Ti Kan)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 03:22:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Dragon capstan motors lube procedure?
Message-ID: <200401021122.LAA05407@amb.org>

Hi all,

Happy 2004!

Recently I noticed my Nak Dragon would exhibit a (very faint)
ch-ch-ch type noise when turned on cold, but that noise would
go away after a few minutes.  This happens even when there is
no tape loaded, so I assume the capstan motors probably need
a little lubrication.  There is no apparent ill effect other than
the noise.

What's the correct way to lube the capstan motors?

-Ti
-- 
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   2 4 6


From smarzuki at indosat.net.id  Fri Jan  2 14:32:25 2004
From: smarzuki at indosat.net.id (Salim Marzuki)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 20:32:25 +0700
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000801c3d083$f573b540$c3ab4e51@oemcomputer>
	<000701c3d097$cb99cfc0$62773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <004b01c3d135$1c0ea6e0$16299bca@aisha>


I agree that ZXL is a pain to fix ... plus so many things go wrong at
different times.  Finished working the rec bias, meter went off, two months
later mechanism logic failed etc.  Looks like it requires constant attention
for the first few months after it sits down in our room.  However ... once
you get all the bugs out of the 'king', it will reward you with a lifetime
experience !  In my case all problems came from ICs (several 455x op amps +
early days logic ICs ?) and of course orange caps.

Too bad Nak didn't maintain that special sounding pb amp along its newer
lines.  Do they think ZX9 or CR7 pb amps are improvement over ZXL's ?  It
doesn't look that expensive nor complicated to implement zxl pb amp onto
plain naks.

Re: CR7 vs dragon, imho dragon have quite robust electronics but more
difficult tape travel to set up due to auto reverse + naac combo.  Other
than that, dragon would still get my vote for 'the only nak to own'.

Best regards,
Salim SM


----- Original Message -----
From: Carlitos Jr.
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:48 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the predecessors
ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that the
Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where the
parts and service is widely available.

What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the repair ticket
converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!

Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector you may be,
but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with it
until the Armageddon comes ! ha !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
most!
> But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though perhaps not a
> lot more!
>
> Gra'




From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 17:51:52 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 10:51:52 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <001b01c3d099$09174700$2d8a4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <001901c3d150$ba00a860$0a773242@coqui.net>

Exactly right, Gra' Ha !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be able to
> take the Nak's with us working or not!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
predecessors
> > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that
the
> > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
> > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where
the
> > parts and service is widely available.
> >
> > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > repair ticket
> > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> >
> > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > you may be,
> > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
> > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with
it
> > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
> > most!
> > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > perhaps not a
> > > lot more!
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > to go broke
> > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > >
> > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be
a
> > nice
> > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > appeal for a
> > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > subscribe to mine
> > > > ..."
> > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > Mmmm... all
> > > > those
> > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
Kannan.
> > > > >
> > > > > Gra'
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
[mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > kannan
> > > > > >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 17:54:37 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 10:54:37 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer><002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>
	<3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net>

Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
"almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.

I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever made
(including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble where the
1000ZXL
> is performing flawlessly!
> I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape transport (i guess it
is)
> and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend more on this
Dragon
> then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion the ZXL's are
the
> best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes the deck the
best for
> each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's charm
too....
> choises are difficult sometimes...
>
> Wouter
>
> "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
>
> > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
> > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> >
> > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a
nice
> > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
> > ..."
> > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
> > those
> > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical
group
> > > > for this New Year!
> > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > > >
> > > > kannan
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 18:01:39 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:01:39 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] 700 tri-tracer
References: <3915-3FF4B068-1145@storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <002f01c3d152$17f10220$0a773242@coqui.net>

Jerry:

I don't want to dissapoint you, but, the tri-tracers are not popular
anymore. Unfortunately the price for those models are very low and since the
parts are no longer made... well, go figure.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerald G." <jerryjg at webtv.net>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 5:42 PM
Subject: [naktalk] 700 tri-tracer


> hi,iam disowning one of my naks.its a 700 tri-tracer in excellent
> condition.im assumng that since nak-mart is non-op.,that its ok to
> mention it here.           Well,anyway,im not gonna sell it,but i would
> like to trade it for something i need like a headphone amp,a dynakit
> tube amp(+cash),or a decent tuner.
>
> thank you very much,
> gerald
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 18:06:22 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:06:22 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000801c3d083$f573b540$c3ab4e51@oemcomputer><000701c3d097$cb99cfc0$62773242@coqui.net>
	<004b01c3d135$1c0ea6e0$16299bca@aisha>
Message-ID: <004501c3d152$c00ce5a0$0a773242@coqui.net>

That's right Salim. I think that if anybody ask me what Nak to have, I'll
simply reply: the Dragon. It gives you a very good taste of what a Nak can
do. Good sound, auto-azymuth, auto reverse, manual calibration for the tape,
both Dolby's, continued playing... well, you named it !

1000 ZXL: no doubt it is the most impressive, but it has the most impressive
repair tickets in the industry too.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Salim Marzuki" <smarzuki at indosat.net.id>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


>
> I agree that ZXL is a pain to fix ... plus so many things go wrong at
> different times.  Finished working the rec bias, meter went off, two
months
> later mechanism logic failed etc.  Looks like it requires constant
attention
> for the first few months after it sits down in our room.  However ... once
> you get all the bugs out of the 'king', it will reward you with a lifetime
> experience !  In my case all problems came from ICs (several 455x op amps
+
> early days logic ICs ?) and of course orange caps.
>
> Too bad Nak didn't maintain that special sounding pb amp along its newer
> lines.  Do they think ZX9 or CR7 pb amps are improvement over ZXL's ?  It
> doesn't look that expensive nor complicated to implement zxl pb amp onto
> plain naks.
>
> Re: CR7 vs dragon, imho dragon have quite robust electronics but more
> difficult tape travel to set up due to auto reverse + naac combo.  Other
> than that, dragon would still get my vote for 'the only nak to own'.
>
> Best regards,
> Salim SM
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carlitos Jr.
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the predecessors
> ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that the
> Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
> issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where the
> parts and service is widely available.
>
> What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the repair
ticket
> converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
>
> Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector you may
be,
> but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
> small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with it
> until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
> most!
> > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though perhaps not
a
> > lot more!
> >
> > Gra'
>
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 18:30:11 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:30:11 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Crazy Things
References: <BAY2-F919ny7BXx4XFK000567cb@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <000b01c3d156$1420ea80$0a773242@coqui.net>

Just when you think you have seen it all ...

At ebay:

700     starting bid at: $799.00
1000                    at: $999.00

A Dragon only bid at $999.00 (have no doubt that the seller himself bid on
it ... Ha !)

Carlos




From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 18:33:00 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY2-F919ny7BXx4XFK000567cb@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <000701c3d156$788858a0$0a773242@coqui.net>

OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want to
loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).

Just let me know ...

Carlos




From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Fri Jan  2 16:28:41 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 17:28:41 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
	naks!!!
Message-ID: <sff5aa54.068@mroute.sunint.co.za>

Can't take it with me.........????

I'll sure go down trying!!  My new thermonuclear power supply on my
682ZX, with a very nasty orange cap fallout effect will have them
running!!!

Marc

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From jimsoden at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 16:39:10 2004
From: jimsoden at yahoo.com (James B. Soden)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 10:39:10 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY2-F919ny7BXx4XFK000567cb@hotmail.com>
	<000701c3d156$788858a0$0a773242@coqui.net>
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Hi Carlos!

I'd love to buy one!  $50 plus around $15 for shipping?  You are truly
wonderful!

If you still have one left, I'm your man! :-)

Jim Soden
jimsoden at yahoo.com



"Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> 
> OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
> remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want to
> loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
> well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> 
> Just let me know ...
> 
> Carlos
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 16:58:21 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 10:58:21 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <001b01c3d099$09174700$2d8a4c51@oemcomputer>
	<001901c3d150$ba00a860$0a773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <002e01c3d149$3f363200$d8106343@johnnyrotten>

Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the marathon
tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


Exactly right, Gra' Ha !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be able to
> take the Nak's with us working or not!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
predecessors
> > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that
the
> > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the technical
> > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where
the
> > parts and service is widely available.
> >
> > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > repair ticket
> > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> >
> > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > you may be,
> > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only some
> > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with
it
> > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better than
> > most!
> > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd have
> > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > perhaps not a
> > > lot more!
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > to go broke
> > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > >
> > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be
a
> > nice
> > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > appeal for a
> > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > subscribe to mine
> > > > ..."
> > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > Mmmm... all
> > > > those
> > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
Kannan.
> > > > >
> > > > > Gra'
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
[mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > kannan
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Fri Jan  2 18:19:03 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 18:19:03 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer><002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>
	<3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl>
	<002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net>
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Hi Carlos.

Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my Dragon....
I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive too in the
'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange problems and then
turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered that
while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out all
boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL problems can
be more hard to find, i know..
Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
Can't Stephen help you?

Wouter

"Carlitos Jr." wrote:

> Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
> other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
> "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
>
> I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever made
> (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
> > I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble where the
> 1000ZXL
> > is performing flawlessly!
> > I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape transport (i guess it
> is)
> > and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend more on this
> Dragon
> > then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion the ZXL's are
> the
> > best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes the deck the
> best for
> > each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's charm
> too....
> > choises are difficult sometimes...
> >
> > Wouter
> >
> > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> >
> > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go broke
> > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > >
> > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> > >
> > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be a
> nice
> > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal for a
> > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to mine
> > > ..."
> > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm... all
> > > those
> > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me, Kannan.
> > > >
> > > > Gra'
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as fanatical
> group
> > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > > > >
> > > > > kannan
> > > > >
> > > > >
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From vferdman at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 18:25:04 2004
From: vferdman at yahoo.com (Vladimir Ferdman)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 09:25:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
In-Reply-To: <200401011100.i01B0DEr007224@zebra.naks.com>
Message-ID: <20040102172504.61295.qmail@web61104.mail.yahoo.com>

Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how international this list is and even
more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life, Odessa, Ukraine was actually
mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but Russian remains my mother tongue. 
English running close second.

Best to all in the New Year!
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From smarzuki at indosat.net.id  Fri Jan  2 19:23:45 2004
From: smarzuki at indosat.net.id (Salim Marzuki)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:23:45 +0700
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>
	<002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>
	<3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl>
	<002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net>
	<3FF5A807.F5EA0D8B@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <001a01c3d15d$a74b4ec0$ea299bca@aisha>


Imho ZXL can easily develop lots of problem here and there due to the
complexities of a.b.l.e.  Even after long period of 'burn-in' (I believe
said ZXL already made round trips to NM), another problem could show up some
time after the long shipment.  Playback on the other hand should be
fuss-free once the faulty + dried caps replaced.  I think it takes about 6
months for mine to 'settle down' and now it's as solid as other decks, even
after long time of no-play.

Maybe Ron or engineers within naktalk can answer if that 'serial problem'
could possibly caused by newly installed parts affecting original components
?  Or is it just old components / ICs failing one by one ?

Best regards,
Salim SM


----- Original Message -----
From: Wouter Heijke
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


Hi Carlos.

Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
Dragon....
I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive too in the
'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange problems and
then
turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered
that
while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out all
boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL problems
can
be more hard to find, i know..
Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
Can't Stephen help you?

Wouter

"Carlitos Jr." wrote:

> Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
> other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
> "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
>
> I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever
made
> (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----




From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 21:44:04 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:44:04 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY2-F919ny7BXx4XFK000567cb@hotmail.com><000701c3d156$788858a0$0a773242@coqui.net>
	<3FF5909E.318E66D6@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001501c3d171$292e0fa0$3c773242@coqui.net>

Sure. One is for you. OK guys, Only 2 remains !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "James B. Soden" <jimsoden at yahoo.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Hi Carlos!
>
> I'd love to buy one!  $50 plus around $15 for shipping?  You are truly
> wonderful!
>
> If you still have one left, I'm your man! :-)
>
> Jim Soden
> jimsoden at yahoo.com
>
>
>
> "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> >
> > OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
> > remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want to
> > loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
> > well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> >
> > Just let me know ...
> >
> > Carlos
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 21:46:20 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:46:20 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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	<002e01c3d149$3f363200$d8106343@johnnyrotten>
Message-ID: <002101c3d171$7a91f000$3c773242@coqui.net>

The moving company called my wife today and told her to expect the things at
my house next Thursday. I'm looking forward to receive it and start working
on many projects pending. One of those is the Marathon Tape, of course.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the marathon
> tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Exactly right, Gra' Ha !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be able
to
> > take the Nak's with us working or not!
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
> predecessors
> > > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that
> the
> > > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the
technical
> > > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where
> the
> > > parts and service is widely available.
> > >
> > > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > > repair ticket
> > > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> > > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> > >
> > > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > > you may be,
> > > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only
some
> > > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> > > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with
> it
> > > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better
than
> > > most!
> > > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd
have
> > > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > > perhaps not a
> > > > lot more!
> > > >
> > > > Gra'
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > the naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > > to go broke
> > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > >
> > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > >
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > the naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would
be
> a
> > > nice
> > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > > appeal for a
> > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > > subscribe to mine
> > > > > ..."
> > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > > Mmmm... all
> > > > > those
> > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> Kannan.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
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> > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
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> > > > > > >
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> > > > > > > for this New Year!
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recording.
> > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a
Dragon!"
> > > > > > >
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From mithao at hotmail.com  Fri Jan  2 19:42:07 2004
From: mithao at hotmail.com (Minh Pham)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 18:42:07 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
Message-ID: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com>


Hi Carlos;

Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!

Sincerely;
Mithao


>From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
>
>OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
>remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want to
>loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
>well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
>
>Just let me know ...
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 21:50:25 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:50:25 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer><002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net><3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl><002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net>
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Yes, originally he fixed it. 2 weeks later, she came down with another kind
of malaise. My problem is the long shipping from Puerto Rico to New Mexico.
Then, another fellow technician offered to fully refurbish it as new with
one year of warranty, but with a high ticket of $1,500 - $2,000 !!!!

I'll do it if I could afford that, but it isn't just practical for me at
this time. I just want it to be fixed and sell it cheap to someone over
there, perhaps Gra wants one. Ha !

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Hi Carlos.
>
> Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
Dragon....
> I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive too in the
> 'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange problems and
then
> turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered
that
> while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out
all
> boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL
problems can
> be more hard to find, i know..
> Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
> Can't Stephen help you?
>
> Wouter
>
> "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
>
> > Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
> > other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
> > "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
> >
> > I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever
made
> > (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> > > I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble where
the
> > 1000ZXL
> > > is performing flawlessly!
> > > I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape transport (i guess
it
> > is)
> > > and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend more on this
> > Dragon
> > > then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion the ZXL's
are
> > the
> > > best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes the deck the
> > best for
> > > each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's charm
> > too....
> > > choises are difficult sometimes...
> > >
> > > Wouter
> > >
> > > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go
broke
> > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > >
> > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > > >
> > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would be
a
> > nice
> > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal
for a
> > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine, subscribe to
mine
> > > > ..."
> > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?   Mmmm...
all
> > > > those
> > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
Kannan.
> > > > >
> > > > > Gra'
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
[mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
fanatical
> > group
> > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak recording.
> > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a Dragon!"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > kannan
> > > > > >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 21:51:37 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:51:37 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
References: <20040102172504.61295.qmail@web61104.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003c01c3d172$3745bce0$3c773242@coqui.net>

Use to have a friend in Hollywood, LA  from Russia and his name was Vladimir
too. Funny little fellow ...

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vladimir Ferdman" <vferdman at yahoo.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:25 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list


> Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how international
this list is and even
> more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life, Odessa,
Ukraine was actually
> mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but Russian
remains my mother tongue.
> English running close second.
>
> Best to all in the New Year!
> Vladimir
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 21:53:36 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:53:36 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer><002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net><3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl><002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net><3FF5A807.F5EA0D8B@xs4all.nl>
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You are right, Salim. Usually they are solid on the playback side, but not
so on recording. I used it for playback for a while until I realized how
stupid is for me to have such a deck without recording capability.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Salim Marzuki" <smarzuki at indosat.net.id>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


>
> Imho ZXL can easily develop lots of problem here and there due to the
> complexities of a.b.l.e.  Even after long period of 'burn-in' (I believe
> said ZXL already made round trips to NM), another problem could show up
some
> time after the long shipment.  Playback on the other hand should be
> fuss-free once the faulty + dried caps replaced.  I think it takes about 6
> months for mine to 'settle down' and now it's as solid as other decks,
even
> after long time of no-play.
>
> Maybe Ron or engineers within naktalk can answer if that 'serial problem'
> could possibly caused by newly installed parts affecting original
components
> ?  Or is it just old components / ICs failing one by one ?
>
> Best regards,
> Salim SM
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wouter Heijke
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 12:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Hi Carlos.
>
> Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
> Dragon....
> I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive too in the
> 'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange problems and
> then
> turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered
> that
> while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out
all
> boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL
problems
> can
> be more hard to find, i know..
> Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
> Can't Stephen help you?
>
> Wouter
>
> "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
>
> > Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
> > other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
> > "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
> >
> > I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever
> made
> > (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 22:04:57 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:04:57 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <000701c3d174$14d327e0$3c773242@coqui.net>

Minh:

If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.

By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the gear
mod.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


>
> Hi Carlos;
>
> Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
>
> Sincerely;
> Mithao
>
>
> >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> >
> >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
> >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want to
> >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
> >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> >
> >Just let me know ...
> >
> >Carlos
> >
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 22:13:04 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:13:04 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com>
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By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with a
recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are final
cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all these gear
around.

Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Minh:
>
> If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
>
> By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the gear
> mod.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> >
> > Hi Carlos;
> >
> > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> >
> > Sincerely;
> > Mithao
> >
> >
> > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > >
> > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition MR-2's
> > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want
to
> > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs it,
> > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > >
> > >Just let me know ...
> > >
> > >Carlos
> > >
> > >
> >
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 20:11:43 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:11:43 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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Go Carlos, your der man! ;-) Are you in the same area of P.R?

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


The moving company called my wife today and told her to expect the things at
my house next Thursday. I'm looking forward to receive it and start working
on many projects pending. One of those is the Marathon Tape, of course.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the marathon
> tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Exactly right, Gra' Ha !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be able
to
> > take the Nak's with us working or not!
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
> predecessors
> > > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think that
> the
> > > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the
technical
> > > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine where
> the
> > > parts and service is widely available.
> > >
> > > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > > repair ticket
> > > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL full
> > > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> > >
> > > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > > you may be,
> > > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only
some
> > > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the end,
> > > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked with
> it
> > > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better
than
> > > most!
> > > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd
have
> > > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > > perhaps not a
> > > > lot more!
> > > >
> > > > Gra'
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > the naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > > to go broke
> > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > >
> > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > >
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > the naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would
be
> a
> > > nice
> > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > > appeal for a
> > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > > subscribe to mine
> > > > > ..."
> > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > > Mmmm... all
> > > > > those
> > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> Kannan.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak
recording.
> > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a
Dragon!"
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > kannan
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From sandorpistike at hotmail.com  Fri Jan  2 20:15:46 2004
From: sandorpistike at hotmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?S=E1ndor_Istv=E1n?=)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:15:46 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
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Carlos,
if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know (about
the P&P fees also).
I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do you?

Others:
please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
István

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with a
> recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are final
> cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all these
gear
> around.
>
> Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > Minh:
> >
> > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> >
> > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the gear
> > mod.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi Carlos;
> > >
> > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Sincerely;
> > > Mithao
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > >
> > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
MR-2's
> > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't want

> to
> > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs
it,
> > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > > >
> > > >Just let me know ...
> > > >
> > > >Carlos
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Fri Jan  2 20:20:39 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 20:20:39 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] 550 powersupply
Message-ID: <3FF5C487.780DF2A4@xs4all.nl>

Hi All,

As an original 550 powersupply will be hard to find i'm looking for an
alternative.
Anyone know what to buy and how to rebuild it to fit the 550's
connector? The connector looks like a black box power connector.

Wouter



From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 22:28:41 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:28:41 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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Yes. In the paradise of the East Coast by the Rain Forrest of El Yunque ...

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Go Carlos, your der man! ;-) Are you in the same area of P.R?
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> The moving company called my wife today and told her to expect the things
at
> my house next Thursday. I'm looking forward to receive it and start
working
> on many projects pending. One of those is the Marathon Tape, of course.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the marathon
> > tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Exactly right, Gra' Ha !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be
able
> to
> > > take the Nak's with us working or not!
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
> > predecessors
> > > > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think
that
> > the
> > > > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the
> technical
> > > > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine
where
> > the
> > > > parts and service is widely available.
> > > >
> > > > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > > > repair ticket
> > > > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL
full
> > > > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> > > >
> > > > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > > > you may be,
> > > > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only
> some
> > > > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the
end,
> > > > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked
with
> > it
> > > > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better
> than
> > > > most!
> > > > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd
> have
> > > > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > > > perhaps not a
> > > > > lot more!
> > > > >
> > > > > Gra'
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
[mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > > > to go broke
> > > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Carlos
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would
> be
> > a
> > > > nice
> > > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > > > appeal for a
> > > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > > > subscribe to mine
> > > > > > ..."
> > > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > > > Mmmm... all
> > > > > > those
> > > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> > Kannan.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> > [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak
> recording.
> > > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a
> Dragon!"
> > > > > > > >
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Fri Jan  2 20:28:26 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 14:28:26 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
In-Reply-To: <001a01c3d15d$a74b4ec0$ea299bca@aisha>
References: <000001c3d006$4738ecc0$9a73893e@oemcomputer>	<002201c3d093$1efd6a00$62773242@coqui.net>	<3FF4746C.E2F4B81A@xs4all.nl>	<002101c3d151$1bdb0300$0a773242@coqui.net>	<3FF5A807.F5EA0D8B@xs4all.nl>
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Salim Marzuki wrote:
> Imho ZXL can easily develop lots of problem here and there due to the
> complexities of a.b.l.e.  Even after long period of 'burn-in' (I believe
> said ZXL already made round trips to NM), another problem could show up some
> time after the long shipment.  Playback on the other hand should be
> fuss-free once the faulty + dried caps replaced.  I think it takes about 6
> months for mine to 'settle down' and now it's as solid as other decks, even
> after long time of no-play.
> 
> Maybe Ron or engineers within naktalk can answer if that 'serial problem'
> could possibly caused by newly installed parts affecting original components
> ?  Or is it just old components / ICs failing one by one ?

Salim,

It's unlikely a new part (assuming it's good) would
accelerate the demise of older parts around it. More likely,
you had a number of marginal parts that failed one after
the other.

I see this often in my other hobby, of vintage test
instruments (from heathkit, Eico, etc.). I would fix a unit
to the point where everything works perfectly, calibrate it
and put it in my lab. A week later I turn it on and damn if
it doesn't act up again!  Only yesterday, an RF generator
became intermittent -- it was a cold solder joint that lasted
for 20 years and finally decided to lose contact. This was
followed by my old trusty harmonic distortion meter. Would
you believe a wire broke right at a tube socket? The thermal
cycling must have finally got to it...

-- Ron


> 
> Best regards,
> Salim SM
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wouter Heijke
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 12:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> 
> 
> Hi Carlos.
> 
> Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
> Dragon....
> I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive too in the
> 'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange problems and
> then
> turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered
> that
> while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out all
> boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL problems
> can
> be more hard to find, i know..
> Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
> Can't Stephen help you?
> 
> Wouter
> 
> "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is completely the
>>other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
>>"almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
>>
>>I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever
> 
> made
> 
>>(including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
>>
>>Carlos
>>




From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 22:36:09 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:36:09 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
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Hey Sandor ! I'll keep some of my decks, but most of them has gone already.
Remember Misha from Russia ? Well, he bought me 2 decks last year, including
that museum piece of my 700 II. I'm not sure what's next, but maybe the
Dragon or the 1000 ZXL after I fix it.

You know, and this is a friendly advice: you got the bug from this wonderful
list and you start buying decks like crazy. At the end, you find yourself
with a lot of goodies with no time to use them all or to have them in a
proper place. Last year, before I moved to California, I did an inventory...
Well, I discovered 52 pieces of audio gear between decks, integrates,
speakers ... some of them still sealed in the new boxes.  I calculated about
$35,000 in all.

Now, you see how I have to priced them in order to sell it. But I'm happy
because I know they wil have a new home with other Nak brothers.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sándor István" <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Carlos,
> if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know
(about
> the P&P fees also).
> I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do you?
>
> Others:
> please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
> István
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with a
> > recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are
final
> > cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all these
> gear
> > around.
> >
> > Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > > Minh:
> > >
> > > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> > >
> > > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the
gear
> > > mod.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Carlos;
> > > >
> > > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Sincerely;
> > > > Mithao
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > > >
> > > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
> MR-2's
> > > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't
want
>
> > to
> > > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs
> it,
> > > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > > > >
> > > > >Just let me know ...
> > > > >
> > > > >Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Jan  2 20:38:03 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 19:38:03 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
In-Reply-To: <20040102172504.61295.qmail@web61104.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000101c3d167$f0450e40$4ee34c51@oemcomputer>

Vladimir

The only thing this list is short of are women!  :o)

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Vladimir Ferdman
> Sent: 02 January 2004 17:25
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
>
>
> Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how
> international this list is and even
> more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life,
> Odessa, Ukraine was actually
> mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but
> Russian remains my mother tongue.
> English running close second.
>
> Best to all in the New Year!
> Vladimir
>
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 20:36:31 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:36:31 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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Sounds very exotic, I'll just bring my toothbrush! Seriously, if I ever get
down that way maybe we can share a few beers!

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


Yes. In the paradise of the East Coast by the Rain Forrest of El Yunque ...

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Go Carlos, your der man! ;-) Are you in the same area of P.R?
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> The moving company called my wife today and told her to expect the things
at
> my house next Thursday. I'm looking forward to receive it and start
working
> on many projects pending. One of those is the Marathon Tape, of course.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the marathon
> > tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Exactly right, Gra' Ha !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be
able
> to
> > > take the Nak's with us working or not!
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
> > predecessors
> > > > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think
that
> > the
> > > > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the
> technical
> > > > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine
where
> > the
> > > > parts and service is widely available.
> > > >
> > > > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > > > repair ticket
> > > > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL
full
> > > > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> > > >
> > > > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > > > you may be,
> > > > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only
> some
> > > > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the
end,
> > > > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked
with
> > it
> > > > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better
> than
> > > > most!
> > > > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?  I'd
> have
> > > > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > > > perhaps not a
> > > > > lot more!
> > > > >
> > > > > Gra'
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
[mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > > > to go broke
> > > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Carlos
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon would
> be
> > a
> > > > nice
> > > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > > > appeal for a
> > > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > > > subscribe to mine
> > > > > > ..."
> > > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > > > Mmmm... all
> > > > > > those
> > > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> > Kannan.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> > [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak
> recording.
> > > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a
> Dragon!"
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 22:49:50 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:49:50 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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You and everyone in this list are welcome in Puerto Rico.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Sounds very exotic, I'll just bring my toothbrush! Seriously, if I ever
get
> down that way maybe we can share a few beers!
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Yes. In the paradise of the East Coast by the Rain Forrest of El Yunque
...
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > Go Carlos, your der man! ;-) Are you in the same area of P.R?
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:46 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > The moving company called my wife today and told her to expect the
things
> at
> > my house next Thursday. I'm looking forward to receive it and start
> working
> > on many projects pending. One of those is the Marathon Tape, of course.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 9:58 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > Carlos, while we have your attention, what's the latest on the
marathon
> > > tapes to CD project? Are you still awaiting equipment to arrive in PR?
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:51 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Exactly right, Gra' Ha !
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:56 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
naks!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > > I reckon you're right!   And when Armageddon comes ... we won't be
> able
> > to
> > > > take the Nak's with us working or not!
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:48
> > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> > naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Yeah, could be. But the difference between the Dragon and the
> > > predecessors
> > > > > ZXL's is that the Dragon has better and newer technology. I think
> that
> > > the
> > > > > Dragon, CR 7 and ZX 7-9 are in the same league, concerning the
> > technical
> > > > > issues. The bottom line is: I feel much better having a machine
> where
> > > the
> > > > > parts and service is widely available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What does a Gold 1000 ZXL worth if it can not be fix or if the
> > > > > repair ticket
> > > > > converts into a second mortgage? Do you know how much a 1000 ZXL
> full
> > > > > refurbishing cost ? $1,500 - $2,000 !!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Question is: does it worth ? I don't care how an avid collector
> > > > > you may be,
> > > > > but putting all those "greens" in a 25 years old machine that only
> > some
> > > > > small number of collectors seek, it's simply nuts. Period. At the
> end,
> > > > > nobody will pay 2k for a cassette deck today, so, you got stucked
> with
> > > it
> > > > > until the Armageddon comes ! ha !
> > > > >
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:26 AM
> > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> > naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > True enough about the 1000ZXL, Carlos, as you should know better
> > than
> > > > > most!
> > > > > > But would you think the Dragon more serviceable that a CR-7?
I'd
> > have
> > > > > > thought there was more to go wrong inside the Dragon, though
> > > > > perhaps not a
> > > > > > lot more!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 18:15
> > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready
> > > > > to go broke
> > > > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Carlos
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a Dragon
would
> > be
> > > a
> > > > > nice
> > > > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
> > > > > appeal for a
> > > > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > > > > subscribe to mine
> > > > > > > ..."
> > > > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> > > > > Mmmm... all
> > > > > > > those
> > > > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> > > Kannan.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> > > [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > > > > the naks!!!
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > > > > > > fanatical group
> > > > > > > > > for this New Year!
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> > recording.
> > > > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire a
> > Dragon!"
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > kannan
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Jan  2 20:45:24 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 19:45:24 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
In-Reply-To: <003401c3d172$0c630a00$3c773242@coqui.net>
Message-ID: <000201c3d168$f6c33ca0$4ee34c51@oemcomputer>

Carlos, I'd love your ZXL but, as it's not working .... Not sure I'd want to
risk it!  However, at least B&W are still servicing Nak's but they did once
tell me they were out of ZXL spares and only ever got them by canibalising
dead units sent to them for repair...

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> Sent: 02 January 2004 20:50
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> Yes, originally he fixed it. 2 weeks later, she came down with
> another kind
> of malaise. My problem is the long shipping from Puerto Rico to
> New Mexico.
> Then, another fellow technician offered to fully refurbish it as new with
> one year of warranty, but with a high ticket of $1,500 - $2,000 !!!!
>
> I'll do it if I could afford that, but it isn't just practical for me at
> this time. I just want it to be fixed and sell it cheap to someone over
> there, perhaps Gra wants one. Ha !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
>
>
> > Hi Carlos.
> >
> > Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
> Dragon....
> > I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive
> too in the
> > 'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange
> problems and
> then
> > turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he discovered
> that
> > while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took out
> all
> > boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL
> problems can
> > be more hard to find, i know..
> > Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
> > Can't Stephen help you?
> >
> > Wouter
> >
> > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is
> completely the
> > > other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while my
> > > "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
> > >
> > > I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine ever
> made
> > > (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at all.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:26 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> the naks!!!
> > >
> > > > I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble where
> the
> > > 1000ZXL
> > > > is performing flawlessly!
> > > > I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape
> transport (i guess
> it
> > > is)
> > > > and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend
> more on this
> > > Dragon
> > > > then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion
> the ZXL's
> are
> > > the
> > > > best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes
> the deck the
> > > best for
> > > > each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's charm
> > > too....
> > > > choises are difficult sometimes...
> > > >
> > > > Wouter
> > > >
> > > > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to go
> broke
> > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > >
> > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > >
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a
> Dragon would be
> a
> > > nice
> > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual appeal
> for a
> > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> subscribe to
> mine
> > > > > ..."
> > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
>   Mmmm...
> all
> > > > > those
> > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> Kannan.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> naks!!!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> fanatical
> > > group
> > > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak
> recording.
> > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire
> a Dragon!"
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > kannan
> > > > > > >
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 20:44:56 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:44:56 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com><000701c3d174$14d327e0$3c773242@coqui.net><000501c3d175$368572c0$3c773242@coqui.net><Sea2-DAV60lSu6f4aul00015028@hotmail.com>
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Do you still have the B&W's? Now that would be nice, speakers from my
homeland. I had some small KEF's but gave those to my daughter. We use
Rogers LS 3/5a's with our TV. My main pair are Magnepan's that have seen
better days and now resonate where they shouldn't! Large Advents in basement
and AR 2ax's in another room. I should trade them all for something solid
with ba__s! ;-)

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


Hey Sandor ! I'll keep some of my decks, but most of them has gone already.
Remember Misha from Russia ? Well, he bought me 2 decks last year, including
that museum piece of my 700 II. I'm not sure what's next, but maybe the
Dragon or the 1000 ZXL after I fix it.

You know, and this is a friendly advice: you got the bug from this wonderful
list and you start buying decks like crazy. At the end, you find yourself
with a lot of goodies with no time to use them all or to have them in a
proper place. Last year, before I moved to California, I did an inventory...
Well, I discovered 52 pieces of audio gear between decks, integrates,
speakers ... some of them still sealed in the new boxes.  I calculated about
$35,000 in all.

Now, you see how I have to priced them in order to sell it. But I'm happy
because I know they wil have a new home with other Nak brothers.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sándor István" <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Carlos,
> if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know
(about
> the P&P fees also).
> I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do you?
>
> Others:
> please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
> István
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with a
> > recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are
final
> > cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all these
> gear
> > around.
> >
> > Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > > Minh:
> > >
> > > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> > >
> > > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the
gear
> > > mod.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Carlos;
> > > >
> > > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Sincerely;
> > > > Mithao
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > > >
> > > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
> MR-2's
> > > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't
want
>
> > to
> > > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who needs
> it,
> > > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > > > >
> > > > >Just let me know ...
> > > > >
> > > > >Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 20:48:46 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:48:46 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
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Message-ID: <010b01c3d169$6f81e1a0$d8106343@johnnyrotten>

Are you sure? I bet there are many lurking here .

Sure would be nice to have Stephen's input and expertise here though!
Stephen we miss you, please jump in here when you can.

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 2:38 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list


Vladimir

The only thing this list is short of are women!  :o)

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Vladimir Ferdman
> Sent: 02 January 2004 17:25
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
>
>
> Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how
> international this list is and even
> more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life,
> Odessa, Ukraine was actually
> mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but
> Russian remains my mother tongue.
> English running close second.
>
> Best to all in the New Year!
> Vladimir
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 23:45:23 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 16:45:23 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
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Message-ID: <000701c3d182$1c539820$3c773242@coqui.net>

No, Gra, I would not sell it unless it's perfectly working. I don't
recommend anybody to risk on a 1000 or 700 ZXL. The risk may cost too much
...

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:45 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!


> Carlos, I'd love your ZXL but, as it's not working .... Not sure I'd want
to
> risk it!  However, at least B&W are still servicing Nak's but they did
once
> tell me they were out of ZXL spares and only ever got them by canibalising
> dead units sent to them for repair...
>
> Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of Carlitos Jr.
> > Sent: 02 January 2004 20:50
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > Yes, originally he fixed it. 2 weeks later, she came down with
> > another kind
> > of malaise. My problem is the long shipping from Puerto Rico to
> > New Mexico.
> > Then, another fellow technician offered to fully refurbish it as new
with
> > one year of warranty, but with a high ticket of $1,500 - $2,000 !!!!
> >
> > I'll do it if I could afford that, but it isn't just practical for me at
> > this time. I just want it to be fixed and sell it cheap to someone over
> > there, perhaps Gra wants one. Ha !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 11:19 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the naks!!!
> >
> >
> > > Hi Carlos.
> > >
> > > Yes i think too that i'm lucky with my 1000ZXL and unlucky with my
> > Dragon....
> > > I know that (like all 1000's) the ZXL decks are quite sensitive
> > too in the
> > > 'plugin' boards inside! A friend owning a 700ZXL had strange
> > problems and
> > then
> > > turning the source/tape switch the problem seemed to go... he
discovered
> > that
> > > while turning this switch the boards moved slightly too!! So he took
out
> > all
> > > boards and cleaned the connectors and fixed the problem... Well ZXL
> > problems can
> > > be more hard to find, i know..
> > > Hope yours will be playing/recording like mine one time!
> > > Can't Stephen help you?
> > >
> > > Wouter
> > >
> > > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hey Wouter, you are one of the blessed ones. My story is
> > completely the
> > > > other way around: my Dragon has never visisted a repair shop while
my
> > > > "almost new" 1000 ZXL has been a dissapointment.
> > > >
> > > > I have to confess, though, that it is the most impressive machine
ever
> > made
> > > > (including all brands) and properly aligned has no competition at
all.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:26 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of
> > the naks!!!
> > > >
> > > > > I don't know, i own both and my Dragon keeps giving me trouble
where
> > the
> > > > 1000ZXL
> > > > > is performing flawlessly!
> > > > > I guess i'm lucky. My Dragon's main problem is tape
> > transport (i guess
> > it
> > > > is)
> > > > > and now has to go back for repairs again! I think i spend
> > more on this
> > > > Dragon
> > > > > then on buying my $1000 1000ZXL back in 1999. To my opinion
> > the ZXL's
> > are
> > > > the
> > > > > best for recording too, the ABLE calibration simply tunes
> > the deck the
> > > > best for
> > > > > each tape, but the Dragon/ZX7/9's manual calibration has it's
charm
> > > > too....
> > > > > choises are difficult sometimes...
> > > > >
> > > > > Wouter
> > > > >
> > > > > "Carlitos Jr." wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Well Gra' at least is certainly better than a 1000 ZXL ready to
go
> > broke
> > > > > > anytime with a high ticket for repairs.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I guess, I vote for the Dragon too ...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Carlos
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > > > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 7:26 PM
> > > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> > naks!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Correct - the birthday is in February.  (Guys - a
> > Dragon would be
> > a
> > > > nice
> > > > > > > present!   For the newbies around here, this is my annual
appeal
> > for a
> > > > > > > charitable gift - as the song says, "Charity's fine,
> > subscribe to
> > mine
> > > > > > ..."
> > > > > > > !!!    It's become an annual ritual! )    But a Dragon?
> >   Mmmm...
> > all
> > > > > > those
> > > > > > > things that could go wrong with it ....  Go on, convince me,
> > Kannan.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Gra'
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> > [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > > > > > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > > > > > > > Sent: 01 January 2004 00:17
> > > > > > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > > > > > Subject: [naktalk] Happy new year - wish you get more of the
> > naks!!!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > My wishes to you all - truly an international as well as
> > fanatical
> > > > group
> > > > > > > > for this New Year!
> > > > > > > > I also wish you trouble free Nak listening if not nak
> > recording.
> > > > > > > > Graham - I think your birthday is nearing and my sincere
> > > > > > > > suggestion "better to dispose of your CR7 and acquire
> > a Dragon!"
> > > > > > > >
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Jan  2 21:40:47 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:40:47 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
In-Reply-To: <010b01c3d169$6f81e1a0$d8106343@johnnyrotten>
Message-ID: <000101c3d170$b37d9500$70c04c51@oemcomputer>

I expect Stephen's hiding lest any of his customers think he's spending too
much time on line and not enough on fixing their decks !!!  :o)



> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> Sent: 02 January 2004 19:49
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
>
>
> Are you sure? I bet there are many lurking here .
>
> Sure would be nice to have Stephen's input and expertise here though!
> Stephen we miss you, please jump in here when you can.
>
> John T.
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> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 2:38 PM
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan  2 23:47:07 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 16:47:07 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com><000701c3d174$14d327e0$3c773242@coqui.net><000501c3d175$368572c0$3c773242@coqui.net><Sea2-DAV60lSu6f4aul00015028@hotmail.com><000701c3d178$70abe4e0$3c773242@coqui.net>
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Long gone, my friend and I still missing them ... I now have 2 Tannoy
Monsters that use for mastering. Amazingly real and heavy.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Do you still have the B&W's? Now that would be nice, speakers from my
> homeland. I had some small KEF's but gave those to my daughter. We use
> Rogers LS 3/5a's with our TV. My main pair are Magnepan's that have seen
> better days and now resonate where they shouldn't! Large Advents in
basement
> and AR 2ax's in another room. I should trade them all for something solid
> with ba__s! ;-)
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> Hey Sandor ! I'll keep some of my decks, but most of them has gone
already.
> Remember Misha from Russia ? Well, he bought me 2 decks last year,
including
> that museum piece of my 700 II. I'm not sure what's next, but maybe the
> Dragon or the 1000 ZXL after I fix it.
>
> You know, and this is a friendly advice: you got the bug from this
wonderful
> list and you start buying decks like crazy. At the end, you find yourself
> with a lot of goodies with no time to use them all or to have them in a
> proper place. Last year, before I moved to California, I did an
inventory...
> Well, I discovered 52 pieces of audio gear between decks, integrates,
> speakers ... some of them still sealed in the new boxes.  I calculated
about
> $35,000 in all.
>
> Now, you see how I have to priced them in order to sell it. But I'm happy
> because I know they wil have a new home with other Nak brothers.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sándor István" <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > Carlos,
> > if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know
> (about
> > the P&P fees also).
> > I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do
you?
> >
> > Others:
> > please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
> > István
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > > By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with
a
> > > recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are
> final
> > > cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all
these
> > gear
> > > around.
> > >
> > > Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > > Minh:
> > > >
> > > > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> > > >
> > > > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the
> gear
> > > > mod.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > > > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Carlos;
> > > > >
> > > > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Sincerely;
> > > > > Mithao
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > > > >
> > > > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
> > MR-2's
> > > > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't
> want
> >
> > > to
> > > > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who
needs
> > it,
> > > > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Just let me know ...
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Carlos
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From sinuhe at r-grieco.net  Fri Jan  2 22:34:25 2004
From: sinuhe at r-grieco.net (Raffaele Grieco)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 22:34:25 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] 550 powersupply
References: <3FF5C487.780DF2A4@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <009f01c3d178$5ae2ce80$baadcbd5@rg>

Hello Wouter,

> As an original 550 powersupply will be hard to find i'm looking for an
> alternative.
> Anyone know what to buy and how to rebuild it to fit the 550's
> connector? The connector looks like a black box power connector.

Owning a 550 and a 250 but only 1 power supply, I went thru the same procedure
:)

I simply bought a 1A, generic multi-voltage power supply (like those you can use
to power walkman, portable radios, and so on), and a 4-pin DIN connector; just
soldered the negative pole to pin 1 and the positive to pin 4, both seen from
the pin-side (front) of the connector; by the way, they are internally numbered
this way on the connector itself.
If you want me to be more precise, just drop me a line and I'll try to arrange
some photos... :)

I easily found both pieces at my local electronics store; since this has been
easy in southern Italy, I think you will have no troubles to find them...

Best regards,

Raffaele




From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan  2 23:29:16 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 17:29:16 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com><000701c3d174$14d327e0$3c773242@coqui.net><000501c3d175$368572c0$3c773242@coqui.net><Sea2-DAV60lSu6f4aul00015028@hotmail.com><000701c3d178$70abe4e0$3c773242@coqui.net><010501c3d168$e89fb310$d8106343@johnnyrotten>
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Tannoy, another good, old UK name. Are they golds?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


Long gone, my friend and I still missing them ... I now have 2 Tannoy
Monsters that use for mastering. Amazingly real and heavy.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Do you still have the B&W's? Now that would be nice, speakers from my
> homeland. I had some small KEF's but gave those to my daughter. We use
> Rogers LS 3/5a's with our TV. My main pair are Magnepan's that have seen
> better days and now resonate where they shouldn't! Large Advents in
basement
> and AR 2ax's in another room. I should trade them all for something solid
> with ba__s! ;-)
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> Hey Sandor ! I'll keep some of my decks, but most of them has gone
already.
> Remember Misha from Russia ? Well, he bought me 2 decks last year,
including
> that museum piece of my 700 II. I'm not sure what's next, but maybe the
> Dragon or the 1000 ZXL after I fix it.
>
> You know, and this is a friendly advice: you got the bug from this
wonderful
> list and you start buying decks like crazy. At the end, you find yourself
> with a lot of goodies with no time to use them all or to have them in a
> proper place. Last year, before I moved to California, I did an
inventory...
> Well, I discovered 52 pieces of audio gear between decks, integrates,
> speakers ... some of them still sealed in the new boxes.  I calculated
about
> $35,000 in all.
>
> Now, you see how I have to priced them in order to sell it. But I'm happy
> because I know they wil have a new home with other Nak brothers.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sándor István" <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > Carlos,
> > if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know
> (about
> > the P&P fees also).
> > I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do
you?
> >
> > Others:
> > please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
> > István
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > > By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape with
a
> > > recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are
> final
> > > cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all
these
> > gear
> > > around.
> > >
> > > Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > > Minh:
> > > >
> > > > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> > > >
> > > > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with the
> gear
> > > > mod.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > > > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Carlos;
> > > > >
> > > > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Sincerely;
> > > > > Mithao
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > > > >
> > > > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
> > MR-2's
> > > > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I don't
> want
> >
> > > to
> > > > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who
needs
> > it,
> > > > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around 15.00).
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Just let me know ...
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Carlos
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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From bgdickel at paradise.net.nz  Fri Jan  2 23:52:59 2004
From: bgdickel at paradise.net.nz (Brett Dickel)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 11:52:59 +1300
Subject: [naktalk] CR7 box for shipping
In-Reply-To: <002701c3d17f$ecb5e020$7a106343@johnnyrotten>
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Hi all,
I'm planning to send my CR7 to Stephen Sank for a complete and utter 
service......but I live in New Zealand and the thing that worries me most 
is the journey it has to make. I don't have any of the original packing 
materials or box.

Does anyone have the box for a CR7 that I could purchase or borrow?
(I would double box around it for additional security)

Hoping someone can help

Brett

From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Sat Jan  3 01:44:24 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 19:44:24 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
Message-ID: <BAY2-F118Bw48K6jbjz00003e91@hotmail.com>

Vlad:

I tear up thinking about those grandparents that were born in Odessa..three 
of my four...so many stories about the czar etc...I should write a book 
based on the stories I was told as a boy!

Neil
(born in Brooklyn NY but having the blood of Odessa in my veins)


>From: Vladimir Ferdman <vferdman at yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: naktalk at naks.com
>Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
>Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 09:25:04 -0800 (PST)
>
>Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how international 
>this list is and even
>more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life, Odessa, 
>Ukraine was actually
>mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but Russian 
>remains my mother tongue.
>English running close second.
>
>Best to all in the New Year!
>Vladimir
>
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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Sat Jan  3 01:49:27 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 19:49:27 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
Message-ID: <BAY2-F110iArJ34cXNp0003b73e@hotmail.com>

Hey!  Liz Hurley is available...just have to cort her in London town!


>From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
>Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 19:38:03 -0000
>
>Vladimir
>
>The only thing this list is short of are women!  :o)
>
>Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of Vladimir Ferdman
> > Sent: 02 January 2004 17:25
> > To: naktalk at naks.com
> > Subject: [naktalk] Internationalism on this list
> >
> >
> > Hi, all and happy and healthy New Year.  I am amazed at how
> > international this list is and even
> > more amazed that my city of birth and first 15 years of my life,
> > Odessa, Ukraine was actually
> > mentioned by name here.  I've lived in US for 23 years now, but
> > Russian remains my mother tongue.
> > English running close second.
> >
> > Best to all in the New Year!
> > Vladimir
> >
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Sat Jan  3 15:12:56 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 09:12:56 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR7 box for shipping
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Nakamichi used to sell packaging for their products,
complete with internal foam inserts. Kinda pricey, but
useful on occasion.

-- Ron


Brett Dickel wrote:
> Hi all,
> I'm planning to send my CR7 to Stephen Sank for a complete and utter 
> service......but I live in New Zealand and the thing that worries me 
> most is the journey it has to make. I don't have any of the original 
> packing materials or box.
> 
> Does anyone have the box for a CR7 that I could purchase or borrow?
> (I would double box around it for additional security)
> 
> Hoping someone can help
> 
> Brett




From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan  3 18:44:03 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 11:44:03 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
References: <BAY13-F21MCIqtQvAau000460f6@hotmail.com><000701c3d174$14d327e0$3c773242@coqui.net><000501c3d175$368572c0$3c773242@coqui.net><Sea2-DAV60lSu6f4aul00015028@hotmail.com><000701c3d178$70abe4e0$3c773242@coqui.net><010501c3d168$e89fb310$d8106343@johnnyrotten><001301c3d182$5a33be40$3c773242@coqui.net>
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They are System 15 DMT II. Original cost was 10K a pair but I exchanged it
for the 802's. This fellow engineer is using my 802's  in his recording
studio in Texas. The Tannoys are better for my application in mastering than
the former ones. Extremely heavy, flat and big. They are not domestic
models.

Carlos

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale


> Tannoy, another good, old UK name. Are they golds?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 5:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> Long gone, my friend and I still missing them ... I now have 2 Tannoy
> Monsters that use for mastering. Amazingly real and heavy.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
>
>
> > Do you still have the B&W's? Now that would be nice, speakers from my
> > homeland. I had some small KEF's but gave those to my daughter. We use
> > Rogers LS 3/5a's with our TV. My main pair are Magnepan's that have seen
> > better days and now resonate where they shouldn't! Large Advents in
> basement
> > and AR 2ax's in another room. I should trade them all for something
solid
> > with ba__s! ;-)
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 4:36 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > Hey Sandor ! I'll keep some of my decks, but most of them has gone
> already.
> > Remember Misha from Russia ? Well, he bought me 2 decks last year,
> including
> > that museum piece of my 700 II. I'm not sure what's next, but maybe the
> > Dragon or the 1000 ZXL after I fix it.
> >
> > You know, and this is a friendly advice: you got the bug from this
> wonderful
> > list and you start buying decks like crazy. At the end, you find
yourself
> > with a lot of goodies with no time to use them all or to have them in a
> > proper place. Last year, before I moved to California, I did an
> inventory...
> > Well, I discovered 52 pieces of audio gear between decks, integrates,
> > speakers ... some of them still sealed in the new boxes.  I calculated
> about
> > $35,000 in all.
> >
> > Now, you see how I have to priced them in order to sell it. But I'm
happy
> > because I know they wil have a new home with other Nak brothers.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sándor István" <sandorpistike at hotmail.com>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> >
> >
> > > Carlos,
> > > if you are interested to send any gear to Hungary, please let me know
> > (about
> > > the P&P fees also).
> > > I hope you are going to keep on Nakking after this all sale-off...do
> you?
> > >
> > > Others:
> > > please help me to convince him not to give up all the Naks... :-)
> > > István
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 10:13 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > >
> > >
> > > > By the way, all the machines would include a new Maxima BASF Tape
with
> a
> > > > recording done in the deck itself . As you may know, these sales are
> > final
> > > > cause I don't want my wife to get pissed off at me again with all
> these
> > > gear
> > > > around.
> > > >
> > > > Other things will be for sale soon at special prices too.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:04 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Minh:
> > > > >
> > > > > If one of the first 3 changed their mind, I'll let you have one.
> > > > >
> > > > > By the way: these MR's were the last series to be produced with
the
> > gear
> > > > > mod.
> > > > >
> > > > > Carlos
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Minh Pham" <mithao at hotmail.com>
> > > > > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 12:42 PM
> > > > > Subject: RE: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi Carlos;
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Please sell me one. I am living in Chicago area. Thanks!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sincerely;
> > > > > > Mithao
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >From: "Carlitos Jr." <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > > > >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
<naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > > > >Subject: [naktalk] MR-2's for sale
> > > > > > >Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 11:33:00 -0600
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >OK you guys. Many of you know that I still have 3 top condition
> > > MR-2's
> > > > > > >remaining of my duplication years. These decks are mint. I
don't
> > want
> > >
> > > > to
> > > > > > >loose it all,so, if any of you needs one or know somebody who
> needs
> > > it,
> > > > > > >well, I 'll sell it for $50.00 each plus shipping (around
15.00).
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >Just let me know ...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >Carlos
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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From britri at comcast.net  Sat Jan  3 19:50:05 2004
From: britri at comcast.net (Brian Stocker)
Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 10:50:05 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 250/ADS
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From sbioa1 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan  4 17:39:13 2004
From: sbioa1 at hotmail.com (jojo mac)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 11:39:13 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
Message-ID: <BAY7-F54XocYsmzrYfk00007bfa@hotmail.com>

Thanks Ron for your help!

I don't think this baby's goin to a shop any time soon so I'll have to see 
what I can do myself.
Was just wondering then were would someone buy an idler tire, like an 
electronics repair shop or something?  About actually changing the piece I 
found some instructions on the net, but is there any chance you know were I 
can find pictures (they always help :p).  Oh and just wondering does the 
unit have 2 of these parts or is it just one?
These things never come with service manuals do they, always separate ;p

The CR-7 is cranky my questions appear crankier, blah.... thanks!

>From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
>Reply-To: ra.ah at rcn.com,        Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
><naktalk at naks.com>
>To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
>Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:47:29 -0500
>
>Your CR-7 probably still has the rubber idler tire -- it's a
>60 cent part that's reasonably easy to replace. Replacing the
>tire plus giving the deck a well deserved cleaning/lubrication
>is an hour or so job. This is within the capability of many
>hobbyists. If it requires recalibration (you did say it never
>received any service since bought?) expect to pay $150 or so
>for the whole job -- it requires expensive gauges and tools
>that most of us do not own.
>
>You could also go for broke and have the idler assembly
>replaced with the gear modification -- far more expensive,
>but will never require service.
>
>-- Ron
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Sun Jan  4 18:45:36 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 12:45:36 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
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The idler tire is available from  MCM Electronics on the web. P/N and 
detailed
instructions were posted several times. See if you can find these on the 
Naks.com
archives. Or did anyone here save the information and can email it to 
you? I can
probably dig it up myself, but it will take some doing.

The unit has one tire. MCM Electronics sells 5 (or 10, I am not sure), 
minimum.
That's OK -- you will want to replace it every 2 or 3 years (average usage).

-- Ron



jojo mac wrote:

> Thanks Ron for your help!
>
> I don't think this baby's goin to a shop any time soon so I'll have to 
> see what I can do myself.
> Was just wondering then were would someone buy an idler tire, like an 
> electronics repair shop or something?  About actually changing the 
> piece I found some instructions on the net, but is there any chance 
> you know were I can find pictures (they always help :p).  Oh and just 
> wondering does the unit have 2 of these parts or is it just one?
> These things never come with service manuals do they, always separate ;p
>
> The CR-7 is cranky my questions appear crankier, blah.... thanks!
>
>> From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
>> Reply-To: ra.ah at rcn.com,        Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
>> <naktalk at naks.com>
>> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>> Subject: Re: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
>> Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:47:29 -0500
>>
>> Your CR-7 probably still has the rubber idler tire -- it's a
>> 60 cent part that's reasonably easy to replace. Replacing the
>> tire plus giving the deck a well deserved cleaning/lubrication
>> is an hour or so job. This is within the capability of many
>> hobbyists. If it requires recalibration (you did say it never
>> received any service since bought?) expect to pay $150 or so
>> for the whole job -- it requires expensive gauges and tools
>> that most of us do not own.
>>
>> You could also go for broke and have the idler assembly
>> replaced with the gear modification -- far more expensive,
>> but will never require service.
>>
>> -- Ron
>





From BADANTH at aol.com  Sun Jan  4 20:26:37 2004
From: BADANTH at aol.com (BADANTH at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 14:26:37 EST
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
Message-ID: <fb.4d520521.2d29c2ed@aol.com>

Here is some old info, hope it helps...

Vladimir,
 
I went through the idler issue several months ago.  I inquired about the gear 
modification and learned that the part is $75, plus a new motor that is 
required for the job that runs about $55.  The labor was going to be a lot on top 
of that and I was reluctant to try the job myself once I saw the instructions.  
So I bought several idler tires from http://mcm.newark.com.  The part number 
is 32-5665 and it will cost $0.56, which is a lot less than $75+55.  I 
replaced the idler tire in one of my BXs in about 20 minutes.  I was being 
cautious--next time it will probably take less than.  You can get the instructions from 
www.eslabs.com.  If you want to go the gear modification route, another 
alternative that has been recommended here (but which I have not done myself) is to 
get an old CR-1 or 2 and take the gear drive from it.  It is a later 
generation transport that incorporates the same gear drive.  But apparently the gear 
drive for the reels is compatible with the BX and MR decks. You can get a 
CR-1 on ebay any week of the year for around $50 and after you swap the mechanisms 
you have a spare deck.  Incidentally, when my idler went bad, the fast forward 
and rewind stopped working altogether and in play mode there was a lot of 
scraping noise.  But the tape did not slow down.  So I doubt that your slowing 
problem is caused by the idler.  The idler drives the reel hubs, not the capstan, 
so it does not affect tape speed.  Good luck
 
Tad


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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Sun Jan  4 21:37:59 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 12:37:59 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
Message-ID: <132015c132069c.132069c132015c@vsnl.net>

All is fine about this replacement issue excepting that you have to be extremely careful about the plastic part which holds the idler wheel. It can break unless you support the idler wheel at the back with your finger and replace the plastic washer gently. I actually thougt of series of Photos to show the critical issues for replacement but could never get time to dod it!
kannan
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t which I have not done myself) is to get=A0an old CR-1 or 2 and take the ge=
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan  5 02:20:46 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:20:46 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
References: <BAY7-F54XocYsmzrYfk00007bfa@hotmail.com>
	<3FF85140.3040201@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <002901c3d32a$2631f040$4d773242@coqui.net>

Talking about parts; I need the belt for a Nak 500. Anybody knows ?

Thanks,

Carlos

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To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help


> 
> The idler tire is available from  MCM Electronics on the web. P/N and... 





From RTLehe at aol.com  Mon Jan  5 02:35:30 2004
From: RTLehe at aol.com (RTLehe at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 20:35:30 EST
Subject: [naktalk] another pb response question
Message-ID: <2b.4e3222ee.2d2a1962@aol.com>

Hello naksperts,

Do the CR-3 and DR-2 have a playback reponse curve like that of the CR-1 and 
DR-3, which is close to the newer standard, or does it, like the older 3-head 
Naks, have a playback response curve that conforms to the older, original 
standard?  I have found that my CR-1 and DR-3 playback my tapes make on non-nak 
decks more accurately than my BX-300, so I am wondering if a CR-3 would provide 
the advantages of 3-heads and dual capstans (not to mention the gear idler) 
with the same more satisfactory (for my needs) pb response like the CR-1.  
Thanks in advance for any help on this issue.

Tad
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From m.raven at chello.nl  Mon Jan  5 09:29:53 2004
From: m.raven at chello.nl (Maurits)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:29:53 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] another pb response question
References: <2b.4e3222ee.2d2a1962@aol.com>
Message-ID: <002a01c3d366$23957c30$9e3cbbd4@colossus>

RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
>> Hello naksperts,
>>
>> Do the CR-3 and DR-2 have a playback reponse curve like that of the
>> CR-1 and DR-3, which is close to the newer standard, or does it,
>> like the older 3-head Naks, have a playback response curve that
>> conforms to the older, original standard?

It's more important to know the brand and model of the tape the
specificdeck is trimmed. My TransTec dealer has placed a sticker on the
rear with that kind of info. My LX-5 for example is aligned on TDK-SA
and the switches are: 1. SX  2. 70uS
You can set this control options to the kind of music you like: eg.
classical  music needs more dynamic room, but it's at the exepence of
the distortion in the higher frequencies. For synthesizers/pop/beat/rock
ect. on chrome tape: use SX/120uS


SX types are Nak SX, TDK SA, SA-X, Maxell XL-IIS, Fuji FX-II, BASF CrO2
Super 2
ZX types are NAk ZX, TDK MA, MA-R Fuji Metal
EX types are NAk EX, EX-II, TGK AD, OD, Maxell UD, XL-IS, Fuji FX-1,
BASF LH Super


>> my CR-1 and DR-3 playback my tapes make on non-nak decks more
accurately
>> than my BX-300

Making tapes on a Nak and playbacking on non NAK's is another parameter
you can't fully control.
You have three average types of NAK, but for new recordings you can set
the control so they sounds right on the non NAK machines.
A three head machine is better for recording music. The record has has
much smaller gap than the reproduce head.


Maurits




From cfiverson at fuse.net  Sun Jan  4 23:38:14 2004
From: cfiverson at fuse.net (Clare Fazackerley Iverson)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 17:38:14 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 600 questions
Message-ID: <001601c3d313$70ac8660$0602a8c0@WorkGroup>

Greetings to all,
When my LX-3 died last year, I was left adrift in the cassette world.  Recently acquired a 480 to tide me over, and it seems like a nice deck.  

However, I have had a case of audio lust for a 600 lately.  It was the first serious deck I encountered, when a (richer) friend bought one new in college.  The looks are different enough to be cool, and it is available in silver (after many years, I have tired of the Darth Vader look of black stereos).  My interest would in be using it to record CDs and records, with occasional use recording musical performances by my kids (at home, not on location).  Obviously, I am looking for Nak sound, but my goal for a deck is reliability.

In checking the archives here and searching in the web, I have not seen many discussions on the 600 and the key elements of owning one.  Have too many gone to the cassette graveyard, or did they never make the mark as true Naks?  Are there any tips or tricks to be aware of in assessing a 600 before a possible purchase?  Are the heads and transport reliable enough that a good 600 should remain reliable and sound, or do they tend to be fussy/tweaky?

Thanks for the information,
Jim Iverson
New to the list, but a Nak owner since 1984
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From sbioa1 at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  5 21:40:40 2004
From: sbioa1 at hotmail.com (jojo mac)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 15:40:40 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR-7 is cranky - pls help
Message-ID: <BAY7-F611xxWn9R6mJB00000f94@hotmail.com>

Thanks for everyone's help with my problem (:

When I get the chance, soon I hope, I will see what I can do!
Hope this solves the units problem, but if i were to put it in quick terms I 
would say, "the motors lack the strength to work/drive and they stall d;" 
since it was suggested there is a possibility that not be the prob.
You know were I'll be if I mess something up heh (:

thx again!

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From jay at benach.com  Tue Jan  6 06:54:33 2004
From: jay at benach.com (Jay)
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 00:54:33 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox B215 auto-level setting vs.manual setting
Message-ID: <34322453.1073350473@[192.168.1.100]>

According to the ReVox B215 instructions, if setting record levels 
manually, it says to set peak level for Type II cassettes at +4. 
Obviously, I wait for the loudest/most intense part of the song and set 
that level for +4.

However, the B215 also has an auto-level feature.  If I use this feature 
(and hold it in from 10 seconds before the loudest part thru 10 seconds 
after), it auto sets the peak level to +0, not +4.  Yes, I am using the 
same exact same blank cassette that has been calibrated with the Align 
function.  And yes, I am comparing using the same source music.

Questions:
1.  If the deck knows the blank cassette is Type II, why doesn't auto level 
set for peak = +4?

2.  Even if the auto-level wants to allow for user error or unforseen peaks 
in the music, isn't 4db headroom too much?

3.  Aren't I sacrificing dynamic range by setting my levels too low?

4.  How am I supposed to know what the "right" way to make a recording is 
if the deck auto sets to one thing but conventional wisdom says Type II 
tapes set for +4?  Even my Nak RX-505 manual says to set Type II for +5 
peak on the Nak meter.

5.  To those ReVox B215 owners who are reading this, what do you guys do?

Thanks

--Jay
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Tue Jan  6 09:41:59 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:41:59 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] Rackmount Dragon!
Message-ID: <6674.212.78.179.234.1073378519.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>

Hi All!
Anyone seen one of these before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3070079844&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1

I heared there were reckmount versions but never seen one!

Wouter


From g_valkov at hotmail.com  Tue Jan  6 11:02:59 2004
From: g_valkov at hotmail.com (George Valkov)
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 12:02:59 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox B215 auto-level setting vs.manual setting
Message-ID: <BAY9-F9B4B0aOWQGIyv0004e8b6@hotmail.com>

I don't ever use the auto-level setting. I wasn't even aware of the problem 
you describe below.

George

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From: Jay <jay at benach.com>
Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox B215 auto-level setting vs.manual setting
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 00:54:33 -0500

According to the ReVox B215 instructions, if setting record levels manually, 
it says to set peak level for Type II cassettes at +4. Obviously, I wait for 
the loudest/most intense part of the song and set that level for +4.

However, the B215 also has an auto-level feature.  If I use this feature 
(and hold it in from 10 seconds before the loudest part thru 10 seconds 
after), it auto sets the peak level to +0, not +4.  Yes, I am using the same 
exact same blank cassette that has been calibrated with the Align function.  
And yes, I am comparing using the same source music.

Questions:
1.  If the deck knows the blank cassette is Type II, why doesn't auto level 
set for peak = +4?

2.  Even if the auto-level wants to allow for user error or unforseen peaks 
in the music, isn't 4db headroom too much?

3.  Aren't I sacrificing dynamic range by setting my levels too low?

4.  How am I supposed to know what the "right" way to make a recording is if 
the deck auto sets to one thing but conventional wisdom says Type II tapes 
set for +4?  Even my Nak RX-505 manual says to set Type II for +5 peak on 
the Nak meter.

5.  To those ReVox B215 owners who are reading this, what do you guys do?

Thanks

--Jay
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Tue Jan  6 16:20:17 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 16:20:17 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] Server will be down a few days
Message-ID: <16287.212.78.179.234.1073402417.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>

Hi All,

I have to move the server tonight and a supporting server to a new location.
This is unplanned but someone terminated a contract with the hosting company.
The only 'problem' is that the server will be down and i'll have to change
the DNS, so i think in a few days everything will be bach to normal when
the new DNS entries will be available world-wide.

Wouter



From ra.ah at rcn.com  Tue Jan  6 18:15:59 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 12:15:59 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox B215 auto-level setting vs.manual setting
In-Reply-To: <34322453.1073350473@[192.168.1.100]>
References: <34322453.1073350473@[192.168.1.100]>
Message-ID: <3FFAED4F.20902@rcn.com>


I do not use the B215, so take the following as general advice.

Do not fret. There is no exactly correct recording level. The
level to set is a trade off between distortion and noise. There
is a wide gray area (wider than 4db) in which the level may be
considered 'correct', depending on the recording engineer's
needs/preferences.

As to your particular deck, there are several possibilities.
The deck could be miscalibrated. Or the meter circuit could be
miscalibrated. Or the fellow that wrote the instructions
figured that it was OK to adjust a bit higher manually,
presumably because the recordist knows what he is doing better
than the dumb automatic circuit. Or someone at ReVox made a
mistake, those many years ago, and nobody thought it was
worthwhile to fix, if they ever actually discovered the bug...

I am sure that the deck can be calibrated to automatically set
the level at +4 db, if it's important to you. Is it?

-- Ron


Jay wrote:

> According to the ReVox B215 instructions, if setting record levels 
> manually, it says to set peak level for Type II cassettes at +4. 
>  Obviously, I wait for the loudest/most intense part of the song and set 
> that level for +4.
> 
> However, the B215 also has an auto-level feature.  If I use this feature 
> (and hold it in from 10 seconds before the loudest part thru 10 seconds 
> after), it auto sets the peak level to +0, not +4.  Yes, I am using the 
> same exact same blank cassette that has been calibrated with the Align 
> function.  And yes, I am comparing using the same source music.
> 
> Questions:
> 1.  If the deck knows the blank cassette is Type II, why doesn't auto 
> level set for peak = +4?
> 
> 2.  Even if the auto-level wants to allow for user error or unforseen 
> peaks in the music, isn't 4db headroom too much?
> 
> 3.  Aren't I sacrificing dynamic range by setting my levels too low?
> 
> 4.  How am I supposed to know what the "right" way to make a recording 
> is if the deck auto sets to one thing but conventional wisdom says Type 
> II tapes set for +4?  Even my Nak RX-505 manual says to set Type II for 
> +5 peak on the Nak meter.
> 
> 5.  To those ReVox B215 owners who are reading this, what do you guys do?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> --Jay





From twhite35 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan  6 19:56:17 2004
From: twhite35 at yahoo.com (Tony White)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 10:56:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] car deck questions, 1000TD / TDK MA-XG
Message-ID: <20040106185617.68403.qmail@web60306.mail.yahoo.com>

Does anyone have experience with the 1000TD?  Is it still available new for sale somewhere in the world, preferably with an English language manual?  I ask because it is on the website, but not available in the U.S.
 
Has anyone had good or bad luck trying to use TDK MA-XG (eg, with the heavy shell) in the TD 500/700 or 1000TD car decks?  
 
Is the manual for the TD 500/700 available on line somewhere?
 
Thanks in advance for any info.




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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan  6 20:36:33 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 11:36:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] car deck questions, 1000TD / TDK MA-XG
In-Reply-To: <20040106185617.68403.qmail@web60306.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20040106193633.12858.qmail@web40403.mail.yahoo.com>

I have used the MAR, MAG and MAXG tapes on my TD-500
with no trouble what so ever.  The loading mechanism
on the TD-500/700 is motor driven and geared down so
it can easily handle a tape weighing many times more
than even MA-R tapes.

I have a PDF of the TD-500/700 manual at home.  I can
email it to you tonight.  Wouter should have a copy
too, because, I sent it to him.

Scott J.


--- Tony White <twhite35 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with the 1000TD?  Is it
> still available new for sale somewhere in the world,
> preferably with an English language manual?  I ask
> because it is on the website, but not available in
> the U.S.
>  
> Has anyone had good or bad luck trying to use TDK
> MA-XG (eg, with the heavy shell) in the TD 500/700
> or 1000TD car decks?  
>  
> Is the manual for the TD 500/700 available on line
> somewhere?
>  
> Thanks in advance for any info.
> 
> 
> 
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From sed2500 at netzero.net  Wed Jan  7 02:33:24 2004
From: sed2500 at netzero.net (sed2500 at netzero.net)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 01:33:24 GMT
Subject: [naktalk] BX 300  -  No Output
Message-ID: <20040106.173350.11279.1683992@webmail02.lax.untd.com>


I bought a used BX 300 recently. It would not fast forward, rewind or go into play mode, so I changed the idler tire, which solved that problem. However when I try playing a tape, the transport works but  there is no output or any movement from the meters. I cleaned the heads a number of times but it does not help. Any one has any idea what might be wrong?

Sed


From p9019 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  9 03:59:18 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 18:59:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] BX 300  -  No Output
In-Reply-To: <20040106.173350.11279.1683992@webmail02.lax.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20040109025918.30321.qmail@web40404.mail.yahoo.com>

Did you make sure the monitor switch: (Tape/Source) is
set to Tape.

One of the drawbacks of having a 3 head tape deck,
but, Well Worth the added trouble.

Scott J.

--- sed2500 at netzero.net wrote:
> 
> I bought a used BX 300 recently. It would not fast
> forward, rewind or go into play mode, so I changed
> the idler tire, which solved that problem. However
> when I try playing a tape, the transport works but 
> there is no output or any movement from the meters.
> I cleaned the heads a number of times but it does
> not help. Any one has any idea what might be wrong?
> 
> Sed
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From RTLehe at aol.com  Fri Jan  9 15:31:07 2004
From: RTLehe at aol.com (RTLehe at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 09:31:07 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] BX 300  -  No Output
Message-ID: <0E7EDB15.2F720312.0004E774@aol.com>

Have you made sure the tape monitor switch (on the top right corner of the from panel) is in the right position?

Tad


From thsinclair at localdial.com  Wed Jan  7 01:14:40 2004
From: thsinclair at localdial.com (Sinclair Forrest)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 00:14:40 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Rackmount Dragon!
References: <6674.212.78.179.234.1073378519.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <000e01c3d4b3$40913b00$b48ee2c3@fredporter>

Had heard of them, but never seen one!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:41 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Rackmount Dragon!


> Hi All!
> Anyone seen one of these before?
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3070079844&sspagename=ADM
E%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1
>
> I heared there were reckmount versions but never seen one!
>
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From BOEING747600 at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 02:18:07 2004
From: BOEING747600 at aol.com (BOEING747600 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 20:18:07 EST
Subject: [naktalk] nakamichi 680 zx  calibration tone signal less than 0 dB
Message-ID: <9f.426e3e07.2d30accf@aol.com>

Hi Fellow Nakamichi Fans!    Hope everyone is fine. I have a nakamichi 680zx 
that records perfect!! you cant tell the difference between source and 
recorded sound. The auto calibration works great i.e the blue play button light glows 
steady after blinking for a few seconds as the manual says. The problem is 
that when you switch to 400hz rec cal mode and switch the monitor to source the  
400 hz tone can be heard through my headphones loud and clear in both channel 
but the vu meter dont read  0 db as the manual says it should , the left 
channel show  a few bars lower than -1 db and the right vu bars also one step 
below -1 db, but when you record on the tape and switch to tape and adjust the 
left/right small rec cal scres below the vu meters marked l/r  zx, sx, and lx the 
vu can be brought to 0 db   although there is a small amount of flickering of 
the bars around 0 db the level pretty much stays there and recording is 
perfect!  My question is that does anyone know how to bring the 400 hz tone to 0 db 
level when you switch to rec calibration mode and the monitor swith to 
source, ie, the reference 400 hz before recording to show 0 db on the  meters.  Also 
if some nice soul has a page from the service manual that deal with this it 
will be greatly appreciated .  I think it just a matter of turning the right 
potentiometer that will bring the level to 0db reference point but I dont know 
which one it is!!  Your kind help will again be much appreciated!! THANKS!!

sikander
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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 10 07:29:16 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 22:29:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] nakamichi 680 zx calibration tone signal less than 0 dB
In-Reply-To: <9f.426e3e07.2d30accf@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20040110062916.28711.qmail@web40407.mail.yahoo.com>

I have the service manual for the 660zx and in the
calibration procedure it has a couple lines for
adjusting the test tone level and meter level.  It
will require a VTVM or other high impedance True RMS
AC voltage meter to do correctly.

Contact me directly and I can email you some scans. 
Again I have the 660zx service manual and not the
680zx manual, but, I suspect they are very close since
the two look very similar except for the Fluorescent
VU meters on the 680zx and analog VU meters on the
660zx.

Scott J.

--- BOEING747600 at aol.com wrote:
> Hi Fellow Nakamichi Fans!    Hope everyone is fine.
> I have a nakamichi 680zx 
> that records perfect!! you cant tell the difference
> between source and 
> recorded sound. The auto calibration works great i.e
> the blue play button light glows 
> steady after blinking for a few seconds as the
> manual says. The problem is 
> that when you switch to 400hz rec cal mode and
> switch the monitor to source the  
> 400 hz tone can be heard through my headphones loud
> and clear in both channel 
> but the vu meter dont read  0 db as the manual says
> it should , the left 
> channel show  a few bars lower than -1 db and the
> right vu bars also one step 
> below -1 db, but when you record on the tape and
> switch to tape and adjust the 
> left/right small rec cal scres below the vu meters
> marked l/r  zx, sx, and lx the 
> vu can be brought to 0 db   although there is a
> small amount of flickering of 
> the bars around 0 db the level pretty much stays
> there and recording is 
> perfect!  My question is that does anyone know how
> to bring the 400 hz tone to 0 db 
> level when you switch to rec calibration mode and
> the monitor swith to 
> source, ie, the reference 400 hz before recording to
> show 0 db on the  meters.  Also 
> if some nice soul has a page from the service manual
> that deal with this it 
> will be greatly appreciated .  I think it just a
> matter of turning the right 
> potentiometer that will bring the level to 0db
> reference point but I dont know 
> which one it is!!  Your kind help will again be much
> appreciated!! THANKS!!
> 
> sikander
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From winniepoohlove at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 02:28:41 2004
From: winniepoohlove at hotmail.com (winnie pooh)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 01:28:41 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
Message-ID: <Sea2-F65QdxtkDkd7MK00039ffc@hotmail.com>


Hi,

My computer's HDD crashed recently and I am looking for the freeware Deja-Vu 
viewer download that was recommended on Naktalk sometime ago. Can't seem to 
find it on the search engine, so I hope someone here can point me to the 
right link for the download? Some of my Nak files were in Deja-vu picture 
format and I hope to be able to access them again! Thanks!

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From bfvasil at comcast.net  Sun Jan 11 02:48:06 2004
From: bfvasil at comcast.net (Bruno Vasil)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 20:48:06 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
In-Reply-To: <Sea2-F65QdxtkDkd7MK00039ffc@hotmail.com>
References: <Sea2-F65QdxtkDkd7MK00039ffc@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <336A8E51-43D8-11D8-875D-000A278D0B4E@comcast.net>

I think you are looking for DjVu ..try this link for the plug-in:

http://www.lizardtech.com/download/dl_options.php?page=popular

-Bruno, Arlington, Mass. 02474

******************************
On Jan 10, 2004, at 8:28 PM, winnie pooh wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> My computer's HDD crashed recently and I am looking for the freeware 
> Deja-Vu viewer download that was recommended on Naktalk sometime ago. 
> Can't seem to find it on the search engine, so I hope someone here can 
> point me to the right link for the download? Some of my Nak files were 
> in Deja-vu picture format and I hope to be able to access them again! 
> Thanks!
>



From winniepoohlove at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 08:28:49 2004
From: winniepoohlove at hotmail.com (winnie pooh)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:28:49 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
Message-ID: <Sea2-F40i8M19VMczi90001a50d@hotmail.com>


Bruno, you're a star! Yes, that is what I am looking for, no wonder it 
didn't show up on the search engines :-) LOL! Thanks very much!

>From: Bruno Vasil <bfvasil at comcast.net>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
>Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 20:48:06 -0500
>
>I think you are looking for DjVu ..try this link for the plug-in:
>
>http://www.lizardtech.com/download/dl_options.php?page=popular
>
>-Bruno, Arlington, Mass. 02474

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From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Sun Jan 11 14:10:00 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 05:10:00 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
References: <Sea2-F40i8M19VMczi90001a50d@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <002001c3d844$37d9c420$dc1c0cd0@r7g1f8>

What is LOL ?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "winnie pooh" <winniepoohlove at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer


>
> Bruno, you're a star! Yes, that is what I am looking for, no wonder it
> didn't show up on the search engines :-) LOL! Thanks very much!
>
> >From: Bruno Vasil <bfvasil at comcast.net>
> >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> >To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> >Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
> >Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 20:48:06 -0500
> >
> >I think you are looking for DjVu ..try this link for the plug-in:
> >
> >http://www.lizardtech.com/download/dl_options.php?page=popular
> >
> >-Bruno, Arlington, Mass. 02474
>
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From winniepoohlove at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 15:08:56 2004
From: winniepoohlove at hotmail.com (Winnie Pooh)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:08:56 +0800
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
References: <Sea2-F40i8M19VMczi90001a50d@hotmail.com>
	<002001c3d844$37d9c420$dc1c0cd0@r7g1f8>
Message-ID: <Sea2-DAV67RGryWtIIZ0001e3de@hotmail.com>

Sorry, abbreviation for Laughing Out Loud (LOL)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Babin/Greseth" <jvbrhg at seanet.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer


> What is LOL ?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "winnie pooh" <winniepoohlove at hotmail.com>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
> 
> 
> >
> > Bruno, you're a star! Yes, that is what I am looking for, no wonder it
> > didn't show up on the search engines :-) LOL! Thanks very much!


From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Sun Jan 11 17:24:27 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 16:24:27 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] 700 t t
Message-ID: <000901c3d85f$62656210$e96e4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>

hi
i have just joined the group.
notced from the previous postings several q's about faulty naks, have just obtained a 700 tritracer which wouldnt record on one chanel,
the fault was the connectors on the plug in daughter boards on the main pcb,the monitor switch was inermittant too this benefitted from a light spraying of wd40,**DO NOT**  spray anywhere near the mechanism\belts etc.
phillr
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Sun Jan 11 18:32:24 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:32:24 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] 700 t t
In-Reply-To: <000901c3d85f$62656210$e96e4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>
References: <000901c3d85f$62656210$e96e4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>
Message-ID: <400188A8.7090901@rcn.com>

Hi, P R, welcome to the list.

I wouldn't spray switch contacts with WD-40. There are
contact cleaners, with and without lubricant, made
specifically for the job. WD-40 leaves a residue. It
tends to accumulate pollutants and eventually gum up
the switch.

-- Ron


p r wrote:

> hi
> i have just joined the group.
> notced from the previous postings several q's about faulty naks, have 
> just obtained a 700 tritracer which wouldnt record on one chanel,
> the fault was the connectors on the plug in daughter boards on the main 
> pcb,the monitor switch was inermittant too this benefitted from a light 
> spraying of wd40,**DO NOT** spray anywhere near the mechanism\belts etc.
> phillr
> 
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From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Mon Jan 12 01:16:33 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 16:16:33 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
References: <Sea2-F40i8M19VMczi90001a50d@hotmail.com><002001c3d844$37d9c420$dc1c0cd0@r7g1f8>
	<Sea2-DAV67RGryWtIIZ0001e3de@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <000a01c3d8a1$55f8aa40$871c0cd0@r7g1f8>

Cudda fooled me...I thought it was Little old Lady...HA HA HA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Winnie Pooh" <winniepoohlove at hotmail.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 6:08 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer


> Sorry, abbreviation for Laughing Out Loud (LOL)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Babin/Greseth" <jvbrhg at seanet.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 9:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
>
>
> > What is LOL ?
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "winnie pooh" <winniepoohlove at hotmail.com>
> > To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:28 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Deja-Vu viewer
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Bruno, you're a star! Yes, that is what I am looking for, no wonder it
> > > didn't show up on the search engines :-) LOL! Thanks very much!
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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Mon Jan 12 04:09:31 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 03:09:31 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] 700 t t
References: <000901c3d85f$62656210$e96e4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>
	<400188A8.7090901@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <001d01c3d8b9$7f85cb50$c39e4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>

hi
thanks for advice,
if anyone wants info on the 700 i have a service manual for it, also some of
the 80s technics cd players

phillr
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron" <ra.ah at rcn.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] 700 t t


> Hi, P R, welcome to the list.
>
> I wouldn't spray switch contacts with WD-40. There are
> contact cleaners, with and without lubricant, made
> specifically for the job. WD-40 leaves a residue. It
> tends to accumulate pollutants and eventually gum up
> the switch.
>
> -- Ron
>
>
> p r wrote:
>
> > hi
> > i have just joined the group.
> > notced from the previous postings several q's about faulty naks, have
> > just obtained a 700 tritracer which wouldnt record on one chanel,
> > the fault was the connectors on the plug in daughter boards on the main
> > pcb,the monitor switch was inermittant too this benefitted from a light
> > spraying of wd40,**DO NOT** spray anywhere near the mechanism\belts etc.
> > phillr
> >
> >
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From lynnzzz at comcast.net  Mon Jan 12 23:28:42 2004
From: lynnzzz at comcast.net (Mark Lynn)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:28:42 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] CR7 or Dragon Best For Playback
Message-ID: <005901c3d95b$6f6ef5a0$85667d18@VALUEDB8142DE8>

 I've used the CR7  a fair amount of times when converting cassetes to DAT and CD and loved the manual azimuith feature. I'm thinking about picking up a later model Dragon but see that it has auto azimuith. If I want a deck strictly for playback of Cassettes made on various types of decks for transfering purposes would I be better off with the CR7 or Dragon? Feedback on the auto azimuith feature? Curious as to how that works? If you have any thoughts feel free to e-mail me personaly at lynnzzz at comcast 

Thanks,
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From ti at amb.org  Tue Jan 13 00:11:12 2004
From: ti at amb.org (Ti Kan)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:11:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] CR7 or Dragon Best For Playback
In-Reply-To: <005901c3d95b$6f6ef5a0$85667d18@VALUEDB8142DE8> from "Mark Lynn"
	at Jan 12, 2004 05:28:42 PM
Message-ID: <200401122311.XAA18882@amb.org>

Mark Lynn writes:
>  I've used the CR7  a fair amount of times when converting cassetes to =
> DAT and CD and loved the manual azimuith feature. I'm thinking about =
> picking up a later model Dragon but see that it has auto azimuith. If I =
> want a deck strictly for playback of Cassettes made on various types of =
> decks for transfering purposes would I be better off with the CR7 or =
> Dragon? Feedback on the auto azimuith feature? Curious as to how that =
> works? If you have any thoughts feel free to e-mail me personaly at =
> lynnzzz at comcast=20

Definitely Dragon!  The auto-azimuth cannot be beat.

-Ti
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From adamyh at netvigator.com  Tue Jan 13 00:57:11 2004
From: adamyh at netvigator.com (Adam Yousuf)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:57:11 +0800
Subject: [naktalk] CR7 or Dragon Best For Playback
In-Reply-To: <005901c3d95b$6f6ef5a0$85667d18@VALUEDB8142DE8>
References: <005901c3d95b$6f6ef5a0$85667d18@VALUEDB8142DE8>
Message-ID: <09EF89E3-455B-11D8-81E5-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>

You cannot go wrong with the convenience of the NAAC system.  All I  
need do it pop in any tape and it sounds like it is supposed to sound.   
I have tapes made on many different decks and you can clearly hear what  
it was meant to sound like.  It is esp useful when you want to dub from  
analog to a digital source because the sound will be consistent.  You  
won't need to sample and adjust manually when you playback like on a  
CR-7.  Both decks are excellent but just for the convenience and owning  
a unique machine, the Dragon is up there.

I've had one for a while and it has done me no wrong, touch wood.

Adam

On 13 Jan 04, at 6:28 AM, Mark Lynn wrote:

>  I've used the CR7  a fair amount of times when converting cassetes to  
> DAT and CD and loved the manual azimuith feature. I'm thinking about  
> picking up a later model Dragon but see that it has auto azimuith. If  
> I want a deck strictly for playback of Cassettes made on various types  
> of decks for transfering purposes would I be better off with the CR7  
> or Dragon? Feedback on the auto azimuith feature? Curious as to how  
> that works? If you have any thoughts feel free to e-mail me personaly  
> atlynnzzz at comcast
>  
> Thanks,
> mark lynn
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 13 05:26:37 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (Carlitos Jr.)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:26:37 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape and SALE
References: <005901c3d95b$6f6ef5a0$85667d18@VALUEDB8142DE8>
Message-ID: <004401c3d98d$851d1e40$c9773242@coqui.net>

Hello Fellows:

My mastering is almost ready. Unfortunately the monitor I use for the mastering computer arrived in 2 pieces. Anyway, the room, acoustics and system is almost ready for the Marathon Tape sesions. It'll be distribute on CDR's. Only cost would be covered. So, be ready, coming soon !

On other things: I'm still selling most of my gear at very, very low prices. The 3 MR 2's are gone but my wife still un-happy,so, here's some other things:

Nakamichi 500    good        $35.00 !!!!

Nakamichi NR-200 dolby B & C noise reduction unit. Nice !
$ highly desirable and rare,so, make an offer ...($200.00)

The last high quality deck ever made: The Denon DN-790 R
Professional model with dolby B,C & S 19" rack with RCA and XLR connectors !!!!!    year 2000 model. Retail: $800.00
asking: $200.00 (WOW!)

An almost new Carver TX-10 Tuner $100.00

Look this: A rare mono pair of Behringer parametric equalizers PEQ-305 $1,200 new. In excellent condition. 1/4" and XLR connectors. Excellent sound. Not many around.
$500 the pair !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jolida Tube Integrated 202 in box and never used: $295.00

Adcom 5 channel home theater beast: 5 x 100w : $250.00 like new. I think I have the original box ...

Revox PR-99 MK II: Playback excellent but sometimes doesn't record on one channel. AS IS: $150.00 !!!!!!!

Revox B-77 MK II: Needs repair. AS IS: $75.00 !!!!!!!

Technics SU-V8 High Power Vintage Integrated: $100.00 110w x 2 Very strong antique.

Like New: Carver 1090 integrated with beautiful analog meters 100w x 2. Excelent shape: $200.00

That's all folks. Any reasonable offer would be accepted, but they are all at reasonable prices already ...

Carlos
The Tape Man


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From BOEING747600 at aol.com  Tue Jan 13 03:30:12 2004
From: BOEING747600 at aol.com (BOEING747600 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:30:12 EST
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape and SALE
Message-ID: <169.289fb4cb.2d34b234@aol.com>



••••••••••••• Original Message •••••••••••••

Hello Fellows:

My mastering is almost ready. Unfortunately the monitor I use for the 
mastering computer arrived in 2 pieces. Anyway, the room, acoustics and system is 
almost ready for the Marathon Tape sesions. It'll be distribute on CDR's. Only 
cost would be covered. So, be ready, coming soon !

On other things: I'm still selling most of my gear at very, very low prices. 
The 3 MR 2's are gone but my wife still un-happy,so, here's some other things:

Nakamichi 500    good        $35.00 !!!!

Nakamichi NR-200 dolby B & C noise reduction unit. Nice !
$ highly desirable and rare,so, make an offer ...($200.00)

The last high quality deck ever made: The Denon DN-790 R
Professional model with dolby B,C & S 19" rack with RCA and XLR connectors 
!!!!!    year 2000 model. Retail: $800.00
asking: $200.00 (WOW!)

An almost new Carver TX-10 Tuner $100.00

Look this: A rare mono pair of Behringer parametric equalizers PEQ-305 $1,200 
new. In excellent condition. 1/4" and XLR connectors. Excellent sound. Not 
many around.
$500 the pair !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jolida Tube Integrated 202 in box and never used: $295.00

Adcom 5 channel home theater beast: 5 x 100w : $250.00 like new. I think I 
have the original box ...

Revox PR-99 MK II: Playback excellent but sometimes doesn't record on one 
channel. AS IS: $150.00 !!!!!!!

Revox B-77 MK II: Needs repair. AS IS: $75.00 !!!!!!!

Technics SU-V8 High Power Vintage Integrated: $100.00 110w x 2 Very strong 
antique.

Like New: Carver 1090 integrated with beautiful analog meters 100w x 2. 
Excelent shape: $200.00

That's all folks. Any reasonable offer would be accepted, but they are all at 
reasonable prices already ...

Carlos
The Tape Man




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 CARLOS!  HOPE YOU ARE FINE!  I AM INTERESTED  IN THE REVOX PR 99 mK 11  can  
send me a picture of it?!  is it in good condition cosmetic wise?  is the 
manual , reels and  10.5 " hub adapters included and how many tracks it has and 
lastly how many speeds and the condition of the motors and the heads.  Would 
you kindly take $100 for it , I might consider it, I might have to get it fixed 
the bad channel.  Also was thinking of buying one of those revox b 710 or 
never cassette deck if you have one .Thanks for your consideration!

With Best Regards!
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From alan.olan at ing.com.au  Wed Jan 14 00:54:45 2004
From: alan.olan at ing.com.au (alan.olan at ing.com.au)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:54:45 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] LX3 grinding noise when stopping
Message-ID: <CA256E1A.008347E7.00@ingsydhog2.mercantilemutual.com.au>



Hi to all members,

I just picked up an LX3 from a dealer but when I got it home the tape produces
this grinding noise when its stopping.  The deck works fine in every other
respects.  The dealer told me that this is usual on Nakamichi deck and he would
be able to lessen the noise but not totally eliminate it.  Is this true, I would
have thought that this would not have been acceptable as it is quite loud and to
me it seems like a defect.

I would really appreciate some advice from other nakamichi owners who have more
experience than I have.  This is my first nakamichi deck and not familiar with
what could go wrong with this machine.  I'm in Sydney so experts on these units
are hard to come by.

Cheers
Regards
Alan

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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Wed Jan 14 12:29:06 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:29:06 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] Nakamichi Home Audio Owners Club of Japan site
Message-ID: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>

I got in touch (again) with Shigeki Kono and asked him what happened to
his removed Nakamichi Home Audio Owners Club of Japan site ..
Well apparently he's renewing it and made it available again!
You can find it here:

http://nakamichi.dyndns.org/

Enjoy!

Wouter



From p9019 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 16:41:02 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 07:41:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] LX3 grinding noise when stopping
In-Reply-To: <CA256E1A.008347E7.00@ingsydhog2.mercantilemutual.com.au>
Message-ID: <20040114154102.19262.qmail@web40404.mail.yahoo.com>

It sounds like you need a little grease on the cam. 
Open it up and there should be a large white odd
shaped disc that rotates when you change mode
(play-stop-rr...etc.)  There is an arm that rides on
the cam.  I believe this is where the noise is coming
from and the original grease has dried up.  You want
something thick that will stay on like lithium grease
or molytone.  Never use WD-40 and don't get any grease
or oil on the belts.

Scott J.




--- alan.olan at ing.com.au wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi to all members,
> 
> I just picked up an LX3 from a dealer but when I got
> it home the tape produces
> this grinding noise when its stopping.  The deck
> works fine in every other
> respects.  The dealer told me that this is usual on
> Nakamichi deck and he would
> be able to lessen the noise but not totally
> eliminate it.  Is this true, I would
> have thought that this would not have been
> acceptable as it is quite loud and to
> me it seems like a defect.
> 
> I would really appreciate some advice from other
> nakamichi owners who have more
> experience than I have.  This is my first nakamichi
> deck and not familiar with
> what could go wrong with this machine.  I'm in
> Sydney so experts on these units
> are hard to come by.
> 
> Cheers
> Regards
> Alan
> 
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Wed Jan 14 19:33:07 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:33:07 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] SP 7 spare ear cushions- Anybody knows where can one get
	it?
Message-ID: <1b10b7e1b0c85a.1b0c85a1b10b7e@vsnl.net>

Hi
Can anybody help me get a spare Nak Headphone SP-7' ear cushions ? Any shop or any internet site or anyother headphone cushions that will fit this Headphones?
thanks in advance to all the responses
Did you guys notice 1000ZXL gold limited edition deck on ebay?
kannan



From enoyes at snet.net  Thu Jan 15 02:16:27 2004
From: enoyes at snet.net (Edward Noyes)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:16:27 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] SP 7 spare ear cushions- Anybody knows where can one
	get it?
In-Reply-To: <1b10b7e1b0c85a.1b0c85a1b10b7e@vsnl.net>
References: <1b10b7e1b0c85a.1b0c85a1b10b7e@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <716BFF36-46F8-11D8-8DBC-000A95E862C6@snet.net>

I believe that Radio Shack actually sells a pair of cushions that prove  
to be a perfect fit.

Ed

On Jan 14, 2004, at 1:33 PM, kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:

> Hi
> Can anybody help me get a spare Nak Headphone SP-7' ear cushions ? Any  
> shop or any internet site or anyother headphone cushions that will fit  
> this Headphones?
> thanks in advance to all the responses
> Did you guys notice 1000ZXL gold limited edition deck on ebay?
> kannan
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From imemine2 at att.net  Thu Jan 15 01:58:06 2004
From: imemine2 at att.net (J Chojnowski)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:58:06 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] SP 7 spare ear cushions- Anybody knows where can one 
	getit?
References: <1b10b7e1b0c85a.1b0c85a1b10b7e@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <4005E59E.2DF93EB9@att.net>

Hi kannan
I don't know if this is going to help you where you are but Raido Shack
part # 33-379 is a perfect fit for $2.99 US. Maybe we could buy them
here in the states and ship them to you

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=33-379

joe C


kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:
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> Hi
> Can anybody help me get a spare Nak Headphone SP-7' ear cushions ? Any shop or any internet site or anyother headphone cushions that will fit this Headphones?
> thanks in advance to all the responses
> Did you guys notice 1000ZXL gold limited edition deck on ebay?
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From hardouin at intnet.mu  Thu Jan 15 12:35:36 2004
From: hardouin at intnet.mu (Christian Hardouin)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:35:36 +0400
Subject: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1   -TD700 1
Message-ID: <001901c3db5b$b200a740$0101a8c0@darwin>

Hi everbody,

Happy New Year to you all.I am looking for spares re the TD 700 mark 1 ,anybody could give me a help to find a link or an online shop for these spares may it be in the sates or in Japan.
Thanks and Regards
Christian
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Thu Jan 15 12:39:03 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 12:39:03 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
Message-ID: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>

Hi All,

Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one that's can do the job.
Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?

Wouter


From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Thu Jan 15 12:46:34 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:46:34 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1   -TD700 1
References: <001901c3db5b$b200a740$0101a8c0@darwin>
Message-ID: <001801c3db5d$39ab6080$e0ba4d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>

hi
theres a seller on ebay! with a set of belts,search  and quite a few come up
phill
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  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:35 AM
  Subject: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1 -TD700 1


  Hi everbody,
   
  Happy New Year to you all.I am looking for spares re the TD 700 mark 1 ,anybody could give me a help to find a link or an online shop for these spares may it be in the sates or in Japan.
  Thanks and Regards
  Christian


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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 15 15:47:31 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 09:47:31 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1 -TD700 1
Message-ID: <BAY2-F4BBoW5xtAeSGX00004c25@hotmail.com>

Contact:

Melissa at NakUSA.com

She ships worldwide.

Just received two capstan belts for my 505.


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>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1   -TD700 1
>Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:46:34 -0000
>
>hi
>theres a seller on ebay! with a set of belts,search  and quite a few come 
>up
>phill
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>   To: naktalk at naks.com
>   Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:35 AM
>   Subject: [naktalk] Re Nakamichi Tape Deck 700 mark 1 -TD700 1
>
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>   Hi everbody,
>
>   Happy New Year to you all.I am looking for spares re the TD 700 mark 1 
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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 16:14:59 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:14:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
In-Reply-To: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <20040115151459.99542.qmail@web40405.mail.yahoo.com>

I have a couple oscilloscopes, but, I just use the Nak
t-100 Audio Analyzer for doing calibration.  The 100
segment bar graph meters make calibration sooo easy.

Only if there's a problem that needs to be tracked
down do I hook up the scope.

SJ
--- Wouter Heijke <wheijke at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
> I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one
> that's can do the job.
> Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?
> 
> Wouter
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Thu Jan 15 16:53:56 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:53:56 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
Message-ID: <1c46f071c46697.1c466971c46f07@vsnl.net>

I find Fluke 87 ( or 87 III) to be a wonderful meter to calibrate very accurately - bias and level signals. However if you want to troubleshoot or check bias Oscillator at 105 Khz, use either an oscillloscope - any 5 Mhz one available vey cheap on ebay would do or an old widebandwidth Vacuum tube voltmeter( generally you can pick up working one at ebay for 20- 50$ range. However I found Fluke Graphical Multimeter( 863 or 867) is very useful in this regard provided you can spend few hundred dollars on any used meter or any of their scopemeters if you want a real scope in your pocket!
One of the very important parameter in recording using AC bias oscillator is the waveform purity and an Oscilloscope would help you observe it.
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Johnson <p9019 at yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:14 am
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes

> I have a couple oscilloscopes, but, I just use the Nak
> t-100 Audio Analyzer for doing calibration.  The 100
> segment bar graph meters make calibration sooo easy.
> 
> Only if there's a problem that needs to be tracked
> down do I hook up the scope.
> 
> SJ
> --- Wouter Heijke <wheijke at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
> > I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one
> > that's can do the job.
> > Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?
> > 
> > Wouter
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From mraven at ilse.nl  Thu Jan 15 17:14:33 2004
From: mraven at ilse.nl (mraven at ilse.nl)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:14:33 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
In-Reply-To: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
References: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <MTAuMTEuMTAuODItNDAwNmJjNjkxYTNiZA==1074183273_mraven@ilse.nl>

> Hi All,
> 
> Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
> I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one that's can do the
> job. Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?
> 


I use this kind of equipment for several years on a regular base. For audio
purposes you can use any type.  If U want to measure small signals < 50 mV
use a good probe/screened cables and use earth the object under test.
2nd hand dumpstores are widely spreaded all over the globe. Old army scopes
from Tek for example are cheap. In the Netherlands you can shop a lot
places maybe the nearest to yout place is Quakkelstein, Vlaardingen, in
the Rotterdam area.
They have a huge numbers of scopes for sales. In the shop the ordinary low
prices equipment, but on special request they have another building nearby
with the special products. Folks from the UK come specially to their shop!
But off course ebay .de or other 2ndhand place has scopes too.



Maurits (just a customer)





From jazzao at primus.com.au  Fri Jan 16 23:00:46 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 09:00:46 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
Message-ID: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>

Hi to all from downunder,

Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried 
sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to 
travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to 
get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.

I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which 
model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, looking 
to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for playback.

Cheers
Alan



From enoyes at snet.net  Sat Jan 17 01:11:56 2004
From: enoyes at snet.net (Edward Noyes)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 19:11:56 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
In-Reply-To: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <40087DCC.8090604@snet.net>

Hi Alan,

I spoke to him on the phone a couple of weeks ago. Stephen is alive and 
well, well... sounds like he still continues to work himself to death. 
One thing remains the same though, he is a great tech and well worth 
looking up.

Ed

Alan Olan wrote:

> Hi to all from downunder,
>
> Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried 
> sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to 
> travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to 
> get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.
>
> I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which 
> model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, 
> looking to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for 
> playback.
>
> Cheers
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From adamyh at netvigator.com  Sat Jan 17 02:37:30 2004
From: adamyh at netvigator.com (Adam Yousuf)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 09:37:30 +0800
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
In-Reply-To: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>

Hi Alan,

I'm dealing with Stephen right now.  He's done an excellent job with  
the deck I sent him.  Excellent engineer and excellent service.

Check out his website for his contact details -  
http://www.stephensank.com

Enjoy,
Adam


On 17 Jan 04, at 6:00 AM, Alan Olan wrote:

Hi to all from downunder,

Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried  
sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to  
travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to  
get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.

I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which  
model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, looking  
to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for playback.

Cheers
Alan

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From mdevera at compuserve.com  Sat Jan 17 08:36:20 2004
From: mdevera at compuserve.com (Mike deVera)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 23:36:20 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
In-Reply-To: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <002e01c3dccc$9a3353c0$1e01000a@c994264f>

He just signed from FedEx a Dragon of mine that needs repair on its
auto-reverse.

-----Original Message-----
From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com] On Behalf
Of Alan Olan
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 2:01 PM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?


 
Hi to all from downunder,

Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried 
sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to 
travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to 
get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.

I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which 
model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, looking 
to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for playback.

Cheers
Alan

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From vferdman at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 02:40:20 2004
From: vferdman at yahoo.com (Vladimir Ferdman)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 17:40:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Calibrations using oscilloscope
In-Reply-To: <200401161100.i0GB0Eju005908@zebra.naks.com>
Message-ID: <20040118014020.4046.qmail@web61107.mail.yahoo.com>

Hi, all.  A few days ago a thread about using oscilloscopes to calibrate tape decks came up.  I
have a scope and would like to try to calibrate my MR-1.  How and what can I calibrate using a
scope?  Please assume I know how to use the scope and am familiar with basic electrical
engineering concepts.

Thank you all in advance,
Vladimir

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From copytec at coqui.net  Sun Jan 18 07:05:29 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:05:29 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
	<B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>
Message-ID: <003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>

Ladies & the Gentlemen:

Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
participants made.

The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
"Wow".
I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
your judgment and ethics.

The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
on some of his projects.

More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

Thanks,

Carlos, The Tape Man



From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Sun Jan 18 03:37:43 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:37:43 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Calibrations using oscilloscope
Message-ID: <1f1fabe1f1fc69.1f1fc691f1fabe@vsnl.net>

Vladimir
Calibration of Nakamichi requires large number of steps and some steps need the use of wide bandwidth AC voltmeters or VTVM. Since most low cost Dogital multimeter do not show AC voltages above 1 Khz properly, Oscilloscope is useful in such occasions. Sometimes Analog AC millivolt meter with 1MHz bandwidth is better than Oscilloscope to directly check Db gain. So it is a question of substitution in Nak calibration of Meter, playback level and Record bias, level etc. However you can also use Scope for qualitative evaluation of Recorded signal quality at different bias current by observing 15 Khz sine wave at -20dB. Scope also can be used for bias trap adjustment. However you do not require Scope for most of the work if you already posses AC VTVM.
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: Vladimir Ferdman <vferdman at yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2004 5:40 pm
Subject: [naktalk] Calibrations using oscilloscope

> Hi, all.  A few days ago a thread about using oscilloscopes to 
> calibrate tape decks came up.  I
> have a scope and would like to try to calibrate my MR-1.  How and 
> what can I calibrate using a
> scope?  Please assume I know how to use the scope and am familiar 
> with basic electrical
> engineering concepts.
> 
> Thank you all in advance,
> Vladimir
> 
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Sun Jan 18 04:33:00 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:33:00 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D34E@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Hi Alan. You have to be patient with Stephen, he is a very busy man. I
remember when I purchased my RX505 from Stephen he had to build and install
a transformer to suit the Australian 240 volt 50Hz current, I was saving for
months to pay Stephen for the unit, the work he done to it and the delivery
and due to his very busy schedule he could not reply to some of my e-mails.

	So Alan you are not alone, but don't despare he does fantastic work
and is great to talk to over the phone.

	As for what unit you should try to purchase, well if I had a cool
$500 dolars to spend I'd look for a famous CR7 (try get Stephen to do a once
over the unit when you get it - trust me it will be worth it), or a Dragon.
Don't forget to purchase a unit that is suitable for the voltages where you
live.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Olan [mailto:jazzao at primus.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 17 January 2004 9:01 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?


Hi to all from downunder,

Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried 
sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to 
travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to 
get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.

I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which 
model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, looking 
to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for playback.

Cheers
Alan

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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Sun Jan 18 04:42:42 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:42:42 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D34F@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

I used my oscilliscope to trace the crackling noise in my ZX9 when the dolby
c circuit was activated. The oscilliscope visually showed the signal with
the noise and it was traced to one of those dredded orange cap! Now the
problem is solved.

	I think that anything at or above the 5MHz bandwidth range should
do, and purchase a dual trace version.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Wouter Heijke [mailto:wheijke at xs4all.nl]
Sent: Thursday, 15 January 2004 10:39 PM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes


Hi All,

Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one that's can do the job.
Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?

Wouter
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From smarzuki at indosat.net.id  Sun Jan 18 07:35:23 2004
From: smarzuki at indosat.net.id (Salim Marzuki)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:35:23 +0700
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
	<B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>
	<003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <091f01c3dd91$a20d8fa0$d1299bca@aisha>


Hello El Magnifico.

Somehow I can't post to naktalk since the server was down some time ago.  Yes I'd very much like to have a copy of the compilation and I can assure you that eventhough Indo has been a tape pirate land for ages ... the Marathon Tape would be safe within my house !

Is it a stamped copy ??  I mean not coming from CDR ?  If so I might like to order 2 sets, provided it's not too expensive with shipping and all that, otherwise one set (Vol 1 and 2) would be good enough.  Please let me know total cost of one set sent to my address:

Salim Marzuki
Jl. Indramayu 21
Jakarta Pusat 10310 
Indonesia

Thank you very much for your generous effort on this Marathon project !!!!

Best regards,
Salim SM



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:05 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes


  Ladies & the Gentlemen:

  Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
  duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
  included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
  participants made.

  The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
  Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

  After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
  "Wow".
  I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

  Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
  circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
  have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
  a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
  We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
  disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
  your judgment and ethics.

  The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
  from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
  and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
  the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
  was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
  on some of his projects.

  More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
  about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
  be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

  Thanks,

  Carlos, The Tape Man

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From Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu  Sat Jan 17 07:28:28 2004
From: Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu (Fred Lifton)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 06:28:28 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
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From jazzao at primus.com.au  Sun Jan 18 10:59:38 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:59:38 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Thanks to everyone who replied - Stephen has been in touch
Message-ID: <400A590A.7090500@primus.com.au>

Thanks to everyone here who replied.

Stephen has now gotten in touch with me.  The is an apparent server 
problem between my computer and his website.  Now all fixed.

He has provided great comments on which deck I should look out for so 
I'm now hunting for a deck that I could send Stephen's way before I go 
to the US mid year.

Cheers
Alan




From copytec at coqui.net  Sun Jan 18 19:43:18 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:43:18 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <19036069@rosencrantz.reed.edu>
Message-ID: <001c01c3ddf2$f0ee0260$18773242@CopyTech>

Hello Fred:

For Vinyl transcription I have been using an old trusted Linn LP 12. I then
pass it trough a Sutherland pre-pre and direct to my SADIE disk editor.
There are several LP restoration programs for this kind of job. At mastering
levels, these transfers and restorations are expensive and are charge by
minute. Pro programs for restoration are the CEDAR series. Really, really
expensive but with only one pass you got it all: de-clicker, de-popper and
surface noise elimination.

For those who are not looking for something like that, my favorite
restoration software is the Creamware Triple Dat with the Osiris plug in.
The best for its price. Around $1,500 the full set with the XLR balanced
connectors. Little cheaper with RCA's.

Best,

Carlos
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Lifton" <Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:26 PM
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


> Hello all,
> I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I
thought of
> many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me
thinking
> about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm mistaken,
but it
> seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than tapes
and,
> of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for playback.
So, my
> question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and shop
for if
> you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to
transfer your
> vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember
lusting
> for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the early
80's,
> but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and thhe
B&O's
> just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the
premium
> they usually fetch on ebay.
>
> At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that still
works
> but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the
tone-arm
> "automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998 needle.
I've
> seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better now
for a
> song?
>
> Fred Lifton
> Portland, OR
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From copytec at coqui.net  Sun Jan 18 19:44:00 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:44:00 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Thanks to everyone who replied - Stephen has been in
	touch
References: <400A590A.7090500@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <002201c3ddf3$0a53c780$18773242@CopyTech>

Stephen himself has a couple of good options in his webpage. Ask him.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Olan" <jazzao at primus.com.au>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:59 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Thanks to everyone who replied - Stephen has been in
touch


> Thanks to everyone here who replied.
>
> Stephen has now gotten in touch with me.  The is an apparent server
> problem between my computer and his website.  Now all fixed.
>
> He has provided great comments on which deck I should look out for so
> I'm now hunting for a deck that I could send Stephen's way before I go
> to the US mid year.
>
> Cheers
> Alan
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Sun Jan 18 19:51:15 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:51:15 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <400A590A.7090500@primus.com.au>
	<002201c3ddf3$0a53c780$18773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <003c01c3ddf4$0d945710$18773242@CopyTech>

Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
music compilation.

Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.

Carlos



From jmtooley at ce.net  Sun Jan 18 16:41:33 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:41:33 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au><B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>
	<003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <002501c3ddd9$99c19bf0$ae240f9d@johnnyrotten>

Great Carlos, can't wait to hear this!

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:05 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes


Ladies & the Gentlemen:

Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
participants made.

The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
"Wow".
I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
your judgment and ethics.

The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
on some of his projects.

More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

Thanks,

Carlos, The Tape Man

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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 18 16:54:21 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:54:21 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
Message-ID: <BAY2-F104OwgZoKnD7z0002f320@hotmail.com>

Carlos:

I hope Cedar is better than No-Noise..... because these type programs 
usually suck the life out of the music...I still listen to 78s....clean 
examples.....as Phil Shaap the jazz guru is fond of saying:  "No-Noise means 
NO MUSIC!

Neil Lipes


>From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
>Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:43:18 -0800
>
>Hello Fred:
>
>For Vinyl transcription I have been using an old trusted Linn LP 12. I then
>pass it trough a Sutherland pre-pre and direct to my SADIE disk editor.
>There are several LP restoration programs for this kind of job. At 
>mastering
>levels, these transfers and restorations are expensive and are charge by
>minute. Pro programs for restoration are the CEDAR series. Really, really
>expensive but with only one pass you got it all: de-clicker, de-popper and
>surface noise elimination.
>
>For those who are not looking for something like that, my favorite
>restoration software is the Creamware Triple Dat with the Osiris plug in.
>The best for its price. Around $1,500 the full set with the XLR balanced
>connectors. Little cheaper with RCA's.
>
>Best,
>
>Carlos
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Fred Lifton" <Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu>
>To: <naktalk at naks.com>
>Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:26 PM
>Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
>
>
> > Hello all,
> > I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I
>thought of
> > many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me
>thinking
> > about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm mistaken,
>but it
> > seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than 
>tapes
>and,
> > of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for playback.
>So, my
> > question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and shop
>for if
> > you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to
>transfer your
> > vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember
>lusting
> > for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the early
>80's,
> > but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and 
>thhe
>B&O's
> > just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the
>premium
> > they usually fetch on ebay.
> >
> > At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that 
>still
>works
> > but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the
>tone-arm
> > "automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998 needle.
>I've
> > seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better now
>for a
> > song?
> >
> > Fred Lifton
> > Portland, OR
> > 
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Sun Jan 18 17:35:42 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 11:35:42 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
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Message-ID: <000701c3dde1$1dcb51f0$ae240f9d@johnnyrotten>

Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK on
this, he must be sleeping.

John T.
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
music compilation.

Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.

Carlos

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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Sun Jan 18 18:00:59 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 09:00:59 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <1f93eea1f8f44e.1f8f44e1f93eea@vsnl.net>


May be he is in Russia !!!
Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
kannan
----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape

> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' 
> in UK on
> this, he must be sleeping.
> 
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> 
> 
> Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good 
> sound and
> music compilation.
> 
> Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> 
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From zaffel at zonnet.nl  Sun Jan 18 18:09:14 2004
From: zaffel at zonnet.nl (Peter Crusifix)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 18:09:14 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Spam mail
Message-ID: <007401c3dde5$ccf23320$24453b51@uw93olv39av2ru>

hello, 

I don't want any mail from naktalk, can you stop it for me???


Greetings, 

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From timbarrett at cox.net  Sun Jan 18 18:27:14 2004
From: timbarrett at cox.net (timbarrett at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 12:27:14 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <003c01c3ddf4$0d945710$18773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <400A7BA2.32398.5C2D6F5@localhost>

Although I did not participate in the creation of the Marathon Tape, I 
would truly value having a copy for myself.  Will it be available to those 
of us who watched from the sidelines?
This thing has been a long time in the making!

Tim

> Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
> and music compilation.
> 
> Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> 
> Carlos
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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 18:54:47 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 09:54:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Spam mail
In-Reply-To: <007401c3dde5$ccf23320$24453b51@uw93olv39av2ru>
Message-ID: <20040118175447.55527.qmail@web40414.mail.yahoo.com>

You can stop it yourself by going to the following
link and changing you mailing list options.

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From msyoder at border.net  Sun Jan 18 20:17:45 2004
From: msyoder at border.net (Michael S. Yoder)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:17:45 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
Message-ID: <002901c3ddf7$c1a236c0$b2f4c1cf@jnorris.ttu.edu>

If you want to spend around $350 (new, mail order), try the NAD 533
turntable, which is basically  a Rega Planar 2 "clone" and comes with a
Goldring Elektra cartridge.  It'll do the job quite well.  I bought one
about 4-5 years ago and just now upgraded the cartridge to a Shure M97 (I
forgot the exact model number) for about $70, and it's quite stunning.  I
listen to vinyl now about 30% of the time, CDs about 65% of the time, and
cassettes about 5% of the time (most of my cassette usage involves studio
work: recording original music, either live to 2-track stereo, or mixdowns
from 4 or 8 tracks to stereo.)

If you don't want to spend over $275 or so, I believe there's a Thorens
turntable that's supposed to be fairly good.

Hope this helps.

Michael Yoder
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Lifton <Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu>
To: naktalk at naks.com <naktalk at naks.com>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:30 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


>Hello all,
>I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I
thought of
>many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me
thinking
>about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm mistaken, but
it
>seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than tapes
and,
>of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for playback. So,
my
>question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and shop for
if
>you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to transfer
your
>vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember
lusting
>for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the early
80's,
>but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and thhe
B&O's
>just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the
premium
>they usually fetch on ebay.
>
>At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that still
works
>but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the
tone-arm
>"automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998 needle.
I've
>seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better now for
a
>song?
>
>Fred Lifton
>Portland, OR
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Sun Jan 18 20:25:49 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:25:49 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
In-Reply-To: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
References: <4800.212.78.179.234.1074166743.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <400ADDBD.1080705@rcn.com>


'Scope prices vary wildly. Here in the States, you can buy
a used Tektronix 465B for $200 up. I am not sure whether
this is 'cheap' in your book. It's good to 100MHz and is an
excellent 'scope -- a real workhorse.

If you're into vintage electronics (as I am), you can also
buy a primitive Heathkit or EICO 'scope, for $25 to $200.
these were never of professional grade, even when new, but
are a lot of fun to restore.

Personally, I am using an old (really old) Tektronix 545A
'scope. Has more tubes than a tooth paste factory. It's at
least 50 years old and still going. Useful for head alignment
(using Lissajou figures) but mostly, I use it to debug
Digital communications designs.

-- Ron


Wouter Heijke wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
> I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand one that's can do the job.
> Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?
> 
> Wouter





From gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Sun Jan 18 19:13:22 2004
From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 18:13:22 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
In-Reply-To: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <005901c3ddee$c20b9600$29a94e51@oemcomputer>

He's not replied to any of mine for months ... I'm beginning to get a
complex ...

Gra'

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> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Alan Olan
> Sent: 16 January 2004 22:01
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: [naktalk] Anybody dealt with Stephen Sank Lately?
>
>
> Hi to all from downunder,
>
> Has anybody been in touch with Stephen Sank lately?  I have tried
> sending him a few emails  but have not had a reply back.  I'm going to
> travel to the US mid year and planning to get a Nak which I wanted to
> get serviced by Stephen Sank but have not heard from him.
>
> I've got a budget of about $500US for the unit.  Any thoughts of which
> model would I find in good condition that may go at this price, looking
> to use primarily for recording as I already have an LX3 for playback.
>
> Cheers
> Alan
>
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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 23:41:19 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:41:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Oscilloscopes
In-Reply-To: <400ADDBD.1080705@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <20040118224119.9533.qmail@web40409.mail.yahoo.com>

I said it before.  For calibration I use the Nakamichi
T-100 and it is all you need in addition to a set of
calibration tapes.  It has several features that
really set it apart from an oscilloscope, for
calibration anyway.  For general troubleshooting the
scope will win out.  

T-100 Features:
Dual 100 segment VU meters with slow delay and 0.3dB
resolution. (they do an excellent job of filtering out
tape surface noise when aligning the head azimuth
which is typically done with a 15 kHz test tape.)

Built in low distortion oscillator.  21 fixed
frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz plus pink noise. 
Distortion at 400Hz is 30 times lower for accurate THD
measurements.

Speed and Wow & flutter meter.  To be used in
conjunction with 3kHz speed/wow&flutter test tape. 
+/- 3% measurement range with 0.06% resolution.

Distortion meter.  Meter range 0.01 - 3.0%  to be used
with built-in 400Hz very low distortion oscillator.

Standard VU meter mode with -80dBv to +30dBv range in
three ranges.  0.3dB per step resolution.  This in
conjunction with the 21 built frequency oscillator is
great from doing a frequency response plot.  The best
thing is the meter reads out directly in dB.  No need
to convert the peak to peak reading from a scope into
RMS and then into dB, which would be hard pressed to
give 0.3dB resolution.

As far as scopes go the Tektronix 465B as well as the
465, 465A, 475, 475a & 485 are great scopes, but, FAR
too much scope for doing just audio work.  I have two
of the Tektronix 305 scopes, 5MHz, dual trace (in
addition to several other larger Tek scopes).  It's a
little AC or battery powered guy with built-in DMM
too.  It's only 10 lbs too.  I see them selling on
eBay for under $100.  The last one I bought was only
$56 with a really nice case.  Of course the batteries
are usually dead, but, they can easily be repacked
with new cells.

Scott J.

--- Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com> wrote:
> 
> 'Scope prices vary wildly. Here in the States, you
> can buy
> a used Tektronix 465B for $200 up. I am not sure
> whether
> this is 'cheap' in your book. It's good to 100MHz
> and is an
> excellent 'scope -- a real workhorse.
> 
> If you're into vintage electronics (as I am), you
> can also
> buy a primitive Heathkit or EICO 'scope, for $25 to
> $200.
> these were never of professional grade, even when
> new, but
> are a lot of fun to restore.
> 
> Personally, I am using an old (really old) Tektronix
> 545A
> 'scope. Has more tubes than a tooth paste factory.
> It's at
> least 50 years old and still going. Useful for head
> alignment
> (using Lissajou figures) but mostly, I use it to
> debug
> Digital communications designs.
> 
> -- Ron
> 
> 
> Wouter Heijke wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > Anyone has one of these to calibrate their Nak(s)?
> > I'm thinking of looking for a cheap second hand
> one that's can do the job.
> > Any suggestions of brand/type and pricing?
> > 
> > Wouter
> 
> 
> 
> 


From kjbleus at charter.net  Mon Jan 19 00:12:51 2004
From: kjbleus at charter.net (KJ Bleus)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:12:51 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Project Update
Message-ID: <002f01c3de18$986ae6f0$6401a8c0@MOHICANL0O3DH6>

Magnífico noticias!!!

Carlos, your description of what you plan for final  production of the Marathon Tape Project  sounds superb.

I'm delighted that you believe that we will have two volumes at just less than 50 minutes each, since this allows many Nak Marathoners to also have the option to transpose the compact disc version of the project to a single 100 minute cassette.   This will  allow us to listen to the music compilation as it was recorded, in analog format, on our beloved Nakamichi cassette decks.  Indeed, with the final results sounding as good as described, we'll have a treasure for the ages.  

When you have the final play listing, get that info to me and I'll update the Marathon Tape Project webpages.

Regards,


K.J. Bleus
Madison, Wisc USA



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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:05:29 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Message-ID: <003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242 at CopyTech>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Ladies & the Gentlemen:

Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
participants made.

The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
"Wow".
I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
your judgment and ethics.

The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
on some of his projects.

More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

Thanks,

Carlos, The Tape Man


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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 00:28:49 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:28:49 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <1f93eea1f8f44e.1f8f44e1f93eea@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>

Sorry guys ... I may have a Russian wife but I feel, like a fish out of
water in Moscow.  No way Jose do I want to visit again.  May be visit St
Petersberg ...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> Sent: 18 January 2004 17:01
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>
> May be he is in Russia !!!
> Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> kannan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > in UK on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:11:12 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:12 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <BAY2-F104OwgZoKnD7z0002f320@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <000d01c3de4a$a89b6bd0$3a773242@CopyTech>

"No Noise" is a plug-in for Sonic Solution. In un-expert hands it could do
more harm than good. Anyway, Cedar is superior but as I said before: way
expensive.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


> Carlos:
>
> I hope Cedar is better than No-Noise..... because these type programs
> usually suck the life out of the music...I still listen to 78s....clean
> examples.....as Phil Shaap the jazz guru is fond of saying:  "No-Noise
means
> NO MUSIC!
>
> Neil Lipes
>
>
> >From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> >To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> >Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
> >Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:43:18 -0800
> >
> >Hello Fred:
> >
> >For Vinyl transcription I have been using an old trusted Linn LP 12. I
then
> >pass it trough a Sutherland pre-pre and direct to my SADIE disk editor.
> >There are several LP restoration programs for this kind of job. At
> >mastering
> >levels, these transfers and restorations are expensive and are charge by
> >minute. Pro programs for restoration are the CEDAR series. Really, really
> >expensive but with only one pass you got it all: de-clicker, de-popper
and
> >surface noise elimination.
> >
> >For those who are not looking for something like that, my favorite
> >restoration software is the Creamware Triple Dat with the Osiris plug in.
> >The best for its price. Around $1,500 the full set with the XLR balanced
> >connectors. Little cheaper with RCA's.
> >
> >Best,
> >
> >Carlos
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Fred Lifton" <Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu>
> >To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> >Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:26 PM
> >Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
> >
> >
> > > Hello all,
> > > I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I
> >thought of
> > > many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me
> >thinking
> > > about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm
mistaken,
> >but it
> > > seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than
> >tapes
> >and,
> > > of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for
playback.
> >So, my
> > > question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and
shop
> >for if
> > > you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to
> >transfer your
> > > vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember
> >lusting
> > > for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the
early
> >80's,
> > > but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and
> >thhe
> >B&O's
> > > just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the
> >premium
> > > they usually fetch on ebay.
> > >
> > > At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that
> >still
> >works
> > > but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the
> >tone-arm
> > > "automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998
needle.
> >I've
> > > seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better
now
> >for a
> > > song?
> > >
> > > Fred Lifton
> > > Portland, OR
> > >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:11:41 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <400A590A.7090500@primus.com.au><002201c3ddf3$0a53c780$18773242@CopyTech><003c01c3ddf4$0d945710$18773242@CopyTech>
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I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> music compilation.
>
> Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
>
> Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:12:07 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:12:07 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <1f93eea1f8f44e.1f8f44e1f93eea@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <001b01c3de4a$c9c80160$3a773242@CopyTech>

I'm sure you'll like the results.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


>
> May be he is in Russia !!!
> Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> kannan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > in UK on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:13:05 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:13:05 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <400A7BA2.32398.5C2D6F5@localhost>
Message-ID: <002601c3de4a$ec553860$3a773242@CopyTech>

Sure Tim. As long as you are a member of this forum, you can have a set. You
wouldn't regret it.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <timbarrett at cox.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Although I did not participate in the creation of the Marathon Tape, I
> would truly value having a copy for myself.  Will it be available to those
> of us who watched from the sidelines?
> This thing has been a long time in the making!
>
> Tim
>
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
> > and music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:18:17 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:18:17 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <004f01c3de4b$a6f392c0$3a773242@CopyTech>

Wait until you hear your selection ...

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nelson" <graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Sorry guys ... I may have a Russian wife but I feel, like a fish out of
> water in Moscow.  No way Jose do I want to visit again.  May be visit St
> Petersberg ...
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > Sent: 18 January 2004 17:01
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> >
> > May be he is in Russia !!!
> > Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> > Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> > kannan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> > Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > > in UK on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > > sound and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 06:23:34 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:23:34 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution
References: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <005301c3de4c$634171e0$3a773242@CopyTech>

OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me off-list.
The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean, considering that
the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many different decks
around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful thing.

I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the list.
Hopefully they answer soon.

As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I did a
back-up copy on an open reel.

Regards,

Carlos



From fidelman at telcel.net.ve  Mon Jan 19 02:38:51 2004
From: fidelman at telcel.net.ve (Isy Fidelman)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:38:51 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <400A590A.7090500@primus.com.au><002201c3ddf3$0a53c780$18773242@CopyTech><003c01c3ddf4$0d945710$18773242@CopyTech><000701c3dde1$1dcb51f0$ae240f9d@johnnyrotten>
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Message-ID: <008701c3de2d$01a019b0$bc6623c8@g8nsv>

Count me in too Carlos!!!!

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 1:11 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> I need to know how many sets we are doing.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
> on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 07:28:47 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:28:47 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Credits
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <005d01c3de55$7fd3cfc0$3a773242@CopyTech>

Fellows:

Since the project was part of all us, I just want to give credit to those
persons who made it possible:

First of all: Wouter for having this wonderful list where we have made
friends the world over.

Mr. Bleus: the friend who has always be in contact with me everywhere I go
and the originator of the Marathon Tape page at his domain.

All of the contributors who took their time and effort to share their music
with others.

Gra Nelson: the guy in charge of the tape # 2 in Europe.

Also, and just some information for you to taste a little bit in advance ...

Mr. Ron Hoffman was honored with the opening of Volume # 1 with his terrific
selection and sound. Tom from Australia, closed it.

Nick, from Moscow-Russia, opened Vol. 2.

If we like the results, we should do a new project for this new year, with
some changes of course ...

I'm doing the same with some Revox friends: The Revox Files. Hopefully it'll
come out as good as this one.

Best,

Carlos aka The Tape Man



From kjbleus at charter.net  Mon Jan 19 03:59:24 2004
From: kjbleus at charter.net (KJ Bleus)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:59:24 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <003201c3de38$3e842b90$6401a8c0@MOHICANL0O3DH6>

Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:

USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed

Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html


Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some lurkers will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}

How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon Tape Project discs?

My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages are not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the final results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.  Carlos, can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you have mastered on the discs?


Regards,

Bleus


------------------------------

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.

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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Mon Jan 19 04:08:36 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:08:36 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D352@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Count me in Carlos.

	Your pal Tom from Aus.

-----Original Message-----
From: El Magnifico [mailto:copytec at coqui.net]
Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 4:12 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> music compilation.
>
> Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
>
> Carlos
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From rob755 at cwnet.com  Mon Jan 19 04:36:13 2004
From: rob755 at cwnet.com (Rob Hamilton)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:36:13 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D352@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <005a01c3de3d$75e3f1b0$c88a5142@robertr6ldtnz6>

  Hello Carlos! Thanks so much for your efforts! I'm in! Best Regards, Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 7:08 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Count me in Carlos.
>
> Your pal Tom from Aus.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: El Magnifico [mailto:copytec at coqui.net]
> Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 4:12
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> I need to know how many sets we are doing.
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
> on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> >
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From richard.simpson at airways.co.nz  Mon Jan 19 05:20:55 2004
From: richard.simpson at airways.co.nz (Simpson, Richard)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:20:55 +1300
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <04Jan19.052215nzdt.326417@netgate.airways.co.nz>

Since becoming a subscriber to NakTalk several months ago I've been
following the evolution of the Marathon Tape Project with increasing
interest.

I can't stand it anymore! Any chance of getting a copy also???

 

I may only own a humble DR-3 and live in NZ but music is music!

 

Regards

 

Richard Simpson ( = lurker)

 

-----Original Message-----
From: KJ Bleus [mailto:kjbleus at charter.net] 
Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:59 p.m.
To: naktalk at naks.com
Cc: KJ Bleus; Magnifico
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape

 

Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:

 

USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed

 

Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed

 

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html

 

 

Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some
lurkers will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}

 

How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon
Tape Project discs?

 

My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages
are not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the
final results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.
Carlos, can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you
have mastered on the discs?

 

 

Regards,

 

Bleus

 

 

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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in
UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.

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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 09:38:10 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:38:10 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <04Jan19.052215nzdt.326417@netgate.airways.co.nz>
Message-ID: <004a01c3de67$925704c0$2a773242@CopyTech>

Sure, Richard. Just send me your address off-list and I'll keep you posted.

Regards,

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Simpson, Richard 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:20 PM
  Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


  Since becoming a subscriber to NakTalk several months ago I've been following the evolution of the Marathon Tape Project with increasing interest.

  I can't stand it anymore! Any chance of getting a copy also???



  I may only own a humble DR-3 and live in NZ but music is music!



  Regards



  Richard Simpson ( = lurker)



  -----Original Message-----
  From: KJ Bleus [mailto:kjbleus at charter.net] 
  Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:59 p.m.
  To: naktalk at naks.com
  Cc: KJ Bleus; Magnifico
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape



  Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:



  USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed



  Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed



  http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html





  Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some lurkers will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}



  How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon Tape Project discs?



  My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages are not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the final results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.  Carlos, can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you have mastered on the discs?





  Regards,



  Bleus





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  Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
  From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
  To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
  Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

  I need to know how many sets we are doing.

  Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
  To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
  Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


  > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
  on
  > this, he must be sleeping.
  >
  > John T.

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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Mon Jan 19 08:32:30 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:32:30 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <2031120202bb14.202bb142031120@vsnl.net>

Yes Carlos you have to include my name and I will be mailing my address tomorrow
kannan


----- Original Message -----
From: Isy Fidelman <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:38 pm
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape

> Count me in too Carlos!!!!
> 
> Isy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 1:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> 
> 
> > I need to know how many sets we are doing.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from 
> Gra' in UK
> > on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good 
> sound and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
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From winniepoohlove at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 19 08:46:46 2004
From: winniepoohlove at hotmail.com (winnie pooh)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:46:46 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <Sea2-F16moKv0CRrDcD000220dc@hotmail.com>


Hi Carlos,

I am also interested in getting the final version of the Marathon tape 
project. I originally expressed interest to join but the timing of the 
project coincided with my moving halfway across the world from England to 
Malaysia so I didn't confirm in the end. However, now that the opportunity 
has presented itself, I would love to get my hands on the CD's! Thanks!

Kelvin.

>From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:38:10 -0800
>
>Sure, Richard. Just send me your address off-list and I'll keep you posted.
>
>Regards,
>
>Carlos
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Simpson, Richard
>   To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
>   Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:20 PM
>   Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>   Since becoming a subscriber to NakTalk several months ago I've been 
>following the evolution of the Marathon Tape Project with increasing 
>interest.
>
>   I can't stand it anymore! Any chance of getting a copy also???
>
>
>
>   I may only own a humble DR-3 and live in NZ but music is music!
>
>
>
>   Regards
>
>
>
>   Richard Simpson ( = lurker)
>
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: KJ Bleus [mailto:kjbleus at charter.net]
>   Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:59 p.m.
>   To: naktalk at naks.com
>   Cc: KJ Bleus; Magnifico
>   Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>
>   Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:
>
>
>
>   USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed
>
>
>
>   Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed
>
>
>
>   http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html
>
>
>
>
>
>   Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some 
>lurkers will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}
>
>
>
>   How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon 
>Tape Project discs?
>
>
>
>   My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages 
>are not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the final 
>results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.  Carlos, 
>can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you have mastered 
>on the discs?
>
>
>
>
>
>   Regards,
>
>
>
>   Bleus
>
>
>
>
>
>   ------------------------------
>
>   Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
>   From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
>   Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>   To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>   Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
>   Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>   I need to know how many sets we are doing.
>
>   Carlos
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
>   To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>   Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
>   Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>   > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in 
>UK
>   on
>   > this, he must be sleeping.
>   >
>   > John T.
>
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From fredmoss at totalise.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 09:00:56 2004
From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk (fredmoss at totalise.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 08:00:56 +0000
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From gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 00:28:11 2004
From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:28:11 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <000701c3dde1$1dcb51f0$ae240f9d@johnnyrotten>
Message-ID: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>

I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
myself - after all, this is historic, innit!

What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for another
Marathon, Carlos?

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> Gra' in UK on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> music compilation.
>
> Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
>
> Carlos
>
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From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:28:13 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <1f93eea1f8f44e.1f8f44e1f93eea@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <000101c3de1a$bde7b1e0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>

Sorry guys ... I may have a Russian wife but I feel, like a fish out of
water in Moscow.  No way Jose do I want to visit again.  May be visit St
Petersberg ...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> Sent: 18 January 2004 17:01
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>
> May be he is in Russia !!!
> Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> kannan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > in UK on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
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From pbetti at lpconsul.net  Mon Jan 19 11:11:16 2004
From: pbetti at lpconsul.net (Piergiorgio Betti)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:11:16 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution
In-Reply-To: <005301c3de4c$634171e0$3a773242@CopyTech>
References: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
	<005301c3de4c$634171e0$3a773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <200401191111.16464.pbetti@lpconsul.net>

Hi Carlos, 
me too! I'll send you my address sooner.

Best regards 
Piergiorgio


Alle 06:23, lunedì 19 gennaio 2004, El Magnifico ha scritto:
> OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
> authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me
> off-list. The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean,
> considering that the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many
> different decks around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful
> thing.
>
> I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the list.
> Hopefully they answer soon.
>
> As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I did a
> back-up copy on an open reel.
>
> Regards,
>
> Carlos
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From Tpfinn at btinternet.com  Mon Jan 19 10:35:42 2004
From: Tpfinn at btinternet.com (Terence Finn)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:35:42 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution
References: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
	<005301c3de4c$634171e0$3a773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <014201c3de6f$9c1eb4a0$aa9e7ad5@oemcomputer>

Put me down for a set,

Thanks

Terry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 5:23 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution


> OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
> authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me
off-list.
> The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean, considering
that
> the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many different decks
> around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful thing.
>
> I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the list.
> Hopefully they answer soon.
>
> As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I did a
> back-up copy on an open reel.
>
> Regards,
>
> Carlos
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From t.gunay at inspectorate.com.tr  Mon Jan 19 10:41:59 2004
From: t.gunay at inspectorate.com.tr (Tayfur Gunay)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:41:59 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au><B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>
	<003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <00a401c3de70$7cc737c0$1210a8c0@tg>

Carlos, please count me as well...

Thanks and regards,
Tayfur
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:05 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes


> Ladies & the Gentlemen:
>
> Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
> duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
> included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
> participants made.
>
> The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
> Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed
too.
>
> After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
> "Wow".
> I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.
>
> Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
> circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
> have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who
want
> a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel
boxes.
> We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High
End"
> disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
> your judgment and ethics.
>
> The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
> from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise
reduction
> and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value.
ON
> the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
> was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig
use
> on some of his projects.
>
> More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
> about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping
would
> be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carlos, The Tape Man
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From jazzao at primus.com.au  Mon Jan 19 12:52:49 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:52:49 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
Message-ID: <400BC511.6000703@primus.com.au>

Hi all,

Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an 
overhaul.  Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the 
deck.  How does the deck perform with recordings and playback?  Planning 
to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3 
header and prerecorded cassettes.

Thanks for any input.
Alan



From fredmoss at totalise.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 13:10:28 2004
From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk (fredmoss at totalise.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:10:28 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
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From lyra at abc.lt  Mon Jan 19 13:23:19 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:23:19 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <E1AiYEe-0005nQ-KU@webmfnn1.global.net.uk>
Message-ID: <00a001c3de87$05fa5930$040310ac@lyra2>

Hi Fred,

Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.

Regards,
Tadas

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hi Alan,
  I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

  Regards
  Fred
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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:42:58 +0000
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From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Mon Jan 19 13:47:21 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:47:21 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
Message-ID: <s00b8b90.004@mail.anderson.edu>

Hello Carlos,
 
Was out sick last Wednesday & Friday, should not have come in Thursday.  Home connection is erratic at best; only tried to connect three times, of which only once was successful.  That lasted 15 minutes, which was mostly taken up deleting SPAM, then system locked up and disconnected.  This morning deleted 178 SPAM messages, that passed our SPAM filter.  Still a few wrongly filtered-out messages happening.  As we have been having over 20,000 SPAMs delivered in a 24-hour period, and the filter the university has purchased is not very friendly on retrieving specific messages, we are encouraged to re-subscribe to any Listserv's we get deleted from.  Meanwhile, the filter will be updated to let that specific address go each specific recipient.  I just "love" SPAM (definitely NOT!).
 
End of tirade!  Count me in on a copy of each volume of the Marathon Tape.
 
Hopefully, by now, everyone remembers my sign-off:  "Enjoy the music"!
 
Kent Merideth
Somewhere in Central Indiana, where the Wigwam still stands!


>>> copytec at coqui.net 01/18/04 01:05AM >>>
Ladies & the Gentlemen:

Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
participants made.

The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
"Wow".
I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
your judgment and ethics.

The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
on some of his projects.

More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

Thanks,

Carlos, The Tape Man

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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Mon Jan 19 15:14:54 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:14:54 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Credits
In-Reply-To: <005d01c3de55$7fd3cfc0$3a773242@CopyTech>
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
	<005d01c3de55$7fd3cfc0$3a773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <400BE65E.4040208@rcn.com>

El Magnifico wrote:

> Fellows:
> 
> Since the project was part of all us, I just want to give credit to those
> persons who made it possible:
> 
> First of all: Wouter for having this wonderful list where we have made
> friends the world over.
> 
> Mr. Bleus: the friend who has always be in contact with me everywhere I go
> and the originator of the Marathon Tape page at his domain.
> 
> All of the contributors who took their time and effort to share their music
> with others.
> 
> Gra Nelson: the guy in charge of the tape # 2 in Europe.
> 
> Also, and just some information for you to taste a little bit in advance ...
> 
> Mr. Ron Hoffman was honored with the opening of Volume # 1 with his terrific
> selection and sound.

I truly appreciate the honor.

Do note that the recording is from a 1978 Orinda LP. It was
played back on a ReVox B791 turntable, circa 1982, fitted
with a V-15VMR cartridge, circa 1986. Recorded, of course,
on a Nakamichi CR-7, circa 1985.

I made the recording in 2002. Today, almost a year and a
half later, both pieces of equipment are still going strong,
though the TT now sports a new mat (thanks again, Graham)
and a new phono stage.

Isn't our hobby great...

-- Ron



  Tom from Australia, closed it.
> 
> Nick, from Moscow-Russia, opened Vol. 2.
> 
> If we like the results, we should do a new project for this new year, with
> some changes of course ...
> 
> I'm doing the same with some Revox friends: The Revox Files. Hopefully it'll
> come out as good as this one.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Carlos aka The Tape Man
>




From ra.ah at rcn.com  Mon Jan 19 15:28:28 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:28:28 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
In-Reply-To: <E1AiYk6-000GGY-Dt@webm6.global.net.uk>
References: <E1AiYk6-000GGY-Dt@webm6.global.net.uk>
Message-ID: <400BE98C.8050205@rcn.com>


Stephen made no secret of it... He noted that the 700ZXE
internal wiring was far too complex and felt that the deck
could be sonically improved by simplifying the signal path.

This is not a simple modification.

I haven't looked at the schematic, but Stephen may well be
right. OTOH, the Nakamichi engineers implementation couldn't
have been an accident, it must have been thought out very
carefully. So, I wonder what is the down side to such a mod.

-- Ron




fredmoss at totalise.co.uk wrote:

> He didnt tell me his secrets!
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:23 , Tadas Motiejunas <lyra at abc.lt> sent:
> 
>     Hi Fred,
>      
>     Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank
>     offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded
>     to even better sounding unit.
>      
>     Regards,
>     Tadas
>      
> 
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk <compose.pl?To=fredmoss at totalise.co.uk>
>         To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <compose.pl?To=naktalk at naks.com>
>         Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
>         Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
> 
>         Hi Alan,
>         I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback,
>         but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on
>         the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it
>         would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used
>         to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!
> 
>         Regards
>         Fred
>




From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:09:02 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:09:02 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <2031120202bb14.202bb142031120@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <005d01c3debf$b4b81ab0$18773242@CopyTech>

No problem.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Yes Carlos you have to include my name and I will be mailing my address
tomorrow
> kannan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Isy Fidelman <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:38 pm
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
> > Count me in too Carlos!!!!
> >
> > Isy
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 1:11 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > > I need to know how many sets we are doing.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > Gra' in UK
> > > on
> > > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > > >
> > > > John T.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > sound and
> > > > music compilation.
> > > >
> > > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:14:14 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:14:14 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <007b01c3dec0$6dc833f0$18773242@CopyTech>

I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it spread
around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would be
interested to publish the story ... HA !

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
>
> What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for another
> Marathon, Carlos?
>
> Gra'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > Gra' in UK on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:14:34 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:14:34 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution
References: <000701c3de1a$d393ca60$30ea4c51@oemcomputer><005301c3de4c$634171e0$3a773242@CopyTech>
	<200401191111.16464.pbetti@lpconsul.net>
Message-ID: <008301c3dec0$7ad21020$18773242@CopyTech>

Good !

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Piergiorgio Betti" <pbetti at lpconsul.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 2:11 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution


> Hi Carlos,
> me too! I'll send you my address sooner.
>
> Best regards
> Piergiorgio
>
>
> Alle 06:23, lunedì 19 gennaio 2004, El Magnifico ha scritto:
> > OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
> > authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me
> > off-list. The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean,
> > considering that the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so
many
> > different decks around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful
> > thing.
> >
> > I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the list.
> > Hopefully they answer soon.
> >
> > As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I did a
> > back-up copy on an open reel.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Carlos
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:25:12 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:25:12 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <400BC511.6000703@primus.com.au>
Message-ID: <00c301c3dec1$f68c7380$18773242@CopyTech>

Good luck with it, Alan. What I have heard is that the 700 ZXE is more
reliable than its cousin ZXL. I sold both: the 1000 ZXL and the 700 ZXL as
well. Way expensive to keep them running properly.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Olan" <jazzao at primus.com.au>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:52 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


> Hi all,
>
> Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an
> overhaul.  Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the
> deck.  How does the deck perform with recordings and playback?  Planning
> to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3
> header and prerecorded cassettes.
>
> Thanks for any input.
> Alan
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:26:11 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:26:11 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <E1AiYEe-0005nQ-KU@webmfnn1.global.net.uk>
Message-ID: <00d701c3dec2$19282970$18773242@CopyTech>

I really understand you, Fred. Mine was sold for "parts" for less than $500.00

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 4:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hi Alan,
  I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

  Regards
  Fred



  On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:52 , Alan Olan <jazzao at primus.com.au> sent:


    Hi all, 

    Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an 
    overhaul. Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the 
    deck. How does the deck perform with recordings and playback? Planning 
    to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3 
    header and prerecorded cassettes. 

    Thanks for any input. 
    Alan 

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From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:27:14 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <E1AiYEe-0005nQ-KU@webmfnn1.global.net.uk>
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A lot. He sell a 700 ZXE for $600.00 as is. Modified version: $1,300.00 or so for you to have an idea how extensive he's work is.

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tadas Motiejunas 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 4:23 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hi Fred,

  Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.

  Regards,
  Tadas

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


    Hi Alan,
    I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

    Regards
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:28:54 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:28:54 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
References: <s00b8b90.004@mail.anderson.edu>
Message-ID: <010101c3dec2$7c150580$18773242@CopyTech>

Holly shit, Kent ! 20k messages ! I feel for you.

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kent Merideth 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 4:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes


  Hello Carlos,

  Was out sick last Wednesday & Friday, should not have come in Thursday.  Home connection is erratic at best; only tried to connect three times, of which only once was successful.  That lasted 15 minutes, which was mostly taken up deleting SPAM, then system locked up and disconnected.  This morning deleted 178 SPAM messages, that passed our SPAM filter.  Still a few wrongly filtered-out messages happening.  As we have been having over 20,000 SPAMs delivered in a 24-hour period, and the filter the university has purchased is not very friendly on retrieving specific messages, we are encouraged to re-subscribe to any Listserv's we get deleted from.  Meanwhile, the filter will be updated to let that specific address go each specific recipient.  I just "love" SPAM (definitely NOT!).

  End of tirade!  Count me in on a copy of each volume of the Marathon Tape.

  Hopefully, by now, everyone remembers my sign-off:  "Enjoy the music"!

  Kent Merideth
  Somewhere in Central Indiana, where the Wigwam still stands!


  >>> copytec at coqui.net 01/18/04 01:05AM >>>
  Ladies & the Gentlemen:

  Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
  duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
  included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
  participants made.

  The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
  Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

  After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
  "Wow".
  I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

  Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
  circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
  have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
  a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
  We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
  disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
  your judgment and ethics.

  The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
  from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
  and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
  the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
  was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
  on some of his projects.

  More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
  about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
  be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

  Thanks,

  Carlos, The Tape Man

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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:40:01 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:40:01 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Credits
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl><005d01c3de55$7fd3cfc0$3a773242@CopyTech>
	<400BE65E.4040208@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <012b01c3dec4$0c8d02b0$18773242@CopyTech>

By all means, Ron. You really keep your system and records in top shape. For
a moment I thought I was hearing a CD recording because it was completely
clean without pops or clicks.

Congratulations !

Carlos

> > Mr. Ron Hoffman was honored with the opening of Volume # 1 with his
terrific
> > selection and sound.
>
> I truly appreciate the honor.
>
> Do note that the recording is from a 1978 Orinda LP. It was
> played back on a ReVox B791 turntable, circa 1982, fitted
> with a V-15VMR cartridge, circa 1986. Recorded, of course,
> on a Nakamichi CR-7, circa 1985.
>
> I made the recording in 2002. Today, almost a year and a
> half later, both pieces of equipment are still going strong,
> though the TT now sports a new mat (thanks again, Graham)
> and a new phono stage.
>
> Isn't our hobby great...
>
> -- Ron
>



From fidelman at telcel.net.ve  Mon Jan 19 16:36:48 2004
From: fidelman at telcel.net.ve (Isy Fidelman)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:36:48 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
	<007b01c3dec0$6dc833f0$18773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <00a601c3dea2$1379bf40$256623c8@g8nsv>

The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention is
very attractive too.....
Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
spread
> around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would be
> interested to publish the story ... HA !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> > myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> >
> > What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
another
> > Marathon, Carlos?
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > > Gra' in UK on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/04
> >
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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 20:55:21 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:55:21 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer><007b01c3dec0$6dc833f0$18773242@CopyTech>
	<00a601c3dea2$1379bf40$256623c8@g8nsv>
Message-ID: <016f01c3dec6$2cbdc130$18773242@CopyTech>

Yeah, but this time it is better if everyone records a selection by itself
and send the tapes to me. Last year we were stucked due to some peronal
reasons of a fellow Nakker and we concluded the project sooner. It takes a
lot of time traveling plus the danger of loosing it in transit.

I know that the idea of having a single tape traveling around the globe is
the real thing but logistics make it impossible and time consuming. Right
now I'm making the "Revox Files" with some friends around the globe as well
and we concluded to send all the tapes to me direct from them.

Best,

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention
is
> very attractive too.....
> Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???
>
> Isy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> > historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
> spread
> > around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> > Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would
be
> > interested to publish the story ... HA !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > > I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> > > myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> > >
> > > What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
> another
> > > Marathon, Carlos?
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > > > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > > > Gra' in UK on
> > > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > > >
> > > > John T.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
> and
> > > > music compilation.
> > > >
> > > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
> > > >
> > > ---
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From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Mon Jan 19 15:21:58 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:21:58 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Order - Possibility of further M-Tape (Gra')
Message-ID: <s00c0583.092@mroute.sunint.co.za>

Dear Carlos,

Please could I have two sets of the CDs.  One would be for me, and one
for either Walter Drewes (haven't heard from him for a while) - he has 4
Dragons, and at least six other Naks or Neil Painter who has 2 CR-7s and
they I would utterly trust with the copyright issues.

Whenever you are ready to ship, I will remit the funds immediately.

By the way, Gra' , I reckon Carlos would rather contemplate borrowing
Niro Nakamichi's family ceremonial sword to fall upon than do another
marathon tape!!!!!! But if I'm wrong, then.............I'm in.  Perhaps
we should use Naktree for something like this......


Best Regards,

Marc

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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 19 21:23:56 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:23:56 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nakamichi Home Audio Owners Club of Japan site
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <01a701c3deca$2ac63a20$18773242@CopyTech>

Hey Wouter:

Why they don't do a Marathon Tape themselves and then we exchange masters to
be distribute among the members ?

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wouter Heijke" <wheijke at xs4all.nl>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:29 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Nakamichi Home Audio Owners Club of Japan site


> I got in touch (again) with Shigeki Kono and asked him what happened to
> his removed Nakamichi Home Audio Owners Club of Japan site ..
> Well apparently he's renewing it and made it available again!
> You can find it here:
>
> http://nakamichi.dyndns.org/
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Wouter
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From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Mon Jan 19 18:16:00 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:16:00 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
Message-ID: <s00bca95.072@mail.anderson.edu>

Carlos,
 
Note that is for the whole campus of approximately 2800 e-mail accounts.  That's not just for my account.  It would only take a little more than 7 SPAM's per account to generate that kind of count.  When they first installed the program, it was logging over 50,000 bad guys a day, which is less than 20 per account.  It didn't sound too bad per account, but when they saw how much was going into the server, and slowing down the "post office", they decided it was time to take action.  This all came to a boil over Christmas break.  Just so you don't think this was only happening to my account.
 
Enjoy the music!
 
Kent 


>>> copytec at coqui.net 01/19/04 02:28PM >>>

Holly shit, Kent ! 20k messages ! I feel for you.
 
Carlos
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Kent Merideth 
To: naktalk at naks.com 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 4:47 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes


Hello Carlos,
 
Was out sick last Wednesday & Friday, should not have come in Thursday.  Home connection is erratic at best; only tried to connect three times, of which only once was successful.  That lasted 15 minutes, which was mostly taken up deleting SPAM, then system locked up and disconnected.  This morning deleted 178 SPAM messages, that passed our SPAM filter.  Still a few wrongly filtered-out messages happening.  As we have been having over 20,000 SPAMs delivered in a 24-hour period, and the filter the university has purchased is not very friendly on retrieving specific messages, we are encouraged to re-subscribe to any Listserv's we get deleted from.  Meanwhile, the filter will be updated to let that specific address go each specific recipient.  I just "love" SPAM (definitely NOT!).
 
End of tirade!  Count me in on a copy of each volume of the Marathon Tape.
 
Hopefully, by now, everyone remembers my sign-off:  "Enjoy the music"!
 
Kent Merideth
Somewhere in Central Indiana, where the Wigwam still stands!


>>> copytec at coqui.net 01/18/04 01:05AM >>>
Ladies & the Gentlemen:

Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
participants made.

The tracks are not in the same order as the tapes due to logical reasons.
Each volume has a little under 50 minutes. The label has been designed too.

After hearing it for the first time in my main system, I simply said :
"Wow".
I know you'll like it and perhaps your neighbor too.

Please remember that we can not duplicate these project outside of this
circle, neither sell it as it is a copyright material. Unfortunately, we
have to pay for the cost of getting this project to each one of you who want
a copy. Mastering, CDR, Priority Mail, Duplication, labeling & jewel boxes.
We have to be sure that this set do not turns into an underground "High End"
disc or something like that. This is only for our enjoyment . I confide in
your judgment and ethics.

The copies will be made in one of my Microboards Duplication Towers direct
from the original stampers. The tapes were recorded without noise reduction
and even some original recording defects are there to improve the value. ON
the other hand, leveling, sequencing and many other material manipulation
was digitally performed on a SADiE Disk Editor. The same one Bob Ludwig use
on some of his projects.

More info later. When I know the cost, I'll tell you. I know is gonna be
about $5.00 each volume. For Europe, Australia and Indonesia shipping would
be higher and the difference would reflects in the cost.

Thanks,

Carlos, The Tape Man

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From jmtooley at ce.net  Mon Jan 19 19:07:27 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:07:27 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer><007b01c3dec0$6dc833f0$18773242@CopyTech>
	<00a601c3dea2$1379bf40$256623c8@g8nsv>
Message-ID: <012601c3deb7$196ef770$de106343@johnnyrotten>

If we had any smarts at all we would have Carlos locate us a nice hotel in
Puerto Rico for this time next year to get away from this terrible northeast
cold spell. Weather channel say's San Juan is at 85 degree's which I could
very easily handle right now! ;-)

John T. in bloody cold Delaware

----- Original Message -----
From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention is
very attractive too.....
Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
spread
> around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would be
> interested to publish the story ... HA !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> > myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> >
> > What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
another
> > Marathon, Carlos?
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > > Gra' in UK on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > >
> > ---
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Mon Jan 19 19:10:15 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:10:15 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000101c3de1a$bde7b1e0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <013601c3deb7$7d40b540$de106343@johnnyrotten>

Gra' let me buy you a cold beer in Puerto Rico and let Carlos show us the
sites!

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 6:28 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


Sorry guys ... I may have a Russian wife but I feel, like a fish out of
water in Moscow.  No way Jose do I want to visit again.  May be visit St
Petersberg ...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> Sent: 18 January 2004 17:01
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>
> May be he is in Russia !!!
> Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> kannan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
> > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > in UK on
> > this, he must be sleeping.
> >
> > John T.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > sound and
> > music compilation.
> >
> > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >
> > Carlos
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From 75541.100 at compuserve.com  Mon Jan 19 19:12:16 2004
From: 75541.100 at compuserve.com (compudude)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:12:16 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
Message-ID: <200401191312_MC3-1-6794-7DDE@compuserve.com>

Hi Alan,

I have been using one for almost 4 years now. It was not functional when I
bought it, I had to replace the playback head and replace the rubber parts.
After couple years the auto calibration started to fail, first on metal
then cro2 and finally on normal settings, which turned out to be the
"orange-cap disease". With Stephen's and others guidance, I was able to fix
it. It is still in "good health" after that. 

My remaining problems are the squeeky noise when playing some cassettes (I
think they are all 80's BASF tapes). This is a loud 1-2 kHz tone generated
from the cassette itself (mechanically). 
Also the outboard dolby-C unit (NR-100) is not performing well. Could be my
unit only, but there are no adjustments in the thing.

Overall it is a very nice, impressive looking deck. All my friends who come
over to my house first time have the same reaction: "so, this thing is for
cassette only??"
I think the major change what Stephen does is replacing the op-amps with
better performing ones.

Enjoy your 700zxe!
_Fuad

P.S. Carlos, please count me in for the marathon-tape distribution..


Message text written by INTERNET:naktalk at naks.com
>

Good luck with it, Alan. What I have heard is that the 700 ZXE is more
reliable than its cousin ZXL. I sold both: the 1000 ZXL and the 700 ZXL as
well. Way expensive to keep them running properly.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Olan" <jazzao at primus.com.au>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:52 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


> Hi all,
>
> Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an
> overhaul.  Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the
> deck.  How does the deck perform with recordings and playback?  Planning
> to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3
> header and prerecorded cassettes.
>
> Thanks for any input.
> Alan
>
<



From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Mon Jan 19 19:32:01 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:32:01 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
Message-ID: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu>

Hello Tadas,
 
The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be shipped to me from quite some time ago.  
 
Kent Merideth


>>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

Hi Fred,
 
Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.
 
Regards,
Tadas
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


Hi Alan,
I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

Regards
Fred

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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Mon Jan 19 19:44:55 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:44:55 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <012601c3deb7$196ef770$de106343@johnnyrotten>
References: <000001c3de1a$bcd382c0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer><007b01c3dec0$6dc833f0$18773242@CopyTech>	<00a601c3dea2$1379bf40$256623c8@g8nsv>
	<012601c3deb7$196ef770$de106343@johnnyrotten>
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Thanks for a hearty laugh... I'd take Delaware any time.
here in MA, we just came out of a cold spell, dipping at
-12 degrees (that's F, not C)

-- Ron


John M. Tooley wrote:

> If we had any smarts at all we would have Carlos locate us a nice hotel in
> Puerto Rico for this time next year to get away from this terrible northeast
> cold spell. Weather channel say's San Juan is at 85 degree's which I could
> very easily handle right now! ;-)
> 
> John T. in bloody cold Delaware
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> 
> 
> The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention is
> very attractive too.....
> Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???
> 
> Isy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> 
> 
> 
>>I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
>>historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
> 
> spread
> 
>>around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
>>Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would be
>>interested to publish the story ... HA !
>>
>>Carlos
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
>>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
>>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>>
>>
>>
>>>I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
>>>myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
>>>
>>>What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
> 
> another
> 
>>>Marathon, Carlos?
>>>
>>>Gra'
>>>
>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
>>>>Behalf Of John M. Tooley
>>>>Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
>>>>To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
>>>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
>>>>Gra' in UK on
>>>>this, he must be sleeping.
>>>>
>>>>John T.
>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
>>>>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>>>>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
>>>>Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
> 
> and
> 
>>>>music compilation.
>>>>
>>>>Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
>>>>
>>>>Carlos
>




From lyra at abc.lt  Mon Jan 19 19:59:33 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:59:33 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu>
Message-ID: <002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado>

Hello Keith,

Thank you for the ideas. It seems that Nakamichi had great engineers for mechanics and head development, but only average technicians for electronics :) There are too many op-amps in our Naks (or am I wrong?). I have a pair of Sansui cassette decks, no orange caps, op-amps are almost absent, copper foil (!) capacitors in critical places!

Maybe anybody tried to exclude Dolby circuit from the way of signal? I never use noise reduction, because I always hear its work when playing back (Dolby C is more noticeable than B). I rather prefer more noise and untouched music. BTW, 700ZXE sound is much better than Dragon, which I also have...

Tadas
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kent Merideth 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 8:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hello Tadas,

  The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be shipped to me from quite some time ago.  

  Kent Merideth


  >>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

  Hi Fred,

  Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.

  Regards,
  Tadas

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


    Hi Alan,
    I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

    Regards
    Fred



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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Mon Jan 19 19:58:46 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:58:46 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution
Message-ID: <2154e9121537da.21537da2154e91@vsnl.net>

Carlos
My shipping address is 
Srinivasa Raghavan Kannan
1262 Oregold Pl
San Jose CA 95131 USA 
Res Ph 408 453 3567
 You can let me know the mode of payments and when to send.
Yeah it is great to know that our groups effort in keeping the Nak legend alive1
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:23 pm
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution

> OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
> authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me 
> off-list.
> The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean, 
> considering that
> the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many 
> different decks
> around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful thing.
> 
> I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the 
> list.Hopefully they answer soon.
> 
> As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I 
> did a
> back-up copy on an open reel.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 00:24:31 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:24:31 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <000101c3de1a$bde7b1e0$30ea4c51@oemcomputer>
	<013601c3deb7$7d40b540$de106343@johnnyrotten>
Message-ID: <003601c3dee3$64a87550$ac773242@CopyTech>

You are welcome ...

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Gra' let me buy you a cold beer in Puerto Rico and let Carlos show us the
> sites!
>
> John T.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 6:28 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Sorry guys ... I may have a Russian wife but I feel, like a fish out of
> water in Moscow.  No way Jose do I want to visit again.  May be visit St
> Petersberg ...
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> > Sent: 18 January 2004 17:01
> > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> >
> > May be he is in Russia !!!
> > Thanks Carlos for the marathon project( not just the tape) !!
> > Waiting to hear those great selections and efforts of this group
> > kannan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
> > Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 am
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra'
> > > in UK on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good
> > > sound and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 00:27:31 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:27:31 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu>
Message-ID: <004d01c3dee3$cfd103b0$ac773242@CopyTech>

Also, I think he re-route & replace the wires or something like that. It is a time consuming thing.

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kent Merideth 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hello Tadas,

  The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be shipped to me from quite some time ago.  

  Kent Merideth


  >>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

  Hi Fred,

  Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.

  Regards,
  Tadas

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


    Hi Alan,
    I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

    Regards
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 00:29:32 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:29:32 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
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My men, for me the 65 degrees of Hollywood's nights were enough !

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ra.ah at rcn.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


>
> Thanks for a hearty laugh... I'd take Delaware any time.
> here in MA, we just came out of a cold spell, dipping at
> -12 degrees (that's F, not C)
>
> -- Ron
>
>
> John M. Tooley wrote:
>
> > If we had any smarts at all we would have Carlos locate us a nice hotel
in
> > Puerto Rico for this time next year to get away from this terrible
northeast
> > cold spell. Weather channel say's San Juan is at 85 degree's which I
could
> > very easily handle right now! ;-)
> >
> > John T. in bloody cold Delaware
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:36 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention
is
> > very attractive too.....
> > Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???
> >
> > Isy
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> >
> >>I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> >>historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
> >
> > spread
> >
> >>around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> >>Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would
be
> >>interested to publish the story ... HA !
> >>
> >>Carlos
> >>
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> >>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> >>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> >>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> >>>myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> >>>
> >>>What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
> >
> > another
> >
> >>>Marathon, Carlos?
> >>>
> >>>Gra'
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>>From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> >>>>Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> >>>>Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> >>>>To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> >>>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> >>>>Gra' in UK on
> >>>>this, he must be sleeping.
> >>>>
> >>>>John T.
> >>>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>>From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> >>>>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> >>>>Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> >>>>Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
> >
> > and
> >
> >>>>music compilation.
> >>>>
> >>>>Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> >>>>
> >>>>Carlos
> >
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 00:35:13 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:35:13 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu>
	<002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado>
Message-ID: <006e01c3dee4$e356c450$ac773242@CopyTech>

When I had my former 1000 ZXL in top condition and my old trusted Dragon, I did a shootout between both. The tape was recorded in a Revox B 215. I remember very clear that the 1000 ZXL sound was "heavier" and crispy while the Dragon had better highs, maybe due to the auto azymuth thing.

I can only say that a top condition 1000 or 700 ZXL are un beatable and the impression they made on the people is simply amazing.

Carlos


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tadas Motiejunas 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:59 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hello Keith,

  Thank you for the ideas. It seems that Nakamichi had great engineers for mechanics and head development, but only average technicians for electronics :) There are too many op-amps in our Naks (or am I wrong?). I have a pair of Sansui cassette decks, no orange caps, op-amps are almost absent, copper foil (!) capacitors in critical places!

  Maybe anybody tried to exclude Dolby circuit from the way of signal? I never use noise reduction, because I always hear its work when playing back (Dolby C is more noticeable than B). I rather prefer more noise and untouched music. BTW, 700ZXE sound is much better than Dragon, which I also have...

  Tadas
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Kent Merideth 
    To: naktalk at naks.com 
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 8:32 PM
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


    Hello Tadas,

    The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be shipped to me from quite some time ago.  

    Kent Merideth


    >>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

    Hi Fred,

    Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.

    Regards,
    Tadas

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
      To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
      Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
      Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


      Hi Alan,
      I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

      Regards
      Fred



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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 00:47:42 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:47:42 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
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Gentlemen:

Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to receive a set:

1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time, Duplication, labor and labels. 
3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication" individually numbered and dated.
4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
7- Please send checks or money orders to:

Carlos J Guzman
51 Calle Batey
Luquillo, PR 00773

All funds must be in US dollars.

8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.

Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of it.

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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Mon Jan 19 21:57:52 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:57:52 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE - Sound of Op Amps
Message-ID: <2159526215c637.215c6372159526@vsnl.net>

I think it is nothing average using opamps in Audio electronics - by virtue of listening to my 582, Dragon and CR7 I found the higher end CR7 and Dragon has definitely have an edge in reproduction eventhough 582 had minimal circuitry compared to these two higher end naks.
  Infact I find Nakamichi had been using excellent Power supply , components and circuitry - may not be simple due to large number of features that they require to make availble - like individual bias level recording setup or Playback level& HF compensation to acommodate for head wear . 
 
 Since playback head puts out very small voltages - actually Dragon and CR7 uses FET in the first stage gain to reduce noise while further gain stages are handled by Op Amps. Sound quality is shaped a lot by coupling Caps and probably connecting wires. 
I noticed the more the circuit is used, bandwidth comes down a bit on the HF end probably due to Electrolytic coupling caps losing their properties.This I observed when comparing heavily used Dragon and a mint dragon side by side. By just replacing most of the caps in the Playback circuit may be good idea provided one has a time and patience to do it. If only you could do that two machines and compare them again - you would probably have a different opinion!
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Hello Keith,

Thank you for the ideas. It seems that Nakamichi had great engineers for =
mechanics and head development, but only average technicians for =
electronics :) There are too many op-amps in our Naks (or am I wrong?). =
I have a pair of Sansui cassette decks, no orange caps, op-amps are =
almost absent, copper foil (!) capacitors in critical places!

Maybe anybody tried to exclude Dolby circuit from the way of signal? I =
never use noise reduction, because I always hear its work when playing =
back (Dolby C is more noticeable than B). I rather prefer more noise and =
untouched music. BTW, 700ZXE sound is much better than Dragon, which I =
also have...

Tadas
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Kent Merideth=20
  To: naktalk at naks.com=20
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 8:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hello Tadas,

  The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is =
replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the =
op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL =
due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete =
transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep =
in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the =
printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with =
Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be =
shipped to me from quite some time ago. =20

  Kent Merideth


  >>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

  Hi Fred,

  Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen =
Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it =
upgraded to even better sounding unit.

  Regards,
  Tadas

    ----- Original Message -----=20
    From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk=20
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks=20
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


    Hi Alan,
    I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for =
playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes =
made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some =
modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods =
as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to =
the highest bidder!

    Regards
    Fred



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From gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Mon Jan 19 19:54:39 2004
From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:54:39 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
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Sounds very good to me, John!  :o)

Gra'

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> Gra' let me buy you a cold beer in Puerto Rico and let Carlos show us the
> sites!
> 
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From c123666 at comcast.net  Mon Jan 19 23:27:23 2004
From: c123666 at comcast.net (CarlC)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:27:23 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
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Message-ID: <007401c3dedb$68e15db0$1702a8c0@mine>

Question to the forum:  is a Nak 700 II worth having reconditioned/serviced?  I have one and everything seems to work mechanically.  I was told that the playback speed is off.  All knobs/buttons and so on are present so appearance/cosmetics are great.  It ejects/FF/REW mechanical functions appear correct but I've not yet tried to listen to playback via headphones or amplifier/speakers.

I have 50 bucks into it and that is it.  I was advised earlier on this month the biggest challenge would be parts if they are required.

Carl

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 4:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


  Hi Alan,
  I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

  Regards
  Fred



  On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:52 , Alan Olan <jazzao at primus.com.au> sent:


    Hi all, 

    Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an 
    overhaul. Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the 
    deck. How does the deck perform with recordings and playback? Planning 
    to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3 
    header and prerecorded cassettes. 

    Thanks for any input. 
    Alan 

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From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Mon Jan 19 23:23:35 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:23:35 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
Message-ID: <s00c12ab.024@mail.anderson.edu>

Stephen has redone the complete wiring harness of the ZX-9, which he offered to do on mine, but I think it was around $180.00-$200.00, which was more than I could justify.  Seem to remember it was quite a chore but he seemed to be quite happy with the resultant sound.  Don't remember him commenting on rewiring the ZXE, but it could be he did and I don't remember.  Sometimes I forget things I should remember, and remember things that never happened.  Goes along with those increasing "senior moments".
 
Kent Merideth


>>> copytec at coqui.net 01/19/04 06:27PM >>>

Also, I think he re-route & replace the wires or something like that. It is a time consuming thing.
 
Carlos
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Kent Merideth 
To: naktalk at naks.com 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


Hello Tadas,
 
The only modifications I'm aware of that Stephen does on the 700ZXE is replacing the terrible orange Mylar capacitors and upgrading the op-amps.  He has stated the playback of the ZXE is better than the ZXL due to a much simpler circuit in the ZXE.  Think it is a discrete transistor in the ZXE and an op-amp in the ZXL.  Another thing to keep in mind is the socket/daughter-board interfaces will have to have the printed circuit board traces cleaned periodically.  Treating them with Cramolin Pro-Gold may be advisable.  I'm still waiting for my ZXE to be shipped to me from quite some time ago.  
 
Kent Merideth


>>> lyra at abc.lt 01/19/04 07:23AM >>>

Hi Fred,
 
Very interesting information! Do you know what modifications Stephen Sank offers for 700ZXE? I have 700ZXE and it would be great to have it upgraded to even better sounding unit.
 
Regards,
Tadas
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 14:10
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


Hi Alan,
I use this deck and it is an excellent unit, especially for playback, but you will probably have an azimuth problem with your tapes made on the Denon. Stephen Sank commented to me that with some modification it would be the BEST sounding Nak , i haven`t had the mods as i use or used to use a 1000zxl that is now broken and is for sale to the highest bidder!

Regards
Fred


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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Mon Jan 19 23:31:02 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 09:31:02 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D05F45C9B@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Hey Richard, there is nothing wrong with a DR3 and music is music :)
 
    Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Simpson, Richard [mailto:richard.simpson at airways.co.nz]
Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:21 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape



Since becoming a subscriber to NakTalk several months ago I've been
following the evolution of the Marathon Tape Project with increasing
interest.

I can't stand it anymore! Any chance of getting a copy also???

 

I may only own a humble DR-3 and live in NZ but music is music!

 

Regards

 

Richard Simpson ( = lurker)

 

-----Original Message-----
From: KJ Bleus [mailto:kjbleus at charter.net] 
Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:59 p.m.
To: naktalk at naks.com
Cc: KJ Bleus; Magnifico
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape

 

Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:

 

USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed

 

Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed

 

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html
<http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html> 

 

 

Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some lurkers
will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}

 

How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon
Tape Project discs?

 

My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages are
not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the final
results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.  Carlos,
can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you have mastered
on the discs?

 

 

Regards,

 

Bleus

 

 

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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" < copytec at coqui.net <mailto:copytec at coqui.net> >
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" < naktalk at naks.com
<mailto:naktalk at naks.com> >
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I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" < naktalk at naks.com
<mailto:naktalk at naks.com> >
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.

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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Tue Jan 20 00:21:07 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:21:07 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D356@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Man I wish I had the money to do that, that sounds like a grand idea.

	Tom in unpredictable Melbourne weather (rain one day, super hot the
next).

-----Original Message-----
From: John M. Tooley [mailto:jmtooley at ce.net]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 January 2004 5:07 
To: Isy Fidelman; Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


If we had any smarts at all we would have Carlos locate us a nice hotel in
Puerto Rico for this time next year to get away from this terrible northeast
cold spell. Weather channel say's San Juan is at 85 degree's which I could
very easily handle right now! ;-)

John T. in bloody cold Delaware

----- Original Message -----
From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention is
very attractive too.....
Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???

Isy
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
spread
> around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would be
> interested to publish the story ... HA !
>
> Carlos
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> > myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> >
> > What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
another
> > Marathon, Carlos?
> >
> > Gra'
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > > Gra' in UK on
> > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > >
> > > John T.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > >
> > >
> > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
and
> > > music compilation.
> > >
> > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > >
> > > Carlos
> > >
> > >
> > ---
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Tue Jan 20 00:23:11 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:23:11 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D357@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Fuad I too have that problem with the BASF's from the 80's, those darn
things!

-----Original Message-----
From: compudude [mailto:75541.100 at compuserve.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 January 2004 5:12 
To: naktalk
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


Hi Alan,

I have been using one for almost 4 years now. It was not functional when I
bought it, I had to replace the playback head and replace the rubber parts.
After couple years the auto calibration started to fail, first on metal
then cro2 and finally on normal settings, which turned out to be the
"orange-cap disease". With Stephen's and others guidance, I was able to fix
it. It is still in "good health" after that. 

My remaining problems are the squeeky noise when playing some cassettes (I
think they are all 80's BASF tapes). This is a loud 1-2 kHz tone generated
from the cassette itself (mechanically). 
Also the outboard dolby-C unit (NR-100) is not performing well. Could be my
unit only, but there are no adjustments in the thing.

Overall it is a very nice, impressive looking deck. All my friends who come
over to my house first time have the same reaction: "so, this thing is for
cassette only??"
I think the major change what Stephen does is replacing the op-amps with
better performing ones.

Enjoy your 700zxe!
_Fuad

P.S. Carlos, please count me in for the marathon-tape distribution..


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>

Good luck with it, Alan. What I have heard is that the 700 ZXE is more
reliable than its cousin ZXL. I sold both: the 1000 ZXL and the 700 ZXL as
well. Way expensive to keep them running properly.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Olan" <jazzao at primus.com.au>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:52 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Just acquired a 700ZXE


> Hi all,
>
> Just acquired a 700ZXE and will be sending it to Stephen for an
> overhaul.  Wanted to know if there are any other members who uses the
> deck.  How does the deck perform with recordings and playback?  Planning
> to archive my vinyl but also play some older tapes made on a Denon 3
> header and prerecorded cassettes.
>
> Thanks for any input.
> Alan
>
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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 20 00:37:06 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:37:06 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <BAY2-F137Dkb9pPFR6s00033b48@hotmail.com>

Tom:
A better idea is to invite Charlese to dinner!


>From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:21:07 +1100
>
>Man I wish I had the money to do that, that sounds like a grand idea.
>
>	Tom in unpredictable Melbourne weather (rain one day, super hot the
>next).
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: John M. Tooley [mailto:jmtooley at ce.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, 20 January 2004 5:07
>To: Isy Fidelman; Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>If we had any smarts at all we would have Carlos locate us a nice hotel in
>Puerto Rico for this time next year to get away from this terrible 
>northeast
>cold spell. Weather channel say's San Juan is at 85 degree's which I could
>very easily handle right now! ;-)
>
>John T. in bloody cold Delaware
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:36 AM
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
>The idea of a New Marathon Tape sounds awesome....and the Nak convention is
>very attractive too.....
>Let's work them out.....what do you say guys???
>
>Isy
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:14 PM
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> > I already proposed a new set for this year. As you say; this is really
> > historic. If could pay all the loyalties involved in order to make it
>spread
> > around, I'm very sure we'll have enough funds for the first Nakamichi
> > Collector's Club convention. I'm very sure that even Stereophile would 
>be
> > interested to publish the story ... HA !
> >
> > Carlos
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gimli" <gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:28 PM
> > Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> >
> >
> > > I've woken up!   Yeah!  Marathon tape!  I'd probably like two copies
> > > myself - after all, this is historic, innit!
> > >
> > > What about another couple of volumes, or would you be too busy for
>another
> > > Marathon, Carlos?
> > >
> > > Gra'
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> > > > Behalf Of John M. Tooley
> > > > Sent: 18 January 2004 16:36
> > > > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> > > > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from
> > > > Gra' in UK on
> > > > this, he must be sleeping.
> > > >
> > > > John T.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> > > > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:51 PM
> > > > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Guys, you have to listen to this. It is a truly piece of good sound
>and
> > > > music compilation.
> > > >
> > > > Kudos to all of you who made this project happen.
> > > >
> > > > Carlos
> > > >
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From vferdman at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 00:56:29 2004
From: vferdman at yahoo.com (Vladimir Ferdman)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:56:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
In-Reply-To: <200401190116.i0J1G3ju022462@zebra.naks.com>
Message-ID: <20040119235629.30415.qmail@web61102.mail.yahoo.com>

Carlos, count me in for a set - it sounds great!

Vladimir



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> I need to know how many sets we are doing.
> 
> Carlos




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From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Tue Jan 20 04:38:59 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:38:59 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <s00c5c92.086@mail.anderson.edu>

Hello Richard,

Don't get caught up in not having a "classic 3-head Nakamichi".  You end with the best attitude to have; "music is music."  You are close to endorsing my motto:  "Enjoy the music!"  Hopefully, that is what this hobby/avocation is all about.  So I welcome you with this admonition; if you're enjoying the music, you're on the right path!

Relax and let the music wash over your being!

Kent Merideth

>>> richard.simpson at airways.co.nz 01/18/04 11:20PM >>>

Since becoming a subscriber to NakTalk several months ago I've been following the evolution of the Marathon Tape Project with increasing interest.
I can't stand it anymore! Any chance of getting a copy also???
 
I may only own a humble DR-3 and live in NZ but music is music!
 
Regards
 
Richard Simpson ( = lurker)
 
-----Original Message-----
From: KJ Bleus [mailto:kjbleus at charter.net] 
Sent: Monday, 19 January 2004 3:59 p.m.
To: naktalk at naks.com
Cc: KJ Bleus; Magnifico
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
 
Well, we have this list of Marathoners posted on the website:
 
USA, Canada & Caribbean: 15 recordings confirmed
 
Europe, Afrika & Southeast Asia: 11 recordings confirmed
 
http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blueswapper/nakmarathon.html
 
 
Maybe a minimum of thirty sets will be needed, and most likely some lurkers will also delight to an opportunity to have the music too :-}}
 
How many additional NakTalkers are interested in purchasing the Marathon Tape Project discs?
 
My thoughts - Its likely the names and their recordings on the webpages are not listed chronologically accurate.  We'll need to compare the final results to what we have on the webpages, and then do some updates.  Carlos, can you make any comparisons from the webpages with what you have mastered on the discs?
 
 
Regards,
 
Bleus
 
 
------------------------------

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Tooley" <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Okay, get those stampers running! ;-) Funny, no response from Gra' in UK
on
> this, he must be sleeping.
>
> John T.
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From rjkent at comcast.net  Tue Jan 20 06:56:24 2004
From: rjkent at comcast.net (rjkent at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:56:24 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <001d01c3df1a$23f9c0e0$6500a8c0@B8142DE8>

Carlos,

Thanks for the information regarding costs for a set of the Marathon CDRs.....my $10.00 and shipping information is in the mail tomorrow.  I have been eagerly waiting to give this project a listen.  It sounds very exciting, and has inspired me to start considering my archives for a possible contribution to the next tape project.  I think your idea of sending separate tapes from all contributors makes a lot of sense.....much simpler, and faster.

By the way, in what part of PR is Luquillo located?  I have visited PR three times (most recently last Nov. for some scuba diving in La Parguera), but all I can find on my map is Puenta Luquillo up on the North-East end.  Is that near where you are?

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From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Tue Jan 20 08:07:05 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 09:07:05 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Thanks to everyone who replied - Stephen has
	been in touch
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HI Alan,

That sounds interesting....what were Stephen's suggestions re decks for
you to consider.  It's been about two years since he made his favourites
known to us.

Cheers,

Marc

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From michael.martorana at ntlworld.com  Tue Jan 20 00:23:25 2004
From: michael.martorana at ntlworld.com (Michael G Martorana)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 23:23:25 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <002f01c3dee3$3d962b60$c41b68d5@gigabyte>

Dear Carlo

I am the proud owner of three Nakamichi tapedecks (a 600, a LX-3 and a BX-300E) and would dearly like a copy of the your Marathon tape session.  Could I please have one sets of the CDs.  Would you please let me know how much it would cost to ship them to myself in Scotland UK

Dr Michael Martorana
21 North Erskine Park
Bearsden
G61 4LY
Scotland
UK

Thanking you in advance

Michael

Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:47:42 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Message-ID: <007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242 at CopyTech>
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Gentlemen:

Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to receive a set:

1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time, Duplication, labor and labels. 
3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication" individually numbered and dated.
4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
7- Please send checks or money orders to:

Carlos J Guzman
51 Calle Batey
Luquillo, PR 00773

All funds must be in US dollars.

8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.

Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of it.

Carlos 

----- Original Message -----
From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:23 pm
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution

> OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
> authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me 
> off-list.
> The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean, 
> considering that
> the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many 
> different decks
> around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful thing.
> 
> I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the 
> list.Hopefully they answer soon.
> 
> As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I 
> did a
> back-up copy on an open reel.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Carlos
> 


Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
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I need to know how many sets we are doing.

Carlos
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From FabFourFan at nme.com  Tue Jan 20 04:29:27 2004
From: FabFourFan at nme.com (FabFourFan)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:29:27 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tapes
In-Reply-To: <003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>
References: <40085F0E.2070107@primus.com.au>
	<B6CA4BD4-488D-11D8-AC9A-000A9595EFBA@netvigator.com>
	<003701c3dd89$318650d0$5d773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <g18p00dh60gge06aimct9sk87bael4e4fo@4ax.com>

I'd like two sets, one for a gift, so please add my name to the list?
Thanks!  Mike Patrick   Dragon and 600II

On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:05:29 -0800, Carlos, The Tape Man wrote:

>Ladies & the Gentlemen:
>
>Both Masters, Marathon Tape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are finally ready for
>duplication and distribution. Both has 10 selections and everybody was
>included. It is a piece of art thanks to the wonderful selections the
>participants made.
>




From Tpfinn at btinternet.com  Tue Jan 20 11:02:30 2004
From: Tpfinn at btinternet.com (Terence Finn)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:02:30 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu><002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado>
	<007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <015101c3df3c$b82d1560$f1be7ad5@oemcomputer>

Hi Carlos

I think you may have created a monster here!
I hope every body appreciates the time, effort and resources
this sort of thing takes. Thanks for your efforts so far.

If I sent you $35 for two sets would the extra $15  cover shipping to the UK?

If not let me know.

Regards

Terry
terry at affinityaudio.com


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 11:47 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set


  Gentlemen:

  Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to receive a set:

  1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
  2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time, Duplication, labor and labels. 
  3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication" individually numbered and dated.
  4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
  5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
  6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
  7- Please send checks or money orders to:

  Carlos J Guzman
  51 Calle Batey
  Luquillo, PR 00773

  All funds must be in US dollars.

  8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.

  Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of it.

  Carlos 


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From wjw at warwick.net  Tue Jan 20 12:34:26 2004
From: wjw at warwick.net (Bill Wheatley)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 06:34:26 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <19036069@rosencrantz.reed.edu>
Message-ID: <400D1242.E378F8AC@warwick.net>

Hello Fred,
    If you want to do more than just a direct transfer of your vinyl to tape, I
would recommend Soundforge (now apparently owned by Sony) as a relatively
inexpensive way to clean up vinyl, 78s and even tape recordings:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/default.asp

    The less expensive 6.0 version will suit your needs, and you'll also want the
Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-in.  The book available on using the 6.0 version would be
useful as well.
     I have the book that was put out for earlier versions, and it is very helpful
in getting you started using the software, as Soundforge is a very 'deep' program,
but simple once you get the hang of it.

     I've been using Soundforge for a few years now (the 4.5 and 6.0 versions).  I
find the 'click and crackle removal' in the Noise Reduction package to be very good
for cleaning up Lps.  I haven't tried it on 78s.  It's great for removing 'tape
hiss' from tapes you want to transfer to CD.

   Anyway, just thought I'd pass that info along.  Good luck and have fun!
            Bill

Fred Lifton wrote:

> Hello all,
> I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I thought of
> many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me thinking
> about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm mistaken, but it
> seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than tapes and,
> of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for playback. So, my
> question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and shop for if
> you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to transfer your
> vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember lusting
> for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the early 80's,
> but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and thhe B&O's
> just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the premium
> they usually fetch on ebay.
>
> At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that still works
> but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the tone-arm
> "automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998 needle. I've
> seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better now for a
> song?
>
> Fred Lifton
> Portland, OR
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 17:48:50 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:48:50 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <002f01c3dee3$3d962b60$c41b68d5@gigabyte>
Message-ID: <004301c3df75$487daf70$53773242@CopyTech>

By all means, Dr. I let you know the details later.

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael G Martorana 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:23 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


  Dear Carlo

  I am the proud owner of three Nakamichi tapedecks (a 600, a LX-3 and a BX-300E) and would dearly like a copy of the your Marathon tape session.  Could I please have one sets of the CDs.  Would you please let me know how much it would cost to ship them to myself in Scotland UK

  Dr Michael Martorana
  21 North Erskine Park
  Bearsden
  G61 4LY
  Scotland
  UK

  Thanking you in advance

  Michael

  Message: 1
  Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:47:42 -0800
  From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
  To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
  Message-ID: <007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242 at CopyTech>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

  Gentlemen:

  Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to receive a set:

  1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
  2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time, Duplication, labor and labels. 
  3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication" individually numbered and dated.
  4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
  5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
  6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
  7- Please send checks or money orders to:

  Carlos J Guzman
  51 Calle Batey
  Luquillo, PR 00773

  All funds must be in US dollars.

  8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.

  Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of it.

  Carlos 

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
  Date: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:23 pm
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Project Distribution

  > OK guys. All of you interested in receiving a set with a numbered
  > authentication certificate must start sending your addresses to me 
  > off-list.
  > The sooner, the better. I'm happy with the results, I mean, 
  > considering that
  > the source came out of a cassette tape recorded in so many 
  > different decks
  > around the world ... we have accomplished a wonderful thing.
  > 
  > I have noticed that some of the contributors are no longer in the 
  > list.Hopefully they answer soon.
  > 
  > As Bleus said; you can then transfer it to your cassette media. I 
  > did a
  > back-up copy on an open reel.
  > 
  > Regards,
  > 
  > Carlos
  > 


  Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:11:41 -0800
  From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
  To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
  Message-ID: <001301c3de4a$ba0a9df0$3a773242 at CopyTech>
  Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

  I need to know how many sets we are doing.

  Carlos



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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 17:52:59 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:52:59 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu><002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado><007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242@CopyTech>
	<015101c3df3c$b82d1560$f1be7ad5@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <005c01c3df75$e05c9f40$53773242@CopyTech>

Hello Terry:

Please send me your address off list and I think that $15.00 is ok for both. If it is more, I'll cover it.

Best,

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Terence Finn 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set


  Hi Carlos

  I think you may have created a monster here!
  I hope every body appreciates the time, effort and resources
  this sort of thing takes. Thanks for your efforts so far.

  If I sent you $35 for two sets would the extra $15  cover shipping to the UK?

  If not let me know.

  Regards

  Terry
  terry at affinityaudio.com


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: El Magnifico 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 11:47 PM
    Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set


    Gentlemen:

    Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to receive a set:

    1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
    2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time, Duplication, labor and labels. 
    3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication" individually numbered and dated.
    4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
    5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
    6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
    7- Please send checks or money orders to:

    Carlos J Guzman
    51 Calle Batey
    Luquillo, PR 00773

    All funds must be in US dollars.

    8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.

    Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of it.

    Carlos 


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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 20 17:54:35 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:54:35 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <19036069@rosencrantz.reed.edu> <400D1242.E378F8AC@warwick.net>
Message-ID: <006301c3df76$17887660$53773242@CopyTech>

That's a more economical solution for you, Fred.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Wheatley" <wjw at warwick.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 3:34 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


> Hello Fred,
>     If you want to do more than just a direct transfer of your vinyl to
tape, I
> would recommend Soundforge (now apparently owned by Sony) as a relatively
> inexpensive way to clean up vinyl, 78s and even tape recordings:
> http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/default.asp
>
>     The less expensive 6.0 version will suit your needs, and you'll also
want the
> Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-in.  The book available on using the 6.0 version
would be
> useful as well.
>      I have the book that was put out for earlier versions, and it is very
helpful
> in getting you started using the software, as Soundforge is a very 'deep'
program,
> but simple once you get the hang of it.
>
>      I've been using Soundforge for a few years now (the 4.5 and 6.0
versions).  I
> find the 'click and crackle removal' in the Noise Reduction package to be
very good
> for cleaning up Lps.  I haven't tried it on 78s.  It's great for removing
'tape
> hiss' from tapes you want to transfer to CD.
>
>    Anyway, just thought I'd pass that info along.  Good luck and have fun!
>             Bill
>
> Fred Lifton wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> > I've started recording the mixed tape "american music" for trading I
thought of
> > many months ago. Picking through old albums, tapes and CD's has got me
thinking
> > about the best way to get vinyl onto tape and disc. Maybe I'm mistaken,
but it
> > seems like vinyl playback gear is fading from the market faster than
tapes and,
> > of course, records are far less convenient than cassettes for playback.
So, my
> > question is this: as a dedicated Nakker, what would you go out and shop
for if
> > you wanted to buy a classic turntable set-up that you could use to
transfer your
> > vinyl to cassette and not spend an audiophile fortune. I can remember
lusting
> > for Luxman and B&) tables as a high-school electronics geek in the early
80's,
> > but nowadays the Luxman's are rare and still frighteningly pricey and
thhe B&O's
> > just don't seem sturdy enough to last 25 years and still be worth the
premium
> > they usually fetch on ebay.
> >
> > At the risk of straying further off topic, I have a Sony PS-X5 that
still works
> > but makes some less-than-encouraging grinding sounds when it moves the
tone-arm
> > "automatically". It has a new cheapish ($65 us) Grado circa 1998 needle.
I've
> > seen the table on ebay selling for $65 us or so. Could I buy better now
for a
> > song?
> >
> > Fred Lifton
> > Portland, OR
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From ymj.lombard at wanadoo.fr  Tue Jan 20 20:00:16 2004
From: ymj.lombard at wanadoo.fr (ymj.lombard)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:00:16 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer
Message-ID: <00d801c3df87$a47a3fc0$bc463251@lombard>

Hi,
Does anyone know if the 1000 Tri Tracer can fit in a Nakamichi System One rack? I never had a chance to see a 1000.
Another way to ask the question: does anyone know if the front cover of the 1000 tri tracer has the same dimensions as the front cover of a 600 cassette deck?

I'm considering buying a 1000 tri tracer, but it would be nice to be able to install it in my System One rack which has a spare slot in which fits a 600 deck.

Thank's for any answer
Kind regards
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From jazzao at primus.com.au  Tue Jan 20 20:20:44 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 06:20:44 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Thanks to everyone who replied - Stephen has	been in touch
Message-ID: <400D7F8C.80804@primus.com.au>

Marc,

Stephen recommended seeking out a CR7 for recording, the Dragon for 
playback of older cassettes made on other decks.  The ZXs he felt were 
not as good sounding due to the wiring.  Although he said that the 
700ZXE is one of his favourite as well.  I'm getting him to do some 
modification but not the all out mods.

Cheers
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Tue Jan 20 20:29:32 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:29:32 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] SP 7 spare ear cushions- Anybody knows where can one
	getit?
Message-ID: <23011032301422.23014222301103@vsnl.net>

Hi Joe 
your information is correct that this Radio Shack part fits SP-7 but there seems something about Grado SR60 cushions that Alan mentioned. It may be a better fit than this Radio shack part! Only problem is that SR 60 replacement Ear pads or Cushions cost about 20$ or more to get it in your hands while radio shack is about 3$!
While there are some suggestions regarding use of Synheiser Ear cushions to fit on to SR60 in one website- and I am yet to explore that suggestion. 
Currently I am using Radioshack part after cutting ot the central part of the cushion to remove any sound masking by this pad covering the center.
Thanks Ed Noys, Alan , Salim and Joe all of you who gave a helping hand in this issue
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: J Chojnowski <imemine2 at att.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 4:58 pm
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SP 7 spare ear cushions- Anybody knows where can one getit?

> Hi kannan
> I don't know if this is going to help you where you are but Raido 
> Shackpart # 33-379 is a perfect fit for $2.99 US. Maybe we could 
> buy them
> here in the states and ship them to you
> 
> http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=33-379
> 
> joe C
> 
> 
> kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:
> > 
> > Hi
> > Can anybody help me get a spare Nak Headphone SP-7' ear cushions 
> ? Any shop or any internet site or anyother headphone cushions 
> that will fit this Headphones?
> > thanks in advance to all the responses
> > Did you guys notice 1000ZXL gold limited edition deck on ebay?
> > kannan
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From Tpfinn at btinternet.com  Tue Jan 20 20:46:28 2004
From: Tpfinn at btinternet.com (Terence Finn)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 19:46:28 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer
References: <00d801c3df87$a47a3fc0$bc463251@lombard>
Message-ID: <007901c3df8e$197bce00$314e7ad5@oemcomputer>

If you value your machines (certainly not a 1000, way to heavy) I would advise you to put nothing in a System One Rack
It was a mechanical disaster waiting to happen!!!

Terry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ymj.lombard 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:00 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer


  Hi,
  Does anyone know if the 1000 Tri Tracer can fit in a Nakamichi System One rack? I never had a chance to see a 1000.
  Another way to ask the question: does anyone know if the front cover of the 1000 tri tracer has the same dimensions as the front cover of a 600 cassette deck?

  I'm considering buying a 1000 tri tracer, but it would be nice to be able to install it in my System One rack which has a spare slot in which fits a 600 deck.

  Thank's for any answer
  Kind regards
  Yves


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From Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu  Tue Jan 20 19:19:51 2004
From: Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu (Fred Lifton)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:19:51 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon project
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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 21 04:22:17 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 19:22:17 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer
References: <00d801c3df87$a47a3fc0$bc463251@lombard>
Message-ID: <00c501c3dfcd$c62159b0$53773242@CopyTech>

I'm not sure, man, the 1000 is a big and heavy thing.

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ymj.lombard 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:00 AM
  Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer


  Hi,
  Does anyone know if the 1000 Tri Tracer can fit in a Nakamichi System One rack? I never had a chance to see a 1000.
  Another way to ask the question: does anyone know if the front cover of the 1000 tri tracer has the same dimensions as the front cover of a 600 cassette deck?

  I'm considering buying a 1000 tri tracer, but it would be nice to be able to install it in my System One rack which has a spare slot in which fits a 600 deck.

  Thank's for any answer
  Kind regards
  Yves


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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 21 04:32:30 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 19:32:30 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] DEADLINE
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <00f801c3dfcf$33e84430$53773242@CopyTech>

PLEASE NOTE THAT ORDERS FOR THE MARATHON TAPE DEADLINE IS THIS COMING FRIDAY
23. THIS IS GETTING COMPLICATED,SO, I'LL KINDLY ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

THANKS,

CARLOS



From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 21 04:35:25 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 19:35:25 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Set for Wouter
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <00fc01c3dfcf$9c2d88c0$53773242@CopyTech>

Wouter:

On behalf of the Marathon Tape Maniacs we want to sent you a set as a gift
for your kind support. Please let me know your address off list. I'll cover
the expenses.

Carlos and the rest of the gang !



From icarus6 at telusplanet.net  Wed Jan 21 02:22:20 2004
From: icarus6 at telusplanet.net (Stanley Waterman)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:22:20 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] Noise reduction
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D34F@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <000901c3dfbd$0499b0e0$6600a8c0@cg.shawcable.net>


Hello,
I am looking for a NR200 Nakamichi Noise reduction system, 120Volt 60Hz.
Does anyone have one for sale?
Stanley



From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 21 08:10:41 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 23:10:41 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Noise reduction
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D34F@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
	<000901c3dfbd$0499b0e0$6600a8c0@cg.shawcable.net>
Message-ID: <001701c3dfed$b37ddfc0$1d773242@CopyTech>

I have one in nice condition.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stanley Waterman" <icarus6 at telusplanet.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:22 PM
Subject: [naktalk] Noise reduction


>
> Hello,
> I am looking for a NR200 Nakamichi Noise reduction system, 120Volt 60Hz.
> Does anyone have one for sale?
> Stanley
>
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From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Wed Jan 21 06:55:48 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 07:55:48 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 1000 Tri Tracer: Yves
Message-ID: <s00e3096.011@mroute.sunint.co.za>

Hi Yves,

There is no practical commonality between the 1000 TT and the 600.  To
save on the explanation, a picture is worth a thousand words:

go to: www.naks.com 

and have a look at the pics as a comparison.  As the others have said,
the 1000 is very heavy and unsuitable for rack mounting.  Racks were
popular at one time and some naks have mounting "ears" for this purpose,
but I personally don't think you can beat an elegant stand.

Good luck

Marc

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From hifiman at dsl.pipex.com  Wed Jan 21 14:42:38 2004
From: hifiman at dsl.pipex.com (hifiman)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 13:42:38 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] (no subject)
Message-ID: <AOEGLAGHDJLCCODIDLHBMEEACEAA.hifiman@dsl.pipex.com>





From hifiman at dsl.pipex.com  Wed Jan 21 14:50:03 2004
From: hifiman at dsl.pipex.com (hifiman)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 13:50:03 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
Message-ID: <AOEGLAGHDJLCCODIDLHBAEEBCEAA.hifiman@dsl.pipex.com>

As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain decks
just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really are
before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in prefenece to
a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300 at
various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680, so these
are next on the list!

As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the 680
and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the dual
speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make longer
unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!


Cheers, Neale




From eviledsullivan at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 00:44:07 2004
From: eviledsullivan at yahoo.com (Evil Ed Sullivan)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:44:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] BX-100 help!
Message-ID: <20040121234407.32502.qmail@web41904.mail.yahoo.com>

Hello all:
I have a BX-100 that has a VERY sluggish takeup spindle.  The rewind & fast forward are very sluggish as well.  In fact, in most of these functions, the spindles simply don't move at all.  I opened it up, and the belts and everything seems to be intact.  Any ideas?  I'm in the Chicago area if anyone wants to suggest a tech, though I hope this is something I can fix myself.
 
-KB


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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 01:07:24 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:07:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] BX-100 help!
In-Reply-To: <20040121234407.32502.qmail@web41904.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20040122000724.62712.qmail@web40405.mail.yahoo.com>

You have the old rubber idler problem.
Go to my web page and scroll down to "Small Rubber
Idler Issue"
http://www.geocities.com/p9019/nakamichi/threads.html

Scott J.


--- Evil Ed Sullivan <eviledsullivan at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello all:
> I have a BX-100 that has a VERY sluggish takeup
> spindle.  The rewind & fast forward are very
> sluggish as well.  In fact, in most of these
> functions, the spindles simply don't move at all.  I
> opened it up, and the belts and everything seems to
> be intact.  Any ideas?  I'm in the Chicago area if
> anyone wants to suggest a tech, though I hope this
> is something I can fix myself.
>  
> -KB
> 
> 
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Thu Jan 22 11:10:32 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:10:32 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] BX-100 help!
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D362@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Just out of curiosity why do you call yourself Evil Ed Sullivan?
 
    Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Evil Ed Sullivan [mailto:eviledsullivan at yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 10:44 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] BX-100 help!


Hello all:
I have a BX-100 that has a VERY sluggish takeup spindle.  The rewind & fast
forward are very sluggish as well.  In fact, in most of these functions, the
spindles simply don't move at all.  I opened it up, and the belts and
everything seems to be intact.  Any ideas?  I'm in the Chicago area if
anyone wants to suggest a tech, though I hope this is something I can fix
myself.
 
-KB



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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Thu Jan 22 11:23:27 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:23:27 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D365@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has the auto
azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not. Apart
from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still think that
it's a stunning looking machine.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com]
Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain decks
just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really are
before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in prefenece to
a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300 at
various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680, so these
are next on the list!

As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the 680
and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the dual
speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make longer
unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!


Cheers, Neale


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From caldwell at cvtel.net  Thu Jan 22 14:41:20 2004
From: caldwell at cvtel.net (Scott Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:41:20 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Re: Marathon tape
Message-ID: <400F7EA0.7247.1E473142@localhost>

Carlos,
I have already contacted you off list. My check is in the mail.

Thank you so much.

Scott Caldwell
MN



From jmtooley at ce.net  Thu Jan 22 19:47:15 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:47:15 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
In-Reply-To: <007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242@CopyTech>
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu>
	<002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado>
	<007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <1074797235.40101ab36d91d@mail.ce.net>

Money is in the mail Carlos. Two sets with one for Stephen Sank.

Cheers,
John T.

Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:

> Gentlemen:
> 
> Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to
> receive a set:
> 
> 1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in the
> US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling this, we
> are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material. 
> 2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time,
> Duplication, labor and labels. 
> 3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from around
> the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication"
> individually numbered and dated.
> 4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
> 5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn into an
> underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
> 6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
> 7- Please send checks or money orders to:
> 
> Carlos J Guzman
> 51 Calle Batey
> Luquillo, PR 00773
> 
> All funds must be in US dollars.
> 
> 8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the apologies to
> all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the Revox
> Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.
> 
> Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of
> it.
> 
> Carlos 





From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Thu Jan 22 20:26:33 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 11:26:33 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D365@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <004a01c3e11d$a753e420$a81d0cd0@r7g1f8>

Tom-

I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that matter.
And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you think
about this performance comparison?

Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
<naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has the
auto
> azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not. Apart
> from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still think
that
> it's a stunning looking machine.
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com]
> Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain decks
> just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really are
> before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in prefenece
to
> a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300 at
> various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680, so
these
> are next on the list!
>
> As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the 680
> and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the dual
> speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make longer
> unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
>
>
> Cheers, Neale
>
>
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> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Thu Jan 22 22:18:44 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 08:18:44 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D366@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Well it's certainly up there with the ZX9 that I have. I make recordings on
this machine that sound absolutely incredible. Unfortunately I have not
heard or own a CR7 or Dragon (sniff), but I will take your word on it
Randall on sonic comparison. I was lucky with this unit because it was owned
by an elderly gentleman who hardly ever used it, when I received it the only
problem it suffered was the pinch roller arm was stuck. That was easily
fixed by me but looking inside the unit all of the electronics and mechanics
were still brand new looking. The meters are kinda cool too, although I have
a softspot for the 670's analog meters. 

	Well that's my opinion on the matter, Randall what does your friend
think of the 680ZX?

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Babin/Greseth [mailto:jvbrhg at seanet.com]
Sent: Friday, 23 January 2004 6:27 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


Tom-

I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that matter.
And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you think
about this performance comparison?

Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
<naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has the
auto
> azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not. Apart
> from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still think
that
> it's a stunning looking machine.
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com]
> Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain decks
> just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really are
> before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in prefenece
to
> a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300 at
> various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680, so
these
> are next on the list!
>
> As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the 680
> and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the dual
> speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make longer
> unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
>
>
> Cheers, Neale
>
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 23 03:00:49 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:00:49 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Re: Marathon tape
References: <400F7EA0.7247.1E473142@localhost>
Message-ID: <001801c3e154$b96ce5d0$78773242@CopyTech>

No problem.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Caldwell" <caldwell at cvtel.net>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:41 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Re: Marathon tape


> Carlos,
> I have already contacted you off list. My check is in the mail.
>
> Thank you so much.
>
> Scott Caldwell
> MN
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 23 03:05:37 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:05:37 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set
References: <s00bdc64.054@mail.anderson.edu><002f01c3debe$601b4be0$5a0310ac@Tado><007c01c3dee6$a1b64ff0$ac773242@CopyTech>
	<1074797235.40101ab36d91d@mail.ce.net>
Message-ID: <003301c3e155$651635d0$78773242@CopyTech>

Thank you !

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape: How to acquire a set


> Money is in the mail Carlos. Two sets with one for Stephen Sank.
>
> Cheers,
> John T.
>
> Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:
>
> > Gentlemen:
> >
> > Since the response has been over-whelming, here're the instructions to
> > receive a set:
> >
> > 1- We agree that the cost, including Priority Mail, is $10.00 per set in
the
> > US. Outside of US is a little bit more. Remember, we are not selling
this, we
> > are just covering the costs, as this is copyright material.
> > 2- What are the costs ? : Mailing, CDR's, Jewel Boxes, Mastering Time,
> > Duplication, labor and labels.
> > 3- You'll be receiving 2 volumes and over 100 minutes in music from
around
> > the world.The sets are gonna include a "certificate of authentication"
> > individually numbered and dated.
> > 4- You have to be patient as all these sets are done manually.
> > 5- Please, do not duplicate it. We don't want this project to be turn
into an
> > underground high end evaluation set. This is for our enjoyment only.
> > 6- All members of this list are entitled to receive any sets you want.
> > 7- Please send checks or money orders to:
> >
> > Carlos J Guzman
> > 51 Calle Batey
> > Luquillo, PR 00773
> >
> > All funds must be in US dollars.
> >
> > 8- Finally, since I'm receiving inquiries about it, and with the
apologies to
> > all the Nakkers, those who have Revox decks and want to be part o the
Revox
> > Files are welcome. Please reply off list to be part of it.
> >
> > Thank you and farewell by now. We are making history and you are part of
> > it.
> >
> > Carlos
>
>
>
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From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Fri Jan 23 01:47:00 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:47:00 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D366@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <001301c3e14a$6f36d5c0$831a0cd0@r7g1f8>

He agrees with me, it's just a cool, cool workhorse!!!

Randall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:18 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Well it's certainly up there with the ZX9 that I have. I make recordings
on
> this machine that sound absolutely incredible. Unfortunately I have not
> heard or own a CR7 or Dragon (sniff), but I will take your word on it
> Randall on sonic comparison. I was lucky with this unit because it was
owned
> by an elderly gentleman who hardly ever used it, when I received it the
only
> problem it suffered was the pinch roller arm was stuck. That was easily
> fixed by me but looking inside the unit all of the electronics and
mechanics
> were still brand new looking. The meters are kinda cool too, although I
have
> a softspot for the 670's analog meters.
>
> Well that's my opinion on the matter, Randall what does your friend
> think of the 680ZX?
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Babin/Greseth [mailto:jvbrhg at seanet.com]
> Sent: Friday, 23 January 2004 6:27
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> Tom-
>
> I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
> records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that matter.
> And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you
think
> about this performance comparison?
>
> Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
> To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
> <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> > Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has the
> auto
> > azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not. Apart
> > from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still think
> that
> > it's a stunning looking machine.
> >
> > Tom.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> > To: naktalk at naks.com
> > Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
> >
> >
> > As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain decks
> > just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really are
> > before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in prefenece
> to
> > a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300 at
> > various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680, so
> these
> > are next on the list!
> >
> > As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the
680
> > and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the dual
> > speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make longer
> > unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
> >
> >
> > Cheers, Neale
> >
> >
> >
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From aon.912313296.1 at aon.at  Thu Jan 22 12:35:46 2004
From: aon.912313296.1 at aon.at (aon.912313296.1 at aon.at)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:35:46 +0100 (NFT)
Subject: [naktalk] NR-200 Manual
Message-ID: <1074771346.400fb592b7fbd@webmail.jet2web.at>

Hallo,

has anybody an NR-200 Owner Manual and maybe also a Service Manual for me - a copy or a scan ?

Thanks
Greetings from Vienna

Alexander

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From bobf at oodg.net  Thu Jan 22 23:49:29 2004
From: bobf at oodg.net (Bob Folline)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:49:29 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] RE: What happened to deck prices?
Message-ID: <200401222248.ALP03353@ms9.verisignmail.com>

Does anyone know what happened to the deck prices at NAK.com?

I recently visited and could not find any pricing information.

Thank you,

Bob Folline






From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Fri Jan 23 09:47:08 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:47:08 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
Message-ID: <s010fbb6.098@mroute.sunint.co.za>

Howzit Randall,

I have a 682ZX which is pretty much a 680ZX without the half-speed
option  but with both Dolby B and C.  I think that the 680 series are
fantastic machines, built to last, with simply superb sound.  The thing
about the CR7 is that it has a very useful and (to my experience) a very
accurate tape auto-calibration system.  The recordings have a different
sound to my 682ZX - being altogther sharper and very clean.  This not to
denigrate the 682ZXs level of clarity, it can't be faulted.  In a way,
the 680s are very balanced sounding with an organic richness (less lean
in the bass) that the newer CRs don't have.  The CR7 is very tolerant of
tape types.  If you really want to test the BASF Reference Maxima TPII
(somehow, rather low in coercivity in my hands, not sure if it is so on
paper), then put it in a CR7.  Then you will realise what all the fuss
is about - both for the CR7 and the TPII.  It's more than enough to make
my Plextor Plexwriter CD-RW keel over and die.  That is a powerhouse
combination.

But having said this about the CR7, fear not, I also believe the 682ZX
(I can only speak about this model with certaintly) is not inferior to
the CR-7.  Just different.  When it comes to resolving power, the 682ZX,
despite being able to calibrate it for any tape type very precisely,
prefers Maxell XLII-S out of the good type IIs.  It reveals every strand
of the music, making it a captivating listen.

On the Dragon., at least theoretically, as long as the NAAC is
functioning to spec, it renders a mechanically fautless playback of any
tape, regardless of where it was recorded.  How it's electronics sound
to your ear is another thing.  It's sound to my ears is a bit closer to
the 682ZX (presenting music as a cohesive whole) than the CR7's more
analytical rendition.

Cheers,

Marc

>>> jvbrhg at seanet.com 01/22/04 09:26PM >>>
Tom-

I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that
matter.
And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you
think
about this performance comparison?

Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
<naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has
the
auto
> azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not.
Apart
> from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still
think
that
> it's a stunning looking machine.
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> To: naktalk at naks.com 
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain
decks
> just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really
are
> before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in
prefenece
to
> a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300
at
> various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680,
so
these
> are next on the list!
>
> As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the
680
> and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the
dual
> speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make
longer
> unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
>
>
> Cheers, Neale
>
>
>
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>
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From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Fri Jan 23 10:03:31 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:03:31 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] 680/680ZX/CR-7/Dragon What's the Difference? (Randall)
Message-ID: <s010ff90.052@mroute.sunint.co.za>

>> Mark Hugo 01/23/04 10:47AM >>>

Howzit Randall,

I have a 682ZX which is pretty much a 680ZX without the half-speed
option  but with both Dolby B and C.  I think that the 680 series are
fantastic machines, built to last, with simply superb sound.  The thing
about the CR7 is that it has a very useful and (to my experience) a very
accurate tape auto-calibration system.  The recordings have a different
sound to my 682ZX - being altogther sharper and very clean.  This not to
denigrate the 682ZXs level of clarity, it can't be faulted.  In a way,
the 680s are very balanced sounding with an organic richness (less lean
in the bass) that the newer CRs don't have.  The CR7 is very tolerant of
tape types.  If you really want to test the BASF Reference Maxima TPII
(somehow, rather low in coercivity in my hands, not sure if it is so on
paper), then put it in a CR7.  Then you will realise what all the fuss
is about - both for the CR7 and the TPII.  It's more than enough to make
my Plextor Plexwriter CD-RW keel over and die.  That is a powerhouse
combination.

But having said this about the CR7, fear not, I also believe the 682ZX
(I can only speak about this model with certaintly) is not inferior to
the CR-7.  Just different.  When it comes to resolving power, the 682ZX,
despite being able to calibrate it for any tape type very precisely,
prefers Maxell XLII-S out of the good type IIs.  It reveals every strand
of the music, making it a captivating listen.

On the Dragon., at least theoretically, as long as the NAAC is
functioning to spec, it renders a mechanically fautless playback of any
tape, regardless of where it was recorded.  How it's electronics sound
to your ear is another thing.  It's sound to my ears is a bit closer to
the 682ZX (presenting music as a cohesive whole) than the CR7's more
analytical rendition.

Cheers,

Marc

>>> jvbrhg at seanet.com 01/22/04 09:26PM >>>
Tom-

I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that
matter.
And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you
think
about this performance comparison?

Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
<naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has
the
auto
> azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not.
Apart
> from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still
think
that
> it's a stunning looking machine.
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> To: naktalk at naks.com 
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain
decks
> just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really
are
> before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in
prefenece
to
> a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300
at
> various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680,
so
these
> are next on the list!
>
> As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the
680
> and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the
dual
> speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make
longer
> unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
>
>
> Cheers, Neale
>
>
>
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Fri Jan 23 11:15:14 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:15:14 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [naktalk] RE: What happened to deck prices?
In-Reply-To: <200401222248.ALP03353@ms9.verisignmail.com>
References: <200401222248.ALP03353@ms9.verisignmail.com>
Message-ID: <13864.212.78.179.234.1074852914.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>

Hi!
I removed them since they were not updated anymore and i received a lot of
comments...
But you can see them here:

http://www.naks.com/removed_prices/

Last update was May 2003.


Wouter

> Does anyone know what happened to the deck prices at NAK.com?
>
> I recently visited and could not find any pricing information.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Bob Folline
>
>
>
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 23 18:16:54 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 09:16:54 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
References: <s010fbb6.098@mroute.sunint.co.za>
Message-ID: <002701c3e1d4$b3aafdf0$1f773242@CopyTech>

Very nice comparison, Marc, alas Stereophile. My experience is that many
things and variances are in play here and it just depends of the rest of the
systme you have, your acoustics, your tape quality, material recorded on and
your ears.

As you said: a perfect calibrated Dragon plays everything recorded anywhere
with just the push of a button.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Hugo" <Mhugo at sunint.co.za>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>; <jvbrhg at seanet.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 12:47 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?


> Howzit Randall,
>
> I have a 682ZX which is pretty much a 680ZX without the half-speed
> option  but with both Dolby B and C.  I think that the 680 series are
> fantastic machines, built to last, with simply superb sound.  The thing
> about the CR7 is that it has a very useful and (to my experience) a very
> accurate tape auto-calibration system.  The recordings have a different
> sound to my 682ZX - being altogther sharper and very clean.  This not to
> denigrate the 682ZXs level of clarity, it can't be faulted.  In a way,
> the 680s are very balanced sounding with an organic richness (less lean
> in the bass) that the newer CRs don't have.  The CR7 is very tolerant of
> tape types.  If you really want to test the BASF Reference Maxima TPII
> (somehow, rather low in coercivity in my hands, not sure if it is so on
> paper), then put it in a CR7.  Then you will realise what all the fuss
> is about - both for the CR7 and the TPII.  It's more than enough to make
> my Plextor Plexwriter CD-RW keel over and die.  That is a powerhouse
> combination.
>
> But having said this about the CR7, fear not, I also believe the 682ZX
> (I can only speak about this model with certaintly) is not inferior to
> the CR-7.  Just different.  When it comes to resolving power, the 682ZX,
> despite being able to calibrate it for any tape type very precisely,
> prefers Maxell XLII-S out of the good type IIs.  It reveals every strand
> of the music, making it a captivating listen.
>
> On the Dragon., at least theoretically, as long as the NAAC is
> functioning to spec, it renders a mechanically fautless playback of any
> tape, regardless of where it was recorded.  How it's electronics sound
> to your ear is another thing.  It's sound to my ears is a bit closer to
> the 682ZX (presenting music as a cohesive whole) than the CR7's more
> analytical rendition.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Marc
>
> >>> jvbrhg at seanet.com 01/22/04 09:26PM >>>
> Tom-
>
> I've have a 680ZX as well and a friend has a CR7A.  I think the 680ZX
> records and plays-back superior to the CR7 or the Dragon for that
> matter.
> And yes it is a beautiful looking and performing machine.  Whadda you
> think
> about this performance comparison?
>
> Randall Greseth, Seattle,WA
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
> To: <hifiman at dsl.pipex.com>; "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'"
> <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 2:23 AM
> Subject: RE: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
>
>
> > Hi Neale. The difference between the two models is that the ZX has
> the
> auto
> > azimuth alignment feature on the record head and the 680 does not.
> Apart
> > from that they are identical machines. I own a 680ZX and I still
> think
> that
> > it's a stunning looking machine.
> >
> > Tom.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: hifiman [mailto:hifiman at dsl.pipex.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2004 12:50 AM
> > To: naktalk at naks.com
> > Subject: [naktalk] Nak 680 / 68ZX -what's the difference?
> >
> >
> > As a committed Nak cassette fan, I have to admit to buying certain
> decks
> > just for the pleasure of ownership, or to see how good they really
> are
> > before seeling on.  I currently use a CR7.  This has stayed in
> prefenece
> to
> > a Dragon, which was sold on.  I have also owned BX-100, 125, 150, 300
> at
> > various times..!  I remain curious about the ZX-7 & 9  and the 680,
> so
> these
> > are next on the list!
> >
> > As far as the 680 goes, can anyone detail the differences between the
> 680
> > and the 680ZX?  Are these the only two models that ever offered the
> dual
> > speed option.  I have often hankered after the ability to make
> longer
> > unattended recordings of certain programs e.g spoken word...!
> >
> >
> > Cheers, Neale
> >
> >
> >
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From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Fri Jan 23 16:20:57 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 07:20:57 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Fw: Maxell Xl II-90 High Bias Cassettes - 10 Two Packs
	(20 Cassettes) at CD Univers
Message-ID: <000901c3e1c4$86495ba0$311a0cd0@r7g1f8>

Hey Naktalk Friends--

Just ran into this super deal on the net.

Randall, Seattle, WA



 


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From cvshanson at sprintmail.com  Fri Jan 23 21:15:50 2004
From: cvshanson at sprintmail.com (Vernon T. Hanson)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:15:50 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] Early Spring Cleaning Time
Message-ID: <BC36DD16.2114%cvshanson@sprintmail.com>

Its approaching spring-cleaning time and I have a number of items to sell on
E-Bay.  I wanted to let everybody on the Nak list know about the decks that
I will be selling first.  If anybody is interested in any of the following
decks please contact me off list.  I can send you pictures and more
information.
 
Nakamichi 500 - #355802
Original Owners Manual
Copy of Service Manual
Transport functions are all OK
Plays back on Left Ch. Only
Dolby does no light up
Tone generator indicates on left ch. Only
Motor noise in pause
Headphone jack needs replacement (I have part)
 
Nakamichi 500 - #356655
Copy of Owners Manual
Copy of Service Manual
Function switch on circuit board needs cleaning
Dirty faders
Records on both ch. ­ Plays back only on right ch.
Transport functions are all OK
 
Nakamichi 600-II - #05922
Original Owners Manual
Left meter light out
Transport functions are OK except for RR
RR is sluggish and comes to a stop before completing the tape
Dirty faders
Right ch. Records at 0 ­ Left is very low
Does not playback pre-recorded tapes properly ­ (Electronic problem)
 
Nakamichi 600 - #3824165
Original Owners Manual
Transport functions are all OK
Dirty faders
Records tone at 0 and plays back at ­3
 
Nakamichi BX-1 ­ Black - #38646
Original Owners Manual
Copy of Service Manual
Transport controls all working OK
Rewind was sluggish at first but worked fine after about a 10-minute warm-up
Recorded tone at 0 and plays back at 0 on the right ch. And ­10 on the left
 
Nakamichi BX-1 ­ Silver - #30828
Copy of Owners Manual
Copy of Service Manual
Transport controls all working OK
Rewind was sluggish at first but worked fine after about a 10-minute warm-up
Recorded tone at 0 and plays back at -5 on the right ch. And ­10 on the left
 
Cosmetically, these decks all have some nicks and scratches on them.  None
of the marks are major and I would consider them in the fair to good range
for appearance.  These decks have been sitting in my basement for the last
couple of years and I have not had the time to properly maintain them.
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like me to send you
some pictures.  I am intending on putting the decks on eBay in about a week
but would rather see them go to someone from the list if possible.  I will
entertain any reasonable offer.
 
Thanks for looking,
 
VideoVern
 

-- 
Vern Hanson
Custom Visual Services, Inc.
12812 16th Avenue
Suite 100
Burnsville, MN  55337-3745

(952) 895-0565 (Office #)
(612) 819-4295 (Nat. Cell #)

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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 24 01:47:01 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:47:01 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak 500
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <000d01c3e213$96449980$70773242@CopyTech>

Are anyone out there interested in a full working Nak 500? Good looking.
Asking $35.00

Carlos


From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 24 02:29:40 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:29:40 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D352@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
	<005a01c3de3d$75e3f1b0$c88a5142@robertr6ldtnz6>
Message-ID: <001201c3e219$8a275880$70773242@CopyTech>

Again, and I know that this has been discussed here before, but I need to
know the difference btween a ZX 7 and a ZX 9 ?

Thanks.



From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Sat Jan 24 05:16:56 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 15:16:56 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D367@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

The ZX0 has a direct drive motor running the capstain and overall better
tolerance in the selection of electronic components, I think that's it from
memory.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, 24 January 2004 12:30 PM
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


Again, and I know that this has been discussed here before, but I need to
know the difference btween a ZX 7 and a ZX 9 ?

Thanks.

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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Sat Jan 24 05:45:26 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 20:45:26 -0800
Subject: [naktalk]ZX9 vs ZX7
Message-ID: <28001e227fcff1.27fcff128001e2@vsnl.net>

I do not remember seeing any specific mention about components being selected for ZX9. Nor when I looked inside a ZX9 I found any special component! 
ZX9 bias Oscillator/ Dolby circuits both have the dreaded Orange caps( many Orange caps inside!)  
Infact I was surprized about the crazy wiring. It is like a spider web and almost a nightmare for servicing. Also the presets for bias and level calibration were mounted on a fragile PCB. I never got any good impression of ZX9 particularly for its electronic circuit board and wiring arrangement. Dragon had evolved better out of ZX9 in the sense, ther is a neat layout and clean wiring - ofcourse they could be reduced considering somebody would pay 2500$ for a cassette deck ! But Dragon and finally CR7 had better PCB layout and design in terms of decent PCB design and wiring arrangement. CR7 has better arrangement for servicing like hinged daughter boards. 
So it is only DD motor which makes ZX9 different but that is a special very low wow and flutter one making ZX9 really special!
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
Date: Friday, January 23, 2004 8:16 pm
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape

> The ZX0 has a direct drive motor running the capstain and overall 
> bettertolerance in the selection of electronic components, I think 
> that's it from
> memory.
> 
> 	Tom.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: El Magnifico [copytec at coqui.net]
> Sent: Saturday, 24 January 2004 12:30 PM
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
> 
> 
> Again, and I know that this has been discussed here before, but I 
> need to
> know the difference btween a ZX 7 and a ZX 9 ?
> 
> Thanks.
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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 24 10:20:31 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 01:20:31 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D367@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <001101c3e25b$50ba16e0$37773242@CopyTech>

Thanks !

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Siomopoulos" <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 8:16 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> The ZX0 has a direct drive motor running the capstain and overall better
> tolerance in the selection of electronic components, I think that's it
from
> memory.
>
> Tom.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: El Magnifico [mailto:copytec at coqui.net]
> Sent: Saturday, 24 January 2004 12:30 PM
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
>
>
> Again, and I know that this has been discussed here before, but I need to
> know the difference btween a ZX 7 and a ZX 9 ?
>
> Thanks.
>
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From timbarrett at cox.net  Sat Jan 24 16:53:59 2004
From: timbarrett at cox.net (timbarrett at cox.net)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:53:59 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] td-1200 II question
Message-ID: <40124EC7.7286.5B546E@localhost>

Hello!

I'm working on what may seem a hare-brained scheme and am looking 
for advice and/or information.  I have a TD-1200 II car am/fm/cassette 
machine that has been sitting lonely on the shelf for years, and I set it 
up on the bench recently to verify that it still works and yes, it still 
works.  I'd like to use the TD-1200 as the head unit and channel the 
output of a XM satellite receiver through it.

The TD-1200 has no external line inputs on it, but it does have an AM 
section that I don't need to use.  I should be able to patch into the 
circuitry and add my own line inputs in place of the AM connection, so 
that to listen to Satellite radio I just switch the Nak to 'AM'.

So, I have two questions: 
1. Does anyone see anything wrong with this approach?
2. Does anyone have a copy of the service manual with schematics?

I'd appreciate any technical information that you could share with me.

Thanks!
Tim



From prayasa at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 24 17:19:50 2004
From: prayasa at yahoo.com (Pramod Rayasa)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:19:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] (no subject)
Message-ID: <20040124161950.25554.qmail@web11307.mail.yahoo.com>

Please remove me from the mailing list. I am getting everyone's e-mails and cludding up my mailbox!


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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Sat Jan 24 17:58:22 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:58:22 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] td-1200 II question
Message-ID: <28d534a28d36be.28d36be28d534a@vsnl.net>


Considering that TD1200 is only a preamp unit and it anyway requires another poweramp to drive speakers, you can add awitching between the two - simplest arrangement to work on. But still using 1200' AM switch is a convenient one as use 1200 controls as it is directly driving a power amp. If you could get the service manual - it will show either a mechanical switch ( like a relay ) or electronic switch like 4066 CMOS switch found in Dragon cassette deck. Any such place you can remove the AM signal connection and introduce this XM Signal with one little concern for signal levels - use a preset 10K to 22K to adjust the signal level of XM source.
So look for the 1200 service manual first!
kannan
----- Original Message -----
From: timbarrett at cox.net
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2004 7:53 am
Subject: [naktalk] td-1200 II question

> Hello!
> 
> I'm working on what may seem a hare-brained scheme and am looking 
> for advice and/or information.  I have a TD-1200 II car 
> am/fm/cassette 
> machine that has been sitting lonely on the shelf for years, and I 
> set it 
> up on the bench recently to verify that it still works and yes, it 
> still 
> works.  I'd like to use the TD-1200 as the head unit and channel 
> the 
> output of a XM satellite receiver through it.
> 
> The TD-1200 has no external line inputs on it, but it does have an 
> AM 
> section that I don't need to use.  I should be able to patch into 
> the 
> circuitry and add my own line inputs in place of the AM 
> connection, so 
> that to listen to Satellite radio I just switch the Nak to 'AM'.
> 
> So, I have two questions: 
> 1. Does anyone see anything wrong with this approach?
> 2. Does anyone have a copy of the service manual with schematics?
> 
> I'd appreciate any technical information that you could share with me.
> 
> Thanks!
> Tim
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From thsinclair at localdial.com  Sat Jan 24 21:23:53 2004
From: thsinclair at localdial.com (Sinclair Forrest)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 20:23:53 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape
References: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D352@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au><005a01c3de3d$75e3f1b0$c88a5142@robertr6ldtnz6>
	<001201c3e219$8a275880$70773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <000a01c3e2b7$fcf73da0$be8ee2c3@fredporter>

ZX-9 had direct drive to the take-up capstan; it was also termed a
'super-tuend edition' so may have had some internal tweaking.  The lettering
etc on the fascia was gold as opposed to teh white of the 7.

Sinclair
----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 1:29 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape


> Again, and I know that this has been discussed here before, but I need to
> know the difference btween a ZX 7 and a ZX 9 ?
>
> Thanks.
>
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From gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Sat Jan 24 12:29:26 2004
From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:29:26 -0000
Subject: [naktalk]ZX9 vs ZX7
In-Reply-To: <28001e227fcff1.27fcff128001e2@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <000001c3e26d$5314f1a0$2368893e@oemcomputer>

As I recall, the promotional blurb claimed the components inside the ZX9
were hand-selected, or something like that, not necessarily that the put in
different components ... true or not, I wouldn't have thought it would make
much difference over time as the components deteriorated!

However, as Kannan points out, that wow and flutter IS special ... but most
people may never notice it UNLESS they record instruments that are
particularly sensitive to it - e.g. classical piano pieces  (and if their
source can match the ZX9 with equally good wow and flutter levels ...)  But
until you've heard really low wow and flutter I believe most people wouldn't
be dissatisfied!   (The revelation came to me when I first heard a slow
classical piano piece played on my old Goldring Lenco GL75 that I had been
used to heard on a Pink Triangle PT TOO.  The piano notes sounded more solid
and, therefore, more real on the GL's .... from hereon started my love
affair with the GL75 and 78 TTs ... although my Oracle Delphi probably
matches them in this respect .... that is, when the belt doesn't slip ... )

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of kannan_s at vsnl.com
> Sent: 24 January 2004 04:45
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: RE: [naktalk]ZX9 vs ZX7
>
>
> I do not remember seeing any specific mention about components
> being selected for ZX9. Nor when I looked inside a ZX9 I found
> any special component!
> ZX9 bias Oscillator/ Dolby circuits both have the dreaded Orange
> caps( many Orange caps inside!)
> Infact I was surprized about the crazy wiring. It is like a
> spider web and almost a nightmare for servicing. Also the presets
> for bias and level calibration were mounted on a fragile PCB. I
> never got any good impression of ZX9 particularly for its
> electronic circuit board and wiring arrangement. Dragon had
> evolved better out of ZX9 in the sense, ther is a neat layout and
> clean wiring - ofcourse they could be reduced considering
> somebody would pay 2500$ for a cassette deck ! But Dragon and
> finally CR7 had better PCB layout and design in terms of decent
> PCB design and wiring arrangement. CR7 has better arrangement for
> servicing like hinged daughter boards.
> So it is only DD motor which makes ZX9 different but that is a
> special very low wow and flutter one making ZX9 really special!
> kannan
>
> -
>
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From bobf at oodg.net  Sat Jan 24 21:44:08 2004
From: bobf at oodg.net (Bob Folline)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:44:08 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Interface module
In-Reply-To: <BC36DD16.2114%cvshanson@sprintmail.com>
Message-ID: <200401242043.ALS58373@ms9.verisignmail.com>

I am looking for a source for the interface module to allow the Nakamichi
MB2 to be controlled from
the CA7A-II.
 
Does anyone have one of these modules or know where I can find one?
 
It has not been available from Nakamichi for many years.
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Folline
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From bobf at oodg.net  Sat Jan 24 21:52:09 2004
From: bobf at oodg.net (Bob Folline)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:52:09 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] RE: What happened to deck prices?
In-Reply-To: <13864.212.78.179.234.1074852914.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <200401242051.ALS58946@ms9.verisignmail.com>

Thank you.

They may be out of date but still a good reference.

Seems the dragon prices are rising again.

Bob 

-----Original Message-----
From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com] On Behalf
Of Wouter Heijke
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 02:15
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] RE: What happened to deck prices?

Hi!
I removed them since they were not updated anymore and i received a lot of
comments...
But you can see them here:

http://www.naks.com/removed_prices/

Last update was May 2003.


Wouter

> Does anyone know what happened to the deck prices at NAK.com?
>
> I recently visited and could not find any pricing information.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Bob Folline
>
>
>
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From timbarrett at cox.net  Sat Jan 24 23:05:39 2004
From: timbarrett at cox.net (timbarrett at cox.net)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:05:39 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] td-1200 II question
In-Reply-To: <28d534a28d36be.28d36be28d534a@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <4012A5E3.5173.1AF9A1C@localhost>

Found it!  There are a pair of 4066's in the remote tuner box which do 
the AM/FM/Tape audio path selection.  I'll add a pair of RCA jacks to 
the remote tuner box for the XM input.

> 
> Considering that TD1200 is only a preamp unit and it anyway requires
> another poweramp to drive speakers, you can add awitching between the
> two - simplest arrangement to work on. But still using 1200' AM switch
> is a convenient one as use 1200 controls as it is directly driving a
> power amp. If you could get the service manual - it will show either a
> mechanical switch ( like a relay ) or electronic switch like 4066 CMOS
> switch found in Dragon cassette deck. Any such place you can remove
> the AM signal connection and introduce this XM Signal with one little
> concern for signal levels - use a preset 10K to 22K to adjust the
> signal level of XM source. So look for the 1200 service manual first!
> kannan ----- Original Message ----- From: timbarrett at cox.net Date:
> Saturday, January 24, 2004 7:53 am Subject: [naktalk] td-1200 II
> question
> 
> > Hello!
> > 
> > I'm working on what may seem a hare-brained scheme and am looking
> > for advice and/or information.  I have a TD-1200 II car
> > am/fm/cassette machine that has been sitting lonely on the shelf for
> > years, and I set it up on the bench recently to verify that it still
> > works and yes, it still works.  I'd like to use the TD-1200 as the
> > head unit and channel the output of a XM satellite receiver through
> > it.
> > 
> > The TD-1200 has no external line inputs on it, but it does have an
> > AM section that I don't need to use.  I should be able to patch into
> > the circuitry and add my own line inputs in place of the AM
> > connection, so that to listen to Satellite radio I just switch the
> > Nak to 'AM'.
> > 
> > So, I have two questions: 
> > 1. Does anyone see anything wrong with this approach?
> > 2. Does anyone have a copy of the service manual with schematics?
> > 
> > I'd appreciate any technical information that you could share with
> > me.
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > Tim
> > 
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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Sun Jan 25 02:59:12 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 02:59:12 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040125025912.0136bc48@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hi Nakamaniacs,

I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the list at
first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected.
So sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the
archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference for my
problem yet...

I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced and
belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2
millimeters, then switches to stop mode.
I took off the cover, and I'll try to describe what I found with the
english I know:
There's a brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is
driving a wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but
the LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I don't
know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which I'll name
left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to detect tape
ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work fine, but when I
press on play, it seems like the left wheel is braking, so the right
(driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops.

I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot
resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. If you
take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it doesn't fall out
and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a little more.
(I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no spittle. Also, don't bite
the pen. Don't get me started on what I tried to describe the resistance
accurately ;)

Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey than
the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model kit when you
break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but somehow on these parts I'd
believe that might be a sign for damage.

Maybe that shop did  something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? Or
might the coupling be to weak? Any hints?

In case I have to get it repaired:
Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany
(Berlin would be perfect)?

Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone?
What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E (dutch), if
anyone's interested.

Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO

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From copytec at coqui.net  Sun Jan 25 10:41:38 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 01:41:38 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
References: <13734.212.78.179.234.1074079746.squirrel@webmail.xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <001801c3e327$74671c10$1d773242@CopyTech>

Good morning !

It is 1:30 A.M. in Puerto Rico and I just finished duplicating the CDR's for
the Marathon Set.

The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are en-route:

Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set
Joe Chojnowski: Sets # 04-002 & 04-003
Vladimir
Kannan

Thanks for the notes of encouragement enclosed in the envelopes. With all
honesty, I didn't expect so much work but I have enjoyed it.

Best,

Carlos going to the bed now ...




From ti at amb.org  Sun Jan 25 10:25:14 2004
From: ti at amb.org (Ti Kan)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 01:25:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
In-Reply-To: <001801c3e327$74671c10$1d773242@CopyTech> from "El Magnifico" at
	Jan 25, 2004 01:41:38 AM
Message-ID: <200401250925.JAA18930@amb.org>

El Magnifico writes:
> The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are en-route:
> 
> Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set

Wow!  I am definitely honored and thank you so very much for your
efforts!

-Ti
-- 
 R 1 3 5  Ti Kan
 |_|_|_|  http://www.amb.org/ti
   | | |  Vorsprung durch Technik
   2 4 6


From timbarrett at cox.net  Mon Jan 26 01:21:45 2004
From: timbarrett at cox.net (timbarrett at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21:45 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3
In-Reply-To: <3.0.6.32.20040125025912.0136bc48@mail.sireconnect.de>
Message-ID: <40141749.16466.24D63F8@localhost>

Hi jo-

In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for moving the tape.  The 
capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base assembly, and below each 
capstan is a black rubber pinch roller.  The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling 
them 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the cassette.  In play, while the 
capstans pull the tape from left to right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the rightmost reel table pulls 
gently on the tape to spool it back up on the right side.  

If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to interact a little bit with the 
transport for troubleshooting purposes.  Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing 
the eject button to open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's metal 
frame.  Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape.  Now, when you push the 
play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the play position, the capstans 
should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise.  The tape counter 
should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode indefinitely.

While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table with your fingers.  You 
should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin relatively easily.  You can also grab the 
rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has.  The right reel table should be 
rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left reel table.  If you grab the right 
reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should 
retract.

If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, because that would mean the 
tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn to take up the tape.

The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table.  When the right reel table stops, 
the deck goes into Stop mode.  The tape counter is also indexed to the right reel table.  The 
faster the right reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances.

I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in the center, between the two 
reel tables.  It is responsible for providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, 
and for the take-up tension in play mode.  Both reel tables have built in friction clutches.

If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive belt has broken or slipped 
off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning.

I hope this helps.  Let us know what you find.

Tim


> Hi Nakamaniacs,
> 
> I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the
> list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. So
> sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the
> archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference for my
> problem yet...
> 
> I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced
> and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2
> millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and
> I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a
> brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving a
> wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but the
> LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I don't
> know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which I'll
> name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to
> detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work
> fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left wheel is
> braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops.
> 
> I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot
> resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway.
> If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it
> doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a
> little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no spittle.
> Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I tried to
> describe the resistance accurately ;)
> 
> Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey
> than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model kit
> when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but somehow on
> these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage.
> 
> Maybe that shop did  something stupid like oiling the plastic parts?
> Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints?
> 
> In case I have to get it repaired:
> Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany
> (Berlin would be perfect)?
> 
> Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone?
> What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E
> (dutch), if anyone's interested.
> 
> Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO
> 
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From fredmoss at totalise.co.uk  Mon Jan 26 01:34:31 2004
From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk (fredmoss at totalise.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:34:31 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
Message-ID: <E1Akuhz-000I4u-75@webm6.global.net.uk>

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From copytec at coqui.net  Mon Jan 26 07:46:26 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:46:26 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
References: <E1Akuhz-000I4u-75@webm6.global.net.uk>
Message-ID: <004d01c3e3d8$1f6e0190$c9773242@CopyTech>

Another 1000 ZXL dead. That eprom is no longer in existance. I believe Stephen still have a couple of those. He bought all the remaining 4 from B&W, I think. He installed one in mine but the machine kept breaking other things until I got tired of wasting money. 

I thought it wasn't that bad until I was asked $1,600- $ 2,000 by another tech. in order to re-furbish her,so, go figures ! The problem get worst because nobody wants to deal with the ZXL models anymore. Besides Sank and Galin, nobody else wants to take the risk.


Carlos


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:34 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


  Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano black cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will probably require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was previouly maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any offer will be considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have outboard noise reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is in London and i need the space!

  Fred



  On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:


    Hi jo- 

    In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for moving the tape. The 
    capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base assembly, and below each 
    capstan is a black rubber pinch roller. The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling 
    them 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the cassette. In play, while the 
    capstans pull the tape from left to right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
    back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the rightmost reel table pulls 
    gently on the tape to spool it back up on the right side. 

    If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to interact a little bit with the 
    transport for troubleshooting purposes. Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing 
    the eject button to open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's metal 
    frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape. Now, when you push the 
    play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the play position, the capstans 
    should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise. The tape counter 
    should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode indefinitely. 

    While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table with your fingers. You 
    should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin relatively easily. You can also grab the 
    rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right reel table should be 
    rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left reel table. If you grab the right 
    reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should 
    retract. 

    If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, because that would mean the 
    tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn to take up the tape. 

    The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When the right reel table stops, 
    the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape counter is also indexed to the right reel table. The 
    faster the right reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 

    I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in the center, between the two 
    reel tables. It is responsible for providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, 
    and for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in friction clutches. 

    If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive belt has broken or slipped 
    off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning. 

    I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 

    Tim 


    > Hi Nakamaniacs, 
    > 
    > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the 
    > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. So 
    > sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the 
    > archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference for my 
    > problem yet... 
    > 
    > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced 
    > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2 
    > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and 
    > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a 
    > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving a 
    > wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but the 
    > LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I don't 
    > know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which I'll 
    > name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to 
    > detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work 
    > fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left wheel is 
    > braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops. 
    > 
    > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot 
    > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. 
    > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it 
    > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a 
    > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no spittle. 
    > Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I tried to 
    > describe the resistance accurately ;) 
    > 
    > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey 
    > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model kit 
    > when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but somehow on 
    > these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
    > 
    > Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? 
    > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
    > 
    > In case I have to get it repaired: 
    > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany 
    > (Berlin would be perfect)? 
    > 
    > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
    > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E 
    > (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
    > 
    > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
    > 
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Mon Jan 26 03:52:24 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:52:24 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3
Message-ID: <29679f82967960.296796029679f8@vsnl.net>


Tim 
your explanation is excellent and I also think that capstan not rotating can be the reason for stoppage in play mode( because FF and Rew depends on reel movement and they work). It could also mean that the mode gear at the back of the mechanism may not have reached correct spot( if belt is fine). The entire mechanism is similar to 582 and there is a preset to adjust the position of Mode Cam in play mode or atleast verify whether that works by looking at the mode cam marker.This work requires 582 service manual or 480 service manual as the mechanism working and alignment is explained. I have a copy of Naks FTP manuals  with me but the size is huge in MB' and if joe has a mail box capable of handling it I can send it for him to look and understand the reason for his LX3 problem. So Jo let me know.
kannan
----- Original Message -----
From: timbarrett at cox.net
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:21 pm
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3

> Hi jo-
> 
> In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for 
> moving the tape.  The 
> capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base 
> assembly, and below each 
> capstan is a black rubber pinch roller.  The left and right reel 
> tables (I think you are calling 
> them 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the 
> cassette.  In play, while the 
> capstans pull the tape from left to right, the leftmost reel table 
> (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
> back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and 
> the rightmost reel table pulls 
> gently on the tape to spool it back up on the right side.  
> 
> If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able 
> to interact a little bit with the 
> transport for troubleshooting purposes.  Remove the silver plastic 
> cassette door by pushing 
> the eject button to open the cassette well, then slide the plastic 
> door up and off of it's metal 
> frame.  Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape.  
> Now, when you push the 
> play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the 
> play position, the capstans 
> should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate counter-
> clockwise.  The tape counter 
> should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode 
> indefinitely.
> While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel 
> table with your fingers.  You 
> should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin 
> relatively easily.  You can also grab the 
> rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has.  
> The right reel table should be 
> rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left 
> reel table.  If you grab the right 
> reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop 
> mode and the heads should 
> retract.
> 
> If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, 
> because that would mean the 
> tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn 
> to take up the tape.
> 
> The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table.  
> When the right reel table stops, 
> the deck goes into Stop mode.  The tape counter is also indexed to 
> the right reel table.  The 
> faster the right reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances.
> 
> I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one 
> in the center, between the two 
> reel tables.  It is responsible for providing the motive force to 
> the reels for rewind, fast forward, 
> and for the take-up tension in play mode.  Both reel tables have 
> built in friction clutches.
> 
> If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan 
> drive belt has broken or slipped 
> off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning.
> 
> I hope this helps.  Let us know what you find.
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> > Hi Nakamaniacs,
> > 
> > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the
> > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than 
> expected. So
> > sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the
> > archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference 
> for my
> > problem yet...
> > 
> > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced
> > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 
> 1-2
> > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and
> > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: 
> There's a
> > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is 
> driving a
> > wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but the
> > LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I 
> don't> know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels 
> (which I'll
> > name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to
> > detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work
> > fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left wheel is
> > braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops.
> > 
> > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot
> > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway.
> > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it
> > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe 
> even a
> > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no 
> spittle.> Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I 
> tried to
> > describe the resistance accurately ;)
> > 
> > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey
> > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a 
> model kit
> > when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but 
> somehow on
> > these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage.
> > 
> > Maybe that shop did  something stupid like oiling the plastic parts?
> > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints?
> > 
> > In case I have to get it repaired:
> > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany
> > (Berlin would be perfect)?
> > 
> > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone?
> > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E
> > (dutch), if anyone's interested.
> > 
> > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO
> > 
> > +----------------------------------------------------------------+
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> | | /
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From timbarrett at cox.net  Mon Jan 26 05:24:44 2004
From: timbarrett at cox.net (timbarrett at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:24:44 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
In-Reply-To: <004d01c3e3d8$1f6e0190$c9773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <4014503C.23699.32BD8F2@localhost>

What a shame that parts obsolescence should render such a machine 
unfixable.  This is a problem that I face at work more and more often 
lately, and it is truly annoying.

I am not familiar enough with the electronics of the ZXL series to know 
which particular EPROM is the one in question.  Is it that the raw part is 
no longer available, or is it that the program to download into it is not 
available?  Has anyone tried to get the program in file form?

Tim

> 
> Another 1000 ZXL dead. That eprom is no longer in existance. I believe
> Stephen still have a couple of those. He bought all the remaining 4
> from B&W, I think. He installed one in mine but the machine kept
> breaking other things until I got tired of wasting money. 
> 
> I thought it wasn't that bad until I was asked $1,600- $2,000
> byanother tech.in order to re- furbish her,so, go figures ! The
> problem get worst because nobody wants to deal with the ZXL models
> anymore. Besides Sank and Galin, nobody else wants to take the risk.
> 
> 
> Carlos
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:34 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
> 
> Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano
> black cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will
> probably require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was
> previouly maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any
> offer will be considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have
> outboard noise reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is
> in London and i need the space!
> 
> Fred
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:
> 
> Hi jo- 
> 
> In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for
> moving the tape. The capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the
> head base assembly, and below each capstan is a black rubber pinch
> roller. The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling them
> 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the
> cassette. In play, while the capstans pull the tape from left to
> right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of
> back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the
> rightmost reel table pulls gently on the tape to spool it back up on
> the right side. 
> 
> If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to
> interact a little bit with the transport for troubleshooting purposes.
> Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing the eject button to
> open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's
> metal frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape.
> Now, when you push the play button, the heads and pinch rollers should
> come up into the play position, the capstans should rotate, and the
> rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise. The tape counter
> should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode
> indefinitely. 
> 
> While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table
> with your fingers. You should feel a little bit of resistance, but it
> should spin relatively easily. You can also grab the rightmost reel
> table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right reel table
> should be rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the
> left reel table. If you grab the right reel table hard enough to stop
> it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should retract. 
> 
> If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem,
> because that would mean the tape would not move and therefore, the
> right reel table can't turn to take up the tape. 
> 
> The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When
> the right reel table stops, the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape
> counter is also indexed to the right reel table. The faster the right
> reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 
> 
> I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in
> the center, between the two reel tables. It is responsible for
> providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, and
> for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in
> friction clutches. 
> 
> If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive
> belt has broken or slipped off, or it could mean that the motor is not
> turning. 
> 
> I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 
> 
> Tim 
> 
> 
> > Hi Nakamaniacs, 
> > 
> > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the
> > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected.
> > So sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing
> > the archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference
> > for my problem yet... 
> > 
> > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced
> > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2
> > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and
> > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a
> > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving
> > a wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but
> > the LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I
> > don't know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which
> > I'll name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip
> > coupling (to detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and
> > reverse work fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left
> > wheel is braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape
> > stops. 
> > 
> > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot
> > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway.
> > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it
> > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a
> > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no
> > spittle. Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I
> > tried to describe the resistance accurately ;) 
> > 
> > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey
> > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model
> > kit when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but
> > somehow on these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
> > 
> > Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts?
> > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
> > 
> > In case I have to get it repaired: 
> > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany
> > (Berlin would be perfect)? 
> > 
> > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
> > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E
> > (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
> > 
> > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
> > 
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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Mon Jan 26 09:11:56 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:11:56 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
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hi
is it not posible to get agood eprom chip and copy it on a programmer, seens a shame to loose these decks
pr
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  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 6:46 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


  Another 1000 ZXL dead. That eprom is no longer in existance. I believe Stephen still have a couple of those. He bought all the remaining 4 from B&W, I think. He installed one in mine but the machine kept breaking other things until I got tired of wasting money. 
   
  I thought it wasn't that bad until I was asked $1,600- $ 2,000 by another tech. in order to re-furbish her,so, go figures ! The problem get worst because nobody wants to deal with the ZXL models anymore. Besides Sank and Galin, nobody else wants to take the risk.
   
   
  Carlos
   
   
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:34 PM
    Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


    Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano black cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will probably require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was previouly maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any offer will be considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have outboard noise reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is in London and i need the space!

    Fred



    On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:


      Hi jo- 

      In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for moving the tape. The 
      capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base assembly, and below each 
      capstan is a black rubber pinch roller. The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling 
      them 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the cassette. In play, while the 
      capstans pull the tape from left to right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
      back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the rightmost reel table pulls 
      gently on the tape to spool it back up on the right side. 

      If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to interact a little bit with the 
      transport for troubleshooting purposes. Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing 
      the eject button to open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's metal 
      frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape. Now, when you push the 
      play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the play position, the capstans 
      should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise. The tape counter 
      should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode indefinitely. 

      While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table with your fingers. You 
      should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin relatively easily. You can also grab the 
      rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right reel table should be 
      rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left reel table. If you grab the right 
      reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should 
      retract. 

      If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, because that would mean the 
      tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn to take up the tape. 

      The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When the right reel table stops, 
      the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape counter is also indexed to the right reel table. The 
      faster the right reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 

      I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in the center, between the two 
      reel tables. It is responsible for providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, 
      and for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in friction clutches. 

      If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive belt has broken or slipped 
      off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning. 

      I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 

      Tim 


      > Hi Nakamaniacs, 
      > 
      > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the 
      > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. So 
      > sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the 
      > archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference for my 
      > problem yet... 
      > 
      > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced 
      > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2 
      > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and 
      > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a 
      > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving a 
      > wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but the 
      > LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I don't 
      > know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which I'll 
      > name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to 
      > detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work 
      > fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left wheel is 
      > braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops. 
      > 
      > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot 
      > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. 
      > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it 
      > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a 
      > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no spittle. 
      > Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I tried to 
      > describe the resistance accurately ;) 
      > 
      > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey 
      > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model kit 
      > when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but somehow on 
      > these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
      > 
      > Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? 
      > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
      > 
      > In case I have to get it repaired: 
      > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany 
      > (Berlin would be perfect)? 
      > 
      > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
      > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E 
      > (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
      > 
      > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
      > 
      > +----------------------------------------------------------------+ 
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      > _ \ V / -_) '_/ | | \___/\_/\___|_| 
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From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk (fredmoss at totalise.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:33:24 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
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From Tpfinn at btinternet.com  Mon Jan 26 11:42:39 2004
From: Tpfinn at btinternet.com (Terence Finn)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:42:39 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
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Hi Fred

Where are you located? in the UK?

Terry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 9:33 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


  I think there are probably a few eproms around but the program to download into them is a problem. Stephen Sank said he could fix the deck but i have not gotten arond to ship it to him. Problem is that i no longer use cassete format, just keeping Dragon and 700zxe for occasional playback. Thought i would let someone more deserving have it and would also prefer someone to come and pick it up! 

  Fred



  On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:24 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:


    What a shame that parts obsolescence should render such a machine 
    unfixable. This is a problem that I face at work more and more often 
    lately, and it is truly annoying. 

    I am not familiar enough with the electronics of the ZXL series to know 
    which particular EPROM is the one in question. Is it that the raw part is 
    no longer available, or is it that the program to download into it is not 
    available? Has anyone tried to get the program in file form? 

    Tim 

    > 
    > Another 1000 ZXL dead. That eprom is no longer in existance. I believe 
    > Stephen still have a couple of those. He bought all the remaining 4 
    > from B&W, I think. He installed one in mine but the machine kept 
    > breaking other things until I got tired of wasting money. 
    > 
    > I thought it wasn't that bad until I was asked $1,600- $2,000 
    > byanother tech.in order to re- furbish her,so, go figures ! The 
    > problem get worst because nobody wants to deal with the ZXL models 
    > anymore. Besides Sank and Galin, nobody else wants to take the risk. 
    > 
    > 
    > Carlos 
    > 
    > 
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:34 PM 
    > Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home! 
    > 
    > Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano 
    > black cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will 
    > probably require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was 
    > previouly maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any 
    > offer will be considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have 
    > outboard noise reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is 
    > in London and i need the space! 
    > 
    > Fred 
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent: 
    > 
    > Hi jo- 
    > 
    > In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for 
    > moving the tape. The capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the 
    > head base assembly, and below each capstan is a black rubber pinch 
    > roller. The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling them 
    > 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the 
    > cassette. In play, while the capstans pull the tape from left to 
    > right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
    > back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the 
    > rightmost reel table pulls gently on the tape to spool it back up on 
    > the right side. 
    > 
    > If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to 
    > interact a little bit with the transport for troubleshooting purposes. 
    > Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing the eject button to 
    > open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's 
    > metal frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape. 
    > Now, when you push the play button, the heads and pinch rollers should 
    > come up into the play position, the capstans should rotate, and the 
    > rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise. The tape counter 
    > should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode 
    > indefinitely. 
    > 
    > While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table 
    > with your fingers. You should feel a little bit of resistance, but it 
    > should spin relatively easily. You can also grab the rightmost reel 
    > table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right reel table 
    > should be rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the 
    > left reel table. If you grab the right reel table hard enough to stop 
    > it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should retract. 
    > 
    > If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, 
    > because that would mean the tape would not move and therefore, the 
    > right reel table can't turn to take up the tape. 
    > 
    > The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When 
    > the right reel table stops, the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape 
    > counter is also indexed to the right reel table. The faster the right 
    > reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 
    > 
    > I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in 
    > the center, between the two reel tables. It is responsible for 
    > providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, and 
    > for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in 
    > friction clutches. 
    > 
    > If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive 
    > belt has broken or slipped off, or it could mean that the motor is not 
    > turning. 
    > 
    > I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 
    > 
    > Tim 
    > 
    > 
    > > Hi Nakamaniacs, 
    > > 
    > > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the 
    > > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. 
    > > So sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing 
    > > the archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference 
    > > for my problem yet... 
    > > 
    > > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced 
    > > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2 
    > > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and 
    > > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a 
    > > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving 
    > > a wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but 
    > > the LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I 
    > > don't know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which 
    > > I'll name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip 
    > > coupling (to detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and 
    > > reverse work fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left 
    > > wheel is braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape 
    > > stops. 
    > > 
    > > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot 
    > > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. 
    > > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it 
    > > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a 
    > > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no 
    > > spittle. Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I 
    > > tried to describe the resistance accurately ;) 
    > > 
    > > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey 
    > > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model 
    > > kit when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but 
    > > somehow on these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
    > > 
    > > Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? 
    > > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
    > > 
    > > In case I have to get it repaired: 
    > > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany 
    > > (Berlin would be perfect)? 
    > > 
    > > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
    > > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E 
    > > (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
    > > 
    > > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
    > > 
    > > +----------------------------------------------------------------+ 
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From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk (fredmoss at totalise.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:03:28 +0000
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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Mon Jan 26 15:26:00 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:26:00 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
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if its an eprom (or eeprom) with a clear window in the middle of the chip, usually with a sticker over it the it should be possible to use a programmer to upload the prog in a good chip and then download this prog to a good eprom,  we have one at work but not used it for ages!
phill 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 9:33 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


  I think there are probably a few eproms around but the program to download into them is a problem. Stephen Sank said he could fix the deck but i have not gotten arond to ship it to him. Problem is that i no longer use cassete format, just keeping Dragon and 700zxe for occasional playback. Thought i would let someone more deserving have it and would also prefer someone to come and pick it up! 

  Fred



  On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:24 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:


    What a shame that parts obsolescence should render such a machine 
    unfixable. This is a problem that I face at work more and more often 
    lately, and it is truly annoying. 

    I am not familiar enough with the electronics of the ZXL series to know 
    which particular EPROM is the one in question. Is it that the raw part is 
    no longer available, or is it that the program to download into it is not 
    available? Has anyone tried to get the program in file form? 

    Tim 

    > 
    > Another 1000 ZXL dead. That eprom is no longer in existance. I believe 
    > Stephen still have a couple of those. He bought all the remaining 4 
    > from B&W, I think. He installed one in mine but the machine kept 
    > breaking other things until I got tired of wasting money. 
    > 
    > I thought it wasn't that bad until I was asked $1,600- $2,000 
    > byanother tech.in order to re- furbish her,so, go figures ! The 
    > problem get worst because nobody wants to deal with the ZXL models 
    > anymore. Besides Sank and Galin, nobody else wants to take the risk. 
    > 
    > 
    > Carlos 
    > 
    > 
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk 
    > To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:34 PM 
    > Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home! 
    > 
    > Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano 
    > black cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will 
    > probably require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was 
    > previouly maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any 
    > offer will be considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have 
    > outboard noise reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is 
    > in London and i need the space! 
    > 
    > Fred 
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent: 
    > 
    > Hi jo- 
    > 
    > In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for 
    > moving the tape. The capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the 
    > head base assembly, and below each capstan is a black rubber pinch 
    > roller. The left and right reel tables (I think you are calling them 
    > 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the 
    > cassette. In play, while the capstans pull the tape from left to 
    > right, the leftmost reel table (the supply reel) has a little bit of 
    > back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the 
    > rightmost reel table pulls gently on the tape to spool it back up on 
    > the right side. 
    > 
    > If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to 
    > interact a little bit with the transport for troubleshooting purposes. 
    > Remove the silver plastic cassette door by pushing the eject button to 
    > open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up and off of it's 
    > metal frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape. 
    > Now, when you push the play button, the heads and pinch rollers should 
    > come up into the play position, the capstans should rotate, and the 
    > rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise. The tape counter 
    > should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode 
    > indefinitely. 
    > 
    > While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table 
    > with your fingers. You should feel a little bit of resistance, but it 
    > should spin relatively easily. You can also grab the rightmost reel 
    > table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right reel table 
    > should be rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the 
    > left reel table. If you grab the right reel table hard enough to stop 
    > it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the heads should retract. 
    > 
    > If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, 
    > because that would mean the tape would not move and therefore, the 
    > right reel table can't turn to take up the tape. 
    > 
    > The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When 
    > the right reel table stops, the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape 
    > counter is also indexed to the right reel table. The faster the right 
    > reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 
    > 
    > I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in 
    > the center, between the two reel tables. It is responsible for 
    > providing the motive force to the reels for rewind, fast forward, and 
    > for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in 
    > friction clutches. 
    > 
    > If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive 
    > belt has broken or slipped off, or it could mean that the motor is not 
    > turning. 
    > 
    > I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 
    > 
    > Tim 
    > 
    > 
    > > Hi Nakamaniacs, 
    > > 
    > > I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the 
    > > list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. 
    > > So sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing 
    > > the archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference 
    > > for my problem yet... 
    > > 
    > > I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced 
    > > and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2 
    > > millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and 
    > > I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a 
    > > brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving 
    > > a wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but 
    > > the LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I 
    > > don't know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which 
    > > I'll name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip 
    > > coupling (to detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and 
    > > reverse work fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left 
    > > wheel is braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape 
    > > stops. 
    > > 
    > > I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot 
    > > resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. 
    > > If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it 
    > > doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a 
    > > little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no 
    > > spittle. Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I 
    > > tried to describe the resistance accurately ;) 
    > > 
    > > Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey 
    > > than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model 
    > > kit when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but 
    > > somehow on these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
    > > 
    > > Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? 
    > > Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
    > > 
    > > In case I have to get it repaired: 
    > > Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany 
    > > (Berlin would be perfect)? 
    > > 
    > > Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
    > > What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E 
    > > (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
    > > 
    > > Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
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From James.Eastman at metagroup.com  Mon Jan 26 17:41:57 2004
From: James.Eastman at metagroup.com (James.Eastman at metagroup.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:41:57 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] MINT NAK DR1 DECK FOR SALE
Message-ID: <OFE7EB270D.904D88FA-ON85256E27.005B9116@metagroup.com>

Hi there -

I have a mint condition NAK DR1 cassette deck for sale. This deck
has been used very little and was purchased new in '98. Used
sparingly for about a year and half, and has been sitting idle
ever since! This is an incredible deck and needs a good home.
Make me an offer! -jamie






From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Mon Jan 26 21:56:27 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 07:56:27 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D369@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Fred, how much are you asking? If you like you can reply to my personal
e-mail address.
 
    Tom.

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From: fredmoss at totalise.co.uk [mailto:fredmoss at totalise.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, 26 January 2004 11:35 
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: [naktalk] !00zxl for a good home!


Dear Naktalkers, I wish to dispose of my Broken 1000zxl (in piano black
cabinet) to a good home. The computer logic is faulty and will probably
require some new chip that is hard to find. The machine was previouly
maintained to the highest standards by B&W in sussex. Any offer will be
considered otherwise I will put it on ebay. Also have outboard noise
reduction units (dolby b/c, dolbyc and High com) It is in London and i need
the space!

Fred



On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:21 , timbarrett at cox.net sent:



Hi jo- 

In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for moving
the tape. The 
capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base assembly, and
below each 
capstan is a black rubber pinch roller. The left and right reel tables (I
think you are calling 
them 'wheels') are the ones that poke through the tape hubs of the cassette.
In play, while the 
capstans pull the tape from left to right, the leftmost reel table (the
supply reel) has a little bit of 
back tension on it to keep the supply tape from getting slack, and the
rightmost reel table pulls 
gently on the tape to spool it back up on the right side. 

If you remove the cover from the cassette door, you will be able to interact
a little bit with the 
transport for troubleshooting purposes. Remove the silver plastic cassette
door by pushing 
the eject button to open the cassette well, then slide the plastic door up
and off of it's metal 
frame. Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape. Now, when
you push the 
play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the play
position, the capstans 
should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate counter-clockwise.
The tape counter 
should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode indefinitely. 

While in this mode, you can reach in and spin the leftmost reel table with
your fingers. You 
should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin relatively
easily. You can also grab the 
rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has. The right
reel table should be 
rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left reel
table. If you grab the right 
reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop mode and the
heads should 
retract. 

If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, because
that would mean the 
tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn to take
up the tape. 

The auto shutoff mechanism is indexed to the right reel table. When the
right reel table stops, 
the deck goes into Stop mode. The tape counter is also indexed to the right
reel table. The 
faster the right reel spins, the faster the tape counter advances. 

I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in the
center, between the two 
reel tables. It is responsible for providing the motive force to the reels
for rewind, fast forward, 
and for the take-up tension in play mode. Both reel tables have built in
friction clutches. 

If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive belt
has broken or slipped 
off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning. 

I hope this helps. Let us know what you find. 

Tim 


> Hi Nakamaniacs, 
> 
> I'm new to this list. I actually planned on silenly monitoring the 
> list at first, but ran into my first problem sooner than expected. So 
> sorry, if I'm failing on my first posting... I started browsing the 
> archive, but man, this is a huge task, and no helpful reference for my 
> problem yet... 
> 
> I just bought an LX-3 on eBay which was supposed to be just serviced 
> and belt replaced. When I press start, it turns the tape around 1-2 
> millimeters, then switches to stop mode. I took off the cover, and 
> I'll try to describe what I found with the english I know: There's a 
> brass wheel on the motor axis. I'll call it "motor". This is driving a 
> wheel with a rubber band on it (well, sounds like an idler, but the 
> LX-3 is supposed to be belt driven? I'll call it "idler" since I don't 
> know better), this again is driving two plastic wheels (which I'll 
> name left and right wheel :), which have a kind of slip coupling (to 
> detect tape ending I guess). Now the fast forward and reverse work 
> fine, but when I press on play, it seems like the left wheel is 
> braking, so the right (driven) wheel will slip and the tape stops. 
> 
> I tried to turn the left wheel whith my fingers, and it gives a lot 
> resistance I believe. This is hard to describe, but I'll try anyway. 
> If you take a round marker pen between your lips an hold it so it 
> doesn't fall out and then turn that pen, its like that, maybe even a 
> little more. (I'm talking dry winter lips here, no grease, no spittle. 
> Also, don't bite the pen. Don't get me started on what I tried to 
> describe the resistance accurately ;) 
> 
> Also, both wheels have quite clear scratch marks/dents (lighter grey 
> than the rest of the wheel) on them, like plastic parts of a model kit 
> when you break them out. Don't know if that's normal, but somehow on 
> these parts I'd believe that might be a sign for damage. 
> 
> Maybe that shop did something stupid like oiling the plastic parts? 
> Or might the coupling be to weak? Any hints? 
> 
> In case I have to get it repaired: 
> Anyone on this list who knows where to get a Nak serviced in Germany 
> (Berlin would be perfect)? 
> 
> Also, it's hard to find manuals for the LX-3. Anyone? 
> What I found are owner's manuals for the Dragon and the CR3E-4E 
> (dutch), if anyone's interested. 
> 
> Any help appreciated, many thanks in advance, JO 
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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Mon Jan 26 21:48:42 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 21:48:42 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3
In-Reply-To: <40141749.16466.24D63F8@localhost>
References: <3.0.6.32.20040125025912.0136bc48@mail.sireconnect.de>
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040126214842.0138f160@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hey there!

At 19:21 25.01.2004 -0500, timbarrett at cox.net wrote:
>In your LX-3 there are two capstan shafts that are responsible for moving
the tape.  The 
>capstans are chrome plated shafts which flank the head base assembly, and
below each 

Ah, these are the famous capstans!

>frame.  Then push the metal frame back into place without a tape.  Now,
when you push the 
>play button, the heads and pinch rollers should come up into the play
position, the capstans 
>should rotate, and the rightmost reel table should rotate
counter-clockwise.  

Well, no, guess you are right on spot. The heads and pinch rollers do come
up, but neither the capstans nor the rollers rotate.

>The tape counter 
>should be advancing and the deck should stay in this mode indefinitely.

This however *does* happen, but not if I try that with a tape inserted.

>your fingers.  You 
>should feel a little bit of resistance, but it should spin relatively
easily.  You can also grab the 
>rightmost reel table and feel how much rotational force it has.  The right
reel table should be 
>rotating with noticeably more force than it took to spin the left reel
table.  If you grab the right 
>reel table hard enough to stop it, the deck should go into Stop mode and
the heads should 
>retract.

It takes considerably more force on the right reel table, yes, although I
didn't force it to stop. Couldn't bring myself to being that brutal. :)

>If the capstans are not rotating, this would explain your problem, because
that would mean the 
>tape would not move and therefore, the right reel table can't turn to take
up the tape.

This, now, is funny: Like I said, the capstans (just to be entirely deadly
sure: those two shiny silver matchstick-thick metal pins those two rubber
wheels press against) *don't* rotate (even touched them), but the right
reel table *does* and the counter counts and the deck doesn't seem to mind
at all...

>I believe that the idler you referred to in your email is the one in the
center, between the two 
>reel tables.  It is responsible for providing the motive force to the
reels for rewind, fast forward, 
>and for the take-up tension in play mode.  Both reel tables have built in
friction clutches.

That's what I tried to describe as "slip coupling", yes.

>If your capstans are not rotating, it could be that the capstan drive belt
has broken or slipped 
>off, or it could mean that the motor is not turning.

I'll take a look at the motor and possibly missing belts.

>I hope this helps.

My, that was probably the most helpful help and precise description I ever
got on a mailing list!

Thanks a bunch! I'll report further if I find something.


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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Mon Jan 26 21:45:44 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 21:45:44 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3
In-Reply-To: <29679f82967960.296796029679f8@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040126214544.0138f6a8@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hi Kannan,

At 18:52 25.01.2004 -0800, you wrote:
>Tim 
>your explanation is excellent and I also think that capstan not rotating
can be the reason for stoppage in play mode( because FF and Rew depends on
reel 

Dead on spot I believe.

At 18:52 25.01.2004 -0800, you wrote:
movement and they work). It could also mean that the mode gear at the back
of the mechanism may not have reached correct spot( if belt is fine). The
entire mechanism is similar to 582 and there is a preset to adjust the
position of Mode Cam in play mode or atleast verify whether that works by
looking at the mode cam marker.This work requires 582 service manual or 480
service manual as the mechanism working and alignment is explained. I have
a copy of Naks FTP manuals  with me but the size is huge in MB' and if joe
has a mail box capable of handling it I can send it for him to look and
understand the reason for his LX3 problem. So Jo let me know.
>kannan

Am I right in assuming that I don't have to look at the mode cam if I find
that either motor or belt are the culprits?

I'd very much appreciate the manual anyway. My mailbox can handle around 10
Mb at a time, and I check it at least daily. That'd be jmo at sireconnect.de.

Thanks a bunch!

Regards, JO
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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Mon Jan 26 22:01:10 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:01:10 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3, update
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040126220110.0138f160@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hello there!

I just opened the bottom of the deck. I found the wheels and the motor
responsible for turning the capstans. I wanted to check whether the motor
wasn't turning, so I switched it on.
And now, the motor and the capstans work!

I put in a tape and it worked like a charm (visually, try now if I get a
signal) but I wanted to let you know beforehand.

I *swear* I didn't do anything... eerie...

I keep you informed.

Jo
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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Mon Jan 26 22:22:32 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:22:32 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Problem with LX-3, update
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040126222232.01380670@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hi there!

It looks like the belt could easily be relocated... it doesn't have a lot
of tension and when I played around with it it got relocated a little. It
looked good, but showed the exact symptoms I described before. So I must
have "corrected" the issue when I turned the deck around to remove the
floor...

So, If not the belt is too limpy or something ... at the moment I'm
listening to an old and not very good tape which does sound wowing (don't
know if that's the correct term again), but the main problem seems to be
solved.

Now into the magic... 

Thanks a million!
Really, that made my day (and probably a lot to come)!

Jo

P.S.: Carlos, I'm probably too late for the marathon recordings? This
looked like highly interesting stuff!
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Tue Jan 27 01:38:08 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:38:08 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
Message-ID: <2a113cf2a14b0f.2a14b0f2a113cf@vsnl.net>

Thanks Carlos 
for acting on it so quickly. It will be a great addition to my collection of music as it has so many of our friends effort going in it topping with your Studio work!
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:41 am
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set

> Good morning !
> 
> It is 1:30 A.M. in Puerto Rico and I just finished duplicating the 
> CDR's for
> the Marathon Set.
> 
> The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are 
> en-route:
> 
> Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set
> Joe Chojnowski: Sets # 04-002 & 04-003
> Vladimir
> Kannan
> 
> Thanks for the notes of encouragement enclosed in the envelopes. 
> With all
> honesty, I didn't expect so much work but I have enjoyed it.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Carlos going to the bed now ...
> 
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From copytec at coqui.net  Tue Jan 27 06:29:10 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 21:29:10 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] More sets under way ...
References: <2a113cf2a14b0f.2a14b0f2a113cf@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <004b01c3e496$7e7a56c0$e6773242@CopyTech>

My pleasure, Kannan.

The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:

Tim Barrett : Thanks for your kindness ...
Robert J. Kent: You too, Bob ...
Gerald Guerrero
Alan Kreese
John M. Tooley
Stephen Sank: Courtesy of  Mr. Tooley

Some persons has really make my day here with their notes and support. My
special thanks to Mr.Barrett and Mr. Kent. My wife was touched and said to
me: " These people from that Naka Talk are really music maniacs like you
are" Ha !

THANK YOU !

Carlos


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set


> Thanks Carlos
> for acting on it so quickly. It will be a great addition to my collection
of music as it has so many of our friends effort going in it topping with
your Studio work!
> kannan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:41 am
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
>
> > Good morning !
> >
> > It is 1:30 A.M. in Puerto Rico and I just finished duplicating the
> > CDR's for
> > the Marathon Set.
> >
> > The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are
> > en-route:
> >
> > Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set
> > Joe Chojnowski: Sets # 04-002 & 04-003
> > Vladimir
> > Kannan
> >
> > Thanks for the notes of encouragement enclosed in the envelopes.
> > With all
> > honesty, I didn't expect so much work but I have enjoyed it.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Carlos going to the bed now ...
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From alan.olan at ing.com.au  Tue Jan 27 00:29:35 2004
From: alan.olan at ing.com.au (alan.olan at ing.com.au)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:29:35 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <CA256E27.0080F59D.00@ingsydhog2.mercantilemutual.com.au>



Hi to All,

Sorry if I have already sent this post but I could not see it in the archives.

I was looking for some TDK SA X cassettes and found out that they have been
discontinued here in Australia.  However, they seem to be still available in the
US through the TDK website.  When I enquired whether there is a way to actually
get some brought in, TDK Australia simply said no and it was bad luck that I
wanted these type of tapes.  They did not even want to help in contacting TDK
USA to see if they could acquire some even when I suggested that I pay for it
upfront.

Why has TDK adopted this strategy of not giving the consumer any choice,  I
understand that demand for these have plummeted but still I was willing to pay
for the costs.

I am with anticipation of getting my refurbished 700ZXE from Stephen until then
will have to hunt for some quality tapes.  Any Aussie mebers who have any idea
where there is a good source of tapes in Oz.  I'm in Sydney and have struggled
to find anything but the basic tapes and basic chrome.

Cheers
Alan

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From jmtooley at ce.net  Tue Jan 27 14:54:14 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 08:54:14 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] More sets under way ...
In-Reply-To: <004b01c3e496$7e7a56c0$e6773242@CopyTech>
References: <2a113cf2a14b0f.2a14b0f2a113cf@vsnl.net>
	<004b01c3e496$7e7a56c0$e6773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <1075211654.40166d86176e5@mail.ce.net>

Many, many thanks Carlos, I can't wait to hear them!

John T.

Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:

> My pleasure, Kannan.
> 
> The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:
> 
> Tim Barrett : Thanks for your kindness ...
> Robert J. Kent: You too, Bob ...
> Gerald Guerrero
> Alan Kreese
> John M. Tooley
> Stephen Sank: Courtesy of  Mr. Tooley
> 
> Some persons has really make my day here with their notes and support. My
> special thanks to Mr.Barrett and Mr. Kent. My wife was touched and said to
> me: " These people from that Naka Talk are really music maniacs like you
> are" Ha !
> 
> THANK YOU !
> 
> Carlos
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
> 
> 
> > Thanks Carlos
> > for acting on it so quickly. It will be a great addition to my collection
> of music as it has so many of our friends effort going in it topping with
> your Studio work!
> > kannan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
> > Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:41 am
> > Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
> >
> > > Good morning !
> > >
> > > It is 1:30 A.M. in Puerto Rico and I just finished duplicating the
> > > CDR's for
> > > the Marathon Set.
> > >
> > > The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are
> > > en-route:
> > >
> > > Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set
> > > Joe Chojnowski: Sets # 04-002 & 04-003
> > > Vladimir
> > > Kannan
> > >
> > > Thanks for the notes of encouragement enclosed in the envelopes.
> > > With all
> > > honesty, I didn't expect so much work but I have enjoyed it.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Carlos going to the bed now ...
> > >
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From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Tue Jan 27 16:09:54 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 07:09:54 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
References: <2a113cf2a14b0f.2a14b0f2a113cf@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <004b01c3e4e7$9eff0fc0$f71a0cd0@r7g1f8>

How does one go about getting a copy of (The Marathon Set" ???

Randall, Seattle, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set


> Thanks Carlos
> for acting on it so quickly. It will be a great addition to my collection
of music as it has so many of our friends effort going in it topping with
your Studio work!
> kannan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:41 am
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
>
> > Good morning !
> >
> > It is 1:30 A.M. in Puerto Rico and I just finished duplicating the
> > CDR's for
> > the Marathon Set.
> >
> > The following names has submitted their funds and their sets are
> > en-route:
> >
> > Ti Kan : Honored with set # 04-001 Opening Set
> > Joe Chojnowski: Sets # 04-002 & 04-003
> > Vladimir
> > Kannan
> >
> > Thanks for the notes of encouragement enclosed in the envelopes.
> > With all
> > honesty, I didn't expect so much work but I have enjoyed it.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Carlos going to the bed now ...
> >
> >
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From vferdman at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 19:37:35 2004
From: vferdman at yahoo.com (Vladimir Ferdman)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:37:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
In-Reply-To: <200401270128.i0R1Sjju026680@zebra.naks.com>
Message-ID: <20040127183735.22314.qmail@web61101.mail.yahoo.com>

Carlos, thank you very much for the CD set.  I have not yet received it, but am looking forward to
it.  I have only been on the list a short time, not long enough to know about this project in
detail, but I am very impressed already.  Your dedication and hard work are amazing!  My deepest
thanks to you and keep on taping!

Vladimir

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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 00:03:35 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:03:35 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set
References: <20040127183735.22314.qmail@web61101.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003701c3e529$cb2930c0$39773242@CopyTech>

Thank you, Vladimir. It would take a few days to get there.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vladimir Ferdman" <vferdman at yahoo.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Set


> Carlos, thank you very much for the CD set.  I have not yet received it,
but am looking forward to
> it.  I have only been on the list a short time, not long enough to know
about this project in
> detail, but I am very impressed already.  Your dedication and hard work
are amazing!  My deepest
> thanks to you and keep on taping!
>
> Vladimir
>
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From fjksouth at msn.com  Tue Jan 27 21:55:03 2004
From: fjksouth at msn.com (Frank Kelly Jr)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:55:03 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
Message-ID: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>

Fred:

I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

The results are outstanding.

Frank
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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 03:52:17 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:52:17 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
Message-ID: <003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech>

Frank:

I'm curious about that program. 

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Frank Kelly Jr 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Fred:

  I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
  Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

  My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

  The results are outstanding.

  Frank


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From fkelly at irpgroup.com  Wed Jan 28 00:29:19 2004
From: fkelly at irpgroup.com (Frank Kelly Jr)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:29:19 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
	<003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <001601c3e52d$63bfa960$3adde944@pittpa.adelphia.net>

Carlos:

It is one of the best and easiest programs to use. I have use it to transfer from my turntable to reel to reel and to my cassette deck. All you need is a computer plus a source and a cd burner on your computer.

How it works is:
  a.. Plug a connection from the headphone jack of the amplifier or receiver into your audio card on the computer.
  b.. Start the program and start your turntable etc.
  c.. Once the source music is downloaded to your computer - use the program's wizard to clean the pops clicks hiss etc.
  d.. Then just create the new cd.
Do not get the e version that is on their web site get the full blown audio cleaning lab 3.0.

I have used it to resurrect an old 45 that my friend recorded as a demo. Record was bad but the program made it all listenable.

Let me know if you have other questions.

PS It does a beautiful job of making back ups of your music cd as well.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:52 PM
  Subject: SPAM: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Frank:

  I'm curious about that program. 

  Carlos

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Frank Kelly Jr 
    To: naktalk at naks.com 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
    Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    Fred:

    I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
    Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

    My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

    The results are outstanding.

    Frank


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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 06:07:59 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:07:59 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech>
	<001601c3e52d$63bfa960$3adde944@pittpa.adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <003901c3e55c$b3b2b050$23773242@CopyTech>

Thank you ! What kind of audio card you use ?

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Frank Kelly Jr 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:29 PM
  Subject: Re: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Carlos:

  It is one of the best and easiest programs to use. I have use it to transfer from my turntable to reel to reel and to my cassette deck. All you need is a computer plus a source and a cd burner on your computer.

  How it works is:
    a.. Plug a connection from the headphone jack of the amplifier or receiver into your audio card on the computer. 
    b.. Start the program and start your turntable etc. 
    c.. Once the source music is downloaded to your computer - use the program's wizard to clean the pops clicks hiss etc. 
    d.. Then just create the new cd.
  Do not get the e version that is on their web site get the full blown audio cleaning lab 3.0.

  I have used it to resurrect an old 45 that my friend recorded as a demo. Record was bad but the program made it all listenable.

  Let me know if you have other questions.

  PS It does a beautiful job of making back ups of your music cd as well.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: El Magnifico 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:52 PM
    Subject: SPAM: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    Frank:

    I'm curious about that program. 

    Carlos

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Frank Kelly Jr 
      To: naktalk at naks.com 
      Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
      Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


      Fred:

      I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
      Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

      My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

      The results are outstanding.

      Frank


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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 06:11:06 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:11:06 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
Message-ID: <005201c3e55d$22b3bdf0$23773242@CopyTech>

I love and collect those Yamaha's too. I have the 2020 and was looking for the big 3020 but I missed the opportunity 2 weeks ago at e.bay. It went for $660.00 !

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Frank Kelly Jr 
  To: naktalk at naks.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Fred:

  I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
  Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

  My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

  The results are outstanding.

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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 06:14:15 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:14:15 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Up Date
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech>
	<001601c3e52d$63bfa960$3adde944@pittpa.adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <006a01c3e55d$93430cb0$23773242@CopyTech>

The following funds were received today and the sets are en-route:

Tony Boysick
Jud Herrman
Scott Caldwell
Dean Bauer

Thanks !

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From jmtooley at ce.net  Wed Jan 28 02:15:24 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:15:24 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
	<005201c3e55d$22b3bdf0$23773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <01e501c3e53c$34f29f20$45116343@johnnyrotten>

Carlos,

For years I lusted for a Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner. I got one and had it checked over by a Tuner guru in San Diego, CA. Same styling as those Receivers. I would now very much like a pair of their large speakers but that is when spouses tend to put their foot down and say NO! At least mine did after seeing the Dahlquest DQ-10's I had just bought. ;-)

John T.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:11 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  I love and collect those Yamaha's too. I have the 2020 and was looking for the big 3020 but I missed the opportunity 2 weeks ago at e.bay. It went for $660.00 !

  Carlos
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Frank Kelly Jr 
    To: naktalk at naks.com 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
    Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    Fred:

    I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
    Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

    My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

    The results are outstanding.

    Frank


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From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 06:40:49 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:40:49 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><005201c3e55d$22b3bdf0$23773242@CopyTech>
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Ha,ha ! Don't feel bad, I use to have a pair of Polk SDA SRS Reference System for almost 15 years until I finally sold'em. The big Tannoys I have are in my mastering room,so, my wife doesn't care. The strange thing is that now we have a pair of new Klipsch KSF 8.5 that I got out of the closset after 2 years, new in boxes, that I never couldn't sell. It is in my main system and she doesn't get use to them because they look small !!! So, go figures ...

Carlos 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John M. Tooley 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:15 PM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Carlos,

  For years I lusted for a Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner. I got one and had it checked over by a Tuner guru in San Diego, CA. Same styling as those Receivers. I would now very much like a pair of their large speakers but that is when spouses tend to put their foot down and say NO! At least mine did after seeing the Dahlquest DQ-10's I had just bought. ;-)

  John T.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: El Magnifico 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:11 AM
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    I love and collect those Yamaha's too. I have the 2020 and was looking for the big 3020 but I missed the opportunity 2 weeks ago at e.bay. It went for $660.00 !

    Carlos
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Frank Kelly Jr 
      To: naktalk at naks.com 
      Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
      Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


      Fred:

      I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
      Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

      My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

      The results are outstanding.

      Frank


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From fkelly at irpgroup.com  Wed Jan 28 03:46:52 2004
From: fkelly at irpgroup.com (Frank Kelly Jr)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:46:52 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech><001601c3e52d$63bfa960$3adde944@pittpa.adelphia.net>
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Carlos:

The audio card is nothing special just the one that came with my Dell computer.

Frank
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:07 AM
  Subject: SPAM: Re: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Thank you ! What kind of audio card you use ?

  Carlos

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Frank Kelly Jr 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:29 PM
    Subject: Re: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    Carlos:

    It is one of the best and easiest programs to use. I have use it to transfer from my turntable to reel to reel and to my cassette deck. All you need is a computer plus a source and a cd burner on your computer.

    How it works is:
      a.. Plug a connection from the headphone jack of the amplifier or receiver into your audio card on the computer. 
      b.. Start the program and start your turntable etc. 
      c.. Once the source music is downloaded to your computer - use the program's wizard to clean the pops clicks hiss etc. 
      d.. Then just create the new cd.
    Do not get the e version that is on their web site get the full blown audio cleaning lab 3.0.

    I have used it to resurrect an old 45 that my friend recorded as a demo. Record was bad but the program made it all listenable.

    Let me know if you have other questions.

    PS It does a beautiful job of making back ups of your music cd as well.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: El Magnifico 
      To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
      Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:52 PM
      Subject: SPAM: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


      Frank:

      I'm curious about that program. 

      Carlos

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Frank Kelly Jr 
        To: naktalk at naks.com 
        Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
        Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


        Fred:

        I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
        Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.

        My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.

        The results are outstanding.

        Frank


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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Wed Jan 28 03:37:15 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:37:15 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
In-Reply-To: <003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech>
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
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At 18:52 27.01.2004 -0800, you wrote:
>   Frank:   I'm curious about that program.    Carlos      ----- Original

Also recommendable once was CoolEdit with the denoiser plugin.
CoolEdit is meanwhile aquired by Adobe and named Audition.
You can get a demo here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/main.html
I don't know in which way the demo is limited, though; and if it contains
the denoiser plugin. But CoolEdit being what it was, I'd give it a try.

Best regards. Joerg

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From rjkent at comcast.net  Wed Jan 28 05:29:18 2004
From: rjkent at comcast.net (rjkent at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:29:18 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving Vinyl
Message-ID: <000a01c3e557$4c035c70$6500a8c0@B8142DE8>

Fred, Frank, Carlos, John,

I would like to throw 2 programs out there for consideration:  Wavelab Lite by Steinberg, and Cool Edit (Pro and 2000).  I am using all three for recording vinyl to computer, then to CD and  Cassette.  The graphical interface and RIAA phono equalization of WaveLab Lite are very good.  The noise reduction and other balancing and conversion utilities for Cool Edit are also very good.  Cool Edit was recently acquired from Syntrillium by Adobe, and sadly they no longer support Cool Edit 2000, but I believe Cool Edit Pro has been upgraded and is still available, but quite expensive.

I use a break-out box with a PCI interface called  DMX 6-Fire by TerraTec to interface all of my digital and analog sources through my computer.....it is very versatile and accommodates numerous analog and digital sources with instantaneous DA and AD conversion.

As part of this 'system', I am using my Dragon for all Cassette playback, and my CR-7A for all of my Cassette recording.  I had both of these restored by Jeff at ESL, and he did a wonderful job.

On the subject of Yamaha, I also have a fondness....I particularly like the silver front models from the early 80s when they were just transitioning from meters to LEDs for power output indicators.....really nice looking fronts, and great performance.  I have an A-760 integrated amp that still sounds as good as any other component I have used.  I also have a matching T-760 tuner that I recently acquired, and they make a very nice looking and nice performing vintage system.

For those of you that are interested, the following link is to a site with a very informative history on the Yamaha Tuners.  Unfortunately I have not found a similar site for their amps.....any suggestions?

http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/yamaha.html

Carlos......thanks again for your incredible dedication to the Marathon project.  And thanks also to those who contributed source material.....the 'menu' is most impressive!  I'm glad to hear my payment arrived okay, and I am waiting anxiously for the arrival of my set.

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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Wed Jan 28 07:16:46 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 06:16:46 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><005201c3e55d$22b3bdf0$23773242@CopyTech>
	<01e501c3e53c$34f29f20$45116343@johnnyrotten>
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one of my fav speakers dq10s
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John M. Tooley 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:15 AM
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


  Carlos,
   
  For years I lusted for a Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner. I got one and had it checked over by a Tuner guru in San Diego, CA. Same styling as those Receivers. I would now very much like a pair of their large speakers but that is when spouses tend to put their foot down and say NO! At least mine did after seeing the Dahlquest DQ-10's I had just bought. ;-)
   
  John T.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: El Magnifico 
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
    Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:11 AM
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


    I love and collect those Yamaha's too. I have the 2020 and was looking for the big 3020 but I missed the opportunity 2 weeks ago at e.bay. It went for $660.00 !
     
    Carlos
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Frank Kelly Jr 
      To: naktalk at naks.com 
      Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
      Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


      Fred:
       
      I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along with some CD's.
      Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site is www.magix.com.
       
      My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.
       
      The results are outstanding.
       
      Frank


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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Wed Jan 28 07:20:58 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 06:20:58 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
	<3.0.6.32.20040128033715.01393108@mail.sireconnect.de>
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cooledit was on cover discs on magazines a few years ago cooledit 2001 was
the last before adobe bought them out )i think) may still be around, i use
it myself, it has a tone generator facility to make a wav file of a sweep
frequency eg 20hz to 20khz handy for audio checking
pr
----- Original Message -----
From: "jo" <jmo at sireconnect.de>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:37 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl


> At 18:52 27.01.2004 -0800, you wrote:
> >   Frank:   I'm curious about that program.    Carlos      ----- Original
>
> Also recommendable once was CoolEdit with the denoiser plugin.
> CoolEdit is meanwhile aquired by Adobe and named Audition.
> You can get a demo here:
> http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/main.html
> I don't know in which way the demo is limited, though; and if it contains
> the denoiser plugin. But CoolEdit being what it was, I'd give it a try.
>
> Best regards. Joerg
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Wed Jan 28 10:49:17 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:49:17 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D372@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Hi Alan. Yes it is sad that a company like TDK has adopted this type of
attitude. I was treated differently at BASF/EMTEC, they helped me out when I
wanted to buy Metal Maxima TPIV. If you want to obtain the TDK SA-X
cassettes your best bet is EBAY. I've purchased hundreds of cassettes from
EBay and ironically they are of the TDK SA / SA-X type. The US is the best
place to source the tapes and our dollar is not so bad against the US
dollar. You can find the tapes in brand new never been used condition or if
you prefer second hand they have then too. You may wish to order from online
stores that sell these tapes over the web and deliver to your door.

	I hope I have given you some idea on how to obtain these tapes, oh
and BTW, you will love how your 700 ZXE will sound from Stephen, I purchased
a RX505 from him and my mouth hit the floor when I heard the recording
reproduction quality.

	Good luck Alan,

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: alan.olan at ing.com.au [mailto:alan.olan at ing.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2004 10:30 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?




Hi to All,

Sorry if I have already sent this post but I could not see it in the
archives.

I was looking for some TDK SA X cassettes and found out that they have been
discontinued here in Australia.  However, they seem to be still available in
the
US through the TDK website.  When I enquired whether there is a way to
actually
get some brought in, TDK Australia simply said no and it was bad luck that I
wanted these type of tapes.  They did not even want to help in contacting
TDK
USA to see if they could acquire some even when I suggested that I pay for
it
upfront.

Why has TDK adopted this strategy of not giving the consumer any choice,  I
understand that demand for these have plummeted but still I was willing to
pay
for the costs.

I am with anticipation of getting my refurbished 700ZXE from Stephen until
then
will have to hunt for some quality tapes.  Any Aussie mebers who have any
idea
where there is a good source of tapes in Oz.  I'm in Sydney and have
struggled
to find anything but the basic tapes and basic chrome.

Cheers
Alan

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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 28 11:35:43 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:35:43 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <BAY2-F74j74qkjjo44x000158b4@hotmail.com>

Alan:

If you want tapes....Capital Electronics here in NYC will ship to you...if 
you want their information let me know and I'll obtain same.

Neil Lipes


>From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:49:17 +1100
>
>Hi Alan. Yes it is sad that a company like TDK has adopted this type of
>attitude. I was treated differently at BASF/EMTEC, they helped me out when 
>I
>wanted to buy Metal Maxima TPIV. If you want to obtain the TDK SA-X
>cassettes your best bet is EBAY. I've purchased hundreds of cassettes from
>EBay and ironically they are of the TDK SA / SA-X type. The US is the best
>place to source the tapes and our dollar is not so bad against the US
>dollar. You can find the tapes in brand new never been used condition or if
>you prefer second hand they have then too. You may wish to order from 
>online
>stores that sell these tapes over the web and deliver to your door.
>
>	I hope I have given you some idea on how to obtain these tapes, oh
>and BTW, you will love how your 700 ZXE will sound from Stephen, I 
>purchased
>a RX505 from him and my mouth hit the floor when I heard the recording
>reproduction quality.
>
>	Good luck Alan,
>
>	Tom.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: alan.olan at ing.com.au [mailto:alan.olan at ing.com.au]
>Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2004 10:30 AM
>To: naktalk at naks.com
>Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>
>
>
>
>Hi to All,
>
>Sorry if I have already sent this post but I could not see it in the
>archives.
>
>I was looking for some TDK SA X cassettes and found out that they have been
>discontinued here in Australia.  However, they seem to be still available 
>in
>the
>US through the TDK website.  When I enquired whether there is a way to
>actually
>get some brought in, TDK Australia simply said no and it was bad luck that 
>I
>wanted these type of tapes.  They did not even want to help in contacting
>TDK
>USA to see if they could acquire some even when I suggested that I pay for
>it
>upfront.
>
>Why has TDK adopted this strategy of not giving the consumer any choice,  I
>understand that demand for these have plummeted but still I was willing to
>pay
>for the costs.
>
>I am with anticipation of getting my refurbished 700ZXE from Stephen until
>then
>will have to hunt for some quality tapes.  Any Aussie mebers who have any
>idea
>where there is a good source of tapes in Oz.  I'm in Sydney and have
>struggled
>to find anything but the basic tapes and basic chrome.
>
>Cheers
>Alan
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From n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net  Wed Jan 28 12:18:56 2004
From: n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net (Norman van Wijnen)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:18:56 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Orange caps ZX7 replacements
Message-ID: <026f01c3e590$85690710$aac86391@p4t533c>

Hi Guys,

i want to replace the orange caps in the ZX7 i own but what are the best replacement caps for this baby and where to order?
are there people who have done this job on a ZX7? because i wonder what values of the caps i have to order to complete replacement.

regards

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From n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net  Wed Jan 28 12:54:59 2004
From: n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net (Norman van Wijnen)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:54:59 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Service manual ZX7 ZX9
Message-ID: <001c01c3e595$8e20ade0$aac86391@p4t533c>

I forget ,

is there a scan of the ZX7 ZX9 Service manual because of the values of the Orange caps?

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From Mhugo at sunint.co.za  Wed Jan 28 13:39:58 2004
From: Mhugo at sunint.co.za (Mark Hugo)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 14:39:58 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] TDK Availablility Worldwide: Alan
Message-ID: <s017c9c7.000@mroute.sunint.co.za>

Greetings Alan,

Unfortunately, it's been getting harder and harder to get good quality
cassettes over the past few years.  One thing is for sure: the practice
that all of us had of buying only when we needed (and being ble to get
what we wanted) is practically gone.  

The heyday of home recording (onto any medium) was during the era of
the LP (because you coudn't play LPs in your car and you wanted to
preserve their lives by recording them onto tape and playing that
instead).  This led to the playing of tapes in both car and home.  CDs
now provide this universal need for most people.   Hence, the per capita
volume of recording people do thesedays (in the digital media age) is
less.  Despite that, CD-Rs are selling in massive numbers as it is a
ubiquitous medium of storage.  According to importers here who have been
in the game for decades, CD-Rs still sell less than tapes did in the old
days.  And they refer to all the formats, including the most expensive
CD-Rs and RWs. minidiscs, all the way down to the spindles of 100
brigade.

If SA is anything to go by, I'm sure you're going to end up getting
quite creative about getting quality cassettes into your stash.  I'm
pretty sure SA-X is still made.  Beware of quality variations with TDK
from different parts of the world.  European TDK, made at their plant in
Luxembourg have a patchy reputation, and one of our members has had
terrible experiences with them.  On the other hand, the English Maxells
from the Telford based factory can't be faulted.

Here are some useful web-based companies selling cassettes and some
commetns on what's still being manufactured:

The short version on all of this is........buy whatever you can now -
you don't know how long it's going to be around.

PART ONE: SUPPLIERS

Here a couple of useful links for getting some really nice tapes into
your personal inventory.

http://www.kvjfairdeal.com/      KVJ London  

The guys are out on the district line to Barking.  Get off at
AldgateEast and you're practically there.  Great little family store
that's
been tops in media for years.  If you buy by the box, you can talk them
into a deal, especially for cash (not credit card). They have good
prices on TDK MA-XG and Maxell XLII.  Their web prices are better as a
rule than in-store prices.

http://www.pricebuster.org.uk/  Pricebuster in London central and
Harrow.  Excellent shops; the Harrow branch does the export shipping. 
Very helpful - shipping is expensive from the UK if you didn't know.  I
think they still have the Maxell XLII-S in stock.

http://www.tapeworld.com/           Tape World

https://www.protape.co.uk/cgi-bin/protape.storefront  Pro Tape UK

http://www.totalmedia.com/  Total Media

http://www.american-digital.com/prodsite/default.asp  American Digital

Great company up in Connecticut, snappy delivery but only to US
addresses.  They have the best prices on Maxell XLII/90s at the moment -
it might be all they have, but at 79 cents when I last looked - well,
you can't beat that!


Also, look for dusty little piles of tapes in the better hi-fi shops -
you might be able to relieve the owner/manager of the continued burden
of counting them into stock for the billionth time - and snap them up
for a bargain as a job-lot!!  Don't bother looking in large discount
stores etc.  Apart from being a waste of time they are run by people who
don't know and don't care.

********************************************************************************************************

PART TWO: WHAT'S STILL BEING PRODUCED (or is still available - i.e. new
old stock).


Sony still manufactures, to my knowledge, Types Is (ZX, EX, EX Super)
Types IIs (UX, UX Pro and CDit(better than CD-ing from TDK)) and Type IV
(Metal XR)

Maxell (in one location or another) produces UR, UE, UDI(ecellent type
1), UDII, XLII, XLII-S (UK only), Metal CD

Thats (Taiyo Yuden) produces a range of Type IIs and IVs for
professional use.

SKC (SKM LImited) produces Sony clones - LX, CD Super-Chrome and
posssibly others. Look out for the Metal Tech "ZX".

TDK produces B, D, AD, SA, SA-X (not all markets), SM-X (US market -
pro version of SA-X) and MA (not all markets).  Also CDing I and II.

BASF/EMTEC produces Chrome Extra, Chrome Record II, Ferro Extra, Record
I and one of the Maximas (either Ref Maxima in Europe or Reference
Master IN N. America).  You should find the odd stock of Chrome Super
II, Chrome Maxima II and possible Metal Maxima TPIV.

Have a look on E-Bay for deals on new, wrapped blank tapes at the
following link:

http://listings.ebay.com/pool2/plistings/list/all/category14962/index.html?from=R4

  


**************************************************************************************************************************************

PART THREE:  

1.  I wouldn't worry too much about about Nakamichi being biased
specially for TDK.  Provided you can tweak bias on your front panel (or
even auto - calibrate with a CR-7) then it's not a problem.  I use
plenty of different cassettes on my decks with great results.

2.  Older TDK cassettes were a bit "tougher" than the current
generation, when it comes to durability.


Never stop hunting!! My ex-wife recently found for me a Sony Super
Metal Master and a carton of Sony Metal XRs in Madagascar!!!!  


Good luck!!


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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 28 14:33:01 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:33:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [naktalk] Orange caps ZX7 replacements
In-Reply-To: <026f01c3e590$85690710$aac86391@p4t533c>
Message-ID: <20040128133301.61716.qmail@web40405.mail.yahoo.com>

Stephen Sank had said which caps he recommends in the
past.  I captured that an put it on my web page.  It
just so happens to be at the top.

http://www.geocities.com/p9019/nakamichi/threads

You can't be sure from the service manual which caps
are the dreaded orange caps and which aren't.  You
just need to open the deck and look.  Also sometimes
the values are different from the manual due to mid
production tweaks to the design.  The caps will be
orange (obviously) and labeled with a value on them. 
It's the three digit number.  The first two digits are
the value with the third being the magnitude.
Example:
101 - 0.0001uF or 100 pF
102 - 0.001uF or 1000 pF
103 - 0.01uF
104 - 0.1uF
105 - 1.0uF, but, you won't find any this large.

Then 331 would be 330pF, 222 would be 2200 pF and 473
would be 0.047uF.

BTW - What happened to your site?
http://users.castel.nl/~wijnn01/nakamichi/home.htm

--- Norman van Wijnen <n.van.wijnen at inter.nl.net>
wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> 
> i want to replace the orange caps in the ZX7 i own
> but what are the best replacement caps for this baby
> and where to order?
> are there people who have done this job on a ZX7?
> because i wonder what values of the caps i have to
> order to complete replacement.
> 
> regards
> 
> Norman>
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Wed Jan 28 14:48:17 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:48:17 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
In-Reply-To: <005801c3e566$4ee37420$6e144f51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><005201c3e55d$22b3bdf0$23773242@CopyTech>
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I first heard them years ago at Opus One in Pittsburgh where they blew me away. 
Probably driven by some huge Audio Research tube monster. Those DQ-10's can 
still be upgraded with new boards and all parts, impressive.

On hold here in cold Delaware awaiting Marathon CD audition!

John T.

Quoting p r <phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk>:

> one of my fav speakers dq10s
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: John M. Tooley 
>   To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
>   Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:15 AM
>   Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
> 
> 
>   Carlos,
>    
>   For years I lusted for a Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner. I got one and had it checked
> over by a Tuner guru in San Diego, CA. Same styling as those Receivers. I
> would now very much like a pair of their large speakers but that is when
> spouses tend to put their foot down and say NO! At least mine did after
> seeing the Dahlquest DQ-10's I had just bought. ;-)
>    
>   John T.
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: El Magnifico 
>     To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
>     Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:11 AM
>     Subject: Re: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
> 
> 
>     I love and collect those Yamaha's too. I have the 2020 and was looking
> for the big 3020 but I missed the opportunity 2 weeks ago at e.bay. It went
> for $660.00 !
>      
>     Carlos
>       ----- Original Message ----- 
>       From: Frank Kelly Jr 
>       To: naktalk at naks.com 
>       Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:55 PM
>       Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
> 
> 
>       Fred:
>        
>       I also have been doing archiving from both my albums and friends. Along
> with some CD's.
>       Look at a program called AUDIO CLEANING LAB 3.0 from Magix. Their site
> is www.magix.com.
>        
>       My equipment is a Dual 1242 turntable with a Stanton 681 EEE , feeding
> a Yamaha CR-840 reciever - this unit allows taping to two sources a the same
> time. My tape equipment is an AKAI 630d reel to reel and a Nak 680.
>        
>       The results are outstanding.
>        
>       Frank
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Wed Jan 28 14:48:38 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:48:38 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Orange caps ZX7 replacements
In-Reply-To: <026f01c3e590$85690710$aac86391@p4t533c>
References: <026f01c3e590$85690710$aac86391@p4t533c>
Message-ID: <4017BDB6.50706@rcn.com>


Polypropelene caps are sonically the best for audio (at
least, theoretically) . I like the Panasonic ECQ-P series,
but be aware that they are larger than the film capacitors
used by Nakamichi and could be difficult to install in some
locations. Digikey carries them, as well as Panasonic series
FC electrolytics.

To make a list of caps to replace, you need to open up the
unit and make a list of all orange colored caps. The service
manual is not much help, since Nakamichi used differently
sourced caps in different production runs. I recently did
this for my CR-7 and included all electrolytic coupling (but
not other electrolytic capacitors. I now have all these caps,
but haven't installed them yet. Some of these caps are in
the equalization circuits. Replacing them will require
recalibration of the CR-7.

-- Ron



Norman van Wijnen wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> 
> i want to replace the orange caps in the ZX7 i own but what are the best replacement caps for this baby and where to order?
> are there people who have done this job on a ZX7? because i wonder what values of the caps i have to order to complete replacement.
> 
> regards
> 
> Norman




From npt at comcast.net  Wed Jan 28 15:02:02 2004
From: npt at comcast.net (npt at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 14:02:02 +0000
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
Message-ID: <012820041402.15873.47b5@comcast.net>

I had a Receiver 1 (purchased used for a song) for several years and served me EXTREMELY well, until it gave up the ghost recently.  Took it to my local Nak dealer who pronounced it DOA.

Now, while I continue to use my dinky Yamaha receiver ;-) I'm in the market for a new amp or receiver and am interested in the Naks as an option.  I drool over the Stasis amps but wonder also if the Stasis-equipped receivers are good also (e.g., TA or SR series). What about the much later (and non-Stasis) RE-10, which looks like it's being dumped these days, also?  Lots of questions there, but any opinions?

Thanks,
Nick


From copytec at coqui.net  Wed Jan 28 19:24:58 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:24:58 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
References: <BAY2-F74j74qkjjo44x000158b4@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <004c01c3e5cc$09e27130$36773242@CopyTech>

National Recording Supplies in Brooklyn, NY has been my source for over 5
years now. They are in the web.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?


> Alan:
>
> If you want tapes....Capital Electronics here in NYC will ship to you...if
> you want their information let me know and I'll obtain same.
>
> Neil Lipes
>
>
> >From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
> >Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
> >To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
> >Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
> >Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:49:17 +1100
> >
> >Hi Alan. Yes it is sad that a company like TDK has adopted this type of
> >attitude. I was treated differently at BASF/EMTEC, they helped me out
when
> >I
> >wanted to buy Metal Maxima TPIV. If you want to obtain the TDK SA-X
> >cassettes your best bet is EBAY. I've purchased hundreds of cassettes
from
> >EBay and ironically they are of the TDK SA / SA-X type. The US is the
best
> >place to source the tapes and our dollar is not so bad against the US
> >dollar. You can find the tapes in brand new never been used condition or
if
> >you prefer second hand they have then too. You may wish to order from
> >online
> >stores that sell these tapes over the web and deliver to your door.
> >
> > I hope I have given you some idea on how to obtain these tapes, oh
> >and BTW, you will love how your 700 ZXE will sound from Stephen, I
> >purchased
> >a RX505 from him and my mouth hit the floor when I heard the recording
> >reproduction quality.
> >
> > Good luck Alan,
> >
> > Tom.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: alan.olan at ing.com.au [mailto:alan.olan at ing.com.au]
> >Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2004 10:30 AM
> >To: naktalk at naks.com
> >Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Hi to All,
> >
> >Sorry if I have already sent this post but I could not see it in the
> >archives.
> >
> >I was looking for some TDK SA X cassettes and found out that they have
been
> >discontinued here in Australia.  However, they seem to be still available
> >in
> >the
> >US through the TDK website.  When I enquired whether there is a way to
> >actually
> >get some brought in, TDK Australia simply said no and it was bad luck
that
> >I
> >wanted these type of tapes.  They did not even want to help in contacting
> >TDK
> >USA to see if they could acquire some even when I suggested that I pay
for
> >it
> >upfront.
> >
> >Why has TDK adopted this strategy of not giving the consumer any choice,
I
> >understand that demand for these have plummeted but still I was willing
to
> >pay
> >for the costs.
> >
> >I am with anticipation of getting my refurbished 700ZXE from Stephen
until
> >then
> >will have to hunt for some quality tapes.  Any Aussie mebers who have any
> >idea
> >where there is a good source of tapes in Oz.  I'm in Sydney and have
> >struggled
> >to find anything but the basic tapes and basic chrome.
> >
> >Cheers
> >Alan
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Wed Jan 28 19:24:28 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:24:28 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
Message-ID: <2d5325d2d54805.2d548052d5325d@vsnl.net>


Hi Nick
I am having a TA3A receiver and used one SR4A for a short time- both are excellent in terms of sound quality. SR4 is better built than TA3/4 but TA3/ 4 has more power and the same sweet sound as SR series - worth investing money on either as they are pretty low cost right now comparing their original prices! 
kannan
----- Original Message -----
From: npt at comcast.net
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:02 am
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps

> I had a Receiver 1 (purchased used for a song) for several years 
> and served me EXTREMELY well, until it gave up the ghost recently. 
> Took it to my local Nak dealer who pronounced it DOA.
> 
> Now, while I continue to use my dinky Yamaha receiver ;-) I'm in 
> the market for a new amp or receiver and am interested in the Naks 
> as an option.  I drool over the Stasis amps but wonder also if the 
> Stasis-equipped receivers are good also (e.g., TA or SR series). 
> What about the much later (and non-Stasis) RE-10, which looks like 
> it's being dumped these days, also?  Lots of questions there, but 
> any opinions?
> 
> Thanks,
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From jazzao at primus.com.au  Wed Jan 28 19:47:20 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 05:47:20 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <401803B8.50605@primus.com.au>

Tom,

I'll stock up when I do go overseas mid year.  I think EMTEC Australia 
is no longer in business, their number has been disconnected.

How's your RX505?  My uncle has one that is multi voltage, and was going 
to sell it but asked me if I wanted it.  I'll see when I go overseas,  
might use it as a backup deck for the 700ZXE.

Cheers
Alan



From RTLehe at aol.com  Wed Jan 28 21:02:44 2004
From: RTLehe at aol.com (RTLehe at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:02:44 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
Message-ID: <44B22B38.281820C2.0004E774@aol.com>

Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or does it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.

Tad


From c123666 at comcast.net  Wed Jan 28 21:27:33 2004
From: c123666 at comcast.net (CarlC)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:27:33 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <012820041402.15873.47b5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <008101c3e5dd$293f1900$1702a8c0@mine>

The original Yamaha CR receivers are fine units if you can find one in nice
condition and probably right up there with the Nakamichi in performance.  I
picked up a used CR600 for 40 bucks, plugged it into an Adcom GFA 535 II and
a pair of Boston CR7 speakers (another 50 bucks; such a deal) and made a
wonderful present to my 19 w/o son.  He adores the system.

A CR800 or 1000 is a wonderful receiver.  I would not go past the next
generation of Yamaha receivers, though; ie, the CR620, 820 and so on.
Quality started going down as Yamaha decided to compete with Pioneer and
Kenwood on features and ratings and PRICE.

Of course, a modded Dynaco SCA 35 tube integrated amp will beat any of these
hands down; tubes rule.

Carl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <npt at comcast.net>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:02 AM
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> I had a Receiver 1 (purchased used for a song) for several years and
served me EXTREMELY well, until it gave up the ghost recently.  Took it to
my local Nak dealer who pronounced it DOA.
>
> Now, while I continue to use my dinky Yamaha receiver ;-) I'm in the
market for a new amp or receiver and am interested in the Naks as an option.
I drool over the Stasis amps but wonder also if the Stasis-equipped
receivers are good also (e.g., TA or SR series). What about the much later
(and non-Stasis) RE-10, which looks like it's being dumped these days, also?
Lots of questions there, but any opinions?
>
> Thanks,
> Nick
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From dbauer45 at comcast.net  Wed Jan 28 23:46:43 2004
From: dbauer45 at comcast.net (Dean Bauer)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:46:43 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Up Date
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><003b01c3e549$bedfb0d0$55773242@CopyTech><001601c3e52d$63bfa960$3adde944@pittpa.adelphia.net>
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Carlos,

Anticipation!  And many thanks.  That's all I'll say.

Dean
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: El Magnifico 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:14 AM
  Subject: [naktalk] Marathon Tape Up Date


  The following funds were received today and the sets are en-route:

  Tony Boysick
  Jud Herrman
  Scott Caldwell
  Dean Bauer

  Thanks !

  Carlos



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From HerbChong at compuserve.com  Thu Jan 29 01:03:12 2004
From: HerbChong at compuserve.com (Herb Chong)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:03:12 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
Message-ID: <200401281932_MC3-1-6A8F-7979@compuserve.com>

i have a CA-2010 that has been extensively modified. all of the smaller
caps have been replaced the larger ones bypassed. much of the internal
wiring in the signal path has been upgraded. unfortunately, the switches
are going on it, but it is a fine sounding amp and the builtin MC head amp
isn't too bad either.

Herb....



From ra.ah at rcn.com  Thu Jan 29 03:49:34 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:49:34 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
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Message-ID: <401874BE.4010802@rcn.com>

RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
> Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or does it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.
> 
> Tad

The caps *seem* to deteriorate with time, not just use, though
I doubt anyone can say for sure. They take many years (typically:
15, 20 years). My CR-7, made in 1985, still has all original
orange caps in place and sounds real good.

-- Ron




From hisself at ol-jim.com  Thu Jan 29 05:00:56 2004
From: hisself at ol-jim.com (Ol' Jim, hisself)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:00:56 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
In-Reply-To: <008101c3e5dd$293f1900$1702a8c0@mine>
Message-ID: <40183F28.24799.59B9EC6@localhost>

> Of course, a modded Dynaco SCA 35 tube integrated amp will beat any of
> these hands down; tubes rule.
> 

Can you still buy tubes for these things?


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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Thu Jan 29 06:00:47 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:00:47 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
Message-ID: <2d9c0922d9cc22.2d9cc222d9c092@vsnl.net>

Ron
These Orange Caps behaviour ( actually their Capacitance itself changes) with areas where they undergo stress with fluctuating voltages- like Bias Oscillator, Dolby Circuits etc not on small signal voltage areas! 
kannan

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:49 pm
Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions

> RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
> > Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or does 
> it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the 
> problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to 
> generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.
> > 
> > Tad
> 
> The caps *seem* to deteriorate with time, not just use, though
> I doubt anyone can say for sure. They take many years (typically:
> 15, 20 years). My CR-7, made in 1985, still has all original
> orange caps in place and sounds real good.
> 
> -- Ron
> 
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Thu Jan 29 07:06:03 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:06:03 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D375@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

My RX505 is still going strong, I suggest you get your uncle's RX505 because
it's awesome to watch.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2004 5:47 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?


Tom,

I'll stock up when I do go overseas mid year.  I think EMTEC Australia 
is no longer in business, their number has been disconnected.

How's your RX505?  My uncle has one that is multi voltage, and was going 
to sell it but asked me if I wanted it.  I'll see when I go overseas,  
might use it as a backup deck for the 700ZXE.

Cheers
Alan

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From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Thu Jan 29 07:21:02 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 06:21:02 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <012820041402.15873.47b5@comcast.net>
	<008101c3e5dd$293f1900$1702a8c0@mine>
Message-ID: <001e01c3e630$11f937f0$56944d51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>

ive got 2 cr-1000 receivers excellent weigh nearly 20kg and can reccomend
them, although they have a few problems with the psu board-had to repair
both
pr
----- Original Message -----
From: "CarlC" <c123666 at comcast.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> The original Yamaha CR receivers are fine units if you can find one in
nice
> condition and probably right up there with the Nakamichi in performance.
I
> picked up a used CR600 for 40 bucks, plugged it into an Adcom GFA 535 II
and
> a pair of Boston CR7 speakers (another 50 bucks; such a deal) and made a
> wonderful present to my 19 w/o son.  He adores the system.
>
> A CR800 or 1000 is a wonderful receiver.  I would not go past the next
> generation of Yamaha receivers, though; ie, the CR620, 820 and so on.
> Quality started going down as Yamaha decided to compete with Pioneer and
> Kenwood on features and ratings and PRICE.
>
> Of course, a modded Dynaco SCA 35 tube integrated amp will beat any of
these
> hands down; tubes rule.
>
> Carl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <npt at comcast.net>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:02 AM
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
>
>
> > I had a Receiver 1 (purchased used for a song) for several years and
> served me EXTREMELY well, until it gave up the ghost recently.  Took it to
> my local Nak dealer who pronounced it DOA.
> >
> > Now, while I continue to use my dinky Yamaha receiver ;-) I'm in the
> market for a new amp or receiver and am interested in the Naks as an
option.
> I drool over the Stasis amps but wonder also if the Stasis-equipped
> receivers are good also (e.g., TA or SR series). What about the much later
> (and non-Stasis) RE-10, which looks like it's being dumped these days,
also?
> Lots of questions there, but any opinions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Nick
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From c123666 at comcast.net  Thu Jan 29 08:00:03 2004
From: c123666 at comcast.net (CarlC)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:00:03 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <40183F28.24799.59B9EC6@localhost>
Message-ID: <012a01c3e635$85387230$1702a8c0@mine>

I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.  Dunno about
the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for other
tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the 300b
again like they SAID they would....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ol' Jim, hisself" <hisself at ol-jim.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> > Of course, a modded Dynaco SCA 35 tube integrated amp will beat any of
> > these hands down; tubes rule.
> >
>
> Can you still buy tubes for these things?
>
>
> Ol' Jim, hisself
>
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>
>
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From lyra at abc.lt  Thu Jan 29 08:57:35 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:57:35 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <40183F28.24799.59B9EC6@localhost>
	<012a01c3e635$85387230$1702a8c0@mine>
Message-ID: <00be01c3e63d$8ed89ce0$040310ac@lyra2>

Hey, Western Electric started producing their legendary 300B several years
ago. The price is really high, but worth every cent...


> I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.  Dunno
about
> the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for other
> tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the 300b
> again like they SAID they would....
>
>




From alan.olan at ing.com.au  Thu Jan 29 01:00:59 2004
From: alan.olan at ing.com.au (alan.olan at ing.com.au)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:00:59 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Just found some TDK MA-X s
Message-ID: <CA256E29.0083D172.00@ingsydhog2.mercantilemutual.com.au>



Hi,

My continued hunt for some quality cassettes down under led me back to TDK
Australia but got a different person who was much more helpful.  BTW even though
they had stock of MAs the dealers they directed me too totally refused to make a
personal order, don't know whats going on there.  So they directed me to a
couple of distributors.  One distributor still has stock of about 60 TDK MA X
60s.  Are these better than MA 60s which they have a lot of stock of.  The price
they quoted is not much more that the MAs.

What's a good price I should pay for the 60 MAXs?  If I buy these, I'll get
Stephen to calibrate my deck for metal and Maxell XlII for type II.

Thanks again for your comments.

Cheers
Alan

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From merten.hermann at bayermaterialscience.com  Thu Jan 29 09:03:55 2004
From: merten.hermann at bayermaterialscience.com (merten.hermann at bayermaterialscience.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:03:55 +0100
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
Message-ID: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de>






That's true, but try the "Fakes" from China or so, they can sound really good
and cost a lot less......  I'd rather see WE produce their 300A again. But
that's probably wishful thinking.

Cheers
Merten


                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
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Hey, Western Electric started producing their legendary 300B several years
ago. The price is really high, but worth every cent...


> I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.  Dunno
about
> the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for other
> tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the 300b
> again like they SAID they would....
>
>


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From c123666 at comcast.net  Thu Jan 29 10:51:36 2004
From: c123666 at comcast.net (CarlC)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 01:51:36 -0800
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de>
Message-ID: <015501c3e64d$7c90cac0$1702a8c0@mine>

I have a pair of Chinese military grade 300b tubes that came with my Audio
Note conqueror.  They remain in their box.  Sophia mesh plate 300b tubes
adorn the Conqueror amplifier and the nicer sound is audible.

I might use one of the chino tubes to build a SET 300b guitar amplifier.

Carl

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To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:03 AM
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


>
>
>
>
>
> That's true, but try the "Fakes" from China or so, they can sound really
good
> and cost a lot less......  I'd rather see WE produce their 300A again. But
> that's probably wishful thinking.
>
> Cheers
> Merten
>
>
>
>
>
>                                                 An: "CarlC"
<c123666 at comcast.net>, "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks"
>                                                     <naktalk at naks.com>
>                                                 Kopie:
>                                                 Thema:   Re: [naktalk] Nak
receivers/amps
>               naktalk-bounces at naks.com
>               Received :  29.01.2004
>               08:59
>               Bitte antworten an Talk
>               about Nakamichi Cassette
>               Decks
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hey, Western Electric started producing their legendary 300B several years
> ago. The price is really high, but worth every cent...
>
>
> > I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.  Dunno
> about
> > the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for other
> > tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the 300b
> > again like they SAID they would....
> >
> >
>
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From lyra at abc.lt  Thu Jan 29 11:11:13 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:11:13 +0200
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de>
Message-ID: <002501c3e650$3a0c90a0$040310ac@lyra2>


Yes, some Chinese tubes are very good. But if you want the ultimate, there
is no substitute :)


>
> That's true, but try the "Fakes" from China or so, they can sound really
good
> and cost a lot less......  I'd rather see WE produce their 300A again. But
> that's probably wishful thinking.
>
> Cheers
> Merten




From lyra at abc.lt  Thu Jan 29 11:20:40 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:20:40 +0200
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de>
	<015501c3e64d$7c90cac0$1702a8c0@mine>
Message-ID: <004d01c3e651$8bdbc080$040310ac@lyra2>

Carl,

What speakers you are using with Conqueror?

Tadas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CarlC" <c123666 at comcast.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:51
Subject: Re: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> I have a pair of Chinese military grade 300b tubes that came with my Audio
> Note conqueror.  They remain in their box.  Sophia mesh plate 300b tubes
> adorn the Conqueror amplifier and the nicer sound is audible.
>
> I might use one of the chino tubes to build a SET 300b guitar amplifier.
>
> Carl
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <merten.hermann at bayermaterialscience.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:03 AM
> Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > That's true, but try the "Fakes" from China or so, they can sound really
> good
> > and cost a lot less......  I'd rather see WE produce their 300A again.
But
> > that's probably wishful thinking.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Merten
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >                                                 An: "CarlC"
> <c123666 at comcast.net>, "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks"
> >                                                     <naktalk at naks.com>
> >                                                 Kopie:
> >                                                 Thema:   Re: [naktalk]
Nak
> receivers/amps
> >               naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> >               Received :  29.01.2004
> >               08:59
> >               Bitte antworten an Talk
> >               about Nakamichi Cassette
> >               Decks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hey, Western Electric started producing their legendary 300B several
years
> > ago. The price is really high, but worth every cent...
> >
> >
> > > I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.  Dunno
> > about
> > > the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for
other
> > > tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the
300b
> > > again like they SAID they would....
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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From c123666 at comcast.net  Thu Jan 29 11:31:47 2004
From: c123666 at comcast.net (CarlC)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 02:31:47 -0800
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de><015501c3e64d$7c90cac0$1702a8c0@mine>
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Message-ID: <017501c3e653$199a1bf0$1702a8c0@mine>

Tadas,
The speakers are the cheapest part of the chain other than the subwoofer.  I
picked them up used for 650 with their boxes; such a deal.  Nick had them at
his shop; they'd been tumbled a few times and the corners crushed; I don't
care...they work.

They are Audio Note K/L.  They are the smallest of the three bookshelf
speakers they sell that are based on the 1980s Snell designs.  My speaker is
rated at 91db sens but, more importantly, the impedance range is 6 > 8 ohms.
I am told this mates very well with the transformer on the Conqueror
amplifier.

In any event it plays very loud if I want it to; usually not.  There is
plenty of bass from these modest sized 8" driver speakers.

Best sounding system I've ever had.  Prior systems included PS Audio, Mark
Levinson, Spectral, Spendor, Thiel, Linn, McIntosh, NAD.  None of the prior
systems reproduces music like the Audio Note system.  It works.  The Audio
Note turntable with the rb300 arm w/Dynavector dv20x bring out the music
from the old album collection.  CDs don't much get used these days and even
fewer get bought.

This system stays.

Carl



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From: "Tadas Motiejunas" <lyra at abc.lt>
To: "CarlC" <c123666 at comcast.net>; "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks"
<naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> Carl,
>
> What speakers you are using with Conqueror?
>
> Tadas
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "CarlC" <c123666 at comcast.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:51
> Subject: Re: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
>
>
> > I have a pair of Chinese military grade 300b tubes that came with my
Audio
> > Note conqueror.  They remain in their box.  Sophia mesh plate 300b tubes
> > adorn the Conqueror amplifier and the nicer sound is audible.
> >
> > I might use one of the chino tubes to build a SET 300b guitar amplifier.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: <merten.hermann at bayermaterialscience.com>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:03 AM
> > Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > That's true, but try the "Fakes" from China or so, they can sound
really
> > good
> > > and cost a lot less......  I'd rather see WE produce their 300A again.
> But
> > > that's probably wishful thinking.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Merten
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >                                                 An: "CarlC"
> > <c123666 at comcast.net>, "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks"
> > >                                                     <naktalk at naks.com>
> > >                                                 Kopie:
> > >                                                 Thema:   Re: [naktalk]
> Nak
> > receivers/amps
> > >               naktalk-bounces at naks.com
> > >               Received :  29.01.2004
> > >               08:59
> > >               Bitte antworten an Talk
> > >               about Nakamichi Cassette
> > >               Decks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey, Western Electric started producing their legendary 300B several
> years
> > > ago. The price is really high, but worth every cent...
> > >
> > >
> > > > I know the 7591 tubes can be had these days at least from NOS.
Dunno
> > > about
> > > > the other ones but I've been able to find anything I've needed for
> other
> > > > tube amps.  Now if Western Electric would just start producing the
> 300b
> > > > again like they SAID they would....
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Thu Jan 29 11:28:11 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:28:11 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Just found some TDK MA-X s
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D376@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

My guess would be anything between 3-5 dollars Australian for a reasonable
price, perhaps they are willing to sell cheaper. Alan I'd snap these up, who
knows if these tape are available in the very near future.

	Tom.

-----Original Message-----
From: alan.olan at ing.com.au [mailto:alan.olan at ing.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2004 11:01 AM
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: [naktalk] Just found some TDK MA-X s




Hi,

My continued hunt for some quality cassettes down under led me back to TDK
Australia but got a different person who was much more helpful.  BTW even
though
they had stock of MAs the dealers they directed me too totally refused to
make a
personal order, don't know whats going on there.  So they directed me to a
couple of distributors.  One distributor still has stock of about 60 TDK MA
X
60s.  Are these better than MA 60s which they have a lot of stock of.  The
price
they quoted is not much more that the MAs.

What's a good price I should pay for the 60 MAXs?  If I buy these, I'll get
Stephen to calibrate my deck for metal and Maxell XlII for type II.

Thanks again for your comments.

Cheers
Alan

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From lyra at abc.lt  Thu Jan 29 11:45:22 2004
From: lyra at abc.lt (Tadas Motiejunas)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 12:45:22 +0200
Subject: Antwort: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <OFC4B867B5.1B044CAB-ONC1256E2A.002C23E4-C1256E2A.002C4E6C@bayer.de><015501c3e64d$7c90cac0$1702a8c0@mine><004d01c3e651$8bdbc080$040310ac@lyra2>
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Carlos,

You have a great system. I know AN products very well (it happened so that
my business is related with a distribution of AN in Baltic States). It is
impossible to find better system for MUSIC reproduction than AN, we tried
this so many times :) NO CHANCE.

Tadas



> Tadas,
> The speakers are the cheapest part of the chain other than the subwoofer.
I
> picked them up used for 650 with their boxes; such a deal.  Nick had them
at
> his shop; they'd been tumbled a few times and the corners crushed; I don't
> care...they work.
>
> They are Audio Note K/L.  They are the smallest of the three bookshelf
> speakers they sell that are based on the 1980s Snell designs.  My speaker
is
> rated at 91db sens but, more importantly, the impedance range is 6 > 8
ohms.
> I am told this mates very well with the transformer on the Conqueror
> amplifier.
>
> In any event it plays very loud if I want it to; usually not.  There is
> plenty of bass from these modest sized 8" driver speakers.
>
> Best sounding system I've ever had.  Prior systems included PS Audio, Mark
> Levinson, Spectral, Spendor, Thiel, Linn, McIntosh, NAD.  None of the
prior
> systems reproduces music like the Audio Note system.  It works.  The Audio
> Note turntable with the rb300 arm w/Dynavector dv20x bring out the music
> from the old album collection.  CDs don't much get used these days and
even
> fewer get bought.
>
> This system stays.
>
> Carl
>




From khmerideth at anderson.edu  Thu Jan 29 13:30:24 2004
From: khmerideth at anderson.edu (Kent Merideth)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:30:24 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Just found some TDK MA-X s
Message-ID: <s018b6a7.060@mail.anderson.edu>

Alan,
 
Yes MA-X is "slightly" better than MA.  If I'm remembering correctly, most of the attributes [frequency response, maximum record levels(with 3 % distortion), modulation noise, signal-to-noise, etc.] are just a little better than MA.  Seem to remember the "background noise" of the tape was slightly quieter on the MA-X.  This was difficult to hear, consistently on speakers, but much easier on headphones.  Will try to remember to check the last tests run in Audio Magazine on audio cassette tapes.  A great price on these tapes would be around $2.00 US.  I'd still be happy with prices around $2.50-$2.75 for those tapes.  About 2 years ago I got 50 MA-60's at $0.99 each on a blowout sale, but they only shipped by FedEx 2nd day, which was around $17.00-$18.00.  Still was a good deal, but that supplier ran out a long time ago.
 
If your price of the MA-X 60's is about 10-15% higher than the MA 60's, that sounds good to me.
 
Enjoy the music!
 
Kent Merideth


>>> alan.olan at ing.com.au 01/28/04 07:00PM >>>


Hi,

My continued hunt for some quality cassettes down under led me back to TDK
Australia but got a different person who was much more helpful.  BTW even though
they had stock of MAs the dealers they directed me too totally refused to make a
personal order, don't know whats going on there.  So they directed me to a
couple of distributors.  One distributor still has stock of about 60 TDK MA X
60s.  Are these better than MA 60s which they have a lot of stock of.  The price
they quoted is not much more that the MAs.

What's a good price I should pay for the 60 MAXs?  If I buy these, I'll get
Stephen to calibrate my deck for metal and Maxell XlII for type II.

Thanks again for your comments.

Cheers
Alan

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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 29 15:28:25 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:28:25 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <BAY2-F152VTQYxtVkGn00032bc4@hotmail.com>

Oh Tom!

What about actually listen to???

Neil


>From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:06:03 +1100
>
>My RX505 is still going strong, I suggest you get your uncle's RX505 
>because
>it's awesome to watch.
>
>	Tom.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Alan Olan [mailto:jazzao at primus.com.au]
>Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2004 5:47 AM
>To: naktalk at naks.com
>Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>
>
>Tom,
>
>I'll stock up when I do go overseas mid year.  I think EMTEC Australia
>is no longer in business, their number has been disconnected.
>
>How's your RX505?  My uncle has one that is multi voltage, and was going
>to sell it but asked me if I wanted it.  I'll see when I go overseas,
>might use it as a backup deck for the 700ZXE.
>
>Cheers
>Alan
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From ra.ah at rcn.com  Thu Jan 29 15:29:50 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:29:50 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
In-Reply-To: <2d9c0922d9cc22.2d9cc222d9c092@vsnl.net>
References: <2d9c0922d9cc22.2d9cc222d9c092@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <401918DE.3020206@rcn.com>


Yes, Kannan, I know that. OTOH, how can we explain a CR-7
that was hardly ever used, spent years in the sealed box
and comes out of it with bad orange caps? Just from what
I hear, I suspect the caps are not properly sealed and,
after many years, the layers separate internally. It makes
sense that the effect may be accelerated by electrical stress.

-- Ron


kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:
> Ron
> These Orange Caps behaviour ( actually their Capacitance itself changes) with areas where they undergo stress with fluctuating voltages- like Bias Oscillator, Dolby Circuits etc not on small signal voltage areas! 
> kannan
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:49 pm
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
> 
> 
>>RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>>Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or does 
>>
>>it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the 
>>problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to 
>>generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.
>>
>>>Tad
>>
>>The caps *seem* to deteriorate with time, not just use, though
>>I doubt anyone can say for sure. They take many years (typically:
>>15, 20 years). My CR-7, made in 1985, still has all original
>>orange caps in place and sounds real good.
>>
>>-- Ron
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From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Thu Jan 29 20:16:57 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:16:57 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
Message-ID: <2f00ec42f01f70.2f01f702f00ec4@vsnl.net>

Yes Ron 
I understand your point. With the my manufacturing experience - my assumption is that all orange caps( manufactured by the same company in period of say 10 years) may not be  bad but some of them turn bad after some years of time probably the particular values used in bias Oscillator and Dolby circuits? - I have seen a brand new ZX9 bias oscillator blew while I was started testing the machine while the Dolby circuits already was misbehaving. While my Dragon had only bad cap in auto azimuth circuit( one channel only) while all other areas working fine. When I removed the Cap in Dragon I found its value was three times the value written on it while the right circuit same position cap is fine!

That is -whatever quality control setup that the company was using must have passed the item as it should have come from some Japanese source and japanese quality system was decent enough in seventies or early eighties. But some capacitors may have defective raw material or defective process randomly occurring. Unfortunately the symptoms appear after years of use which must have escaped nakamichi' Quality systems as the use continued over a decade starting with 582 going up to Dragon in 1990's1
kannan 

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:29 am
Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions

> 
> Yes, Kannan, I know that. OTOH, how can we explain a CR-7
> that was hardly ever used, spent years in the sealed box
> and comes out of it with bad orange caps? Just from what
> I hear, I suspect the caps are not properly sealed and,
> after many years, the layers separate internally. It makes
> sense that the effect may be accelerated by electrical stress.
> 
> -- Ron
> 
> 
> kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:
> > Ron
> > These Orange Caps behaviour ( actually their Capacitance itself 
> changes) with areas where they undergo stress with fluctuating 
> voltages- like Bias Oscillator, Dolby Circuits etc not on small 
> signal voltage areas! 
> > kannan
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
> > Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:49 pm
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
> > 
> > 
> >>RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >>>Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or 
> does 
> >>
> >>it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the 
> >>problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to 
> >>generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.
> >>
> >>>Tad
> >>
> >>The caps *seem* to deteriorate with time, not just use, though
> >>I doubt anyone can say for sure. They take many years (typically:
> >>15, 20 years). My CR-7, made in 1985, still has all original
> >>orange caps in place and sounds real good.
> >>
> >>-- Ron
> >>
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From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Fri Jan 30 06:01:26 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:01:26 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D377@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

And to listen too :)

-----Original Message-----
From: neil lipes [mailto:neillipes628 at hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, 30 January 2004 1:28 
To: naktalk at naks.com
Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?


Oh Tom!

What about actually listen to???

Neil


>From: Thomas Siomopoulos <Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "'Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks'" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: RE: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:06:03 +1100
>
>My RX505 is still going strong, I suggest you get your uncle's RX505 
>because
>it's awesome to watch.
>
>	Tom.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Alan Olan [mailto:jazzao at primus.com.au]
>Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2004 5:47 AM
>To: naktalk at naks.com
>Subject: [naktalk] Different TDK Availability Worldwide?
>
>
>Tom,
>
>I'll stock up when I do go overseas mid year.  I think EMTEC Australia
>is no longer in business, their number has been disconnected.
>
>How's your RX505?  My uncle has one that is multi voltage, and was going
>to sell it but asked me if I wanted it.  I'll see when I go overseas,
>might use it as a backup deck for the 700ZXE.
>
>Cheers
>Alan
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 30 20:41:37 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:41:37 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
References: <012820041402.15873.47b5@comcast.net>
	<008101c3e5dd$293f1900$1702a8c0@mine>
Message-ID: <004f01c3e769$14438ee0$72773242@CopyTech>

I can't complaint about my 2020 and I'm still looking for the 3020,so, who
knows ... People usually refers to the 2020 as the top of the line because
the 3020 was special order item only and way too big. The series
deteriorated with the "40" series: 640,840,2040. Beautiful beasts but less
quality control.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CarlC" <c123666 at comcast.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps


> The original Yamaha CR receivers are fine units if you can find one in
nice
> condition and probably right up there with the Nakamichi in performance.
I
> picked up a used CR600 for 40 bucks, plugged it into an Adcom GFA 535 II
and
> a pair of Boston CR7 speakers (another 50 bucks; such a deal) and made a
> wonderful present to my 19 w/o son.  He adores the system.
>
> A CR800 or 1000 is a wonderful receiver.  I would not go past the next
> generation of Yamaha receivers, though; ie, the CR620, 820 and so on.
> Quality started going down as Yamaha decided to compete with Pioneer and
> Kenwood on features and ratings and PRICE.
>
> Of course, a modded Dynaco SCA 35 tube integrated amp will beat any of
these
> hands down; tubes rule.
>
> Carl
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <npt at comcast.net>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:02 AM
> Subject: [naktalk] Nak receivers/amps
>
>
> > I had a Receiver 1 (purchased used for a song) for several years and
> served me EXTREMELY well, until it gave up the ghost recently.  Took it to
> my local Nak dealer who pronounced it DOA.
> >
> > Now, while I continue to use my dinky Yamaha receiver ;-) I'm in the
> market for a new amp or receiver and am interested in the Naks as an
option.
> I drool over the Stasis amps but wonder also if the Stasis-equipped
> receivers are good also (e.g., TA or SR series). What about the much later
> (and non-Stasis) RE-10, which looks like it's being dumped these days,
also?
> Lots of questions there, but any opinions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Nick
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 30 20:52:24 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:52:24 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
References: <2d9c0922d9cc22.2d9cc222d9c092@vsnl.net> <401918DE.3020206@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <00fb01c3e76a$956e4f90$72773242@CopyTech>

That's exactly what happened to my 1000 ZXL. 10 years in the original box
inside a closeet. Never played a full C-90. Came out of the box full
malaises.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ra.ah at rcn.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:29 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions


>
> Yes, Kannan, I know that. OTOH, how can we explain a CR-7
> that was hardly ever used, spent years in the sealed box
> and comes out of it with bad orange caps? Just from what
> I hear, I suspect the caps are not properly sealed and,
> after many years, the layers separate internally. It makes
> sense that the effect may be accelerated by electrical stress.
>
> -- Ron
>
>
> kannan_s at vsnl.com wrote:
> > Ron
> > These Orange Caps behaviour ( actually their Capacitance itself changes)
with areas where they undergo stress with fluctuating voltages- like Bias
Oscillator, Dolby Circuits etc not on small signal voltage areas!
> > kannan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ron <ra.ah at rcn.com>
> > Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:49 pm
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] quick orange cap questions
> >
> >
> >>RTLehe at aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >>>Do the caps deteriorate merely with the passage of time, or does
> >>
> >>it depend on the amount of use?  If time alone will bring the
> >>problems, how long does it typically take, if its possible to
> >>generalize?  Thanks for any forthcoming info.
> >>
> >>>Tad
> >>
> >>The caps *seem* to deteriorate with time, not just use, though
> >>I doubt anyone can say for sure. They take many years (typically:
> >>15, 20 years). My CR-7, made in 1985, still has all original
> >>orange caps in place and sounds real good.
> >>
> >>-- Ron
> >>
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From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:06:06 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
Message-ID: <01c601c3e76c$7f5f1d90$72773242@CopyTech>

The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:

Tom Siomopoulos
Bruno Vasil
Jay Benach: Also received your cassette for the Revox Files Project.
Mike Patrick
Ron Hoffman
Marc Denis
Bleus: Thanks for the gift ! A copy of the Revox files are going out to you ...

Thanks !

Carlos
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan 30 17:43:51 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:43:51 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox / 1000ZXL
In-Reply-To: <01c601c3e76c$7f5f1d90$72773242@CopyTech>
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
	<01c601c3e76c$7f5f1d90$72773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <1075481031.401a89c72ca48@mail.ce.net>

Carlos

Please point me to the website where the "ReVox files" are, I would like to 
join. You know I'm a diehard ReVox guy but who is on the verge of deciding 
whether to tackle a 1000ZXL refurb. from Stephen. Maybe I had better ask Patty 
about belt availability first!

John T. in sunny but very cold Delaware


Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:

> The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:
> 
> Tom Siomopoulos
> Bruno Vasil
> Jay Benach: Also received your cassette for the Revox Files Project.
> Mike Patrick
> Ron Hoffman
> Marc Denis
> Bleus: Thanks for the gift ! A copy of the Revox files are going out to you
> ...
> 
> Thanks !
> 
> Carlos





From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan 30 17:56:17 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:56:17 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
Message-ID: <1075481777.401a8cb13b4a6@mail.ce.net>

Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?

John T.




From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Jan 30 22:06:00 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:06:00 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox / 1000ZXL
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5><01c601c3e76c$7f5f1d90$72773242@CopyTech>
	<1075481031.401a89c72ca48@mail.ce.net>
Message-ID: <01e801c3e774$dd56c620$72773242@CopyTech>

No web page for that, just a couple of old farts using snail mail. Most of
them  are from the Pro-Audio arena. It is almost complete. If you want to
contribute, just send me a cassette and I'll send you a copy. No cost.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jmtooley at ce.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:43 AM
Subject: [naktalk] ReVox / 1000ZXL


> Carlos
>
> Please point me to the website where the "ReVox files" are, I would like
to
> join. You know I'm a diehard ReVox guy but who is on the verge of deciding
> whether to tackle a 1000ZXL refurb. from Stephen. Maybe I had better ask
Patty
> about belt availability first!
>
> John T. in sunny but very cold Delaware
>
>
> Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:
>
> > The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:
> >
> > Tom Siomopoulos
> > Bruno Vasil
> > Jay Benach: Also received your cassette for the Revox Files Project.
> > Mike Patrick
> > Ron Hoffman
> > Marc Denis
> > Bleus: Thanks for the gift ! A copy of the Revox files are going out to
you
> > ...
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Carlos
>
>
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>



From kannan_s at vsnl.com  Fri Jan 30 18:28:12 2004
From: kannan_s at vsnl.com (kannan_s at vsnl.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:28:12 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
Message-ID: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>

John
Patty is no more with Nak USA!
Melissa is in charge contact her 
melissa at nakusa.com 
MELISSA BRADLEY

NAK USA, INC. 
1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
(310) 392-1030 FAX

I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate response
kannan 
----- Original Message -----
From: jmtooley at ce.net
Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
Subject: [naktalk] Patty

> Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> 
> John T.
> 
> 
> ========---------------------------------------------------------
> =========          Register your Nak today! 
> http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> --------------------------=========
>                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: 
> http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> ------------------------------------------=========
> 



From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan 30 19:46:28 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:46:28 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
In-Reply-To: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <1075488388.401aa684eff46@mail.ce.net>

Kannan

Thank you, I'll call Melissa. Patty was strange, saying things like "if you ask 
me nicely" etc.

Many thanks,
John

Quoting kannan_s at vsnl.com:

> John
> Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> Melissa is in charge contact her 
> melissa at nakusa.com 
> MELISSA BRADLEY
> 
> NAK USA, INC. 
> 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> (310) 392-1030 FAX
> 
> I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
> response
> kannan 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jmtooley at ce.net
> Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> Subject: [naktalk] Patty
> 
> > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> > 
> > John T.
> > 
> > 
> > ========---------------------------------------------------------
> > =========          Register your Nak today! 
> > http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> > --------------------------=========
> >                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here: 
> > http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> > ------------------------------------------=========
> > 
> 
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> 





From jimsoden at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 30 20:12:45 2004
From: jimsoden at yahoo.com (James B. Soden)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:12:45 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Patty!
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
	<1075488388.401aa684eff46@mail.ce.net>
Message-ID: <401AACAD.23F969BD@yahoo.com>

Hey Everybody!

That's not all she said!  You don't want to know what she told me she
would do that a certain intern wouldn't do back during the ZipperGate
period of the prior administration!  She made me blush right over the
telephone! :-)

Quite a character, that Patty was!

TGIF 'ya all!
Jim Soden :-)
Nak Fanatic - Yes, I DO sleep with my 1000ZXL, is that a problem? ;=>

************************************************

jmtooley at ce.net wrote:
> 
> Kannan
> 
> Thank you, I'll call Melissa. Patty was strange, saying things like "if you ask
> me nicely" etc.
> 
> Many thanks,
> John
> 
> Quoting kannan_s at vsnl.com:
> 
> > John
> > Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> > Melissa is in charge contact her
> > melissa at nakusa.com
> > MELISSA BRADLEY
> >
> > NAK USA, INC.
> > 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> > SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> > (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> > (310) 392-1030 FAX
> >
> > I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
> > response
> > kannan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jmtooley at ce.net
> > Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> > Subject: [naktalk] Patty
> >
> > > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> > >
> > > John T.


From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 31 00:46:02 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:46:02 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
Message-ID: <001701c3e78b$38c830a0$92773242@CopyTech>

Ha!, no wonder why she left ... No parts, no job !

Carlos (just kidding)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty


> John
> Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> Melissa is in charge contact her
> melissa at nakusa.com
> MELISSA BRADLEY
>
> NAK USA, INC.
> 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> (310) 392-1030 FAX
>
> I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
response
> kannan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jmtooley at ce.net
> Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> Subject: [naktalk] Patty
>
> > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> >
> > John T.
> >
> >
> > ========---------------------------------------------------------
> > =========          Register your Nak today!
> > http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> > --------------------------=========
> >                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here:
> > http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> > ------------------------------------------=========
> >
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>



From jmtooley at ce.net  Fri Jan 30 20:50:28 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (jmtooley at ce.net)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:50:28 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
In-Reply-To: <001701c3e78b$38c830a0$92773242@CopyTech>
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
	<001701c3e78b$38c830a0$92773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <1075492228.401ab5844ed47@mail.ce.net>

She was a card! Melissa said there are no listed parts for a 1000 ZXL but asked 
that I get a part number. I emailed Stephen asking for that info.

John T.

Quoting El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>:

> Ha!, no wonder why she left ... No parts, no job !
> 
> Carlos (just kidding)
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty
> 
> 
> > John
> > Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> > Melissa is in charge contact her
> > melissa at nakusa.com
> > MELISSA BRADLEY
> >
> > NAK USA, INC.
> > 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> > SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> > (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> > (310) 392-1030 FAX
> >
> > I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
> response
> > kannan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jmtooley at ce.net
> > Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> > Subject: [naktalk] Patty
> >
> > > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> > >
> > > John T.
> > >
> > >
> > > ========---------------------------------------------------------
> > > =========          Register your Nak today!
> > > http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> > > --------------------------=========
> > >                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > > Maintain your account here:
> > > http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> > > ------------------------------------------=========
> > >
> >
> >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >
> 
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> 





From phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk  Fri Jan 30 20:53:17 2004
From: phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk (p r)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:53:17 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net>
	<001701c3e78b$38c830a0$92773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <001501c3e76a$b4a09bc0$c02e4f51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>

oh blow????



----- Original Message -----
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty


> Ha!, no wonder why she left ... No parts, no job !
>
> Carlos (just kidding)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty
>
>
> > John
> > Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> > Melissa is in charge contact her
> > melissa at nakusa.com
> > MELISSA BRADLEY
> >
> > NAK USA, INC.
> > 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> > SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> > (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> > (310) 392-1030 FAX
> >
> > I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
> response
> > kannan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jmtooley at ce.net
> > Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> > Subject: [naktalk] Patty
> >
> > > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> > >
> > > John T.
> > >
> > >
> > > ========---------------------------------------------------------
> > > =========          Register your Nak today!
> > > http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> > > --------------------------=========
> > >                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > > Maintain your account here:
> > > http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> > > ------------------------------------------=========
> > >
> >
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>
>




From jvbrhg at seanet.com  Fri Jan 30 21:32:43 2004
From: jvbrhg at seanet.com (Babin/Greseth)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:32:43 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Patty
References: <308610b3086780.3086780308610b@vsnl.net><001701c3e78b$38c830a0$92773242@CopyTech>
	<001501c3e76a$b4a09bc0$c02e4f51@prn2wpgkw5ajjd>
Message-ID: <002e01c3e770$36d9c260$d81b0cd0@r7g1f8>

Or NAKERS up Melissa...


RHG, Seattle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "p r" <phillip at mottob777.fsnet.co.uk>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty


> oh blow????
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 11:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty
>
>
> > Ha!, no wonder why she left ... No parts, no job !
> >
> > Carlos (just kidding)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <kannan_s at vsnl.com>
> > To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [naktalk] Patty
> >
> >
> > > John
> > > Patty is no more with Nak USA!
> > > Melissa is in charge contact her
> > > melissa at nakusa.com
> > > MELISSA BRADLEY
> > >
> > > NAK USA, INC.
> > > 1500 OLYMPIC BLVD.
> > > SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
> > > (310) 392-1155 EXT. 231
> > > (310) 392-1030 FAX
> > >
> > > I had talked to her  a month back. She is very helpful with immediate
> > response
> > > kannan
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: jmtooley at ce.net
> > > Date: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:56 am
> > > Subject: [naktalk] Patty
> > >
> > > > Anybody here have Patty's, at Nakamichi, phone number?
> > > >
> > > > John T.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ========---------------------------------------------------------
> > > > =========          Register your Nak today!
> > > > http://www.naks.com/register========-------------------------------
> > > > --------------------------=========
> > > >                        Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > > > Maintain your account here:
> > > > http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk========---------------
> > > > ------------------------------------------=========
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> > >           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> > >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> > >                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > > Maintain your account here:
http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> > >
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> > >
> >
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >
> >
>
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>




From jmtooley at ce.net  Sat Jan 31 01:37:56 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:37:56 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Fw: Nakamichi 1000 ZXL
Message-ID: <00eb01c3e792$78c258f0$7f106343@johnnyrotten>

To all concerned Nak. users. This from Melissa. $10 shipping applies to 1,2
or 3 belts. Maybe time to buy one or two spares. I wonder what other Nak.
units this part number serves, anybody know?

John T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melissa Bradley" <melissa at nakusa.com>
To: <jmtooley at ce.net>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 6:29 PM
Subject: RE: Nakamichi 1000 ZXL


This part is available and ready to ship with the following information.
PN# 0C08096C-$9.02 plus 10.00 shipping.
Full name
Address
Phone
MC, VISA or AMEX

Best regards,

-----Original Message-----
From: jmtooley at ce.net [mailto:jmtooley at ce.net]
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 12:52 PM
To: melissa at nakusa.com
Subject: Nakamichi 1000 ZXL

Melissa,

I talked to you on the phone earlier today about a belt for a Nakamichi
1000
ZXL cassette deck. I'm told that the part number is OC08096C. Can you
help me
locate any of these?

Many thanks,
John





From marcdenis at iquebec.com  Sat Jan 31 01:18:13 2004
From: marcdenis at iquebec.com (Marc Denis)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:18:13 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] Archiving vinyl
In-Reply-To: <01c601c3e76c$7f5f1d90$72773242@CopyTech>
References: <000601c3e517$d9451e60$210fa8c0@irpgroup.comq5>
Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20040130191714.036628f0@pop.iquebec.com>

Yeah! Thank you, Carlos!

Best regards,

-Marc


At 12:06 2004/01/30 -0800, you wrote:
>The following funds has been received and the sets are en-route:
>
>Tom Siomopoulos
>Bruno Vasil
>Jay Benach: Also received your cassette for the Revox Files Project.
>Mike Patrick
>Ron Hoffman
>Marc Denis
>Bleus: Thanks for the gift ! A copy of the Revox files are going out to 
>you ...
>
>Thanks !
>
>Carlos
>========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
>========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
>Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
>========---------------------------------------------------------=========




From jerryjg at webtv.net  Sat Jan 31 04:22:41 2004
From: jerryjg at webtv.net (Gerald G.)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 21:22:41 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
Message-ID: <2612-401B1F81-3259@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>

Recieved my Marathon aTape Today.BRAVO !!!Thank You Carlos and
Contributors.What a FUN and PLeasurable Experience Listening to   these
wonderful C.D's!Best Part is I can Listen to them over and Over Again!!
I listened to them on my new Sony C.D Boombox,and the quality is
Incredible! OBTW<i am a collector of Vintage Boomboxes and I Havent
Bought one in years ,but the new Sony MOdel  CFD-G55  is truly
amazing,and the first Boombox worth buying in a long Time!

thank you very much,
gerald



From jerryjg at webtv.net  Sat Jan 31 04:30:08 2004
From: jerryjg at webtv.net (Gerald G.)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 21:30:08 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [naktalk] 700 Tri-Tracer levels
Message-ID: <2610-401B2140-5994@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>

Hi,Whats the best way to use the level controls on my great 700
tri-tracer/should i turn the output all the way up and my amp volume
down,or vice-versa? or should i turn them both Mid-way?

thank you very much,
gerald



From ra.ah at rcn.com  Sat Jan 31 05:37:57 2004
From: ra.ah at rcn.com (Ron)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 23:37:57 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] 700 Tri-Tracer levels
In-Reply-To: <2610-401B2140-5994@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
References: <2610-401B2140-5994@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <401B3125.8090603@rcn.com>

Gerald G. wrote:
> Hi,Whats the best way to use the level controls on my great 700
> tri-tracer/should i turn the output all the way up and my amp volume
> down,or vice-versa? or should i turn them both Mid-way?
> 
> thank you very much,
> gerald

Do the following: set the receiver volume control to a
comfortable level while listening to, say, an FM station
playing an average level piece. Then play back a tape,
also of average level, and adjust the deck output control
to match the level of the FM. Leave it at that setting
and fro  that time on, use only the receiver volume
control.

-- Ron




From roleo at telus.net  Sat Jan 31 05:38:58 2004
From: roleo at telus.net (Roland Alford)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 20:38:58 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
References: <2612-401B1F81-3259@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <003501c3e7b4$25048a90$6401a8c0@desktop>

Gerald, what's your favorite track on the CD's?  


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald G." <jerryjg at webtv.net>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 7:22 PM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape


> Recieved my Marathon aTape Today.BRAVO !!!Thank You Carlos and
> Contributors.What a FUN and PLeasurable Experience Listening to   these
> wonderful C.D's!Best Part is I can Listen to them over and Over Again!!
> I listened to them on my new Sony C.D Boombox,and the quality is
> Incredible! OBTW<i am a collector of Vintage Boomboxes and I Havent
> Bought one in years ,but the new Sony MOdel  CFD-G55  is truly
> amazing,and the first Boombox worth buying in a long Time!
> 
> thank you very much,
> gerald
> 
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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 31 10:19:20 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 01:19:20 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
References: <2612-401B1F81-3259@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <004a01c3e7db$4ff116c0$26773242@CopyTech>

That's a new one for me: Boom Box Collector ! When I was in High School, the
boom boxes were "en vogue" and Sony & JVC were heavy contenders.

Enjoy your CD set !

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald G." <jerryjg at webtv.net>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 7:22 PM
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape


> Recieved my Marathon aTape Today.BRAVO !!!Thank You Carlos and
> Contributors.What a FUN and PLeasurable Experience Listening to   these
> wonderful C.D's!Best Part is I can Listen to them over and Over Again!!
> I listened to them on my new Sony C.D Boombox,and the quality is
> Incredible! OBTW<i am a collector of Vintage Boomboxes and I Havent
> Bought one in years ,but the new Sony MOdel  CFD-G55  is truly
> amazing,and the first Boombox worth buying in a long Time!
>
> thank you very much,
> gerald
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>



From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 31 10:25:27 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 01:25:27 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] 700 Tri-Tracer levels
References: <2610-401B2140-5994@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
	<401B3125.8090603@rcn.com>
Message-ID: <005c01c3e7dc$2a58a620$26773242@CopyTech>

That's nice, Ron. Usually, the manufacturer recommends to put the output
level of the machine at "8" out of 10 and then use the receiver to control
the volume.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ra.ah at rcn.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] 700 Tri-Tracer levels


> Gerald G. wrote:
> > Hi,Whats the best way to use the level controls on my great 700
> > tri-tracer/should i turn the output all the way up and my amp volume
> > down,or vice-versa? or should i turn them both Mid-way?
> >
> > thank you very much,
> > gerald
>
> Do the following: set the receiver volume control to a
> comfortable level while listening to, say, an FM station
> playing an average level piece. Then play back a tape,
> also of average level, and adjust the deck output control
> to match the level of the FM. Leave it at that setting
> and fro  that time on, use only the receiver volume
> control.
>
> -- Ron
>
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>



From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Jan 31 10:34:08 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 01:34:08 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
References: <2612-401B1F81-3259@storefull-3291.bay.webtv.net>
	<003501c3e7b4$25048a90$6401a8c0@desktop>
Message-ID: <006201c3e7dd$614709a0$26773242@CopyTech>

I don't know about G, but, for me, I can say that we have a wonderful
collection. It is a shame that we couldn't finish the whole thing. I just
imagine the contributions from South Africa and the rest of the US. Also, we
use to have a friend in Italy and so on ... That's why, for the next
Marathon Tape, we need to do as the Revox Files: you record your cassette
and send it. That way is faster, secure and better.

The Revox counterpart sounds cleaner because most of the selections were
taken from CD's, but the Nak Files selection I think is better. Anyway, I
added the last selection to the Revox project today that I received from a
nakker fellow, Jay Benach, who graciously submmitted an LP track of Olivia
Newton John.

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roland Alford" <roleo at telus.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon tape


> Gerald, what's your favorite track on the CD's?
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerald G." <jerryjg at webtv.net>
> To: <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 7:22 PM
> Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
>
>
> > Recieved my Marathon aTape Today.BRAVO !!!Thank You Carlos and
> > Contributors.What a FUN and PLeasurable Experience Listening to   these
> > wonderful C.D's!Best Part is I can Listen to them over and Over Again!!
> > I listened to them on my new Sony C.D Boombox,and the quality is
> > Incredible! OBTW<i am a collector of Vintage Boomboxes and I Havent
> > Bought one in years ,but the new Sony MOdel  CFD-G55  is truly
> > amazing,and the first Boombox worth buying in a long Time!
> >
> > thank you very much,
> > gerald
> >
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> > Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> >
========---------------------------------------------------------=========
> >
>
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>           Register your Nak today! http://www.naks.com/register
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>                         Naktalk at naks.com mailinglist
> Maintain your account here: http://www.naks.com/mailman/listinfo/naktalk
> ========---------------------------------------------------------=========
>



From alex811 at aon.at  Sat Jan 31 10:08:03 2004
From: alex811 at aon.at (Alex811)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 10:08:03 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] NR-200
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA1D3gGgu/1BGL+gAQS51rDMKAAAAQAAAABAP7hS6tKESpK2k54Gt1LAEAAAAA@aon.at>

Hi Nakamaniacs,

i am new to this list. So i want to ask i someone has experience with
the NR-200 - i got one, but without owners manual!

Can someone help me with the calibration or is there a scan of the
manual - or can copy one for ( i will pay for it) - also for a service
manual.

Thanks a lot

Regards from vienna

Alexander



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From: Fred.Lifton at directory.reed.edu (Fred Lifton)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 18:54:15 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] tapes and turntables
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From gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Sat Jan 31 13:21:06 2004
From: gimli at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Gimli)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 12:21:06 -0000
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
In-Reply-To: <006201c3e7dd$614709a0$26773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <000501c3e7f4$b383c660$1cdb4c51@oemcomputer>

Olivia Newton John?  Any pictures with it?!!!   Woof!  Woof!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of El Magnifico
> Sent: 31 January 2004 09:34
> To: Roland Alford; Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon tape
>
>
> I don't know about G, but, for me, I can say that we have a wonderful
> collection. It is a shame that we couldn't finish the whole thing. I just
> imagine the contributions from South Africa and the rest of the
> US. Also, we
> use to have a friend in Italy and so on ... That's why, for the next
> Marathon Tape, we need to do as the Revox Files: you record your cassette
> and send it. That way is faster, secure and better.
>
> The Revox counterpart sounds cleaner because most of the selections were
> taken from CD's, but the Nak Files selection I think is better. Anyway, I
> added the last selection to the Revox project today that I received from a
> nakker fellow, Jay Benach, who graciously submmitted an LP track of Olivia
> Newton John.
>
> Carlos
>
>
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From jay at benach.com  Sat Jan 31 17:06:34 2004
From: jay at benach.com (Jay)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:06:34 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
Subject: [naktalk] Marathon tape
In-Reply-To: <200401311100.i0VB0Nju013141@zebra.naks.com>
References: <200401311100.i0VB0Nju013141@zebra.naks.com>
Message-ID: <Pine.WNT.4.56.0401311101590.3016@TOSHIBA-JAY>

well you see i was staring at my LP collection and every album i was about
to use i said, "nahhh... they either already have this or have heard this
album a million times before."  so when i pulled the bright pink double
gatefold of olivia's greatest hits volume 2 i knew i had a winner.


>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 01:34:08 -0800
>From: El Magnifico <copytec at coqui.net>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: Roland Alford <roleo at telus.net>,
>     Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] Marathon tape
>
>I don't know about G, but, for me, I can say that we have a wonderful
>collection. It is a shame that we couldn't finish the whole thing. I just
>imagine the contributions from South Africa and the rest of the US. Also,
>we
>use to have a friend in Italy and so on ... That's why, for the next
>Marathon Tape, we need to do as the Revox Files: you record your cassette
>and send it. That way is faster, secure and better.
>
>The Revox counterpart sounds cleaner because most of the selections were
>taken from CD's, but the Nak Files selection I think is better. Anyway, I
>added the last selection to the Revox project today that I received from
>a
>nakker fellow, Jay Benach, who graciously submmitted an LP track of
>Olivia
>Newton John.
>
>Carlos


From jmo at sireconnect.de  Sat Jan 31 18:10:56 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 18:10:56 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Nakamichi pages, several things
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040131181056.0137eab0@mail.sireconnect.de>

Hey there,

this is mainly for Wouter:

As for the www.naks.com pages:
- ftp.naks.com doesn't seem to work... temporarily?
- some years of manufacturing of the DR series seem to be missing.
- Same for the TD page.
- The ZX-5 is on the BX page (and missing on the ZX page).
- I'd put the price list back. Maybe with a disclaimer. Even if it's
outdated, it's still valuable info.
- The nakmart mailing list is mentioned in the news, but I can't find a
place to sign it. Is it supposed to be a Nak fleamarket?

The Naktalk archives:
- The "Gzip'd Text" isn't gzipped text. I's rather a flat file (which is OK
with me, mind.)
- would be great to have the "full raw archive" zipped for downloading.
There already is a lot of great info in there, and the 80 megs flat always
killed my browser. (Even better would be a gzipped version of the thread
HTML view, but that's probably too much work).

Have I mentioned?: THANKS!
Your page and the mailinglist (especially Tim and Kannan) helped me get a
Nakamichi, when all I had was a block of (albeit beautiful) useless
electromechanics! And I'm probably going to have a manual soon :)

Best regards, Joerg
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From jmo at sireconnect.de  Sat Jan 31 18:10:56 2004
From: jmo at sireconnect.de (jo)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 18:10:56 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] For all you 70's receiver freaks...
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20040131181056.013798e8@mail.sireconnect.de>

There's also a probably not very well known one outside of Germany.
That's the 9240(S)/ 9250 receiver by Saba. This one is built like a tank (a
very tidy tank, serviceable), weighs a tank weight and the tuner part beat
every other device available then (and beats most of them today) in
comparisons.
The good thing: they generally go rather cheap on eBay.

caveats:
- DIN plugs.
- 4 loudspeaker connections, but not true quadro.
- funny german text on the buttons.
- don't get the one with the digital display. That was quite a hack and
tends to fail, which just doesn't fit that machine.

If you come across one of those cheap, you should give it a tryout.

A couple of pictures (including some of the german text, I especially like
"Rumpelf." ) of the 91xx you can find here:
http://www.tonbandwelt.de/big/72.htm

Have fun, JO
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From wheijke at xs4all.nl  Sat Jan 31 20:04:07 2004
From: wheijke at xs4all.nl (Wouter Heijke)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:04:07 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] Nakamichi pages, several things
References: <3.0.6.32.20040131181056.0137eab0@mail.sireconnect.de>
Message-ID: <401BFC27.C40280AD@xs4all.nl>

Hi Joerg,

-ftp.naks.com is down
-i'm working on a new site, whatever is there now is there for a short period
only.
-same for td series
-zx5 is a srange product (ie japanese BX-300), on the new site it will be on
the zx page
-prices will be back at a later stage on the new site
-nakmart wasn't working out

-gzipped files (the archives) are created automatically by the mailinglist
software, i'll have a look when the new site is finished and i'll start using a
new server too
-the archive are there because the mailinglist software supports it this way...

Glad you enjoy the it all!

Wouter

jo wrote:

> Hey there,
>
> this is mainly for Wouter:
>
> As for the www.naks.com pages:
> - ftp.naks.com doesn't seem to work... temporarily?
> - some years of manufacturing of the DR series seem to be missing.
> - Same for the TD page.
> - The ZX-5 is on the BX page (and missing on the ZX page).
> - I'd put the price list back. Maybe with a disclaimer. Even if it's
> outdated, it's still valuable info.
> - The nakmart mailing list is mentioned in the news, but I can't find a
> place to sign it. Is it supposed to be a Nak fleamarket?
>
> The Naktalk archives:
> - The "Gzip'd Text" isn't gzipped text. I's rather a flat file (which is OK
> with me, mind.)
> - would be great to have the "full raw archive" zipped for downloading.
> There already is a lot of great info in there, and the 80 megs flat always
> killed my browser. (Even better would be a gzipped version of the thread
> HTML view, but that's probably too much work).
>
> Have I mentioned?: THANKS!
> Your page and the mailinglist (especially Tim and Kannan) helped me get a
> Nakamichi, when all I had was a block of (albeit beautiful) useless
> electromechanics! And I'm probably going to have a manual soon :)
>
> Best regards, Joerg
> +----------------------------------------------------------------+
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> | \___/\_/\___|_|        jmo at sireconnect.de                      |
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From jerryjg at webtv.net  Sat Jan 31 22:18:13 2004
From: jerryjg at webtv.net (Gerald G.)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:18:13 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [naktalk] Sound Quality of Nak deck
Message-ID: <14871-401C1B95-1531@storefull-3298.bay.webtv.net>

as owner of two naks but never having really listened to them,i finally
got around to comparing my 700 tri-tracer to another deck i own, TEAC
V95rx computer controlled cassete deck.the Teac is a a neat machine with
dbx,rec. calibration,computer logic circuits and continous play; auto
reverse and metal tape capability.I thought id sell the tri-tracer and
keep the Teac.    Well,i guess i just didnt get it!The sound quality of
the Nak made that stupid Teac prime e-bay fodder a.s.a.p-. what a huge
difference! many of you have told me but i guess i had to really hear it
for myself.lots of posts about some great decks comparable in sound
quality to the great nak,and i need to go back through the archives and
check out some of those manufactures models.BTW-i picked up a sae tape
deck for 12 dollars,96 cents at a thrift store last week-works
perfect-has grea dual old style V.U meters and i will use it for my P.A.
system-it has that heavy duty rack ountable black look and seems very
solid.

thank you very much,
gerald



From jazzao at primus.com.au  Sat Jan 31 22:47:55 2004
From: jazzao at primus.com.au (Alan Olan)
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 08:47:55 +1100
Subject: [naktalk] Sound Quality of Nak deck
Message-ID: <401C228B.4030008@primus.com.au>

Gerald,

Same experience here. Never had a Nak until late last year when my 
decade old Denon gave up.  I thought that was good sounding.  I picked 
an LX3 from a secondhand store and was blown away as to how much clearer 
the tapes sounded on that 2 head deck.  I've since acquired a 700ZXE 
that Stephen Sank will be refurbishing and will acquire the RX505 from 
my uncle when I go to the US mid year.  Can't wait to put them through 
their paces.

Cheers
Alan 



From jerryjg at webtv.net  Sat Jan 31 22:54:14 2004
From: jerryjg at webtv.net (Gerald G.)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:54:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [naktalk] marathon tape cd1
Message-ID: <14871-401C2406-1557@storefull-3298.bay.webtv.net>

hi,so many tracks that i am enjoying off the marathon tape cd#1.personal
preferencews are very subjective,but here goes.TRACK1-im not much into
big band,but the sound was so perfectly recorded,that i really enjoyed
listening to it..TRACK2-nice merengue-salsa rythym,bon vivant, and very
clear,tight sound .TRACK3very enjoyable hypnotic-rythmic tune,great
background percussion and triangles,sweet voices TRACK4-id like to know
the history of this pop-punk-fun.was it recorded live at the venue by
the contributor using portable equipment?TRACK5-Great driving folk
ballad with strong vocals and lyrics;who is it?TRACK6-one of my
favourites,cause i love percussion based music with bongos,tablas -all
kinds of stuff(like DAFFOS);great strings! TRACK7 Awesome production,the
clear ,crisp cymbals are great,and the rythm is so tight TRACK8-my
favourite!little blind fish!!wowowow,love it!little blind fish staring
in a mirror,HA!superb acoustic arrangement and sound!TRACK9Is this a
show tunethe guitar is so swet and jazzy that its apparent the
contributor had top notch gear and real recording
expertice.TRACK10superlativ hi definitionsound.love the lyrics.wonder
who the artist is

thank you very much,
gerald



From lists at richardhess.com  Sat Jan 31 23:07:48 2004
From: lists at richardhess.com (Richard L. Hess)
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 14:07:48 -0800
Subject: [naktalk] Sound Quality of Nak deck
In-Reply-To: <14871-401C1B95-1531@storefull-3298.bay.webtv.net>
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20040131140419.02980db0@127.0.0.1>

Gerald and Alan,

And, when the Dragon homes in on the proper azimuth--LOOK OUT!  You can 
achieve similar results with the DR1 or any machine that has play azimuth 
adjustment, but I am always amazed at how good the Dragon sounds. I'm 
especially amazed when I play back the few master recordings I made into my 
Nak 550 in the mid-1970s using a pair of AKG C-451 mics in wonderful church 
acoustics on Maxell tape.

On another list, I offered some people a free transfer for a fundraising 
project to honor a folksinger who was killed in some floods in Texas a few 
years ago. They said, "we've got that covered." I wrote back saying, "are 
you using a Dragon?" Many people think the Tascam 122B is fine for archival 
transfers...

Cheers,

Richard
http://www.richardhess.com/tape/facility.htm

(proud owner of 2 Dragons, an MR-1, a spare Dragon transport/head assembly, 
and I have one more Dragon inbound from eBay).







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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Oct  1 01:43:09 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:43:09 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
References: <s15c3dec.081@mroute.sunint.co.za>
Message-ID: <000701c4a747$fa9d35a0$08773242@CopyTech>

Nice set-up, Mark. My Linn still with the original Ittok and a Koetsu Black.
How does the Lingo improve the sound ?

Carlos


From alexcozac at hotmail.com  Fri Oct  1 02:23:30 2004
From: alexcozac at hotmail.com (Alex Cozac)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 02:23:30 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
References: <s15c3dec.081@mroute.sunint.co.za>
	<000701c4a747$fa9d35a0$08773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <BAY18-DAV17BCWwF5qm00029541@hotmail.com>

Amazing Carlos, a friend of mine own the Last model LP-12 with instead he 
choose the better possibility the Naim's Armageddon + Aro arm, he use a 
Audio-Technica once most expensive MC cartridge. Just forgot the model, NO 
the OC-9 the top model once Together with all Naim's stereo set & ProAc 3.8 
speakers. Really sound great!!!

Happy listening,

ALEX!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "El Magnifico" <copytec at coqui.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


> Nice set-up, Mark. My Linn still with the original Ittok and a Koetsu 
> Black.
> How does the Lingo improve the sound ?
>
> Carlos
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From fidelman at telcel.net.ve  Fri Oct  1 06:52:54 2004
From: fidelman at telcel.net.ve (Isy Fidelman)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 00:52:54 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
Message-ID: <008c01c4a772$84410320$116723c8@g8nsv>

With all due respect, I have never had or owned a Harman Kardom deck.....but check out the title this guy put on ebay for selling the deck....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4784&item=5723509711&rd=1

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From rjkent at comcast.net  Fri Oct  1 16:41:30 2004
From: rjkent at comcast.net (rjkent at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 07:41:30 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] Cassette Deck 1.5 Counter Search
Message-ID: <000c01c4a7c4$bd9abd80$6500a8c0@B8142DE8>

Hi Sentihl,

 

Toms description is correct.  I would add that the Counter Search function will return to either play, stop or pause function when the tape reaches a setting of 0000, depending on what mode was active when you press the Counter Search button.

 

Robert Kent

 

Sentihl wrote:

hi 
 i own a cassette deck 1.5 ....but i dont have any manuals ....i just wanted to know ..how to use the auto repeat function ?..first of all i hope the auto repeat function works like this ...we determine a specific time in the counter after which it automatically rewinds and plays from the start...or 0000.all these happens without us needing to push any button ??...and the process repeats it self over and over ...is it so?...cause the "counter search" button can rewind upto the 0000 and play from there when ever we press it in play mode .....
so anyway ..the cassette deck 1.5 has a selector from which we can select auto repeat ...and at the counter it has the counter search and counter reset buttons ...rest are the normal play and cue controls ..so wat should i do to get an auto repeat working with these controls .And is there any thing else i need to know about a cassette deck 1.5 ....cause this is my first nak ......thanks

 

Tom wrote:

Hi Nathan. I own a BX-300 with the same function, here's how it works. If
you switch on the auto-repeat the machine will play the tape from start to
finish and then rewind the tape to the begining and play it all over again.
If you have the memory fuction (I think that is what the counter seach
functions does) turned on, the repeat function will rewind until the tape
counter reaches 0000 and starts playing again.
 Hope this helps you.
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From copytec at coqui.net  Fri Oct  1 21:34:13 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:34:13 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
References: <008c01c4a772$84410320$116723c8@g8nsv>
Message-ID: <001e01c4a7ed$a27b16c0$62773242@CopyTech>

WEll, I use to have a "Linn Killer Technics" ... what about that ? Ha !

Carlos
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Isy Fidelman 
  To: Naktalk mailinglist 
  Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:52 PM
  Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????


  With all due respect, I have never had or owned a Harman Kardom deck.....but check out the title this guy put on ebay for selling the deck....

  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4784&item=5723509711&rd=1

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From dgb100 at psulias.psu.edu  Fri Oct  1 15:29:14 2004
From: dgb100 at psulias.psu.edu (Derrick Beckner)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 09:29:14 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <008c01c4a772$84410320$116723c8@g8nsv>
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20041001092324.01e12390@psulias.psu.edu>

Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings, 
technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were 
considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get up 
to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with 
Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.

Of course the proof would only be in the listening.



At 12:52 AM 10/1/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>With all due respect, I have never had or owned a Harman Kardom 
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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 20:54:58 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 14:54:58 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] 670ZX Remote
In-Reply-To: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D6CD@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>
Message-ID: <BD832042.6C43%pokemonoman@mac.com>

IS THIS THE WIRELESS REMOTE??
I WANT/NEED ONE VERY BADLY

PMJ

on 9/30/04 5:52 PM, Thomas Siomopoulos at Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au
wrote:

> statememnt), so I went and bought a second-hand rm-580r/t. Love it to bits.
> 
> Tom.


IS THIS THE WIRELESS REMOTE??
I WANT/NEED ONE VERY BADLY

PMJ



From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:12:06 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:12:06 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS
In-Reply-To: <003501c4a276$648cb480$868c4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <BD832446.6C47%pokemonoman@mac.com>

I'M SURE A DRAGON IS JUST DANDY, BUT I HEARD THEY WERE A NIGTMARE TO HAVE
RESTORED AND/OR REPAIRED AND I HEARD THIS FROM QUITE A FREW DIFFERNT TECHS.

ALL THE BEST,

PMJ

on 9/24/04 4:38 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

PMJ said:  " HAVE NEVER, NEVER, NEVER HEARD MORE PERFECT PLAYBACK FROM AN
ORDINARY PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE THAN THROUGH MY EBAY PURCHASED 670ZX PERIOD."
 
That's cos' you've not heard a Dragon ...
 
Gra'

I'M SURE A DRAGON IS JUST DANDY, BUT I HEARD THEY WERE A NIGTMARE TO HAVE
RESTORED AND/OR REPAIRED AND I HEARD THIS FROM QUITE A FREW DIFFERNT TECHS.

ALL THE BEST,

PMJ

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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:13:59 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:13:59 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] nakamichi mx-100
In-Reply-To: <000401c4a54a$8e20e560$14c34c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <BD8324B7.6C48%pokemonoman@mac.com>

YEAH, YOU REALLY DO WANT THAT CENTER CHANNEL BRO.
I'VBE GOT THE 3 MATCHBING NAKAMICHI MIROPHONES WITH RARE BATTERYS AS WELL.

THEY'RE NOT THAT BAD EITHER

PMJ


on 9/28/04 7:01 AM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

I use an old Aiwa deck the same way, as a mixer.  However, it lacks a Centre
channel.  But it has those nice slider controls with calibration along the
side, making it easy to use and re-set to the same levels if manually fading
up.
 
Gra'

YEAH, YOU REALLY DO WANT THAT CENTER CHANNEL BRO.
I'VBE GOT THE 3 MATCHBING NAKAMICHI MIROPHONES WITH RARE BATTERYS AS WELL.

THEY'RE NOT THAT BAD EITHER

PMJ




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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:14:41 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:14:41 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] nakamichi mx-100 mixer
In-Reply-To: <001701c4a2e4$189bbf80$689e9c53@steffie>
Message-ID: <BD8324E1.6C49%pokemonoman@mac.com>

GOOD DEAL IF UNDER $100.00 I'M SURE

PMJ

on 9/25/04 5:43 AM, Steffanus Kor at steffanus.kor at tiscali.fr wrote:

Hello, Guys 'n Dolls
 
I was looking for a nakamichi mx-100 mixer, and now I can buy one, which is
never used, the original box comes with it. The person asks 75 euro for it.
Is that a good deal? I want to use it for my beautiful NAk 582, which I just
bought also in new condition. But I only payed 50 euo for that one. So,
could pleade someone tell me if it is a good deal?
 
thanks a lot, Steffanus

GOOD DEAL IF UNDER $100.00 I'M SURE

PMJ

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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:18:49 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:18:49 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] repair facilities
In-Reply-To: <20040924223719.WRUZ27744.lakermmtao09.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net>
Message-ID: <BD8325D9.6C4A%pokemonoman@mac.com>

on 9/24/04 6:37 PM, rjlbjk at cox.net at rjlbjk at cox.net wrote:

> I'm going to remember this one for myself.  I'm about 35 minutes from that
> location.
> 
> Thanks!

AUDIO/STEREO LAB IS VERY EXPENSIVE BUT VERY RELIABLE AS WELL.
DEREK IS THE TECHNICHIAN AND HE'S FROM POLANMD. THAT SHOULD TELL YOU
SOMETHING GOOD AS GUYZ FROM POLAND ARE VERY, VERY THOUROUGH.

PMJ



From alexcozac at hotmail.com  Fri Oct  1 13:11:12 2004
From: alexcozac at hotmail.com (Alex Cozac)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:11:12 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
References: <BAY2-F355XmllgYBr4B0002556b@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY18-DAV1Tjr8cU6xf000018aa@hotmail.com>

Hi Neil,

Sorry to disappoint you, yesterday I hear the newer Naim's CD-3 last Naim 
product with his newer improved separated power supply, if i remember well 
near 8,000 UK pounds....For such price you really get an a "Completely 
Analogue" sounding CD player...Try to hear it...and decided after!!!!

Happy listening...!

ALEX!
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From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


> Mark:
>
> All the audio "pundants" in my family were silenced years ago when I got 
> tired of hearing that I was strange with my tube amps and VPI/TNT/ET front 
> end.........so I invited them over for dinner and let them flap their gums 
> about how great cd's were....after some direct comparisons of identical 
> music on differenrt media cd's/lp's........all but my two stupid cousins 
> admitted how different the records sounded to the cds......they even used 
> the terms warmer.....and more life like.....given a good analog front 
> end........the digital monster is exposed as the fraud he truly is!
>
> Neil
>
>
>>From: "Mark Hugo" <Mhugo at sunint.co.za>
>>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>>To: <rkunst at C-K.com>, <naktalk at naks.com>
>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:09:54 +0200
>>
>>Yes!!
>>
>>It does seem crazy!!  And I'm sure we've all had a good laugh, mainly
>>because we have a couple of super-metals smugly stashed away.  But of
>>course, from a viewpoint of demand/supply economics, the value of
>>anything is determined by the price at which it will change hands.  And
>>these things are moving off his/her shelves!!
>>
>>However, having said that, they are simply fantastic tapes.  I am a
>>great fan of Maxell XLII-S.  It's probably my favourite type II.
>>However, a SSMM is a type IV and will beat it soundly (pardon the pun)
>>on every measurable rating in the book, have no fear of that.  The
>>levels of fidelity possible are of the highest order and it cannot be
>>wasted on either substandard equipment or find it's way into the hands
>>of amateurs.  This sort of pricing will make sure of that.
>>
>>The way to use a cassette such as this is on a top quality deck,
>>recording from virgin vinyl or master tape on a very high-end analogue
>>system.  I suggest analogue so as to keep the analogue format all the
>>way through.  Consider this j-card extract from one of my tapes - the
>>cassette was:  TDK MA-XG
>>
>>Artist
>>"The Who"
>>Simply Vinyl 180g Pressing
>>
>>Linn LP12, SME IV Arm
>>Transfiguration Esprit Cart, (120ohm 1,3mV)
>>Linn Lingo PS, Ringmat,
>>Eurekon MC001 P/stage
>>Genesis Bal. Sol.Silver
>>Jeff Rowland Consummate" Pre-amp
>>Nakamichi CR-7E  (Dolby C)
>>TR. Date: 15/12/2003
>>
>>This is quite a nice vinyl set-up.  I know some of you will be thinking
>>- he needs to hear an "Orbe" or "Townshend Rock Reference" or Forsell,
>>or whatever.  Sure, they are fantastic.  The main point is, you will not
>>want to waste the extraordinary resolving power of a Super-Metal if only
>>recording from a CD, or radio.  Also, you do not want to be using a
>>cassette deck that cannot manage to make the most of the demanding tape
>>formulation, including it's phenomenol overload characteristics.
>>
>>These are not everyday tapes, but if you're looking to blow someones
>>socks off with a sound that they never dreamed possible - (never mind
>>that it's from cassette, which they will never even suspect) these
>>honeys will do it.
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>Marc
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >>> rkunst at C-K.com 09/30/04 01:00AM >>>
>>NOS
>>SONY
>>METAL MASTER
>>SUPER AUDIO
>>CASSETTE TAPES
>>FOR SALE
>>
>>$64.99 ea!!!
>>
>>http://www.oaktreeent.com/Sony_Super_Metal_Master_Audio_Cassette_Tapes.htm
>>
>>
>>Is it me? Or is this out of control??
>>If not, should I snatch them up??
>>We can still get Maxell XLII-S 90's for 90¢ each.
>>Are they that much better??
>>
>>http://www.cheapbatteries.com/audio.htm
>>
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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:22:34 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:22:34 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] Repairs
In-Reply-To: <001901c4a1e0$b3349350$6500a8c0@B8142DE8>
Message-ID: <BD8326B9.6C4B%pokemonoman@mac.com>

HEY THERE FOL;KS.

I NEED A DOOR FOR MY NAKAMICHI CR-1 DECK. THAT SHOULDN'T BE TOO BIG/TALL AN
ORDER.
I'M SURE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF NAK CR-1 CARCASSES OUT THERE WITH DOORS.
ANY "VOLUNTEERS"???
A DOOR SHOULD ONLY COST AROUND $10.00 OR SO I RECKON AS THESE COMPLETE UNITS
CAN BE FOUND FOR THAT PRICE IN THRIFT STORES. HOW ABOUT ES LABS OR SOMEBODY
ELSE OUT THERE?

I JUST NEED A DAMN DOOR, HOW ABOUT IT FOLKS?
OR HOW ABOUT THIS, I'LL SELL ANYBPODY OUT THERE THE NAKAMICHI CR-1 WITHOUT
THE DOOR.
IT IS IN FINE WORKING AND READY TO USE CONDITION. GUATRANTEED NOT D.O.A. AND
ONLY THE RSET COUNTER NEEDS A LITTLE TLC, BUT OTHERWISE, GREAT COSMETIC
CONDITION AS WELL.

LET ME KNOW!!

EITHER WAY OKAY?



THANX,

PMJ



on 9/23/04 10:46 PM, rjkent at comcast.net at rjkent at comcast.net wrote:

Hi Dave,
 
I second Bob's recommendation of ESLabs.  I have had 3 Naks (Dragon, CR-7
and RX-505) completely restored by them, and they did a wonderful job.  They
have also been helpful with operational and maintenance tips after the fact.
Jeff Galen will provide a very complete quote on his proposed rebuild prior
to commencing work.  As I have mentioned on Naktalk in the past, we used my
CR-7 to record the master of the SF Session of the Marathon II Tape.....if
you have the CDs, you can listen to the results yourself.
 
Robert Kent

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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 21:25:56 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 15:25:56 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
In-Reply-To: <BD80A8D3.E33%rkunst@c-k.com>
Message-ID: <BD832784.6C4E%pokemonoman@mac.com>

on 9/29/04 7:00 PM, Ray Kunst at rkunst at C-K.com wrote:

> NOS
> SONY
> METAL MASTER
> SUPER AUDIO
> CASSETTE TAPES
> FOR SALE 
> 
> $64.99 ea!!!

THESE ARE, I'M SURE, COLLECTORS ITEMS.

IF YOU WWERE GOING TO MAKE A CASSETTE "MASTER"  (A LAUGHABLE PROPOSDITION IN
MY OPINION...) THEN I COULD SEE ITY.
OTHERWISE, IT'S A HUGE RIP-OFF, IN MY OPINION, NATCH...
PMJ



From ti at amb.org  Fri Oct  1 22:08:23 2004
From: ti at amb.org (Ti Kan)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:08:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20041001092324.01e12390@psulias.psu.edu> from
	"Derrick Beckner" at Oct 01, 2004 09:29:14 AM
Message-ID: <20041001200823.6320E17CF7@smtp.amb.org>

Derrick Beckner writes:
> Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings, 
> technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were 
> considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get up 
> to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with 
> Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.

But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the Dragon: NAAC.

-Ti



From stan.targowski at comcast.net  Fri Oct  1 22:04:05 2004
From: stan.targowski at comcast.net (Stan Targowski)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 15:04:05 -0500
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20041001092324.01e12390@psulias.psu.edu>
Message-ID: <BJEPKGIDAOOJNKHJKLKFGEIDCEAA.stan.targowski@comcast.net>

Well, TD4600 is a 2-head Dolby S unit. Nothing impressive, not close to
CD-491 they used to make. The TD-4800 was a three head model. But again,
this is not even close to BX300.

Stan

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From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
Behalf Of Derrick Beckner
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 8:29 AM
To: Isy Fidelman; Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????


Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get up
to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with
Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.

Of course the proof would only be in the listening.



At 12:52 AM 10/1/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>With all due respect, I have never had or owned a Harman Kardom
>deck.....but check out the title this guy put on ebay for selling the
deck....
>
><http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4784&item=572350971
1&rd=1>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4784&item=5723
509711&rd=1
>
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Oct  1 22:07:16 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:07:16 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS
In-Reply-To: <BD832446.6C47%pokemonoman@mac.com>
Message-ID: <000a01c4a7f2$3f9b8ee0$539d4c51@oemcomputer>

Re: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITSI believe they (Dragons)
are not intuitive to work on.  So, your average tech' might have
difficulties.  However, specialist Nak' techs', like Stephen Sank, Jeff
Galin, Steve Rudik, B&W, etc., and some of the experts that belong to this
List, would appear not to find them a "nightmare".  But I would think -
correct me if I am wrong, guys - the issue with Dragons is that they are not
quite so easy to diagnose when something goes wrong on account of their
sophisticated ICs, plus spares are not getting easier to find!   However,
the thing that makes the Dragon particularly special is the auto azi'
adjustment, which, combined with its otherwise superb sonic qualities, make
it probably the finest cassette REPLAY machine ever produced.  And it does
rather well recording, too.  But, arguably, there are others that can record
better than the Dragon.  E.g. CR7, ReVox B215, Tandberg 3014.

Gra'
  -----Original Message-----
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  Sent: 01 October 2004 20:12
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS


  I'M SURE A DRAGON IS JUST DANDY, BUT I HEARD THEY WERE A NIGTMARE TO HAVE
RESTORED AND/OR REPAIRED AND I HEARD THIS FROM QUITE A FREW DIFFERNT TECHS.

  ALL THE BEST,

  PMJ


  on 9/24/04 4:38 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:


    PMJ said:  " HAVE NEVER, NEVER, NEVER HEARD MORE PERFECT PLAYBACK FROM
AN ORDINARY PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE THAN THROUGH MY EBAY PURCHASED 670ZX
PERIOD."

    That's cos' you've not heard a Dragon ...


  Gra'

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From neillipes628 at hotmail.com  Fri Oct  1 22:04:05 2004
From: neillipes628 at hotmail.com (neil lipes)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 16:04:05 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
Message-ID: <BAY2-F334nhrKtzcbLD00030507@hotmail.com>

Alex:

Although I do have a CD player and DVD burner for my wife.....I will die an 
analog fool.....I just like everything about it.......from holding and 
reading Lp covers to cleaning the black gold on my VPI... to setting up my 
arm on the TNT.......I like to tweak......it is a good form of therapy!!

And nothing beats listening to music with my wife while glancing over at the 
mono-amps glowing with the light of sixteen KT-90 glass bottles!

Neil


>From: "Alex Cozac" <alexcozac at hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:11:12 +0200
>
>Hi Neil,
>
>Sorry to disappoint you, yesterday I hear the newer Naim's CD-3 last Naim 
>product with his newer improved separated power supply, if i remember well 
>near 8,000 UK pounds....For such price you really get an a "Completely 
>Analogue" sounding CD player...Try to hear it...and decided after!!!!
>
>Happy listening...!
>
>ALEX!
>----- Original Message ----- From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
>To: <naktalk at naks.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:39 PM
>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>
>
>>Mark:
>>
>>All the audio "pundants" in my family were silenced years ago when I got 
>>tired of hearing that I was strange with my tube amps and VPI/TNT/ET front 
>>end.........so I invited them over for dinner and let them flap their gums 
>>about how great cd's were....after some direct comparisons of identical 
>>music on differenrt media cd's/lp's........all but my two stupid cousins 
>>admitted how different the records sounded to the cds......they even used 
>>the terms warmer.....and more life like.....given a good analog front 
>>end........the digital monster is exposed as the fraud he truly is!
>>
>>Neil
>>
>>
>>>From: "Mark Hugo" <Mhugo at sunint.co.za>
>>>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>>>To: <rkunst at C-K.com>, <naktalk at naks.com>
>>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>>>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:09:54 +0200
>>>
>>>Yes!!
>>>
>>>It does seem crazy!!  And I'm sure we've all had a good laugh, mainly
>>>because we have a couple of super-metals smugly stashed away.  But of
>>>course, from a viewpoint of demand/supply economics, the value of
>>>anything is determined by the price at which it will change hands.  And
>>>these things are moving off his/her shelves!!
>>>
>>>However, having said that, they are simply fantastic tapes.  I am a
>>>great fan of Maxell XLII-S.  It's probably my favourite type II.
>>>However, a SSMM is a type IV and will beat it soundly (pardon the pun)
>>>on every measurable rating in the book, have no fear of that.  The
>>>levels of fidelity possible are of the highest order and it cannot be
>>>wasted on either substandard equipment or find it's way into the hands
>>>of amateurs.  This sort of pricing will make sure of that.
>>>
>>>The way to use a cassette such as this is on a top quality deck,
>>>recording from virgin vinyl or master tape on a very high-end analogue
>>>system.  I suggest analogue so as to keep the analogue format all the
>>>way through.  Consider this j-card extract from one of my tapes - the
>>>cassette was:  TDK MA-XG
>>>
>>>Artist
>>>"The Who"
>>>Simply Vinyl 180g Pressing
>>>
>>>Linn LP12, SME IV Arm
>>>Transfiguration Esprit Cart, (120ohm 1,3mV)
>>>Linn Lingo PS, Ringmat,
>>>Eurekon MC001 P/stage
>>>Genesis Bal. Sol.Silver
>>>Jeff Rowland Consummate" Pre-amp
>>>Nakamichi CR-7E  (Dolby C)
>>>TR. Date: 15/12/2003
>>>
>>>This is quite a nice vinyl set-up.  I know some of you will be thinking
>>>- he needs to hear an "Orbe" or "Townshend Rock Reference" or Forsell,
>>>or whatever.  Sure, they are fantastic.  The main point is, you will not
>>>want to waste the extraordinary resolving power of a Super-Metal if only
>>>recording from a CD, or radio.  Also, you do not want to be using a
>>>cassette deck that cannot manage to make the most of the demanding tape
>>>formulation, including it's phenomenol overload characteristics.
>>>
>>>These are not everyday tapes, but if you're looking to blow someones
>>>socks off with a sound that they never dreamed possible - (never mind
>>>that it's from cassette, which they will never even suspect) these
>>>honeys will do it.
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>
>>>Marc
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> >>> rkunst at C-K.com 09/30/04 01:00AM >>>
>>>NOS
>>>SONY
>>>METAL MASTER
>>>SUPER AUDIO
>>>CASSETTE TAPES
>>>FOR SALE
>>>
>>>$64.99 ea!!!
>>>
>>>http://www.oaktreeent.com/Sony_Super_Metal_Master_Audio_Cassette_Tapes.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>Is it me? Or is this out of control??
>>>If not, should I snatch them up??
>>>We can still get Maxell XLII-S 90's for 90� each.
>>>Are they that much better??
>>>
>>>http://www.cheapbatteries.com/audio.htm
>>>
>>>
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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 22:16:02 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 16:16:02 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <20041001200823.6320E17CF7@smtp.amb.org>
Message-ID: <BD833342.6C63%pokemonoman@mac.com>

on 10/1/04 4:08 PM, Ti Kan at ti at amb.org wrote:

> Derrick Beckner writes:
>> Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
>> technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
>> considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get up
>> to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with
>> Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.
> 
> But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the Dragon: NAAC.
> 
> -Ti


DOLBY S IS CUTE AND SO ARE THE OUSTANDING FEATURES OF THE DRAGON. NONE OF
THIS STUFF IS ABSOLUYTELY NECESSARY.
IF YOU NEED A GREAT RECORDING MACHINE, BUY A STUDER REEL TO REEL OR A
STELLOVOX REEL TO REEL PERIOD.

PMJ



From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Oct  1 22:35:30 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:35:30 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <20041001200823.6320E17CF7@smtp.amb.org>
Message-ID: <000101c4a7f6$31388e80$b2c84c51@oemcomputer>

Spot on, Ti!

Gra'

> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of Ti Kan
> Sent: 01 October 2004 21:08
> To: naktalk at naks.com
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????
>
>
> Derrick Beckner writes:
> > Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
> > technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
> > considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S
> can get up
> > to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with
> > Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.
>
> But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the Dragon: NAAC.
>
> -Ti
>
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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Fri Oct  1 22:29:49 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:29:49 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
In-Reply-To: <BD832784.6C4E%pokemonoman@mac.com>
Message-ID: <000001c4a7f5$6625dcc0$b2c84c51@oemcomputer>

POKEMONOJEFF said:  "IF YOU WWERE GOING TO MAKE A CASSETTE "MASTER"  (A
LAUGHABLE PROPOSDITION IN MY OPINION...) "

Then you have probably never heard the classic "The Texas Campfire Tapes"
vinyl LP by Michelle Shocked, which was mastered onto a humble cassette
loaded on a Sony Walkman, recorded in the open air by a campfire!  Also, one
of our members (I shan't embarrass him by saying who) made a live recording
of an orchestra on a Nak' deck and made me a copy of it - I can honestly say
it is one of the finest quality recordings that I have on cassette, CD or
vinyl.  IMHO, the BEST of the cassette decks, with the right quality
software, were/are capable of mastering fine quality recordings, and
certainly better than CD/R, DVD/R or even most HD recording machines, save
perhaps for some of the pro' gear .... but there again ... I have heard some
recordings done entirely in the digital domain, so that (allegedly) "nothing
is lost from the original" which sound crushed and lifeless, and lacking
tonal colour.

I sometimes think that recording is a bit like photography.  A really good
photographer doesn't need to spend mega bucks on a fancy professional Nikon
with a hundred frames of film and a motor drive; s/he can take an amazing
picture with a box Brownie camera in one shot.

Gra'




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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Oct  2 03:02:38 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:02:38 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
References: <5.1.0.14.2.20041001092324.01e12390@psulias.psu.edu>
Message-ID: <000901c4a81b$8475ea00$6b773242@CopyTech>

Plus the Dolby S is more forgiving for those who like to playback without
decoding, like the dolby b. Dolby S was an attempt to emulate the venerable
pro version of Dolby SR (spectral recording).

Anyway, I'll choose a Dragon over any HK at anytime.



Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derrick Beckner" <dgb100 at psulias.psu.edu>
To: "Isy Fidelman" <fidelman at telcel.net.ve>; "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette
Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 6:29 AM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????


> Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
> technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
> considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get up
> to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with
> Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic range.
>
> Of course the proof would only be in the listening.
>
>


From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Oct  2 03:05:24 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:05:24 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
References: <BD832784.6C4E%pokemonoman@mac.com>
Message-ID: <002901c4a81b$e7b15b40$6b773242@CopyTech>

Cassette Master is not a joke for those very few who still duplicates
cassette to cassette on Telex, Sony, Otari and Infonics machines. Not many
anymore, I'm afraid ...

Carlos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "POKEMONOJEFF" <pokemonoman at mac.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


> on 9/29/04 7:00 PM, Ray Kunst at rkunst at C-K.com wrote:
>
> > NOS
> > SONY
> > METAL MASTER
> > SUPER AUDIO
> > CASSETTE TAPES
> > FOR SALE
> >
> > $64.99 ea!!!
>
> THESE ARE, I'M SURE, COLLECTORS ITEMS.
>
> IF YOU WWERE GOING TO MAKE A CASSETTE "MASTER"  (A LAUGHABLE PROPOSDITION
IN
> MY OPINION...) THEN I COULD SEE ITY.
> OTHERWISE, IT'S A HUGE RIP-OFF, IN MY OPINION, NATCH...
> PMJ
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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Oct  2 03:07:05 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:07:05 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS
References: <000a01c4a7f2$3f9b8ee0$539d4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <004001c4a81c$24337800$6b773242@CopyTech>

Re: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITSThe only real nightmares for every tech are the ZXL series; specifically the 700 and 1000 ZXL.

Carlos

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nelson 
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks 
  Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:07 PM
  Subject: RE: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS


  I believe they (Dragons) are not intuitive to work on.  So, your average tech' might have difficulties.  However, specialist Nak' techs', like Stephen Sank, Jeff Galin, Steve Rudik, B&W, etc., and some of the experts that belong to this List, would appear not to find them a "nightmare".  But I would think - correct me if I am wrong, guys - the issue with Dragons is that they are not quite so easy to diagnose when something goes wrong on account of their sophisticated ICs, plus spares are not getting easier to find!   However, the thing that makes the Dragon particularly special is the auto azi' adjustment, which, combined with its otherwise superb sonic qualities, make it probably the finest cassette REPLAY machine ever produced.  And it does rather well recording, too.  But, arguably, there are others that can record better than the Dragon.  E.g. CR7, ReVox B215, Tandberg 3014.

  Gra'
    -----Original Message-----
    From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On Behalf Of POKEMONOJEFF
    Sent: 01 October 2004 20:12
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
    Subject: Re: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS


    I'M SURE A DRAGON IS JUST DANDY, BUT I HEARD THEY WERE A NIGTMARE TO HAVE RESTORED AND/OR REPAIRED AND I HEARD THIS FROM QUITE A FREW DIFFERNT TECHS.

    ALL THE BEST,

    PMJ


    on 9/24/04 4:38 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:


      PMJ said:  " HAVE NEVER, NEVER, NEVER HEARD MORE PERFECT PLAYBACK FROM AN ORDINARY PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE THAN THROUGH MY EBAY PURCHASED 670ZX PERIOD."

      That's cos' you've not heard a Dragon ... 


    Gra'



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From copytec at coqui.net  Sat Oct  2 03:20:24 2004
From: copytec at coqui.net (El Magnifico)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 18:20:24 -0700
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
References: <BD833342.6C63%pokemonoman@mac.com>
Message-ID: <004c01c4a81e$01050d10$6b773242@CopyTech>

Jeff, I'm sorry but perhaps you are missing the point here. We are talking
about cassette decks, not mastering machines. I have an Studer A-80 1/2" 15
& 30 ips for certain pro applications. I don't really think anybody is dumb
enough to record domestic recordings on such a machine where a reel cost
over $50.00 and gives you 1/2 hour at 30 ips. Plus, who wants an "stove" in
a living room ? I do have a Technics 1700 for my home use and I found it
better than my former Studer/Revox B 77 & PR 99. But again, those are open
reel decks; not cassettes'.

Dolby & auto azymuth is completely irelevant for open reel decks depending
on the speed and the tape you are recording, but, I'm afraid that for
cassette applications is completely imperative if you want to obtain certain
quality. You'll be surprised if I tell you that some restorations & new CD
re-issues has been "rescued" from safety copies made on cassettes ... yes,
many times my friend ...

So, a "great recording machine" are those who fulfill your expectations and
quality no matter what the media is: CD, Cassette, Reel, DAT or MD. It all
depends on the applications and your very personal taste.

Carlos










----- Original Message ----- 
From: "POKEMONOJEFF" <pokemonoman at mac.com>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????


> on 10/1/04 4:08 PM, Ti Kan at ti at amb.org wrote:
>
> > Derrick Beckner writes:
> >> Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
> >> technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
> >> considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby S can get
up
> >> to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81 or so with
> >> Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic
range.
> >
> > But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the Dragon: NAAC.
> >
> > -Ti
>
>
> DOLBY S IS CUTE AND SO ARE THE OUSTANDING FEATURES OF THE DRAGON. NONE OF
> THIS STUFF IS ABSOLUYTELY NECESSARY.
> IF YOU NEED A GREAT RECORDING MACHINE, BUY A STUDER REEL TO REEL OR A
> STELLOVOX REEL TO REEL PERIOD.
>
> PMJ
>
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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 23:00:00 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 17:00:00 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
In-Reply-To: <000001c4a7f5$6625dcc0$b2c84c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <BD833D90.6C79%pokemonoman@mac.com>


NICE ANSWER!!! I'VE ALSO RECORD LIVE TO 2 TRACK (!!!) VIA MY
PORTABLENAKAMICHI USING THE THREE NAKAMICHI MICROPHONES. ONE IN LEFT, ONE IN
CENTER AND ONE IN RIGHT.

IT IS HARD TO GET THE SETTIONGS RIGHT WITH LIUD ROCK MUSIC I THINK. BUT I'LL
TRYT IT AGAIN. I'VE GOT A SONY PRO 5 AS WELL.

WHAT I WASMAIMLY REFERING TO, HOWEVER, WAS THE
NEED" FOR AN OVERPRICED $60.00 METAL CASSETTE.
I DO ENJOY CASSETTE RECORDINGS AND HAVE BEEN MAKING THEM FOR YEARS!!

PMJ

on 10/1/04 4:29 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

> POKEMONOJEFF said:  "IF YOU WWERE GOING TO MAKE A CASSETTE "MASTER"  (A
> LAUGHABLE PROPOSDITION IN MY OPINION...) "
> 
> Then you have probably never heard the classic "The Texas Campfire Tapes"
> vinyl LP by Michelle Shocked, which was mastered onto a humble cassette
> loaded on a Sony Walkman, recorded in the open air by a campfire!  Also, one
> of our members (I shan't embarrass him by saying who) made a live recording
> of an orchestra on a Nak' deck and made me a copy of it - I can honestly say
> it is one of the finest quality recordings that I have on cassette, CD or
> vinyl.  IMHO, the BEST of the cassette decks, with the right quality
> software, were/are capable of mastering fine quality recordings, and
> certainly better than CD/R, DVD/R or even most HD recording machines, save
> perhaps for some of the pro' gear .... but there again ... I have heard some
> recordings done entirely in the digital domain, so that (allegedly) "nothing
> is lost from the original" which sound crushed and lifeless, and lacking
> tonal colour.
> 
> I sometimes think that recording is a bit like photography.  A really good
> photographer doesn't need to spend mega bucks on a fancy professional Nikon
> with a hundred frames of film and a motor drive; s/he can take an amazing
> picture with a box Brownie camera in one shot.
> 
> Gra'

NICE ANSWER!!! I'VE ALSO RECORD LIVE TO 2 TRACK (!!!) VIA MY
PORTABLENAKAMICHI USING THE THREE NAKAMICHI MICROPHONES. ONE IN LEFT, ONE IN
CENTER AND ONE IN RIGHT.

IT IS HARD TO GET THE SETTIONGS RIGHT WITH LIUD ROCK MUSIC I THINK. BUT I'LL
TRYT IT AGAIN. I'VE GOT A SONY PRO 5 AS WELL.

WHAT I WASMAIMLY REFERING TO, HOWEVER, WAS THE
NEED" FOR AN OVERPRICED $60.00 METAL CASSETTE.
I DO ENJOY CASSETTE RECORDINGS AND HAVE BEEN MAKING THEM FOR YEARS!!

PMJ



From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 23:01:52 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 17:01:52 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] NAKAMICHI 670ZX REMOTE CONTROL UNITS
In-Reply-To: <000a01c4a7f2$3f9b8ee0$539d4c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <BD833E00.6C7A%pokemonoman@mac.com>

AGAIN, GREAT ANSWERS.  CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW THE AUTI AZIMUTYH IS
"BETTER" ON THE DRAGON THAN MY LOWLY NAK 670 ZX?

IS IT BECAUSE MINE IS FOR RECORD ONLY?

LET ME KNOW AND THANX!!

PMJ

on 10/1/04 4:07 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

sophisticated ICs, plus spares are not getting easier to find!   However,
the thing that makes the Dragon particularly special is the auto azi'
adjustment, which, combined with its otherwise superb sonic qualities, make
it probably the finest cassette REPLAY machine ever produced.  And it does
rather well recording, too.  But, arguably, there are others that can record
better than the Dragon.  E.g. CR7, ReVox B215, Tandberg 3014.
 
Gra'

AGAIN, GREAT ANSWERS.  CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW THE AUTI AZIMUTYH IS
"BETTER" ON THE DRAGON THAN MY LOWLY NAK 670 ZX?

IS IT BECAUSE MINE IS FOR RECORD ONLY?

LET ME KNOW AND THANX!!

PMJ



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From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 22:57:05 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 16:57:05 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <000101c4a7f6$31388e80$b2c84c51@oemcomputer>
Message-ID: <BD833CE1.6C78%pokemonoman@mac.com>

WHAT IS "NAAC" PLEASE?

PMJ

on 10/1/04 4:35 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

>> But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the Dragon: NAAC.
>> 
>> -Ti


WHAT IS "NAAC" PLEASE?

PMJ



From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 23:02:48 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 17:02:48 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
In-Reply-To: <BAY2-F334nhrKtzcbLD00030507@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BD833E38.6C7C%pokemonoman@mac.com>

SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A VERY NICE COMPANION AND YES, SHARING MUSIC WITH YOUR
COMPANION IS ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS IN MY OPINION.

PMJ

on 10/1/04 4:04 PM, neil lipes at neillipes628 at hotmail.com wrote:

> 
> And nothing beats listening to music with my wife while glancing over at the
> mono-amps glowing with the light of sixteen KT-90 glass bottles!
> 
> Neil

SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A VERY NICE COMPANION AND YES, SHARING MUSIC WITH YOUR
COMPANION IS ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS IN MY OPINION.

PMJ



From pokemonoman at mac.com  Fri Oct  1 23:05:19 2004
From: pokemonoman at mac.com (POKEMONOJEFF)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 17:05:19 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <BJEPKGIDAOOJNKHJKLKFGEIDCEAA.stan.targowski@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BD833ECF.6C7D%pokemonoman@mac.com>

I HAVE A SONY WITH DOLBY S THAT I GOT FOR $5.00 AT THE OODWILL. IT WORKS
PERFECTLY, BUT I JUST CAN'T WARM UP TO ANY DOLBY. PRFOPERLY CALIBRATED OLR
NOT. IT IS A "FILTER" AND I HATE ALL FILTERING.

I'D ABSOLUTELY POSOITIVELY RATHER HEAR THE TAPE HISS ANY DAY.

BY THE WAY, I DID ABSOLUTLE DID COIN THIS EXPRESSION YEARS AGO:

"TAKE YOUR TAPE HISS LIKE A MAN....."

PMJ/"TAKE YOUR TAPE HISS LIKE A MAN..." EXPRESSION COPYWRITE OWNER


on 10/1/04 4:04 PM, Stan Targowski at stan.targowski at comcast.net wrote:

> Well, TD4600 is a 2-head Dolby S unit. Nothing impressive, not close to
> CD-491 they used to make. The TD-4800 was a three head model. But again,
> this is not even close to BX300.
> 
> Stan

I HAVE A SONY WITH DOLBY S THAT I GOT FOR $5.00 AT THE OODWILL. IT WORKS
PERFECTLY, BUT I JUST CAN'T WARM UP TO ANY DOLBY. PRFOPERLY CALIBRATED OLR
NOT. IT IS A "FILTER" AND I HATE ALL FILTERING.

I'D ABSOLUTELY POSOITIVELY RATHER HEAR THE TAPE HISS ANY DAY.

BY THE WAY, I DID ABSOLUTLE DID COIN THIS EXPRESSION YEARS AGO:

"TAKE YOUR TAPE HISS LIKE A MAN....."

PMJ/"TAKE YOUR TAPE HISS LIKE A MAN..." EXPRESSION COPYWRITE OWNER



From gwmcbride at comcast.net  Fri Oct  1 23:56:19 2004
From: gwmcbride at comcast.net (GMcBride)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 15:56:19 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] NAK 1000 worht it?
In-Reply-To: <BAY18-DAV10iZ9rWjAK00073656@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <MBBBJNGGCKJALOPAMEKBOEELCKAA.gwmcbride@comcast.net>

Hi Alex,

Sorry for the delay in my reply, I've been out and about . . . .

I used to preach the "pure Isopropyl, NOT rubbing alcohol" at to all the
customers, including professional types, that called in with questions
and/or problems when I worked for a tape manufacturer.  My other standard
sermon was "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" on ANY recorder whether it was
Audio, Video, Instrumentation, or Data !  Even CD and DVD readers/writers
need to have the lens of the laser and pick up cleaned, preferably with one
of the cleaning disks that has the tiny brushes installed on the business
side of the disc.

There used to be a product that was considered a "Rubber Restorer" (might
have even been the name of the stuff) and I wonder if anyone has tried some
of that on the tires and pulleys in any of the "Oldies" such as my 700?  And
if so, where did they get it?

I recently had the 17V power supply go south in my 700 and used a 2N2222A
(metal can T0-5 configuration [I think]) to replace Q404 which was
originally a 2SC732.  I also found that applying some heat sink compound
between the Power Supply PWB mounting bracket where it is attached to the
main recorder support helps to better distribute the heat away from the heat
sink and keep things a little cooler.  Hopefully, no more power supply
problems !!

I haven't yet had the task of opening one of the newer "Plastics" models and
I have a difficult time accepting that they would be more complicated than
the 1000 or the 700 drive systems.  It might be fun to poke around in one of
those!!

Keep the noise floor down in the mud !!

George




  -----Original Message-----
  From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On Behalf
Of Alex Cozac
  Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:55 AM
  To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
  Subject: Re: [naktalk] NAK 1000 worht it?


  Hello George,

  I always use Isopropyl 100% pure alcohol and NEVER Rubbing as you quoted
alcohol! And believe me WORKS!!!!

  Concerning the FF/REV rounded belt, you can obtain very easily..as it's
similarly to more common cassettes deck around the world. Those lovely
"Oldies" Nak 1000; 1000/2; 700 and 700/2 was extremely well made much better
that the more complicated newer full of "Plastics" models, to my  knowledge
you don't need to change any assembly...last almost forever!

  Happy Listening,

  ALEX!
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: GMcBride
    To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
    Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 7:52 PM
    Subject: RE: [naktalk] NAK 1000 worht it?


    Hi,

    On the subject of 1000s and 700s as well, does anyone have any drive
mechanism parts lying around for the 700?  Mine is chattering a bit in FF &
REW and I'm hoping to find someone who has some of the tires and belts for
it, or maybe even the entire "fast mode" assembly.

    For cleaning the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers, NEVER use rubbing
alcohol !!  It typically contains up to 15% mineral oil !!!

    George McBride


      -----Original Message----- .
      From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
Behalf Of Alex Cozac
      Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 8:51 PM
      To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
      Subject: Re: [naktalk] NAK 1000 worht it?


      Hi!

      Yes is justifies such lower price, want I don't know if you speak on
US $ or UK pounds, it's a little difference among these two prices!
      As you wrote us, seems in a "Super Mint" conditions! Buy it, makes
much less problems that the more newer ones, and really sound superb...I
still owning one 1000/2 from 1978 which I want to sell for $:300.00

      Happy Listening,

      ALEX!
        ----- Original Message -----
        From: Mark Lynn
        To: naktalk at naks.com
        Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 4:26 PM
        Subject: [naktalk] NAK 1000 worht it?


        it's in mint condition and was owned by what had to have been the
most anal person in the world.it's calibrated and pretty much in the best
shape it could be in.it even has the box that contained the papers and
calibration tapes.even that appears to be mint.
         i'll be using it for playback only.he wants 150 and just lives
right down the street so i've seen the unit and the guy selling it is a good
friend.please reply off list if you have any thoughts.thanks

        mark L.
        lynnzzz at comcast.net


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From gwmcbride at comcast.net  Sat Oct  2 00:22:41 2004
From: gwmcbride at comcast.net (GMcBride)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 16:22:41 -0600
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES 
In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20040930100319.01be81a0@pop.east.cox.net>
Message-ID: <MBBBJNGGCKJALOPAMEKBMEENCKAA.gwmcbride@comcast.net>

Speaking of Maxell, have you ever used one of their Metal Vertex cassettes?



-----Original Message-----
From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
Behalf Of roland
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 8:04 AM
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


Although rare, they come up on eBay for around $25-35


At 06:00 PM 9/29/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>NOS
>SONY
>METAL MASTER
>SUPER AUDIO
>CASSETTE TAPES
>FOR SALE
>
>$64.99 ea!!!
>
>http://www.oaktreeent.com/Sony_Super_Metal_Master_Audio_Cassette_Tapes.htm
>
>Is it me? Or is this out of control??
>If not, should I snatch them up??
>We can still get Maxell XLII-S 90's for 90¢ each.
>Are they that much better??
>
>http://www.cheapbatteries.com/audio.htm
>
>
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From p9019 at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  2 02:26:16 2004
From: p9019 at yahoo.com (Scott Johnson)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:26:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <BD833CE1.6C78%pokemonoman@mac.com>
Message-ID: <20041002002616.9507.qmail@web40427.mail.yahoo.com>

NAAC stands for Nakamichi Auto Azimuth Correction.  It is a system
that Nakamichi put on only the Dragon, TD-1200, 1200SE and 1200II.

It automatically adjusts the playback head for optimal azimuth match.
 It does so by slitting the gap on the right channel into two
separate gaps and then compares the phase of the signals coming from
each.  The PB head azimuth is then adjusted until the phase
difference is minimized.  That's an over simplification.  You can
read more about it here in page 4 of the Dragon brochure that I have
posted on the net.
http://www.geocities.com/p9019/nakamichi/brochures/Dragon_4_sm.jpg

Scott J.

--- POKEMONOJEFF <pokemonoman at mac.com> wrote:

> WHAT IS "NAAC" PLEASE?
> 
> PMJ
> 
> on 10/1/04 4:35 PM, Nelson at graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk wrote:
> 
> >> But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the
> Dragon: NAAC.
> >> 
> >> -Ti
> 
> 
> WHAT IS "NAAC" PLEASE?
> 
> PMJ
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From ti at amb.org  Sat Oct  2 02:26:48 2004
From: ti at amb.org (Ti Kan)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:26:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <BD833CE1.6C78%pokemonoman@mac.com> from "POKEMONOJEFF" at Oct 01,
	2004 04:57:05 PM
Message-ID: <20041002002648.AB12D17048@smtp.amb.org>

POKEMONOJEFF writes:
> WHAT IS "NAAC" PLEASE?

"Nakamichi Auto Azimuth Correction".  The Dragon is the only Nak home
cassette deck that has it.  In short, it automatically and dynamically
adapts the playback head azimuth alignment to the tape, so that no matter
which deck the tape was recorded on, no matter which tape play direction
(Dragon is auto reverse), you will always be extracting the best performance
possible from the tape.

How NAAC works is ingenius.  The right channel playback head is actually
two separate heads in parallel, reading the right channel track on the
tape simultaneously.  If there is any azimuth error, the signal from
one of them will lag behind the other in phase.  In conjunction with
some heuristics logic, the two outputs are compared and, if necessary,
the microprocessor activates the azimuth correction motor rotate the head
in order to null out such errors.

-Ti


From Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au  Sat Oct  2 02:42:17 2004
From: Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au (Thomas Siomopoulos)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:42:17 +1000 
Subject: [naktalk] 670ZX Remote
Message-ID: <8D011699C220D411A266009027AF327D0531D6D0@mis-exchange.neca.nec.com.au>

Yep it certainly is the wireless remote.

-----Original Message-----
From: POKEMONOJEFF [mailto:pokemonoman at mac.com]
Sent: Saturday, 2 October 2004 4:55
To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
Subject: Re: [naktalk] 670ZX Remote


IS THIS THE WIRELESS REMOTE??
I WANT/NEED ONE VERY BADLY

PMJ

on 9/30/04 5:52 PM, Thomas Siomopoulos at Tom_Siomopoulos at neca.nec.com.au
wrote:

> statememnt), so I went and bought a second-hand rm-580r/t. Love it to
bits.
> 
> Tom.


IS THIS THE WIRELESS REMOTE??
I WANT/NEED ONE VERY BADLY

PMJ

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From graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk  Sat Oct  2 01:35:58 2004
From: graham at nelson3.freeserve.co.uk (Nelson)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 00:35:58 +0100
Subject: [naktalk] A new joke??????
In-Reply-To: <004c01c4a81e$01050d10$6b773242@CopyTech>
Message-ID: <000f01c4a80f$6740eae0$0bdb4c51@oemcomputer>

Carlos

You remind me of what happened when my wife and I made a radio programme
about Russian jazz for Jazz FM @ Manchester, England.    At a planning
meeting before we'd written the programme, we mentioned some of the material
Tanya had collected were "masters" (from Nicolai Panov) laid down on a
humble cassette, and Ferric Oxide at that.    I suppose you might have
called them "safety" copies?  Whatever, they were dubbed at the time the R2R
or DAT (or whatever) copies were made in readiness for production onto CD.
The producer, a seasoned broadcaster and also a senior executive @ JFM at
the time said, "Oh no - cassette's are no good.  They're fine for voice, of
course, but you can't get the quality from them.  We're not even keen on
vinyl these days, either.  CDs or DATs are what we prefer..."

So, we went home, borrowed a cheap Sony DAT recorder, and copied the tracks
we wanted on the cassette and vinyl straight onto a DAT tape, and presented
JFM with that instead  They were more than satisfied with the recording
quality because the music was now on a DAT tape!

Incidentally, the cassette to DAT copies were not replayed from a
Nakamichi - I didn't own one then - but from a humble 2 headed Aiwa AD1800
about 15 years old at that time!!

All goes to show, I think, that we often hear what we want to hear, not
necessarily what is there.

Gra'



> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of El Magnifico
> Sent: 02 October 2004 02:20
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????
>
>
> Jeff, I'm sorry but perhaps you are missing the point here. We are talking
> about cassette decks, not mastering machines. I have an Studer
> A-80 1/2" 15
> & 30 ips for certain pro applications. I don't really think
> anybody is dumb
> enough to record domestic recordings on such a machine where a reel cost
> over $50.00 and gives you 1/2 hour at 30 ips. Plus, who wants an
> "stove" in
> a living room ? I do have a Technics 1700 for my home use and I found it
> better than my former Studer/Revox B 77 & PR 99. But again, those are open
> reel decks; not cassettes'.
>
> Dolby & auto azymuth is completely irelevant for open reel decks depending
> on the speed and the tape you are recording, but, I'm afraid that for
> cassette applications is completely imperative if you want to
> obtain certain
> quality. You'll be surprised if I tell you that some restorations & new CD
> re-issues has been "rescued" from safety copies made on cassettes ... yes,
> many times my friend ...
>
> So, a "great recording machine" are those who fulfill your
> expectations and
> quality no matter what the media is: CD, Cassette, Reel, DAT or MD. It all
> depends on the applications and your very personal taste.
>
> Carlos
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "POKEMONOJEFF" <pokemonoman at mac.com>
> To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] A new joke??????
>
>
> > on 10/1/04 4:08 PM, Ti Kan at ti at amb.org wrote:
> >
> > > Derrick Beckner writes:
> > >> Hard to tell, but with HX Pro and Dolby S it may make recordings,
> > >> technically on par with a dragon.  HK did make some decks that were
> > >> considered just below the Naks and Revoxs in the 80s.  Dolby
> S can get
> up
> > >> to a 85+ S/N ratio on some decks, (I think the dragon was 81
> or so with
> > >> Dolby C) and theoretically HX Pro should give it a better dynamic
> range.
> > >
> > > But it's missing the all-important defining feature of the
> Dragon: NAAC.
> > >
> > > -Ti
> >
> >
> > DOLBY S IS CUTE AND SO ARE THE OUSTANDING FEATURES OF THE
> DRAGON. NONE OF
> > THIS STUFF IS ABSOLUYTELY NECESSARY.
> > IF YOU NEED A GREAT RECORDING MACHINE, BUY A STUDER REEL TO REEL OR A
> > STELLOVOX REEL TO REEL PERIOD.
> >
> > PMJ
> >
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From alexcozac at hotmail.com  Sat Oct  2 01:42:38 2004
From: alexcozac at hotmail.com (Alex Cozac)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 01:42:38 +0200
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
References: <BAY2-F334nhrKtzcbLD00030507@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY18-DAV12WGxegIqu0000637d@hotmail.com>

Hi Neil,

I really agreed with your lovely common sense...! As I always own and have 
in use tubes/valves stereo gear + today 4 turntables and a Nitty Gritty 
record cleaning machine...HOWEVER...mostly of the newer recording is do it 
ONLY in CD format...and my good friend MUST hear as close to ANALOGUE way, 
and this new Naim's Cd player really do so!!!
He own also a Linn LP-12/Armageddon/Aro/ Audio Technica cartridge all his 
very expensive Naim's gear sit on two "Base" brand 4 floors rack's support 
system. The "Only" NOT Naim's gear is his turntable and ProAc 3.8 speakers.
Really only in his home and with his very expensive & superlative equipment 
I enjoy "Solid State"....set!!!

Be well!

ALEX!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
To: <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


> Alex:
>
> Although I do have a CD player and DVD burner for my wife.....I will die 
> an analog fool.....I just like everything about it.......from holding and 
> reading Lp covers to cleaning the black gold on my VPI... to setting up my 
> arm on the TNT.......I like to tweak......it is a good form of therapy!!
>
> And nothing beats listening to music with my wife while glancing over at 
> the mono-amps glowing with the light of sixteen KT-90 glass bottles!
>
> Neil
>
>
>>From: "Alex Cozac" <alexcozac at hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>>To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>>Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:11:12 +0200
>>
>>Hi Neil,
>>
>>Sorry to disappoint you, yesterday I hear the newer Naim's CD-3 last Naim 
>>product with his newer improved separated power supply, if i remember well 
>>near 8,000 UK pounds....For such price you really get an a "Completely 
>>Analogue" sounding CD player...Try to hear it...and decided after!!!!
>>
>>Happy listening...!
>>
>>ALEX!
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "neil lipes" <neillipes628 at hotmail.com>
>>To: <naktalk at naks.com>
>>Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:39 PM
>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>>
>>
>>>Mark:
>>>
>>>All the audio "pundants" in my family were silenced years ago when I got 
>>>tired of hearing that I was strange with my tube amps and VPI/TNT/ET 
>>>front end.........so I invited them over for dinner and let them flap 
>>>their gums about how great cd's were....after some direct comparisons of 
>>>identical music on differenrt media cd's/lp's........all but my two 
>>>stupid cousins admitted how different the records sounded to the 
>>>cds......they even used the terms warmer.....and more life like.....given 
>>>a good analog front end........the digital monster is exposed as the 
>>>fraud he truly is!
>>>
>>>Neil
>>>
>>>
>>>>From: "Mark Hugo" <Mhugo at sunint.co.za>
>>>>Reply-To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks <naktalk at naks.com>
>>>>To: <rkunst at C-K.com>, <naktalk at naks.com>
>>>>Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>>>>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:09:54 +0200
>>>>
>>>>Yes!!
>>>>
>>>>It does seem crazy!!  And I'm sure we've all had a good laugh, mainly
>>>>because we have a couple of super-metals smugly stashed away.  But of
>>>>course, from a viewpoint of demand/supply economics, the value of
>>>>anything is determined by the price at which it will change hands.  And
>>>>these things are moving off his/her shelves!!
>>>>
>>>>However, having said that, they are simply fantastic tapes.  I am a
>>>>great fan of Maxell XLII-S.  It's probably my favourite type II.
>>>>However, a SSMM is a type IV and will beat it soundly (pardon the pun)
>>>>on every measurable rating in the book, have no fear of that.  The
>>>>levels of fidelity possible are of the highest order and it cannot be
>>>>wasted on either substandard equipment or find it's way into the hands
>>>>of amateurs.  This sort of pricing will make sure of that.
>>>>
>>>>The way to use a cassette such as this is on a top quality deck,
>>>>recording from virgin vinyl or master tape on a very high-end analogue
>>>>system.  I suggest analogue so as to keep the analogue format all the
>>>>way through.  Consider this j-card extract from one of my tapes - the
>>>>cassette was:  TDK MA-XG
>>>>
>>>>Artist
>>>>"The Who"
>>>>Simply Vinyl 180g Pressing
>>>>
>>>>Linn LP12, SME IV Arm
>>>>Transfiguration Esprit Cart, (120ohm 1,3mV)
>>>>Linn Lingo PS, Ringmat,
>>>>Eurekon MC001 P/stage
>>>>Genesis Bal. Sol.Silver
>>>>Jeff Rowland Consummate" Pre-amp
>>>>Nakamichi CR-7E  (Dolby C)
>>>>TR. Date: 15/12/2003
>>>>
>>>>This is quite a nice vinyl set-up.  I know some of you will be thinking
>>>>- he needs to hear an "Orbe" or "Townshend Rock Reference" or Forsell,
>>>>or whatever.  Sure, they are fantastic.  The main point is, you will not
>>>>want to waste the extraordinary resolving power of a Super-Metal if only
>>>>recording from a CD, or radio.  Also, you do not want to be using a
>>>>cassette deck that cannot manage to make the most of the demanding tape
>>>>formulation, including it's phenomenol overload characteristics.
>>>>
>>>>These are not everyday tapes, but if you're looking to blow someones
>>>>socks off with a sound that they never dreamed possible - (never mind
>>>>that it's from cassette, which they will never even suspect) these
>>>>honeys will do it.
>>>>
>>>>Cheers,
>>>>
>>>>Marc
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> >>> rkunst at C-K.com 09/30/04 01:00AM >>>
>>>>NOS
>>>>SONY
>>>>METAL MASTER
>>>>SUPER AUDIO
>>>>CASSETTE TAPES
>>>>FOR SALE
>>>>
>>>>$64.99 ea!!!
>>>>
>>>>http://www.oaktreeent.com/Sony_Super_Metal_Master_Audio_Cassette_Tapes.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Is it me? Or is this out of control??
>>>>If not, should I snatch them up??
>>>>We can still get Maxell XLII-S 90's for 90¢ each.
>>>>Are they that much better??
>>>>
>>>>http://www.cheapbatteries.com/audio.htm
>>>>
>>>>
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From jmtooley at ce.net  Sat Oct  2 01:47:16 2004
From: jmtooley at ce.net (John M. Tooley)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 19:47:16 -0400
Subject: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES 
References: <MBBBJNGGCKJALOPAMEKBMEENCKAA.gwmcbride@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009a01c4a810$fc1d2c90$c3b30642@john1patlmckrl>

Ask Stephen Sank about Maxell Vertex cassettes then if you have any you will 
give them away ;-) Right Stephen?

John T.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GMcBride" <gwmcbride at comcast.net>
To: "Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks" <naktalk at naks.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 6:22 PM
Subject: RE: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES


> Speaking of Maxell, have you ever used one of their Metal Vertex 
> cassettes?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: naktalk-bounces at naks.com [mailto:naktalk-bounces at naks.com]On
> Behalf Of roland
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 8:04 AM
> To: Talk about Nakamichi Cassette Decks
> Subject: Re: [naktalk] SONY METAL MASTER SUPER AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES
>
>
> Although rare, they come up on eBay for around $25-35
>
>
> At 06:00 PM 9/29/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>NOS
>>SONY
>>METAL MASTER
>>SUPER AUDIO
>>CASSETTE TAPES
>>FOR SALE
>>
>>$64.99 ea!!!
>>
>>http://www.oaktreeent.com/Sony_Super_Metal_Master_Audio_Cassette_Tapes.htm
>>
>>Is i