Anyone here know of a solid repair shop for old tape machines?I have managed to accumulate a handful of old Tascam cassette machines over the years that need varying degrees of TLC. I understand the questionable cost/benefit ratio of putting in time and effort on these types of machines however I love them and have some degree of sentimentally for them.A number of years back I purchased a fully refurbished Porta One and it sounds and functions noticeable better than the other two oldies have laying around.Thanks,Ben

Tom Lael is Dogs wrote:When my old Tascam 4-track died a few years ago, I did some Googling, and saw this shop recommended more than once:http://njfactoryservice.comThanks for the tip!Tom Lael is Dogs wrote:(Also: terrible, terrible Web site design. It's as if their site was designed by Gene Ray, The Wisest Human. C'mon guys ” it's not 1997 any more.)I'm sorry but I have to stop to recognize the irony of this in a thread about repairing cassette fourtracks.

Tom Lael is Dogs wrote:http://njfactoryservice.comYes. Russ rules, he's a former TEAC/Tascam guy who took over the old stuff when they closed it down. He knows those machines. However, as noted, I guess some of the more lightweight Tascam 4-tracks don't make good fixer-uppers.I get the feeling that if he can't fix it, no one else can (or will).Fuck the website, just call him up.

When my old Tascam 4-track died a few years ago, I did some Googling, and saw this shop recommended more than once:http://njfactoryservice.comThey unfortunately were not able to fix my 4-track (dead capstan motor for which no factory-spec replacement was available) but they seemed to know what they were doing, and were good about communicating during the process. Bench fee was $40 (and I of course had to pay for shipping both ways). Notwithstanding the adverse outcome, I'd use them again.(Also: terrible, terrible Web site design. It's as if their site was designed by Gene Ray, The Wisest Human. C'mon guys ” it's not 1997 any more.)

Teacher's Pet wrote:Tom Lael is Dogs wrote:http://njfactoryservice.comYes. Russ rules, he's a former TEAC/Tascam guy who took over the old stuff when they closed it down. He knows those machines. However, as noted, I guess some of the more lightweight Tascam 4-tracks don't make good fixer-uppers.I get the feeling that if he can't fix it, no one else can (or will).Fuck the website, just call him up.Just talked to him. Sounds like I'll be shipping one off tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be a straightforward fix.

Great. I want this dude to be as busy as possible.What machine is it? Please update us with the thrilling conclusion, when appropriate.

Zombie thread...Forgot to follow up on this. Ended up not exactly being a œHole in one . Wound up still having issues.Any other leads on top notch detail oriented repair folks?I found a place in Austin I may give a shot: http://www.tapeheadelectronics.comI ve got a couple old machines that have been laying around gathering dust. Might be worth a weekend drive up there to see what they can do with them.