Teac often does this...major changes without changing the
model numbers. The version with the belt connected reel
motors was designed by Fostex engineers and is the version
my guy said really sucked. You must have another version and
it must be better. I will see him tomorrow and see if he can
lend any info on just what you may have.
Bob
"Duane Fischer, W8DBF" wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>> This is in regard to a Teach model A-5500 I recently purchased. What follows is
> from the tech working on it.
>> Today I received the two manual copies for the Teac. One slight problem
> though. The manual indicates the unit has two DC motors and drive belts
> for the take-up and supply reels. All adjustments and drawings are for
> those motors.
>> However. This unit has AC operated reel motors whose shafts connect
> directly to the reels, same design as earlier Teacs. Only belts are for
> the tape counter. This is apparently why I found the quantity/size of
> belts indicated in my belt catalog were incorrect. The circuitry and
> mechanics of this machine is totally different from the service manual.
>>>> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
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