Just a few comments:
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Originally Posted by Topsy
1 - the Hi-Fi audio seems not to be working properly - very distorted on left channel and very quiet on the right. Is there anything I could do as a simple check/fix? I've tried cleaning the heads.
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not easy to diagnose. Quiet audio usually means a component is breaking down somewhere, not easy to diagnose without an oscilloscope and service manual.
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2 - The machine makes a bit of a squeak as it takes in the tape and laces it - I guess worn belts?
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No belts in this machine, the squeak is the soft brake on the flywheel become polished, can be alleviated by taking off the bottom panel and gently cleaning the underside of the brake with IPA. Does not really affect anything.
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3- But mostly The SMELL. It has an electronic/old smell which is quite noticeable once it's been on for a little while. What could that be and is there a way to reduce it ?
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The PSU is caged - runs warm, but there should be no smell apart from slight warm smell. Maybe its running too hot? Could be related to the HiFi fault...