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Recently I have located some source material that I want to copy and
retain. It is on old open reel tapes.

My first attempt to handle this was to try to resurrect a Sony TC-366
unused for several years. It will wind and rewind but not play.

What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate a
working Reel to Reel machine? Would it be worth trying to locate
someone to repair my TC-366? Should I find a professional copying
service?

Budget is a consideration. This is a one off project and costs should
not be disproportionate. I am currently located in Reno, so local
resources are limited.

Happy Holidays and thanks for your thoughts

Adrian

[dizzy]

wrote:

What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate a
working Reel to Reel machine?

Sure, why not Ebay it? You can sell it when you're done.

[Harry Lavo]

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Recently I have located some source material that I want to copy and
retain. It is on old open reel tapes.

My first attempt to handle this was to try to resurrect a Sony TC-366
unused for several years. It will wind and rewind but not play.

What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate a
working Reel to Reel machine? Would it be worth trying to locate
someone to repair my TC-366? Should I find a professional copying
service?

Budget is a consideration. This is a one off project and costs should
not be disproportionate. I am currently located in Reno, so local
resources are limited.

Happy Holidays and thanks for your thoughts

Repair may require as little as a replacement belt, and some motor
lubrication. Or it may be much more extensive. It is probably worth $30 or
so to have a competent service shop take a look.

[Richard Crowley]

wrote ...
Recently I have located some source material that I want to copy and
retain. It is on old open reel tapes.

My first attempt to handle this was to try to resurrect a Sony TC-366
unused for several years. It will wind and rewind but not play.

What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate
a
working Reel to Reel machine? Would it be worth trying to locate
someone to repair my TC-366? Should I find a professional copying
service?

Budget is a consideration. This is a one off project and costs should
not be disproportionate. I am currently located in Reno, so local
resources are limited.

You could try posting a message on reno.craigslist.com
to find someone with R2R equipment who could help
you for a zero-budget, one-off project. If you were in
PDX, I could help you.

[Steve Stone]

Would it be worth trying to locate someone to repair my TC-366?

The question leads me to assume that you are not familiar with doing your
own repair work.

Typical failure points are belts, idler pulleys, stiffened up lubricant,
failing capacitors, wear.

[TimPerry]

wrote:
Recently I have located some source material that I want to copy and
retain. It is on old open reel tapes.

My first attempt to handle this was to try to resurrect a Sony TC-366
unused for several years. It will wind and rewind but not play.

What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate
a working Reel to Reel machine? Would it be worth trying to locate
someone to repair my TC-366? Should I find a professional copying
service?

Budget is a consideration. This is a one off project and costs should
not be disproportionate. I am currently located in Reno, so local
resources are limited.

Happy Holidays and thanks for your thoughts

Adrian

try your local radio stations. some may still have a working reel to reel.
ask for the production director.

[ScottW]

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Recently I have located some source material that I want to copy and
retain. It is on old open reel tapes.

My first attempt to handle this was to try to resurrect a Sony TC-366
unused for several years. It will wind and rewind but not play.

What is wrong? Is the capstan engaging and turning but not pulling the tape?
Maybe the idler wheel.
http://www.srdpc.com/witt/

Heres a refubed one on e-bay. Maybe the seller who does refurbs
can help.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-TC-366-3-Sp...QQcmdZViewItem

Does this machine have 3 motors (seperate ones for capstan and reels)
or one motor with a complicated clutch?
IME...seperate motor machines are easy to fix if the motors work.
Single motor are tricky.


What are my best options to copy these tapes? Should I try to locate a
working Reel to Reel machine? Would it be worth trying to locate
someone to repair my TC-366?

I'd fix it. If it worked recently and then just sat it probably
a belt or rubber part that needs replacing. They can take a set
or in some cases...just dissolve and turn to mush.

ScottW