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  1. 23rd August 2011, 11:33 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by hodgo View Post
    I have an AKAI 1800SD 7" reel to reel and 8 track that I got in Singapore back in 1970 It to needs some attention, mainly new pinch rollers they are worn down but can not find any where to purchase them. there was a bloke in Sydney about 20 yrs ago that had a stock of parts for akai recorders but I can not trace him. He did tell me never to let any one touch the heads on these machines as they are a special glass type head the will last for ever.

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    I have used WES components for these.

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  2. 24th August 2011, 07:46 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrinklearthur View Post
    I have used WES components for these.

    Cheers Arthur
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    Thanks Artheur.
    Would you mind if I ask who WES are and where do I find them.

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  3. 24th August 2011, 08:22 PM #13
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    http://wesnews.wescomponents.com/ind...;dir=catalogue

    I still use them but not as much now I dont have the business any more
    but they are very very good.
    Dont know if they will have pinch rollers for the akai though..
    I have looked in all my stock and I dont have any left either. I have repaired many reel to reel units in the last 25 odd years.
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  4. 19th November 2011, 08:21 AM #14
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    I went to ATES in Norman Park, but they said all the belts and other rubber bits need renewing before they could even look at the electronic side. I have found a bloke in Melbourne and am waiting for a reply.
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    just found this site for those who are interested in spare parts for tape machines. http://www.wagner.net.au/catalogue/05_Audio.pdf
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    I tried to locate Dick Gordon-Cooke who had a vintage radio & record player repair shop in Holland Park. Haven't seen or heard of him for some time. There is a building firm in the shop now and Dick is no longer in the 'phone book. He would be quite elderly if still amongst us but I fear he has departed.

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  7. 19th November 2011, 04:33 PM #17
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    I just got 101,000 hits by Googling "Akai reel to reel parts".
    And some in the US seem to be exactly what you want.
    There are also some in Australia.
    took 10 seconds or so.
    Regards Philip A
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  8. 19th November 2011, 05:27 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by pfillery View Post
    Why don't you upgrade to a new and shiny 8 track player? I hear they're all the rage amongst the young people.
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