Reel to reel

[Rockyracoonsrevival]

Anyone know where I could find schematics to reel to reels they were producing in the 1970's and 1980's?
I was considering a reel to reel for home recording, either way I'd like to own one. I guess I could use it somehow in combination with the newer digital stuff I have. I have been considering the CDR250 and a mini mac too, but I'm on a budget.
While recording, I usually go through dozens of takes before I decide to settle on one. That's why I prefer the newer digital devices, you can save more takes while getting one that's worth keeping, especially while recording lead parts.
Here's a link to a typical reel to reel for sale that I'd consider. It's got no playback or power cord.
I see dozens for sale and would like to buy one.

Teac A-2340 4 channel simul-sync stereo reel to reel, no power cord. No Playback | eBay

In working condition butno playback or recording. The heads do not lower to perform these functions. I tested by passing a reel up where the heads are and they work, just don’t lower.

www.ebay.com

 

[shredd]

Pretty kewl. Good luck with it...my perception is that there's a LOOOT of that gear out there...in varying states of repair...so you're probably gonna wanna go with something working - or, at least has the service manual (and probably PARTS!) available.

I'mma like you: I usually do LOOOTS of takes, and lots of editing, to get a project "right". So I'm pretty much working in the digital domain.

Sorry I don't have resources for you - but the "internet" is a pretty vast resource...good luck!

 

[Mark Richards]

The A-2340s were manufactured between 1972 and 1976. Judging from the serial number, that unit was likely one of the earlier ones. Many high end consumer recorders in that time period had "sound-on-sound" bouncing capability. The simul-sync A-2340 was a step above, permitting overdubs without bouncing.

On reel-to-reel recorders, the head block is stationary. The tape lifters retract and bring the tape in contact with the heads. If the lifters aren't doing that, there are several possible causes, mechanical and/or electrical.

I still have a TEAC A-2300 stereo deck I bought in the mid 70s that still works, although the heads are worn out. You're looking at a tape recorder that's about 50 years old, though, stored in unknown conditions. My guess is it will likely need more than just a lube job to bring it up to spec. If that's not something you can do yourself, it gets very expensive very fast.

M2CW

 

[Max Relic]

hifiengine.com has a remarkable collection of audio gear documents, i.e. schematics and owners manual for the TEAC A-2340. Registration required (free).