clintfan
Location: USA
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 Posted - Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:20 pm
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Well, I just figured out my DAT deck has died. It's seen little use in its 10 years, and none since 1 year ago. Now it won't read tapes, just sits there flashing "48kHz" and rolling the tape with the meters flat. I'm positive the tapes are good-- the deck has just croaked. Cleaning didn't help, and I don't think it's worth fixing-- I don't even like it that much!
I'm interested in replacing the deck, and would appreciate recommendations from all of you, for models you know and trust, and also sources of where to get them new or used. It would see only occasional use, so reliability is a priority. Wanting to be more careful with this purchase than I was with my replacement reel-to-reel, I thought I'd come here first this time! :]
Mine was a Sony DTC-670, looks identical to a Sony A7. I already know I don't want another of these consumer models, because I don't trust the transport mechanics, it's eaten too many tapes. I'd rather have some sort of Pro model where I can drop the tape in a drawer, or maybe slide it into a slot. I don't need a portable.
Thanks,
-clintfan
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Makedon
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Posted - Sat Jun 14, 2003 12:52 am
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| clintfan wrote: |
Well, I just figured out my DAT deck has died. It's seen little use in its 10 years, and none since 1 year ago. Now it won't read tapes, just sits there flashing "48kHz" and rolling the tape with the meters flat. I'm positive the tapes are good-- the deck has just croaked. Cleaning didn't help, and I don't think it's worth fixing-- I don't even like it that much!
I'm interested in replacing the deck, and would appreciate recommendations from all of you, for models you know and trust, and also sources of where to get them new or used. It would see only occasional use, so reliability is a priority. Wanting to be more careful with this purchase than I was with my replacement reel-to-reel, I thought I'd come here first this time! :]
Mine was a Sony DTC-670, looks identical to a Sony A7. I already know I don't want another of these consumer models, because I don't trust the transport mechanics, it's eaten too many tapes. I'd rather have some sort of Pro model where I can drop the tape in a drawer, or maybe slide it into a slot. I don't need a portable.
Thanks,
-clintfan |
Hi,
I have/had bad luck with Sony DAT machines over the years. As a matter of fact, my Sony 55 ES just died on me recently. Exactly the same symptoms and hasn't been used much either.
I also had another Sony (portable) DAT, years ago. That one actually never worked as it should and was quickly sold  .
You are right, they have bad transport mechanism and heads. And from what I know fixing them cost's a little fortune. Oh well, I'll just rent one (not a Sony!) when I need.
But if you want to buy a more solid machine, you should check Tascam DA-20(MK-II) or DA-30(MK-II). They are not that expensive, better build and much more reliable.
Good luck
M.
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