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BARRY'S 8 TRACK REPAIR
| Online 8 Track Machine Repair Guides - Save Money! |
| MODEL-SPECIFIC REPAIR KITS - Belt replacement and common repairs I have taken digital pictures of EVERY STEP of the repairs and maintenance on popular machines, which are available online once payment is received. In addition, I will send you a belt size list which makes it MUCH easier than searching for your proper size on the distributor's website. Generally, all you need is a few very common tools and a little courage. REPAIR YOUR OWN MACHINE AND SAVE BIG BUCKS! |
| If you can't fix it with my guides, the cost of guide is deducted from repair bill! |
| PANASONIC TNT PLUNGER Kit includes belt guide and online illustrated guide 38 step procedure $ 39.95 |
| BROTHER "AQUATRON" Kit includes belt guide and online illustrated guide. 41 step procedure $ 34.95 |
| WELTRON 2001 SPACE BALL Kit includes belt guide and online illustrated guide 48 step procedure $ 44.95 |
| We also carry repair kits for the top REALISTIC machines |
| Trust my alignment tapes - my recordings have earned 5 awards from BILLBOARD! |
| The FONE TONE TEST AND ALIGNMENT TAPE facilitates precise adjustment of the tape heads on your 8 track machine, much faster and more accurate than a standard music tape! Now, let me tell you why my alignment tapes are the BEST you will find for 8 track adjustment - All tapes are recorded DIRECTLY from a vintage Hewlett-Packard function generator, monitored by a Fluke Frequency Counter and an HP 331A Distortion Analyzer. All frequencies are accurate to 0.1%, making them handy for extremely accurate speed adjustment also. My tapes are NOT dubs of old, noisy alignment tapes - they are the finest ORIGINAL tapes in the business, recorded on a collection of perfect, factory-adjusted Akai machines such as the GXR-82D, CR-81D and CR-80D-SS. Adjustment "by ear" is accomplished quickly and easily, BUT - the recorded signals are also of sufficient quality to be monitored by an oscilloscope connected to the output. As a scope shows up TEN TIMES as much error as the ear can hear, absolutely breathtaking results can be achieved. In addition, Tracks 1,2 and 4 are recorded at exactly 0 VU to check for accurate output levels. All FONE TONE alignment tapes use the copper-spring pad - not the narrow foam type that allows the tape to misalign with the playback head. Manufactured using existing cartridges respooled with NEW low noise, high-output tape and relabeled, my tapes are guaranteed to blow your ears away! |
| Save a bundle on repairs and keep your own machine in top operating condition! |
| VHS Guide to 8 Track Player Repair with FONE TONE 8 Track Test and Alignment Tape |
| This kit will enable anyone handy with a screwdriver to repair the common problems that plague about 75% of all 8 track players not recently serviced. The video covers belt replacement, track change problems, noisy controls, head height and azimuth adjustment and the occasional minor soldering required, as well as many other routine service procedures and tips. This kit is designed for the layman with NO ELECTRONICS EXPERIENCE, and will pay for itself on the first repair. The accompanying Test and Alignment Tape will yield MUCH better results than can be obtained from a standard music tape. VHS and 8 TRACK TAPES $ 84.95 (save $5) VHS GUIDE ONLY $ 79.95 |
| COMING SOON |
Custom-built switching network for your audio system
| This is the switch box I have for my own (very elaborate) audio system which also ties into my recording studio. This particular box was built from a bank of switches salvaged from an old radio station console, and rewired for my needs. All inputs and outputs of all components connect to this box, then you just flip switches instead of constantly swapping cables to connect any input to any output. For me, this box controls 2 computers, 2 CD players, 2 music keyboards, several tape machines, 3 AUX inputs, 2 graphic equalizers - and more. NEVER CRAWL BEHIND YOUR SYSTEM AGAIN! PRICES AND STYLE CAN VARY - E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS |
BARRY'S 8 TRACK REPAIR
4783 Glenrosa Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
| Barry's 8 Track Repair - Your quality AKAI, PIONEER and WOLLENSAK repair headquarters! |
| PIONEER H-R99 and H-R100 Belt guide and 24 step procedure $ 44.95 |
| WOLLENSAK 8000 SERIES Belt guide and 29 step procedure $ 44.95 |
| AKAI GXR-82D RECORDER Belt guide and 65 step procedure $59.95 |
| Repair kits for the serious vintage audiophile |
| Repair and keep your cherished AKAI 8 Track Machine in top operating condition |
| We make 8 TRACK REPAIR KITS for all the most popular models - ask about adding yours! |
| NOTE: Servicing the function switches on this model requires soldering and confidence with fine mechanisms - not recommended for the casual hobbyist but may be omitted |
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| Do the work your repair shop can't - and save INSANE amounts of money! |
| - click the image |
| AKAI CR-80 RECORDER Belt guide and 66 step procedure $ 59.95 |
| NOTE: Though many features of the Akai are similar in external appearance, there are differences inside which preclude the substitution of any particular kit for a given model |
| AKAI CR-80D-SS 4 channel recorder Belt guide and 127 step procedure $ 74.95 |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 225 with shipping |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 225 with shipping |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 275 with shipping |
| PIONEER RH-65 Belt guide and 22 step procedure $ 39.95 |
| PANASONIC RS-806 Belt guideand 43 step procedure $ 34.95 |
| AKAI CR-80D RECORDER Belt guide and 60 step procedure - soldering required $ 59.95 |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 225 with shipping |
| PIONEER H-22 Belt guide and 30 step procedure $ 29.95 |
| REALISTIC TR-800 Belt guide and 36 step procedure $ 34.95 |
| Coming next: Realistic TR-700 |
| REALISTIC TR-801 Belt guide and 37 step procedure $ 34.95 |
| AKAI CR-81D RECORDER Belt and 65 step procedure $ 59.95 |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 225 with shipping |
| AKAI CR-83D RECORDER Belt guide and 40 step procedure $ 44.95 |
| Or send it in for repairs - $ 175 with shipping |
| Track One - 1 kHz sine wave ( for initial head HEIGHT adjustment - never recommended on Tracks 1 or 4 ) Track Two - 8 kHz sine wave ( for AZIMUTH adjustment - adjust for maximum treble ) Track Three - 1 kHz sine wave ( for serious HEIGHT AND CROSSTALK adjustment - adjust for maximum output on both sides ) Track Four - 440 Hz Square Wave ( for precise speed adjustment, if possible on your machine - corresponds to musical note "A" ) |
| Finally - an 8 track ALIGNMENT TAPE you can trust - every time! |
| Purchase the QUADRAPHONIC version for your 4-channel machine! |
| The 4 channel version contains exactly the same information as the stereo version for the first five minutes, then the rest of the tape is simply a 1kHz tone recorded at 0 VU on all 4 channels to check and adjust your preamps and VU meters for optimum factory performance. Please note that almost all 8 track machines have somewhat weak output at the edges of the tape (Tracks 1 and 4) due to many factors, including age, wear and poor initial design, While most reliable adjustment should be performed on Tracks 2 and 3, adjusting for maximum output on track 4 (right rear channel in this case) might produce better results on some machines, especially high-end models. Experiment at will! |
| $ 49.95 |
| $ 64.95 |
| Over the decades, I have used (and still own) alignment tapes made by Pioneer, Akai, Popular Science, Audiotex and General Electric among others. In most cases, I find the signals too noisy, unstable and WAY off proper frequency. My tapes guarantee a frequency error of LESS THAN 1%, and NO ERROR on the 440 Hz speed check tone! |
| Sorry, we don't sell parts, knobs, cosmetics or belts |
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| Currently OUT OF STOCK |
| DISCONTINUED |
| DISCONTINUED |
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| Sorry, all items on this page are discontinued as most units require experimenting with several belt sizes to achieve exact speed, and I've since chosen not to reveal my decades of esoteric, model-specific 8 track repair trade secrets. |