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The good news is that I have a user manual after all (just look Rod !!)
I use isopropyl to clean heads and tap paths (not pinch rollers) on the R to R, however B & O warn against this product on their machines
So what do owners use on their cassette decks to clean the recording and PB heads?
I'm very curious now.
Thank you. Rod G
Isopropyl.
Martin
Thank you Martin. Rationally I could not see why not to use it. Rod G
The problem is, I think, that if you really soak the thing in it, it will eventually attack the rubber parts (pressure roller etc.), the partscan swell and/or dry out.Some tapeheads contain certain plastics, that can also be attacked.I have always used isopropanol.Wipe wet, then wipe dry using cotton buds. Never had any problems with that.
Dillen: The problem is, I think, that if you really soak the thing in it, it will eventually attack the rubber parts (pressure roller etc.), the partscan swell and/or dry out.Some tapeheads contain certain plastics, that can also be attacked.I have always used isopropanol.Wipe wet, then wipe dry using cotton buds. Never had any problems with that. Martin
Yep, I'd agree with your comments. I use hot detergent water to clean rubber parts with a cotton bud. Looking at the recessed transport system, I'm inclined to lift the lid to give it its first clean since who knows when. I guess I will see the belt drive also if it uses belts.
I live in Oz martin where B & O had a an excellent reputation, but the average guy found them out of their price range here, and so essentially opted for the cheaper Jap brands. If a belt was required, are there reliable vendors of these abroad?
Thank you again. Rod G
I can supply belts.
retrorod:So what do owners use on their cassette decks to clean the recording and PB heads?
I'm very anal about cleaning the tape heads and other bits since it makes such an audible difference in the sound quality. I use the above-mentioned Q-Tip dampened with IP in addition to one of these. I figure that one method cleans what the other method misses.