The biggest factor is usually the capstan belt for W&F. This is not really a high spec machine to begin with. Around 0.2 percent RMS weighted is probably not too far out of spec anyway.
I agree. Its not a high spec machine but I'd like to get the best out of it as possible. Currently the w/f is just too high to use. I hate how on the 90's models the flywheel weighs nothing. I have some 70's and 80's units where the damn flywheel weighs more than the huge transformer, those decks have VERY little w/f.
Hi all, what I’ve been using is acetone and rub the rollers and belts and in most cases they recover elasticity and grip. Of course the best is to replace them. Athan are very special yet expensive rollers mainly used on expensive decks like Nakamichi. I don’t think it worth that much. Those from China aren’t bad stuff and a lot cheaper than Athans. Try out acetone first, if the belts are in pretty bad shape all stiff you may want to replace them. Good luck!
Check XrayTonyB"'s channel. He has some roller suppliers that he likes. Also, some "rubbery" substances can be swelled with liquid chemicals. The trick would be to identify the "rubber," so that you would know what chemical is needed. As an example, IIRC, silicone caulk can be swelled with acetone. HTH
@Poopa Scoopa From Aliexpress. I didn't used them but I was looking for some for Panasonic and they looks good. Mine are different than your. Have the shraft from plastic as well. I will make another ones from a old printer toner rubber roller. It have the same thickness as original rollers
The biggest factor is usually the capstan belt for W&F. This is not really a high spec machine to begin with. Around 0.2 percent RMS weighted is probably not too far out of spec anyway.
I agree. Its not a high spec machine but I'd like to get the best out of it as possible. Currently the w/f is just too high to use. I hate how on the 90's models the flywheel weighs nothing. I have some 70's and 80's units where the damn flywheel weighs more than the huge transformer, those decks have VERY little w/f.
Hi all, what I’ve been using is acetone and rub the rollers and belts and in most cases they recover elasticity and grip. Of course the best is to replace them. Athan are very special yet expensive rollers mainly used on expensive decks like Nakamichi. I don’t think it worth that much. Those from China aren’t bad stuff and a lot cheaper than Athans. Try out acetone first, if the belts are in pretty bad shape all stiff you may want to replace them. Good luck!
Check XrayTonyB"'s channel. He has some roller suppliers that he likes. Also, some "rubbery" substances can be swelled with liquid chemicals. The trick would be to identify the "rubber," so that you would know what chemical is needed. As an example, IIRC, silicone caulk can be swelled with acetone. HTH
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Your main belt is bad or wrong size... pinch roller is just details in w/f. You need the right belt to get you under 0.1% first 👍
You can try sanding the rollers. I tryed this on hard surfaces rollers and it works
Try heating them in vegetable oil, they will return to their original shape and softness.
Make sure to dip them in tempura batter first.
Just put Better capstans, and metal Pinch rolers and It Will Be sound great, I mean Athan comporation Pinch rolers👍
Did you put on the new pinch rollers yet? Did it fix the problem?
You can order new pinch rollers from china
@Poopa Scoopa From Aliexpress. I didn't used them but I was looking for some for Panasonic and they looks good. Mine are different than your. Have the shraft from plastic as well. I will make another ones from a old printer toner rubber roller. It have the same thickness as original rollers