(click on the above thumbnails
to enlarge the photos)
AKAI / ROBERTS-Rheem
7.5ips 'LONG'
SPEED SLEEVE
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
CAPSTAN BUSHING / SPEED CHANGE SLEEVE / ADAPTER
MADE OF "HARD, NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY" IN THE USA!
for sale
This is a new capstan bushing / speed change sleeve / adapter for
certain Akai & Roberts-Rheem Reel to Reel Tape decks such as the;
FITS:
Akai M-8 / M8, Universal 44S, X150D, X-150D, X-165D, 1700, 1710, 1710-W, 1710W, 1710W/L, 1720,
1720W, 1740X, & X-5000-W models
and Robert's model 720A,
770,
997, 1630, 1680, 1725 8L III and maybe others
.
This allows the faster, better quality, 7.5 ips playback / recording
speeds to be achieved. Without this you will only be able to do
the slower speeds of 1 7/8ips and 3 3/4 ips (while some of these decks were originally designed to play 15ips as well, this
required a '15 ips kit' which had an 'optional', additional and different speed
sleeve and a smaller pinch roller. At this time we are not manufacturing either
the 15ips sleeve nor is there a source for the smaller 15ips pinch roller).
If yours is misplaced then here's the fix.
These are new speed sleeves
machined individually and made of
"HARD ALLOY
NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM", not soft brass,
that has a short life, so the locking dovetail will not wear.
These fit snug on most capstans*** and will stay on with
a perfect fitting "locking notch"
joint machined into it.
A note about “WoW & Flutter”’; Due to the current manufacturing processes under which these are made at the machine shop, there will generally be some minimal degree of ‘WoW & / or Flutter’, which will likely be more noticeable on ‘higher’ / ‘sustained’ notes and at the higher speed range. “WoW” is a slower, cyclical variance of speed. “Flutter” is a cyclical variance of tone in the ‘higher’ ranges of sound. Unless you are playing back music with quite “sustained” notes, such as long, steady ‘violin notes’ or sustained ‘operatic’ notes or test tones, you likely won’t notice it. The effect will however, be magnified when you playback a tape that has also been recorded utilizing this sleeve. If you are listening to ‘spoken word’ you’ll likely never notice it at all, nor with most music. Also, if playing back at the slower speeds it will be less noticeable, if at all. If you are looking for ‘perfect’ or near perfect “WoW & Flutter” specs, this sleeve probably isn’t for you, but if your need is simply to ‘re-visit’ some old tapes you’ll likely be more than satisfied.
$38.50
Shipped
Shipping within the United States is included in
price.
Other destinations have an additional shipping charge.
NEW BATCH, JUST IN!
(includes
Postal 1st Class
shipping to any of the US states.
Other locations slightly higher.)
These enable you to play /
use the faster 7.5 ips tape speed if your deck requires a capstan sleeve
to do that. We are always investigating which Akai Reel decks these will
fit. We do know it will fit the above listed decks.
If you do not see yours listed PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL or CALL to
ask if it will, as we do not know yet. This is a "work-in-progress".
As soon as we discover
additional models that this sleeve will or will not
fit, we will post that info.
STUDY THE PHOTOS CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE FIT FOR YOUR DECK.
We know these do not fit X-4000D, 4000DB, 4000DS,
4400 or some of the
"M-" series as they use a different sleeve.
(Above
text, in it's entirety, including 'fit list' property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
_________________________
(click on the above thumbnails to
enlarge the photos)
AKAI / ROBERTS-Rheem
7.5ips "SHORT"
SPEED SLEEVE
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
CAPSTAN BUSHING / SPEED CHANGE SLEEVE ADAPTOR
FOR DECKS WITH AN OUTER
'RIDGE' / 'LIP'
ON THE PINCH ROLLER
MADE OF "HARD, NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY" IN THE USA!
for sale
This is a new capstan bushing / speed change sleeve adapter for
certain Akai & Roberts-Rheem Reel to Reel Tape decks, whose rubber pinch roller
has a small ridge or lip on the outside edge (the 'edge' or 'lip' was originally designed into these pinch rollers to keep
the speed sleeve and I suppose the tape 'in place' but was really un-necessary,
as the speed sleeve generally stays in place by it's own pressure),
such as the;
FITS:
Akai
M9 / M-9, 1800 series, X-1800SD,
1800-DSS X-2000S, X-2000SD models and
Robert's /
Rheem model 770X-SS, 771X SS, 778X and maybe others
.
AGAIN, units with the "RIDGE / LIP" on the outer
edge of the rubber pinch / pressure roller.
This allows the faster, better quality, 7.5 ips playback / recording
speeds to be achieved. Without this you will only be able to do
the slower speeds of 1 7/8ips and 3 3/4 ips.
If yours is misplaced then here's the fix.
These are new speed sleeves machined
individually and made of
"HARD ALLOY
NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM", not soft brass,
that has a short life, so the locking dovetail will not wear. These fit snug
on most capstans*** and will stay on with
a perfect fitting "locking notch"
joint machined into it.
A note about “WoW & Flutter”’; Due to the current manufacturing processes under which these are made at the machine shop, there will generally be some minimal degree of ‘WoW & / or Flutter’, which will likely be more noticeable on ‘higher’ / ‘sustained’ notes and at the higher speed range. “WoW” is a slower, cyclical variance of speed. “Flutter” is a cyclical variance of tone in the ‘higher’ ranges of sound. Unless you are playing back music with quite “sustained” notes, such as long, steady ‘violin notes’ or sustained ‘operatic’ notes or test tones, you likely won’t notice it. The effect will however, be magnified when you playback a tape that has also been recorded utilizing this sleeve. If you are listening to ‘spoken word’ you’ll likely never notice it at all, nor with most music. Also, if playing back at the slower speeds it will be less noticeable, if at all. If you are looking for ‘perfect’ or near perfect “WoW & Flutter” specs, this sleeve probably isn’t for you, but if your need is simply to ‘re-visit’ some old tapes you’ll likely be more than satisfied.
SORRY, BUT THIS "SHORT"
VERSION CURRENTLY BACK ORDERED FOR NEXT 20-45 DAYS.
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER THIS "SHORT" VERSION UNTIL THIS NOTICE IS
REMOVED
$38.50
Shipped
Shipping within the United States is included in
price.
Other destinations have an additional shipping charge.
SORRY, BUT THIS "SHORT" VERSION CURRENTLY BACK ORDERED FOR
NEXT 20-45 DAYS.
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER THIS "SHORT" VERSION UNTIL THIS NOTICE IS
REMOVED
(includes
Postal 1st Class
shipping to any of the US states.
Other locations slightly higher.)
These enable you to play /
use the faster 7.5 ips tape speed if your deck requires a capstan sleeve
to do that. We are always investigating which Akai Reel decks these will fit. We
do know it will fit the above listed decks. This is a "work-in-progress".
As soon as we discover
additional models that this sleeve will or will not
fit, we will post that info.
STUDY THE PHOTOS CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE FIT FOR YOUR DECK.
We know these do not fit X-4000D, 4000DB, 4000DS,
4400 or some of the
"M-" series as they use a different sleeve.
(Above
text, in it's entirety, including 'fit list' property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
_________________________
(click on the above thumbnails
to enlarge the photos)
NEW ADDITION. FINALLY
AKAI / ROBERTS-Rheem
15ips / 30ips 'SHORT'
SPEED SLEEVE
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
CAPSTAN BUSHING / SPEED CHANGE SLEEVE / ADAPTER
MADE OF "HARD, NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY" IN THE USA!
for sale
This is a new 15ips**
/ 30ips*
capstan bushing / speed change sleeve / adapter for certain Akai
& Roberts-Rheem Reel to Reel Tape decks.
**HOWEVER,
NOTE; YOU WILL NEED THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED, SMALLER DIAMETER RUBBER
PINCH ROLLER TO ALLOW CLEARANCE WHEN MACHINE IS IN 'STOP' MODE.
WE DO
NOT HAVE THE RUBBER PINCH ROLLERS AVAILABLE, ONLY THE METAL 15IPS
SLEEVE. If you do not have the smaller pinch roller
for 15ips, you can likely get one made or source an original to 'machine
smaller'. Try www.terrysrubberrollers.com for that possibility.
These will fit and MAY**
allow 15 ips**
speed on such Akai reel to reel tape decks as the;
Akai M-9, 1800 series,
X-1800SD,
1800-DSS models and Robert's / Rheem model
770X SS, 771X SS, 778X and maybe others
.
Should also function on the Akai M-8 / M8,
X150D, X-150D, 1700, 1710, 1710-W, 1710W, 1710W/L, 1720, 1720W, X-2000S,
X-2000SD & X-5000-W models and Robert's model
720A, 997,1630, 1680, 1725
8L III and maybe others.
**This
allows the fastest speed of 15 ips playback / recording (*or
potentially 30ips playback / recording speeds on the Akai GX-365D*)
speeds to be achieved so if you have tapes recorded at 15ips, you can
now play them back correctly. Also, if you are making new recordings and
want the best quality sound possible, then increase the 'writing' /
recording speed to 15 inches per second. This sleeve
was primarily utilized to transfer reel to reel tape to a 'built-in'
"8-Track Cartridge" deck on such tape machines as the Akai X-1800SD.
As an 8-Track cartridge moved at 3.75 ips, you needed to run the
deck at it's 'slow' speed. However, if the reel tape you were
transferring to the 8-track was recorded at 7.5 ips, it would be too
slow, thus the 15 ips sleeve would make the reel tape speed correct.
This sleeve will allow that.
If yours is misplaced then here's the fix.
These are new speed sleeves machined
individually and made of "HARD
ALLOY NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM", not soft brass, that has a
short life, so the locking dovetail will not wear. These fit snug
on most capstans*** and will stay on with
a perfect fitting "locking notch"
joint machined into it.
A note about “WoW & Flutter”’;
Due to the current manufacturing processes under which these are
made at the machine shop, there will generally be some minimal
degree of ‘WoW & / or Flutter’, which will likely be more noticeable
on ‘higher’ / ‘sustained’ notes and at the higher speed range. “WoW”
is a slower, cyclical variance of speed. “Flutter” is a cyclical
variance of tone in the ‘higher’ ranges of sound. Unless you are
playing back music with quite “sustained” notes, such as long,
steady ‘violin notes’ or sustained ‘operatic’ notes or test tones,
you likely won’t notice it. The effect will however, be magnified
when you playback a tape that has also been recorded utilizing this
sleeve. If you are listening to ‘spoken word’ you’ll likely never
notice it at all, nor with most music. Also, if playing back at the
slower speeds it will be less noticeable, if at all. If you are
looking for ‘perfect’ or near perfect “WoW & Flutter” specs, this
sleeve probably isn’t for you, but if your need is simply to
‘re-visit’ some old tapes you’ll likely be more than satisfied.
$54.50
Shipped
BATCH, JUST IN!
(includes
Postal 1st Class
shipping to any of the US states.
Other locations slightly higher.)
These enable you to play / use the faster 15 ips tape speed if your deck
requires a capstan sleeve to do that and YOU ALREADY HAVE THE SMALLER 15IPS
RUBBER PINCH ROLLER, OR HAVE A SOURCE FOR ONE, OR HAVE 'FILED DOWN' AN ORIGINAL.
We are always investigating which Akai Reel decks these will fit. We do know it
will fit the above listed decks. This is a "work-in-progress". As soon as we
discover additional models that this sleeve will or will not fit, we will post
that info. STUDY THE PHOTOS CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE FIT FOR YOUR DECK.
We know these do not fit X-4000D, 4000DB, 4000DS, 4400 or some of the "M-"
series as they use a different sleeve.
(Above
text, in it's entirety, including 'fit list' property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
_________________________
(click on the above thumbnails
to enlarge the photos)
AKAI / ROBERTS-Rheem
7.5IPS
SPEED ADAPTOR
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
CAPSTAN BUSHING / SPEED CHANGE SLEEVE / ADAPTER
MADE OF HARD ALLOY, NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM" IN THE USA!
for sale
This is a new speed change sleeve / adapter
for certain versions of Akai & Roberts Reel to
Reel Tape decks such as the;
Akai
GX-365D, 3000D, GX-4000D, X-4000D, 4000DB, 4000DS,
4400
and Roberts 450 & 990 reel to reel decks and possibly others.
This allows the faster 7.5 ips (15ips on the GX-365D)
playback / recording speeds to be
achieved. Without this you will only be able to do
the slower speeds and won't be able to achieve the higher quality recording /
writing speeds of 7.5ips.
If yours is misplaced then here's the fix.
These are new speed sleeves PAINSTAKINGLY
machined to exact specs and made of
"HARD ALLOY
NON-MAGNETIC 7075 ALUMINUM",
not soft brass,
that has a shorter life.
Included
Hex nut and Washer now
made of 'Non-Magnetic', 'Stainless Steel' (not currently in
photos above).
-- These fit
and are machined to perfection
and do not have the WOW and Flutter issues that many of the one's that
are being sold at on-line auctions
exhibit.
I often hear complaints about those purchased elsewhere, and end up selling mine to replace them.
--
$48.99
for Sleeve, Nut*
and Washer*
Shipped
NEW BATCH, JUST
IN!
(includes Postal 1st Class
shipping to any of the US states.
Other locations slightly higher.)
*While
the original style of 'top nuts' are not available, nor currently
practical to manufacture,
we are now including a 'hex nut' and lock washer that,
while lacking in the cosmetics of the original, does function fine.
You typically do not need any tools to tighten or loosen as fingers
usually do the trick.
Included
Hex nut and Washer now made of 'Non-Magnetic',
'Stainless Steel' (not currently in photos above).
These sleeves / speed adaptors
enable you to play /
use the faster 7.5 ips tape speed if your deck requires a capstan sleeve
to do that. We are always investigating which Akai Reel decks these will
fit. We do know it will fit the above listed decks.
This is a "work-in-progress".
As soon as we discover
additional models that this sleeve will or will not
fit, we will post that info.
STUDY THE PHOTOS CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE FIT FOR YOUR DECK.
We know these
do not fit X-150D, 1700, 1710-W, X-1800SD,
1800-DSS, X-2000S & X-5000-W models and Robert's model 1680 / 1725 8L
III, 770X 771X SS. or the "M-"
series as they use a different sleeve.
(Above
text, in it's entirety, including 'fit list' property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
_________________________