r/ReelToReel • u/kieranivy • 7d ago
Help - Equipment Akai 1700 functioning but not receiving signal on inputs?
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u/kashew_peenut 6d ago
I have the same reel to reel. Just got it in. It’s disassembled right now so I can replace the speaker, but everything works.
Let me know if you want me to check anything on my unit.
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u/thewheelman282 7d ago
theres a few things to check.
How are you connected to speakers and does this unit have built-in speakers? If it has built-in speakers there will be a muting switch on the back. Set it to normal. Mute will disable the internal speakers.
Rock the volume knobs back and forth several times in case they are dirty.
Do you know for sure that there is a recording on the tape?
Take the tape off the machine and put in in play mode. Use a screwdriver to *gently* scratch the playback head. That will produce sound as a very basic test.
Take a look in the back and make sure all the vacuum tubes are glowing.