where to buy otari tape machine parts

[pucho812]

outside of evilbay and otari where does one look for tape machine parts. client got an mx55 that is missing the reel locks. anyone know a place to pick those up?

 

[ledogboy]

Depending on what you need, these guys can be of help:

http://www.precisionmotorworks.com/Products.html

 

[pucho812]

I can see you missed the part asking about reel locks in the body of my message. 

 

[ethervalve]

I can't seem to connect to their site right now, but these guys in San Jose were doing Otari parts support at least back in late 2010 (they were able to get FET packs for my MX70 back then).

Local Distributors

North America & Canada

AheadTeK
6410 Via Del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119, USA
Phone: 408-226-9800, Fax: 408-226-9195
Website: www.aheadtek.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Patrick Johnston (Vice President - Sales)

 

[marshman]

I just last month got NAB hubs from them for my MX55.

Nice guys!

mm

 

[pucho812]

I just last month got NAB hubs from them for my MX55.

Nice guys!

mm

nice. I'll try the site. are they still in business? I found an ahead magnetics but their website is way different, shows mostly large format computer printers.

 

[david-p]

I have an 1/4" stereo MX5050 that needs a good overhaul. Does anybody know where I can get worn transport parts and new pinch roller?

David

 

[pucho812]

for pinch rollers, try Athan.


http://www.athan.com/cgi-local/store.cgi?cat1=1003

 

[ethervalve]

for pinch rollers, try Athan.


http://www.athan.com/cgi-local/store.cgi?cat1=1003

+1 -- I got Athan rollers for both my Otari machines. Very nicely made stuff.

For another option, Terry Witt, who also does very good work, seems to have a rebuilt MX5050 roller in stock. Here's his site: http://terrysrubberrollers.com/

 

[pucho812]

although the aheadtek site does not seem to function, pat got a hold of me right away. Nice man.  In the meantime client is using the the machine with the smaller 7 inch reels that do not require the nab hubs. Not back for a slap echo.

 

[pucho812]

nab hubs ordered yesterday from pat. thanks everybody