ghalteman
Senior Member
I have a an Akai CR-80 SS Q8 deck that sounds super, but there is a crackling sound usually due to tape position that I find hard to minimize or eliminate, especially on Columbia tapes. Constanly have to move the cartridge back and forth. The pressure wheel that holds the cartridge is also set properly. The deck has been demagnatized and a new pressure pad in in the cartridge. Still I have the sound.
Much less to no crackle on my Harman Kardon 8 +, but my Akai with it's new transistors sounds brighter. I like to know how to fix the problem. Any suggestions?
Much less to no crackle on my Harman Kardon 8 +, but my Akai with it's new transistors sounds brighter. I like to know how to fix the problem. Any suggestions?