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Head block to preamp cable replacement

Head block to preamp cable replacement

2018-05-25 by fazeka@gmail.com

Hi all,


I will be adding a 47k resistor to my M400 preamp input to minimize the chance of magnetization of my heads/potential erasure of tapes. I want to also do another form of preventative maintenance and replace the head block to preamp cable to avoid cable rot which I also understand can magnetize heads and lead to partially (fully?) erased tapes, as well.


Sorry for the following ignorant questions but what kind of cable? Any specific specification? What gauge AWG? Single conductor shielded? Spiral, braided, foil shield? How about Belden 9965 or 9961? Coax (RG-59/U)? Other? ,


Cheers,
Chris

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Head block to preamp cable replacement

2018-05-25 by Bruce Daily

Hi-

   Attached is a pic of my modified headblock setup.  It shows the added resistor, maximum shield microphone cable (thanks Parts Express), phono connector, and grounding solder tab.  Yes, I also modified the preamp box with a phono jack.

   I bought enough cable to re-wire all the audio paths in my machine.

   I didn't try to re-use the original headblock plug & jack, but I did keep them.

   One thing to check: make sure the headblock is isolated from any part of the of the frame below it.  It must not make contact with any part of the frame, or else noise will result.  In other words, both plastic rollers must be present for ground isolation, and to allow left-right movement of the headblock.  And, the headblock hold-down clips should all have plastic isolation washers.

   Good luck on your 'tron adventure!

   -Bruce Daily
    #1221

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       Hi all,
 I will be adding a 47k
 resistor to my M400 preamp input to minimize the chance of
 magnetization of my heads/potential erasure of tapes. I want
 to also do another form of preventative maintenance and
 replace the head block to preamp cable to avoid cable rot
 which I also understand can magnetize heads and lead to
 partially (fully?) erased tapes, as
 well.
 Sorry for the following
 ignorant questions but what kind of cable? Any specific
 specification? What gauge AWG? Single conductor shielded?
 Spiral, braided, foil shield? How about Belden 9965 or 9961?
 Coax (RG-59/U)? Other?		, 
 
 Cheers,
 Chris
 
     
      
 
     
     
 
 
 
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