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Reel to reel repair - is it worth it?

Inherited a Teac X-3 reel-to-reel from my father, along with some tapes he had recorded. In anticipation of getting it, I even bought some more pre-recorded tapes off Ebay. After I got the Teac home, I found it didn't work (reel won't engage when "play" is pushed). Only repairman in town gave $150 estimate. Is this reel-to-reel worth $150 to repair? Hate to just throw it in the trash as it has sentimental value. Even though I have no experience with these kinds of repairs, is this something I should try to repair? I can take apart anything. Fixing it and putting it back together again is another story. Any thoughts?
rockyboy
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
I found a repair shop in St. Louis (5hr drive) where wife's family lives. I will drop off the player for repair the next trip down. Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
Replace all rubber parts now if you can, they may not be available later on.
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atmasphere
11,936 posts
 
This machine is certainly worth fixing even if you have to pay $250.00.

Once you find out what good tapes sound like $250 will seem really cheap.
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Thanks - I have it in a shop for repair now. Hoping it's something simple like a belt.
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