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Tape deck repair in the Chicago area
Greetings tape-o-philes!
I have an old friend who lives in Chicago and has revealed to me that he owns an Otari MX5050! He thought it was worthless junk, but I sent him the sold page from Hifishark and now he knows different. He still has tapes, and he'd like to get it repaired but he really doesn't want to ship it.
Can anyone recommend a reliable repair shop in and around Chicago? I'm a vinyl person myself but I told him I knew people who knew people. Thanks in advance!
David
I have an old friend who lives in Chicago and has revealed to me that he owns an Otari MX5050! He thought it was worthless junk, but I sent him the sold page from Hifishark and now he knows different. He still has tapes, and he'd like to get it repaired but he really doesn't want to ship it.
Can anyone recommend a reliable repair shop in and around Chicago? I'm a vinyl person myself but I told him I knew people who knew people. Thanks in advance!
David
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Call Van L Speakerworks and ask the owner if he knows anyone. Also, Call WFMT office and ask for the Technical manager -see if he knows anyone. Finally, call Saturday audio exchange (on Saturday). There used to be a good shop (Fullerton and Halsted-ish, had a big retriever that would smile at you) but think it closed. Good luck (I mean it. If you live in Chicago, good luck!). P.S. Try a Guitar Center/Pro shop also... |
Many in the tape community uses Soren Wittrup, he used to be in the Chicago area but has relocated a little further out, he should still be within driving distance. I've used Soren myself for my Studer and would use him again the next time I needed work done. He is extremely knowledgeable and very efficient, he works a little differently than other techs I've dealt with. cs_electronics@sbcglobal.net |
Can't think of anybody that knows and services the Dragon better than Willy Herman. Will have to ship to CA though. willy@willyhs.com |
If you are still looking for a tech to repair your reel to reel Contact Sam Palermo at Skyware Tape Deck Repair (708) 334-2260 He is located near the airport in Bensenville, IL He is the best around Nakamichi repairs, you can call Dan Barham, he only repairs Nakamichi’s, he repaired my 1000ZXL, he can be reached at (626)221-1959, he is located just north of Chicago |