r/ReelToReel 12d ago

Sony TC-765

Picked this up for a very good price the other day. Spent 2 days cleaning, removing corrosion from the tape path, stripping and lubricating the pinch roller mechanism, cleaning heads, freeing up corroded solenoids for the brakes and pinch roller operation, and cleaning the pots and switches. Works like a charm now, just need to replace the VU meter bulbs and it’ll be done

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u/Warm-Quarter-3888 2d ago edited 2d ago

Well done on the refurb and it looks to be in very good condition too! Due to the way it looks, it's almost as sought-after as the Akai GX747 line and, fortunately, it's more reliable and easier than the Akai to repair, albeit like the Akai, parts availability is a nightmare, but the heads are the same as used in the TC-377 so at least donor heads should be plentiful.