New Test Tapes from Germany

I purchased a full set of test tapes (6) from a German ebay seller hanspeterroth, as recommended by Lucky from tapeheads.net. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175697051459

It includes a full-track 10kHz tape for azimuth head alignment and a mid-track 1kHz tape for head height alignment. The two are essential for full alignment.

I aligned my Nakmichi CR-5 on 6/18/2023. As shown in the pictures, the head height (middle right gear) is off by a few clicks. Luckily, the recording head have been quite close.

I also purchased the alignment gauge from aliexpress. Not that useful in comparison as what I need is very precise alignment.

Update 6/28/2023: Similar alignment was done on the AIWA XK-009, but the locking screw of tape guide tends to get loosened when engaging the tape. I used 3M Scotch Weld TL90J anaerobic adhesive to prevent screw loosening (medium strength ultra low viscosity).

Before correcting the alignment (Nakamichi CR-5)

After correcting the alignment (Nakamichi CR-5)

Fix the guide height (AIWA XK-009)

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