Hitachi TRQ-330's update, must watch for portable reel-to-reel fans!

Remember this recorder from an older video? Well, "Tadaaa!", it has a capstan sleeve now and a new pinch roller. The sound quality is quite good with this little recorder. This is one of my favorite portable reel-to-reels. I also like the way of oval speakers. They seem to do a great job at putting out a full sound while having a small size. (this recorder uses one).

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[MrMikejmccormick]

Hi CassetteMaster. I have what appears to be the exact same reel to reel, except the brand is labeled "Sun Mark." It was definitely made by Hitachi, as all of the parts have the Hitachi name and symbols. It seems to be in great working condition except I believe my reels are spinning in the opposite direction of your machine. The right reel spins clockwise when in forward, and the left spins counter-clockwise when in rewind. Tape then flies off the reel when loaded like yours. Any suggestions?

[CassetteMaster]

@MrMikejmccormick The polarity of the power supply may be in backwards. Is the amp working properly? If it seems like it's not, it might have to do with reverse polarity.

[thereelmaster]

um what do you mean by the rca going "blown"?

[CassetteMaster]

@thereelmaster There was a white RCA portable machine that I had got on eBay and the power input jack was the exact same type used for AC 120V on many machines. I plugged in the cord and fried the amp and motor and later saw up close "DC 9V." It drove me mad with regret and annoyance and sadness. Luckily I found a better black equivelent at an estate sale, which has 120V and a counter.

[CassetteRookie]

How did you fix the muffled sound that it had?

[CassetteMaster]

Cleaning the heads.

[MrMikejmccormick]

@CassetteMaster Thanks a bunch that was exactly it. I'll try to upload a video of the machine soon. Seems to have been used only a few times.

[emyandmatty]

the cover is acting as kind of a speaker box, just like my old RCA Vibra record player, i opened it while it was playing and the bass was absolutely gone as was much volume

[reeltoreelmaster]

Very cool REELS

[BrooklynMouseReturns]

Nice awesome job on your Hirachi reel-to-reel, and please be careful on what your music is playing. I've heard the song "Crazy For You" by Madonna and guess what, it's WMG and it's not allowed to be uploaded, I see people who had WMG disputed for copyright problems, but it's okay.