Technics 1520 (A Rebuild Like No Other)

Restored by Alter Ego Appearance  The Technics 1520 has long been regarded as one of the prized tape decks. Impeccable consideration to the points only the most meticulous of audiophiles would understand.  Below is a description of this one of a kind rebuild.  REEL MOTORS Reel motors totally disassembled. Plastic tridents, which are a subject to break easily, are replaced with metal tridents made from non-magnetic aluminum bronze. Bronze bearings inside motors cleaned, filled with lubricant. Brake drums removed from the shaft, old paint stripped. Repainted with glossy hard scratch resistant high temp paint. Quality of this paint is crucial for proper brakes. Table painted to base machine color. Shaft assembly with brake drums and tridents balanced. Motors assembled. CAPSTAN Capstan motor disassembled, cleaned. Aluminum cup removed and replaced with another one made from nonmagnetic aluminum bronze. Precisely machined and polished. Bearings replaced with original NOS NSK(made in J