'Fartin' around' - a perfect description of what we men do in our shops. ;) Thanks for this video, it's so cool & laid back, and unlike most Utube stuff I can follow it in real time. This was a great help. Good on ya.

Really helpful, i am doing my N4506 at the moment, just waiting for the belts to arrive. Many thanks.

Thank you for an excellent video! Just got myself an N4504 that needed new belts, and I couldn't have done it without your help.

Hi, nice video. I used to own the bigger version of this one, (N4506), and I loved that deck. I was an audiophile from about 1980 to 1990, and built a pretty large, expensive, component system. I all but gave it all away via pawn shops as a result of a divorce in 1991. The only thing I kept and somehow managed to take especially good care of, (even when I wasn't taking good care of myself), was the collection of (12) - 7" Reel to Reel tapes that I created in many hours worth of recording sessions. They're truly one of a kind and I almost still can't believe I kept them all in an AC environment no matter where I was. About 1-1/2 years ago, I bought a descent Akai 4000DS MK II deck on eBay. It was in beautiful condition but I still knew I would need to clean up all the interior electronics and replace the belts. Of course, cleaning and demagnetizing the heads is a given, (I do that with every record/play session or every 4 hours, which ever comes first). Anyway, when I put one of the reels on it and played it, I was instantly transported to 1982, (I was 26 then), and I'm now carefully digitizing each tape. It'll take some time and I'm thinking about buying a better deck. I know there's just about no way to get another Philips N4506, they just aren't out there. So I'm looking at Teac or a higher end Akai, maybe a Pioneer RT909, etc. I'd love to get a Tanberg but if I can find one, I'd have to get a second mortgage on the house. If you happen on a descent Reel to Reel deck that you want to sell, let me know! I have your email address from the video, (I don't know if it still good, but I'll try it). and I'll probably send a copy of this post to you that way as well. Thanks, Rich

great help for me on my belt change.... thanks much

Really helped me as just had to do this exact belt change. Made life easy, thanks

I just got one at the flea market. Needs belt replacement. Thanks for vid.

Excellent video. You made it look easy, but expect it doesn't always go so well, particularly if more work is needed on old greased parts. I have the Philips N4422 that I am offering for sale now, but it does need new belts and a good service. I bought it new with a 'Sprocketmaster' attached in my old fil making days. Have loads of tapes with some great music, but nothing to play them on. It crossed my mind to restore the machine (not me but through a good service engineer) but may be put off by the cost of that. It was a great machine but may cost more than I would want to pay. I also dont know of a service engineer in the Midlands of the UK (unless you do?) Thanks again. Malcolm

Very helpful

Hi gamer. Really liked your videos and they are helping us fit our player. Found loads of sticky belts what's the best product to use to clean the reels please? Do you have any tips on how to clean the heads any other tips you have will be appreciated.

I have one of these decks... the problem is that the tape slides off the transport near the pressure pad constantly. If I add pressure with my finger up towards the tape, it stays in place, but the pressure I apply is way too much to have it playback properly anyway. Any idea what the problem may be? Is there a place to get a replacement pressure pad? thanks in advance.

Help, i relaced the belts got. fast forward and reverse but no action on play, any ideas why?

Where can I buy a new belt? Thank you

hello again. Thanks for answer. Sorry my poor UK. Perhaps, I can try to change by my self the Belt. How many Belt there are? If I broke, I broke. Is the end anyway. But I'll try at 79 . Salute from Vercors south of Grenoble. Bernard

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How I can purchase belt set

where I can buy this (number please ? 3 or 4 ) Belt.

Hello. I have it, old but OK, forget use from many years Can you help me to refound, to make OK? Salute from Grenoble. Berny 79.

sorry repair

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This is one of The worst decks. Can't be compared with Akai, Teac, etc