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  • +2a no sound from rfHi, finally got my +2 working, the sound was working through the TV, then it started to crackle, which got worse and then the sound went. Sound is w…

    Hi, finally got my +2 working, the sound was working through the TV, then it started to crackle, which got worse and then the sound went.

    Sound is working through the Tape/sound jack. I can't test rgb.

    Anybody had this before?
    Lost Lost February 2014 Hardware
  • +3 Tape/SoundIve used a plug in socket doubler adapter so i can have a load cable and the cable for my external speakers plugged in at the same time now all thoug…

    ... volume protection circuit on the tape/sound socket?
    ive just noticed ...
    zedexspectrum zedexspectrum July 2014 Hardware
  • +3 Tape/sound socket replacementI've just taken delivery of a rough round the edges but fully functional +3 (chocolate drive belt notwithstanding). However the tape/sound socket is …

    ... drive belt notwithstanding). However the tape/sound socket is missing from the ...
    balford balford July 2014 Hardware
  • Trying to make my first TZX, but it won't run..Hey :) I've finally got around to start imaging some tapes here, but unfortunately I ran into problems right away, bah. I'm trying to dump "Ace Low…

    ... possible to use a +2a's sound port and make a sample from ... this method when my usual tape deck fails me for troublesome ...
    Andrew Barker Andrew Barker February 2005 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Replacement chipsAfter much digging around on here, it seems to be the general consensus that the ULA could be causing the problems im having (spectrum is deaf to the…

    On the +2 model, isn't the Tape/Sound port only an output port ?
    pern pern August 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • AMSTRAD monitor for SPECTRUM+3I have a monitor color Amstrad CTM644, can it function on a ZX Spectrum+3? So yes which is the connection? Sorry but I don't have the plans of the co…

    ... have to output the sound from the TAPE/SOUND port (or get it from ...
    Jmk Jmk November 2006 Hardware
  • Using a tape drive for Spectrum +3Could I just use any tape drive? I only have a sony walkman, really. Could this work? Also, how would I load up it up on the +3? Do I just set the ta…

    ... this subject.

    The +2A tape/sound socket is output only.
    tape courier device (a dummy tape with a stereo ... ULA.

    If the tape deck doesn't work you ... are clearly marked on a +2A so it's hard to ...
    thingley thingley February 2009 Hardware
  • Using a tape drive for Spectrum +3Could I just use any tape drive? I only have a sony walkman, really. Could this work? Also, how would I load up it up on the +3? Do I just set the ta…

    ... this subject.

    The +2A tape/sound socket is output only.
    tape courier device (a dummy tape with a stereo ... ULA.

    If the tape deck doesn't work you ... are clearly marked on a +2A so it's hard to ...
    DEATH DEATH February 2009 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2 datacorderHi, my Spectrum +2 datacorder isn't working. Does anyone know if I can still load software through the tape/sound socket at the back of the machine i…

    ... will enable input via the TAPE/SOUND port. You need a stereo connector ...
    chev chev August 2009 Hardware
  • Cassette Players - any recommendations.I am thinking of purchasing a new tape deck, just for use with zxspin. I currently using a Ferguson Program Data Recorder, but I think it's getting a…

    ... have a +2 and the tape deck still works after 23 ... at times.
    If the tape deck does go, can you ... the +3. There is a Tape/Sound port on the back left.
    Hairy Hairy April 2010 Chit chat
  • Cassette Players - any recommendations.I am thinking of purchasing a new tape deck, just for use with zxspin. I currently using a Ferguson Program Data Recorder, but I think it's getting a…

    [QUOTE=zx1;440232]If the tape deck does go, can you ... the +3. There is a Tape/Sound port on the back left.[/QUOTE ... on the +2 grey. The sound socket is output only. Search ...
    zxbruno zxbruno April 2010 Chit chat
  • Cassette Players - any recommendations.I am thinking of purchasing a new tape deck, just for use with zxspin. I currently using a Ferguson Program Data Recorder, but I think it's getting a…

    ... the +3. There is a Tape/Sound port on the back left.[/QUOTE ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 April 2010 Chit chat
  • Challenging Common Knowlege: The +2A/B[I]I was going to write a big long essay about my research on this subject, but being an incredibly lazy person I never really got anywhere with that…

    ... know that uses beeper sound, but all sound on my old +3 ... sound from the RGB port or the Tape/Sound port is always better than the sound ... due to a poorly designed sound generation circuit (possibly done by ... altering to change the +3 sound circuit into the +2B one ...
    guesser guesser November 2010 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Challenging Common Knowlege: The +2A/B[I]I was going to write a big long essay about my research on this subject, but being an incredibly lazy person I never really got anywhere with that…

    ... sound from the RGB port or the Tape/Sound port is always better than the sound ... +3. On the +3 the sound is already distorted before it ... due to a poorly designed sound generation circuit (possibly done by ... altering to change the +3 sound circuit into the +2B one ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 November 2010 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • +2 troublesI received a supposedly working +2 in the mail a couple of days ago. Sadly I've been unable to get it to load anything from tape or the tape input. W…

    ... a cable plugged into the tape/sound port.
    b) Fiddling with the ... to load anything via the tape/sound port. Perhaps I don't know ...
    Pstrinic Pstrinic September 2012 Hardware
  • External Tape / Audio Input on Spectrum +2AEvening all, I've just picked up a Spectrum +2A and have been trying to load TZX files from my Mac into the Spectrum. I know the leads and methods …

    ... up a Spectrum +2A and have been trying ... 2A.

    On both systems I'm using the sound / tape in port ... , but the +2A refuses to ... due to the AY sound distortion issue (and my ... get one of those tape adaptors for iPods, and ...
    roberthazelby roberthazelby August 2010 Hardware
  • External tape deck for the plus 2aCan anyone tell me if you can use an external tape deck on the plus 2a using the 'tape/sound' socket? Ta :)

    Can anyone tell me if you can use an external tape deck on the plus 2a using the 'tape/sound' socket?
    Ta :)
    itsallgood itsallgood November 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Strange problem with +2A tape driveI recently bought a +2A. I load software using an cassette adapter connected to a laptop. The first week or so it worked beautifully, load menu, pres…

    I recently bought a +2A. I load software using an ... , press play on built in tape drive, then play in K7ZX ... , since yesterday the built in tape drive has gone bananas. It ... I could hear the clicking sound of it TRYING to stop ...
    Sdw Sdw March 2012 Hardware
  • Getting a +3 working again (keyboard & tape socket issues)So, as part of my Spectrum restoration project I will also try to tackle the problem child among my fleet, the +3. PROBLEM ONE: Ever since I firs…

    ... working perfectly on the +2, +2A and +2B, none of them ... is 8 on port 1 and 3 on port 2.
    ... ve done with three +2/+2A/+2B Datacorders it's running ... or white lead into the TAPE/SOUND socket, I did at ... a +3 with a tape deck, the TAPE/SOUND socket on that is ...
    The Mighty Dopethrone The Mighty Dopethrone February 2017 Hardware
  • Datacorder "on strike" on my 128k +2AHi, I have a problem with the built-in datacorder on my +2A : The sound became "noisy" with cracks... Giving the tape recorder a little hit was the…

    ... +2A :
    The sound became "noisy" with cracks...
    Giving the tape recorder ... way to have a good sound back !!!
    But finally I ... lost the sound. Sometimes it comes back when ... ...
    I finally have the sound back, when I added a ...
    bugpat bugpat March 2007 Hardware
  • Recent Returnee to the spectrum fold needs hardware adviceHi all. Thanks for taking the time to read this. This is my first post to this forum after I stumbled on this site just a few weeks ago, i only reg…

    ... />
    1) The +2A's tape head is worn. I've ... 2) Does the TAPE/SOUND Socket on the +2A work. I've read ... play a tape from external tape reocrder into a +2a as even ... my PC to then port the disk over into ... would understand. And then port that disk over into the ...
    Modern Games are rubbish! Modern Games are rubbish! October 2007 Hardware
  • Connecting a CD/MP3 player to a +2/+2A/+3How do I connect a CD or MP3 player to a Spectrum +2, +2A or +3? I know it can be done, but how? Is it via the TAPE/SOUND socket at the back?

    How do I connect a CD or MP3 player to a Spectrum +2, +2A or +3? I know it can be done, but how? Is it via the TAPE/SOUND socket at the back?
    Swevicus Swevicus September 2010 Hardware
  • zx spectrum 128+2a/b questionsIv just purchased a 128+2 and have only one game for it lol (Super stunt man). A few question if anyone can help.. 1)I'd like to run games through …

    ... run games through the tape/sound jack at the rear ... pc head phone or other sound source... any help?
    ...
    2)iv read the +2a/b can run +3 disks ... 3) Is my +2 an +2A model as says on the ... /> On screen says :128+ 2a...Loader...+ 3 basic.. Calculator...48 ...
    paul3100 paul3100 November 2012 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2A/+2B: How to tell?Hi all, Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've not found anything that can really help me tell. I've got a black +2, but would love to be ab…

    ... tell if it's a +2A or a +2B ... how can ... , the 3.5mm jack says TAPE/SOUND just like the +3 does ... I tried it with +3 tape leads and it won't ... 's a +2B? or a +2A? or does this make no ...
    woody.cool woody.cool January 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2A No sound from tape playerI recently sold a +2A to Darkhorace on these forums, unfortunately in transit the above problem has occured, anyone any ideas? Probably took a bump …

    I recently sold a +2A to Darkhorace on these forums, unfortunately in transit the above problem has occured, anyone any ideas? Probably took a bump somewhere along the way
    Macc Macc January 2013 Hardware
  • Using CD player on ZX Spectrum 128k +2AHi I have a question for you all. I have a ZX Spectrum 128k +2A, I have recently had it restored to its working state thanks to Mutant Caterpillar G…

    ... have a ZX Spectrum 128k +2A, I have recently had it ... it through a car tape adapter to the tape player on the ... can see there is a tape / sound input but from what i ...
    phillip.croxford phillip.croxford October 2013 Hardware
  • ZX Spectrum +2A Tape Deck UnitAs a result of my headache... [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=48020[/url] I need a tape deck unit for a Spectrum +2A (si…

    As a result of my headache... [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=48020[/url]

    I need a tape deck unit for a Spectrum +2A (single belt).

    Anyone please help me save my speccy?
    dreamscape dreamscape July 2014 Wanted
  • +2 Force Loading from external tapeHi all My tape player is shot and now thanks to my frustration not functioning what so ever i see there is a Tape/Audio port on the back of the spec…

    Hi all

    My tape player is shot and now ... i see there is a Tape/Audio port on the back of ... my phone into the audio port on the speccy and set ... automatically when it hears the sound or will i have to ...
    dreamscape dreamscape July 2014 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Were +2A tape decks badly made?I remember as a kid in the early 90s(must of been as I started Secondary School in 1994 and this was before that) maybe even 88 or 89 I used to play …

    ... hours and one day the tape deck stopped responding in the ... did I have? both had +2A on but the power supplys ... the one that had the tape deck problem died about 2000 ...
    ryouga ryouga September 2014 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2A floating bus portHi As I discovered in the past, Spectrum +2A (and probably +3) do have floating bus port. But it is not shown on all unused ports, only on some po…

    ... Spectrum +2A (and probably +3) do have floating bus port. But ... disabled (bit 5 of port 32765 set to 1), ... 0 set) if the port number has the following ... mean, starting from port 1, stepping 4, until port 4093
    ... says that +2A does not have floating bus port, but ...
    chernandezba chernandezba January 2016 Hardware
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