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  • Spectrum+2 Tape Deck Buzz<p>I've been messing&nbsp;with a Iss3 0500&nbsp;Spectrum +2. So far I've&nbsp;replaced the electrolytic&nbsp;capacitors, flipped the transistors, add…

    ... at the least reduce the buzz coming from the TV when ... all was still good, no buzz. Connect the datacorder and the ... buzz is back.  The buzz is present whether ... thinking that the noise/interference/buzz is being caused by the ...
    retrogamemart retrogamemart June 2015 Hardware
  • Correction of +2 hardware errorsThis is a collection of various pieces of information picked up from various places, including a lot from this forum. I have edited it and reworded i…

    ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanently supplied connected ... behind the motor switch. The amplifier needs a big electrolytic capacitor ... way the output of the amplifier is connected only if ... output stage of the tapes amplifier. If this is the ...
    1024MAK 1024MAK January 2013 Hardware
  • Another way to add audio input on a +2 - No more low level sound problem !Hi all, Last week, with 3 friends, we participated to a modelism / games / hobbies meeting, and we made a retro computing stand... (big succes, I'll…

    ... on the motherboard of the tape recorder, where the reading head ... is amplified by the original tape amplifier, and the sound is always ...
    bugpat bugpat November 2013 Hardware
  • 128K +2 (Grey) no image output.Got an 128K +2 Grey that works in every aspect except no image (neither from RF or RGB), swaped the RF from my 48K+ witch was working well and tested…

    ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanetly supplied connected ... behind the motor switch. The amplifier needs a big electrolytic capacitor ... way the output of the amplifier is connected only if ... output stage of the tapes amplifier. If this is the ...
    ingo ingo April 2009 Hardware
  • strange solution with bad spectrum +2 t.v. sound2 weeks ago I bought a British 128 K ZX-Spectrum +2. At first it didn't have sound on the t.v. RF output. Adjusting L5 (IC 11: MC1376 audio modulato…

    ... the output of the tape amplifier (located at the tape PCB) tends to ... loading a tape) the reason is that the tape amplifier is permanently supplied ... white wire. This way the tape amplifier is connected only to the ...
    ingo ingo August 2012 Hardware
  • Correction of +2 hardware errorsThis is a collection of various pieces of information picked up from various places, including a lot from this forum. I have edited it and reworded i…

    ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanently supplied connected ... behind the motor switch. The amplifier needs a big electrolytic capacitor ... way the output of the amplifier is connected only if ... output stage of the tapes amplifier. If this is the ...
    Dan Antohi Dan Antohi September 2013 Hardware
  • Buzzing Grey +2This is mentioned in another thread but I thought I had best start a new one regarding this. Basically Ive done TR4, put a 5.5k resistor to R38 and …

    ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanently supplied connected ... behind the motor switch. The amplifier needs a big electrolytic capacitor ... way the output of the amplifier is connected only if ... output stage of the tapes amplifier. If this is the ...
    Macc Macc January 2014 Hardware
  • New stereo kitsWill be testing these next week: [IMG]http://www.benophetinternet.nl/hobby/vanmezelf/SAM_0631.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.benophetinternet.nl/hobby/v…

    ... is mostly caused by the tape amplifier. To prove this, simply remove ... the tape jack from its socket inside ... hum then is missed the amplifier is the reason. This is ... is available only while the tape runs.

    Greets Ingo ...
    ingo ingo September 2015 Hardware
  • Spectrum 128k +2 (grey) getting started..So, I just received a grey +2 in the mail. I don't know if it's in working condition, but that doesn't really matter. I opened it up and a small r…

    ... picture you posted (if your tape amplifier is still working)... That's ...
    bugpat bugpat December 2015 Hardware
  • +2 grey - datacorder on/off switch?Hi everyone. Building a simple on/off switch to power up/down the tape deck will eliminate the noise in sound output? Is this a safe approach or …

    ... there is noise from the tape recorder. Switching off and on ... reset the computer as the tape amplifier uses 5V and switching it ... ), that goes to the computer (tape connector) . This way the works ...
    ingo ingo April 2017 Hardware
  • Correction of +2 hardware errorsThis is a collection of various pieces of information picked up from various places, including a lot from this forum. I have edited it and reworded i…

    ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanently supplied connected ... behind the motor switch. The amplifier needs a big electrolytic capacitor ... way the output of the amplifier is connected only if ... output stage of the tapes amplifier. If this is the ...
    WDeranged WDeranged May 2020 Hardware
  • Transferring programs on real tapeHi, I've converted a TZX to WAV by using "TapeToWav" utility. Then I've tried to transfer the wave to a real tape, connecting the sound card speaker …

    ... the wave to a real tape, connecting the sound card speaker ... cassette recorder, with the Spectrum tape lead, and playing back the ... sound on tape is not clean, but a strong buzz (not simple ...
    dg67 dg67 September 2009 Hardware
  • Possible tape loading modI've got an idea for improving the reliability of loading from mp3 players or computer soundcards on the +3 or Black +2... It seems to work but I ju…

    ... quick simulation of the +3 tape loading circuit seems to confirm ... /speaker output. Hence needing an amplifier or boosted loading tones etc ...
    guesser guesser October 2010 Hardware
  • SD card as a tape playerSince discovering WOS I've been amazed at the talent and inginuity of everyone who has developed new hardware and software. I only wish I could under…

    ... to load programs without a tape player...

    The answer ... remote on DX.Com and amplifier boards for under 10 dollars ... as if I'd a tape drive.

    [IMG]http ...
    rune rune September 2013 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…

    ... though it works with the amplifier turned on and down to ... it wont load with the amplifier off.Is this arrangement safe ... volume protection circuit on the tape/sound socket?
    ive just ...
    zedexspectrum zedexspectrum July 2014 Hardware
  • Transferring programs on real tapeHi, I've converted a TZX to WAV by using "TapeToWav" utility. Then I've tried to transfer the wave to a real tape, connecting the sound card speaker …

    Strong buzz would likely be a ground ... up PA equipment with the amplifier on, when plugging in the ... PlayTZX or PlayTAP - the intermediate tape bit is only necessary if ...
    Winston Winston September 2009 Hardware
  • Can I convert a sna to a real tape ?Hi I just want to know if there is a way to convert a spectrum files for emulator to a real tape that I can load to my real spectrum. Or convert a r…

    Hi
    I just want to know if there is a way to convert a spectrum files for emulator to a real tape that I can load to my real spectrum. Or convert a real zx files to the emulator ?
    Thanks
    Amit Amit October 2001 Emulators
  • Wanted:Installation Tape/File for Disciple Interface (ZX Spectrum)Need to rescusitate my Disciple Interface. The last time I worked with it - I fitted it with a new chip - that uses DOS version after 3b. That was …

    ... on the installation tape / diskette.

    The tape now cannot load ...
    Felix Goh Felix Goh August 2001 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Spectrum +3 tape to discHi I have ZX Spectrum +3 and about 20 blank disks, I need to know if there is a way to copy games from tape to disk i.e a basic program I could write.

    Hi I have ZX Spectrum +3 and about 20 blank disks, I need to know if there is a way to copy games from tape to disk i.e a basic program I could write.
    Steven Banner Steven Banner February 2002 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • loading tape prog. on an emu on pci was wondering if it was possible to run original tape programs onto a pc emulator(I have the zx32 emulator). I tried this, typing LOAD''" in the em…

    ... was possible to run original tape programs onto a pc emulator ... /> DISK CAN"T BOOT / NO TAPE LOADED
    at the bottom ...
    thoma thoma January 2002 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • how do i connect a tape player 2 the PC?so i can convert programs on tape to snapshots

    so i can convert programs on tape to snapshots
    Anonymous Anonymous November 2001 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • tape problemsHow can I get Chuckie egg 2 onto a tape to play on my original spectrum. I have the game but it won't load and I have the emulated version of it. If …

    How can I get Chuckie egg 2 onto a tape to play on my original spectrum. I have the game but it won't load and I have the emulated version of it. If I use Taper, what exactly do I do?
    Dave Dave July 2001 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • can i convert .SNA and other files to tape??is it possible to covert the files TAP, LTP, VOC, ZXS (read-only), TZX (up to v1.13), and .SNA files to tape. If so, where can i get the program

    is it possible to covert the files TAP, LTP, VOC, ZXS (read-only), TZX (up to v1.13), and .SNA files to tape. If so, where can i get the program
    deltamdx deltamdx June 2001 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Screen$ +3 disk to tape helpHi, I have several full screen pictures of my +3 disks (Screen$). How can I transfer these pictures onto tape without losing the last to lines beca…

    ... I transfer these pictures onto tape without losing the last to ... lines because of the 'Start Tape ... etc' message?

    I ...
    Stephen Stephen February 2001 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • WANTED: tape replacement for +2?Any tape replacement possible for a +2? My +2 works wonderfully but the incorporated datacorder is simply worn out and won't load ANYTHING. Dirty sig…

    Any tape replacement possible for a +2? ...
    Flavio Ferri Benedetti Flavio Ferri Benedetti November 2001 Sales
  • WANTED - Tape RecorderHi - Not sure that this should really be in the sales section but here goes anyway [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] I'm after a tap…

    ... />
    I'm after a tape player to load games into ...
    mark mark October 2001 Sales
  • +2A external tape loadingGot a +2A on the way and will want to load externally. Now I know that the +2A is basically a stripped down +3 with a tape deck instead of a floppy …

    ... stripped down +3 with a tape deck instead of a floppy ... also understand it the +3 tape loading lead works on a ... anyone have pinouts on the tape loading/saving lead. I have ...
    Keith Coles Keith Coles March 2002 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Trying to get hold of Crash Cassette tape and Inlay scans for project! Yep I am now working through all my Crash Issues to make them available on cd or possibly Online(server permitting) later this year. Those of you i…

    ... copy of the Crash tips tape that was available mail order ...
    Mort! Mort! July 2002 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Sinclair User Tape Covers WantedHi.. I used to collect Sinclair User, but I've lost them all, but I want to get a few of my favourite tape covers. I'm after the ones they printe…

    ... a few of my favourite tape covers.

    I'm ...
    zeropolis79 zeropolis79 July 2002 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Soccer SupremoHi :) Did a quick check through the MIA list the other day and noticed straight away a title (Soccer Supremo) I knew I definitely had and secondly k…

    ... :)

    On the same tape I noticed I had a ... />
    Also on the same tape I had CRL's Pro ... another post?) and the bad buzz it's got Werewolves of ...
    BadBeard BadBeard July 2002 MIA/STP/SDP
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