The focus of this article is the Mabuchi EG-530KD-2B, a motor used in the cassette player of several models of Tascam portastudio produced in the 1990s capable of the higher tape speed of 3&¾ inches per second (IPS), including the 424 MkII, 424 MkIII, 464, 644, 488, 488 MkII and 688. I’m given to believe … Continue reading Nineties Portastudio Motor Problems →