i have a Webcor 210 tape recorder.
i changed the in/out jacks to 1/4 inch and am now able to use an external speaker cabinet as well as a guitar for the input.
the actual tape player component of the machine is mounted directly above the amp and weighs about 20 lbs. i plan on building a new box for the amp so i removed the hubs.
i disconnected the wires coming from the record/playback heads, and another 3 that seemed to be coming from the motors for each reel.
(could i use the wires that were going to the heads as a new 2nd perhaps rca input?)
now when i try to turn it on.... nothing.
doesn't power up at all.
anyone have any ideas?
i am including some pictures pointing to the areas where i removed wires.
photos here
also: theres a switch on the top of the chassis that i never noticed before and have no idea what it does.