From: utzoo!watmath!watcgl!dmmartindale Newsgroups: net.records Title: Re: adjusting cassette decks to match the tape Article-I.D.: watcgl.94 Posted: Tue Jan 4 12:09:59 1983 Received: Wed Jan 5 00:26:42 1983 References: mcnc.1448 Recommended equipment for aligning my HK deck is: two dual channel AC VTVM's frequency counter signal generator distortion analyzer spring tension gauge 4 different test tapes blank tape in 4 different types You probably don't really need more than one single-channel VTVM (or other high-impedance AC voltmeter) if you're willing to spend some more time moving the test lead around while making adjustments. The rest are all necessary. I don't have a distortion analyzer, so I don't set up my own deck - I have the store where I bought it do the work. If I were paying for it separately (it was included in the price of the deck), it would cost about $30 (CDN). I think this is worth it.