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Reel to reel repair - is it worth it?

Inherited a Teac X-3 reel-to-reel from my father, along with some tapes he had recorded. In anticipation of getting it, I even bought some more pre-recorded tapes off Ebay. After I got the Teac home, I found it didn't work (reel won't engage when "play" is pushed). Only repairman in town gave $150 estimate. Is this reel-to-reel worth $150 to repair? Hate to just throw it in the trash as it has sentimental value. Even though I have no experience with these kinds of repairs, is this something I should try to repair? I can take apart anything. Fixing it and putting it back together again is another story. Any thoughts?
rockyboy

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steelhead
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You can get it repaired by Teac itself. They are still at the same address in California that they used in the 1970's during the heyday of reel to reels.

I got a X2000 that they serviced and it works great. Cost of new blank tape is over the top but they are available and you can get ahold of them.

I would do it. Teac made great decks and service is still available on them. A solid company
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